There have been >100 patients identified as having Mpox in the UK during the current outbreak. Most of these cases have been amongst men who have sex with men.
Reports have suggested that although lesions occur any where including palms and soles. Genital lessons and lymphadenopathy are very common
March 2024 – UKHSA warn there is increasing cases in DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), so stay vigilant in travellers from central Africa.
Getting some of the rarer antidotes has recently been clarified across Yorkshire – LEEDS Guide Read more
We have seen multiple incidence where clinicians of ALL grades have assessed patients with falls and examined hips and even mobilised patients
Evidence shows (and reflected in the incidents) this predominantly effects patients with:
Study Running – Send Urine Sample prior to Antibiotics
(if this does not interfere with treatment of Red-Flag Sepsis)
Imaging in ED is only required if ED suspects:
The prevalence of diseases transmitted by tick bite have increased in recent years, within the UK. And it is now recognised that there are 3 main infections
Studies suggest around 1% of hip fractures are missed on plain X-ray. So as usual you must combine clinical and radiological findings. Read more
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is common and at best an unpleasant experience for the patient, and at worst can be life threatening. It normal starts @ 4-7/40, peaks @ 9/40, and finishes @ 20/40.
We need to conduct a thorough history and examination looking for causes other than a high βHCG. these include:
