Trauma

GEM Guideline: Suspected C-Spine Injury

The new GEM Guideline for suspected C-Spine Injuries is now live. For all suspected C-spine injuries in our > 65 Year Old patients....

POP application guidance in MMUH ED

Achilles tendon injuries

This is one of the Orthopaedic talks on management of Achilles tendon injuries in MMUH ED.

Emergency Department Hip Fracture management SOP Mater Hospital

When a patient suffers a hip fracture it is an ACUTE EMERGENCY. Management of this severe injury requires a co-ordinated emergency...

Orthopaedic Siilo Spine referrals

Here's our suggested template for Siilo referrals to the Spine service. (put together by Cian McDermott and Oisin Corish) Cases must be...

Bladder volume in Cauda Equina syndrome

Clinical case: A 40 year old man presents to the ED complaining of severe lower back pain that radiates into his left leg. He tells you...

Head Injury: Bleeding issues!

Over the last number of Trauma Forum's, repeatedly we have discussed 2 important aspects of Head Injury: 1. Emergency Management of...

A Case of a Traumatic Shoulder injury

The case A 30 year old male presented to ED following a fall from his bicycle with left- sided shoulder pain. He landed forwards directly...