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Posterior Shoulder Dislocation
Posterior shoulder dislocation is far less common than anterior dislocation. But it is commonly missed with some sources stating 50% of posterior dislocations are missed in the ED. Read more
Hyperkalaemia
Remember: is it a haemolysed blood sample? (you can do an iSTAT)
Severity
- Mild: 5.5-5.9mmol/l – No urgent action required (Dietary & Medication modification & GP F/U)
- Moderate: 6.0-6.4mmol/l – Follow treatment guide (maybe suitable for discharge)
- Severe: ≥6.5mmol/l OR ECG changes – Follow treatment guide, must admit
Consenting for Blood Transfusion
We frequently consent for Blood Transfusion, but what risks do we tell the patients about and how common are those risks?
