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A

abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) see aortic aneurysm

abdominal pain

aortic aneurysm [link]
appendicitis [link]
cholecystitis [link]
diabetic ketoacidosis [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
examination [link]
gastrointestinal bleed [link]
history taking [link]
intestinal obstruction [link]
myocaridal infarction [link]
non-abdominal conditions [link], [link]
non-urgent conditions [link]
pancreatitis [link]
peptic ulceration [link]
peritonitis [link]
renal colic [link]
sickle cell crisis [link]
trauma [link]
urinary retention [link]

abdominal pathology [link]

abscesses

breast [link]
cellulitis [link]
cerebral [link]
dental [link], [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
epiglottitis [link]
gas gangrene [link]
necrotizing fasciitis [link]
osteomyelitis [link]
perineal [link]
peritonsillar [link]
septic arthritis [link]
soft tissue infections [link]
spinal [link]

adrenaline [link], [link]

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) [link]

aggression[link]

conditions associated with [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
physical assault [link]
verbal aggression [link]

airway obstruction[link][link][link]

abdominal thrust [link], [link]
anaphylaxis [link]
angiodema [link]
causes of [link]
collapse [link]
foreign bodies [link]
infection [link]
key actions/treatment [link], [link], [link]
key history/assessment [link], [link], [link]
key investigations [link], [link], [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link], [link], [link]
laryngeal injury [link]
shortness of breath [link]
sore throat [link]
trauma [link]

alcohol[link]

alcometer, use of [link]
clinical error, danger of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
drinking level guidelines [link]
effects of [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
overdose [link]
referral protocols [link]

alcohol withdrawal syndrome[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

allergic reactions

anaphylaxis [link], [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
localized [link]
moderate [link]
rashes [link]

amputation, limb[link]

mechanism of injury [link]
severed part, preservation of [link]

anaemia[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
sickle cell crisis [link]

anaphylaxis[link][link][link]

airway obstruction [link]
bites and stings [link]
collapse [link]
definition of [link]
histamine release, effects of [link]
key actions/treatments [link], [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
secondary reaction [link]
shortness of breath [link]

angina[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
types of [link]

angiodema [link]

animal bites see bites and stings

ankylosing spondylitis [link]

anorexia nervosa [link]

anxiety[link]

chest pain [link]
hyperventilation [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
panic disorder [link]

aortic aneurysm[link]

abdominal pain [link]
back pain [link], [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

aortic dissection [link]

aortic rupture [link]

appendicitis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

arc eye[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

arterial embolism[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
peripheral ischaemia [link]

arteriovenous (AV) malformation [link]

arthritis[link]

back pain [link]
septic [link]

assault[link]

differential diagnosis [link]
domestic violence [link]
injury, non-accidental [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
legal definition [link]
sexual assault/rape [link]

asthma[link]

allergic asthma [link]
clinical guidelines for management of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
idiopathic asthma [link]
life-threatening [link]
mild [link]
moderate [link]
severe [link]

atrial fibrillation (AF) [link]

Australian Mental Health Triage Scale [link]

AVPU scale [link]

B

back pain

abdominal pathology [link]
aortic aneurysm [link]
arthritis [link]
bony metastases [link]
cauda equina syndrome [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
examination [link]
history taking [link]
incidence of [link]
mechanical back pain [link]
Paget's disease [link]
pathological fracture [link]
pregnancy [link]
prolapsed intervertebral disc [link]
shingles [link]
spinal cord injury [link]
underlying pathology [link]

back trauma[link][link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

barotrauma[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Bartholin's cyst [link]

Beck Hopelessness Scale [link]

bee stings [link]

behaving strangely

aggression [link], [link]
alcohol withdrawal syndrome [link]
alcohol, effects of [link]
constipation [link]
dehydration [link]
diabetic ketoacidosis [link]
electrolyte imbalance [link]
head injury [link]
hypoglycaemia [link]
mental health assessment [link]
raised intracranial pressure [link]
substance misuse [link]

benzodiazpines[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

berry aneurism [link]

bipolar affective disorder [link]

bites and stings[link]

anaphylaxis [link]
animal/human bites [link]
bee stings [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
infection [link]
jellyfish [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
local reactions [link]
snake bites [link]
specific treatments [link]
structural damage [link]
tetanus [link], [link]
wasp stings [link]
weever fish [link]
wound infection [link]

bladder/urethra injury[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

blepharitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

blood glucose levels [link] see also diabetes

boils [link]

bony metastases[link][link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

bowel, perforation of [link]

breast abscess [link]

breath, shortness of see shortness of breath

British Thoracic Society guidelines [link], [link], [link]

bronchial carcinoma[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

bronchitis, acute[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

bulimia [link]

burns and scalds[link]

burn depth [link]
burn dressings [link]
burn extent [link], [link], [link]
chemical burns [link]
circumferential burns [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
electrical burns [link]
facial burns [link], [link]
first aid [link]
fluid replacement [link]
hand burns [link]
inhalation injury [link]
major burns [link]
mechanism of injury [link]
perineum, burns to [link]
sunburn [link]
superficial burns [link]

bursitis [link]

C

CAGE assessment, alcohol ingestion [link]

carbon monoxide poisoning[link]

CO,characteristics of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cardiac arrest[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cardiac arrythmias [link]

cardiac tamponade[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cardiogenic shock[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cauda equina syndrome[link][link]

causes of [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

caustic substances, ingestion of[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link] see also chemicals, exposure to

cellulitis[link][link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link], [link]
key history/assessment [link], [link]
key investigations [link], [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link], [link]

cerebral abscess[link]

causes of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cerebral vascular accident (CVA) see stroke

cerebral vascular event (CVE) see stroke

cerebrospinal fluid, increase in volume of [link]

cervical spine injury[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
patient fears, management of [link]

chemical burns[link][link]

cement [link]
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) datasheet [link]
hydrofluoric acid [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

chemicals, exposure to[link]

caustic substances, ingestion of [link]
chemical eye injury [link], [link]
decontamination, importance of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
inhalation injury [link]
management of [link]
training for [link]

chest infection [link]

chest pain[link]

angina [link]
anxiety [link]
aortic dissection [link]
blunt trauma [link]
chest infection [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
gallbladder disease [link]
gastritis [link]
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease [link]
musculoskeletal pain [link]
myocardial infarction [link], [link], [link]
oesophageal rupture [link]
pericarditis [link]
pleuritic pain [link]
pneumothorax [link]
pulmonary embolus [link]
rib fractures [link]
sternal fractures [link]

chicken pox see shingles

child abuse see domestic violence

childbirth, emergency[link]

Apgar score [link], [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

chloramphenicol [link]

cholecystitis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cholesteatoma[link]

eardrum, perforation of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)[link]

acute exacerbations of [link]
admission criteria [link]
definition of [link]
key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Clostridium perfringens [link]

Clostridium tetani [link], [link]

cluster headache[link]

incidence of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

collapse[link]

airway obstruction [link]
anaphylaxis [link]
cardiac arrest [link]
cardiac arrythmias [link]
cardiogenic shock [link]
definition of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
fitting [link]
hypoglycaemia [link]
hypothermia [link]
hypovolaemia [link]
myocardial infarction [link]
neurogenic shock [link]
poisoning [link]
self-harm, and altered conscious level [link]
septic shock [link]
shock [link]
stroke/transient ischaemic attack [link]
unconscious patient [link]
vaso-vagal syncope [link]

compartment syndrome[link]

cause and development of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

conjunctivitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

constipation [link], [link]

contact dermatitis [link]

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) datasheet [link]

convulsions see fits

COPD see chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

corneal abrasion [link]

cyanide[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

cystitis [link]

cysts[link]

Bartholin's cyst [link]
ovarian [link]

D

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link], [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

dehydration[link]

diarrhoea and vomiting [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

dental abscesses[link][link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

dental problems[link]

acute swelling [link]
avulsed tooth [link]
crown fractures [link]
dental abscesses [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
inhaled tooth [link]
Ludwig's angina [link]
minor haemorrhage [link]
mucosal infection [link]
toothache [link]
ulcers [link]

dermatitis, contact [link]

detached retina[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]

diabetes[link]

diabetes ketoacidosis [link], [link], [link]
diabetes mellitus [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
hypoglycaemia [link]

diabetes mellitus[link]

glucose absorption [link]
type 1 (IDDM) [link]
type 2 (NIDDM) [link]

diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)[link][link][link]

abdominal pain [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V)[link]

dehydration [link]
diarrhoea [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
gastroenteritis [link]
haematemesis [link]
pathology, underlying [link]
rectal bleeding [link]
vomiting [link]

digoxin[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

domestic violence[link]

abuse, signs of [link]
child safety issues [link]
incidence of [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

drug reactions [link]

drunk, apparently see alcohol

duodenal ulcer see peptic ulceration

DVT see deep vein thrombosis

dysmenorrhoea [link]

dyspnoea see shortness of breath

dysuria [link]

E

ear problems[link]

barotrauma [link]
cholesteatoma [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
ear infections [link], [link]
foreign bodies [link], [link]
otitis externa [link]
otitis media [link]
pain management [link]
ruptured eardrum [link]
vertigo [link]
wounds [link]

eardrum, perforated[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

eating disorders [link]

eclampsia[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

ecstasy (MDMA) [link]

ectopic pregnancy[link][link]

abdominal pain [link]
definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]

electrical burns[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symtoms [link]
low voltage shocks [link]

electrolyte imbalance[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

emetics [link]

encephalitis[link]

causative agents [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

endometriosis [link]

epididymo-orchitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

epiglottitis[link][link]

childhood epiglottitis [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
streptococci [link]

epilepsy[link]

causes of [link]
definition of [link]
first seizure [link]
incidence of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
post-ictal behaviour [link]
post-ictal care [link]
pseudoseizures [link]
seizures, classification of [link] see also fits

episcleritis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

epistaxis[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Epstein-Barr virus [link]

extradural haemorrhage see head injury

extrauterine pregnancy see ectopic pregnancy

eye problems[link]

anterior eye structure examination [link]
arc eye [link]
blepharitis [link]
blunt trauma [link]
chemical injury [link], [link]
conjunctivitis [link]
detached retina [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
episcleritis [link]
external eye structure examination [link]
extraocular muscle function testing [link]
foreign bodies [link], [link]
fundus examination [link]
glaucoma, acute [link]
history taking, importance of [link]
hordeolum stye [link]
infections [link]
keratitis [link]
local anaesthetic drops [link]
pad, use of [link]
penetrating eye injury [link]
subconjunctival haemorrhage [link]
uveitis [link]
visual acuity testing [link], [link]
visual field assessment [link]

F

facial burns [link]

facial problems

differential diagnosis [link]
dislocated mandible [link]
epistaxis [link]
facial burns [link]
facial wounds [link]
mandibular fractures [link]
maxillary fractures [link], [link]
nasal injuries [link]
orbital floor blow-out fracture [link]
psychological care [link]
rhinitis [link]
sinusitis [link]
tetanus [link]

facial wounds [link]

falls[link]

causes of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
injuries from [link]
pelvic fractures [link]
slips and trips [link]

fibroids [link]

fits[link][link]

as symptom [link]
causes of [link]
cerebral irritation [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
epilepsy [link]
hypoglycaemia [link]
idiopathic [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
metabolic disorders [link]
pseudoseizures [link]
seizures, classification of [link]
status epilepticus [link]
substance withdrawal [link]

flail chest[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

fluid replacement, major burns[link]

Muir and Barclay formula [link]
Parkland formula [link]

foreign bodies[link][link]

airway obstruction [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
genital/rectal foreign bodies [link]
impalement [link]
in ear [link], [link]
in eye [link], [link]
in superficial soft tissues [link]
in throat [link]
ingestion of [link]
nasal [link]
presentations, variability of [link]

frank haematuria [link]

fungal infections [link]

G

gallbladder disease [link]

gas gangrene[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

gastric ulcer see peptic ulceration

gastritis [link], [link]

gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) [link]

gastroenteritis[link][link]

abdominal pain [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

gastrointestinal bleed[link][link]

differential diagnosis [link]
lower GI bleeding, potential causes [link]
oesophageal varices [link]
upper GI bleeding, potential causes [link]
with cardiovascular compromise [link]
without cardiovascular compromise [link]

gastrointestinal tract injuries[link]

key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

genital/rectal foreign bodies[link]

embarrassment/privacy issues [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

glandular fever [link]

Glasgow Coma Score (GCS)[link]

eye opening [link]
motor response [link]
verbal response [link]

glaucoma, acute[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

gout [link], [link]

H

haematoma see scalp lacerations and haematoma

haematuria [link]

Haemophilus influenza B [link], [link]

haemorrhage[link]

control of [link]
dental [link]
hypovolaemic shock [link]
intracranial bleeding [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
limbs [link]
nasal [link]
occult bleeding, possibility of [link]
self-harm [link]
stroke/transient ischaemic attack [link]
subarachnoid [link]
subconjunctival [link]
subdural [link]
wounds [link]

haemothorax[link][link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hand burns [link]

head injury[link][link]

admission criteria [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
discharge criteria [link]
intracranial bleeding [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
meninges, diagram of [link]
minor [link]
neurological centre, transfer to [link]
neurological observations [link]
neurosurgery, referral to [link]
primary versus secondary [link]
raised intercranial pressure [link]
scalp lacerations and haemotoma [link]
significant [link]

headache[link]

cerebral abscess [link]
cluster headache [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
encephalitis [link]
initial assessment [link]
intracerebral heamorrhage [link]
meningitis [link]
meningococcal septicaemia [link]
migraine [link]
significant underlying conditions, indicators of [link]
subarachnoid haemorrhage [link]
subdural haemorrhage [link]
tension-type headache [link]

heart failure[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
left ventricular failure (LVF) [link]

heat rash [link]

heat stroke [link]

Helicobacter pylori [link]

hepatic injury[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hepatitis [link]

hernia [link]

herpes virus infections [link] see also shingles

HIB vaccination programme [link]

Hirschberg test [link]

HIV/AIDS [link]

hordeolum stye[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

human bites see bites and stings

hydrocele [link]

hydrofluoric acid burns[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hyperventilation[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hypoglycaemia[link][link][link]

fits [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hypomania/mania[link]

bipolar affective disorder [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
psychotic symptoms [link]

hypotension [link]

hypothermia[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

hypovolaemia[link]

classification of [link]
hypovolaemic shock [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
maternal [link]
maternal hypovolaemia [link]
raised intercranial pressure [link]
septic shock [link]

I

impalement[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

impetigo [link]

infections[link][link]

bites and stings [link], [link]
cauda equina syndrome [link]
ear [link], [link]
eye [link]
limb problems [link] see also abscesses

inflammatory disorders, limbs[link]

bursitis [link]
gout [link]

inhalation injury[link]

burns and scalds [link]
chemicals, exposure to [link]
facial burns [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
overdose [link]
solvent inhalation [link]

inhaled tooth[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

injury, non-accidental[link]

abuse, signs of [link]
key actions/ treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link] see also assault

intervertebral disc, prolapsed[link][link][link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

intestinal obstruction[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

intracerebral heamorrhage[link]

causes [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

intracranial bleeding[link]

extradural haemorrhage [link]
intracerebral haemorrhage and contusion [link]
subduraol haemorrhage [link]
traumatic SAH [link]

intracranial pressure (ICP), raised [link], [link]

intrauterine device (IUD) [link]

irritable bowel syndrome [link]

ischaemic heart disease [link]

J

jellyfish stings [link]

K

keratitis[link][link]

causes of [link]
definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

kidney infection [link]

kidney stones [link]

L

laryngeal injury[link]

airway obstruction [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Le Fort fractures see maxillary fractures

level of consciousness (LOC)[link]

AVPU scale [link]
Glasgow Coma Score [link]

limb problems[link]

amputation [link]
arterial embolism [link]
compartment syndrome [link]
deep vein thrombosis [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
haemorrhage [link]
infection [link]
inflammatory disorders [link]
musculoskeletal injuries [link]
myocardial infarction [link]

local infection see abscesses

lockjaw see tetanus

Ludwig's angina[link][link]

definition of [link]
dental problems [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
neck pain [link]
sore throat [link], [link]

Lund and Browder charts [link], [link]

M

mandible, dislocated[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

mandibular fractures[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

manic depression [link]

maxillary fractures[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
Le Fort I [link], [link]
Le Fort II [link], [link], [link]
Le Fort III [link], [link], [link]
smash fractures [link], [link]

MDMA see ecstasy

Meniere's disease [link]

meningeal irritation [link]

meningitis[link]

bacterial meningitis [link]
causes of [link]
fungi [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
rapid progression of [link]
septicaemia, indications [link]
Streptococcus pneumoniae [link]
viral meningitis [link]

mental health[link]

aggression [link]
assessment [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
eating disorders [link]
hypomania/mania [link]
mental health emergencies, definition of [link]
panic disorder [link]
perceptual disorders [link]
self-harm [link]

migraine[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link] see also cluster headache

miscarriage[link]

classification of [link]
complete [link]
incidence of [link]
incomplete [link]
inevitable [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
missed [link]
psychological care [link]
septic [link]
threatened [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]

MMR vaccination programme [link]

mucosal infection[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations [link]

Muir and Barclay formula [link]

musculoskeletal injuries[link]

assessment [link]
closed fracture [link]
dislocation [link]
isolated soft tissue injury [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
open fracture [link]
pain relief [link]

musculoskeletal pain[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

myocardial contusion[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

myocardial infarction (MI)[link]

abdominal pain [link]
chest pain [link], [link], [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
limb problems [link]
neck pain [link]
shortness of breath [link]
thrombolysis [link]
thrombolytic agents [link]

N

nasal bleeding see epistaxis

nasal injuries[link]

foreign bodies [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

National Institute or Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) [link]

National Poisons Information Service [link]

neck pain[link]

causes of [link]
cervical spine injury [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
laryngeal injury [link]
Ludwig's angina [link]
meningeal irritation [link]
myocardial infarction [link]
neck sprain [link]
pathology, screening test for [link]
torticollis [link]

neck sprain[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

necrotizing fasciitis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Neisseria meningitides [link]

neurogenic shock[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

neurological observations, head injury[link]

accurate recording of [link]
charting [link], [link]
level of consciousness [link]
limb movements [link]
pupillary assessment [link]

non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) [link]

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [link], [link]

O

oesophageal rupture[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

oesophageal varices[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

olecranon [link]

opiates[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

orbital floor blow-out fracture[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

osteomyelitis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

otitis externa[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

otitis media[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

ovarian cyst [link]

overdose and poisoning[link]

alcohol [link]
assessment and history taking [link]
benzodiazpines [link]
carbon monoxide poisoning [link]
collapse [link]
cyanide [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
digoxin [link]
emetics [link]
incident history [link]
inhalation injury [link]
opiates [link]
paracetamol [link]
salicylates [link]
self-harm [link], [link]
self-poisoning [link]
solvent inhalation [link]
substance information services [link]
tricyclic antidepressants [link]

P

Paget's disease [link], [link], [link]

palpitations[link]

arrythmias [link]
associated symptoms [link]
causes of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
tachycardias [link], [link]

pancreatitis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

panic disorder [link]

paracetamol[link]

hepatic failure [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Parkland formula [link]

paronychia [link]

patellar bursitis [link]

pelvic fractures[link]

falls [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
trauma [link]

pelvic girdle pain [link]

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) [link], [link]

peptic ulceration[link]

causes of [link]
haematemesis [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
non-emergency presentations [link]
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [link]
urgent surgical referral [link]

perceptual disorders [link]

pericarditis[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

perineal abscess [link]

perineum, burns to [link]

peritonitis[link]

bowel, perforation of [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

peritonsillar abscess[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

personal protective equipment (PPE) [link]

pilonidal sinus [link]

placenta previa[link][link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]

placental abruption[link][link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]

pleurisy[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

pleuritic pain [link]

pneumonia[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

pneumothorax[link][link]

British Thoracic Society guidelines [link], [link], [link]
complete [link]
definition of [link]
key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
moderate [link]
open [link]
shortness of breath [link]
small [link]
spontaneous [link]
tension [link], [link], [link]

poisoning see overdose and poisoning

post-ictal

behaving strangely [link]
care [link] see also epilepsy

pre-eclampsia[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) [link]

pregnancy[link][link]

assessment, difficulty of [link]
back pain [link], [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
eclampsia [link]
inferior vena cava, compression of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
maternal hypovolaemia [link]
miscarriage [link]
obstetric history taking [link]
pelvic girdle pain [link]
placenta previa [link], [link]
placental abruption [link], [link]
pre-eclampsia [link]
premature rupture of membranes [link]
sickle cell crisis [link]
trauma [link]
trophoblastic disease [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]
vaginal examination [link] see also childbirth, emergency; ectopic pregnancy

premature rupture of membranes (PROM)[link]

causes of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
risks from [link]

priapism[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

psychosis [link]

pulmonary contusion[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

pulmonary embolism (PE)[link][link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
massive versus non-massive [link]

PV bleeding see vaginal bleeding

pyelonephritis [link]

Q

quinsy see peritonsillar abscess

R

rape see sexual assault/rape

rashes[link]

allergies [link]
cellulitis [link]
contact dermatitis [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
drug reactions [link]
fungal infections [link]
heat rash [link]
key history/assessment [link]
scabies [link]
septicaemia [link]
sexually transmitted diseases [link]
shingles [link]

rectal bleeding [link]

rectal foreign bodies see genital/rectal foreign bodies

renal colic[link]

key actions/ treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

renal trauma[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

reteplase [link]

retina, detached [link]

rhinitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

rib fractures[link][link]

flail segment [link]
key actions/treatment [link], [link]
key history/assessment [link], [link]
key investigations [link], [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link], [link]
ribs [link] [link]
ribs [link]–[link] [link]
ribs [link]–[link] [link]

rt-PA (alteplase) [link]

S

SAD PERSON scale [link]

salicylates[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

scabies [link]

scalds see burns and scalds

scalp lacerations and haematoma[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
scalp examination [link]

sciatica [link]

seizures, classification of[link]

absence seizures [link]
atonic seizures [link]
complex partial (focal) seizures [link]
generalized seizures [link]
myoclonic seizures [link]
partial seizures [link]
simple partial (focal) seizures [link]
tonic-clonic seizures [link] see also fits

self-harm[link][link]

addictive behaviours [link]
admission [link]
altered conscious level [link]
assessment [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
digoxin [link]
eating disorders [link]
follow-up [link]
foreign bodies, ingestion of [link]
incisions [link]
major haemorrhage [link]
management of [link]
mental health [link]
poisoning and overdose [link]
reasons for [link]
risk-taking lifestyle [link]
self-mutilation [link]
self-poisoning [link]
suicidal intent [link]
traumatic acts of high lethality [link] see also overdose and poisoning

septic arthritis[link][link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

septic shock[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

septicaemia[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
meningococcal septicaemia, indications for [link]

sexual assault/rape

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link], [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
paediatric liaison health visitor/social services referral [link]

sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) [link], [link], [link]

shingles (herpes zoster) [link], [link], [link]

shock[link]

cardiogenic [link]
classification of [link]
hypovolaemic [link]
neurogenic shock [link]
septic [link]

shortness of breath[link]

acute bronchitis [link]
airway obstruction [link]
anaemia [link]
anaphylaxis [link]
assessment of [link]
asthma [link]
blunt trauma [link]
bronchial carcinoma [link]
causes of [link]
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
haemothorax [link]
heart failure [link]
hyperventilation [link]
myocardial infarction [link]
pleurisy [link]
pneumonia [link]
pneumothorax [link], [link]
pulmonary embolism [link]

sickle cell crisis[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
pregnancy [link]

sinusitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

snake bites[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Snellen chart [link], [link]

snow blindness see arc eye

soft tissue infections[link]

key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

soft tissue, foreign bodies in [link]

solvent inhalation[link]

accidents [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
substance misuse [link]

sore throat[link]

acute swelling [link]
airway obstruction [link]
assessment [link]
caustic substances, ingestion of [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
epiglottitis [link]
foreign bodies [link]
Ludwig's angina [link], [link]
mumps [link]
peritonsillar abscess [link]
post-tonsillectomy bleeding [link]
postoperative problems [link]
tonsillitis [link]
upper respiratory tract infection [link]

spinal abscess [link]

spinal cord injury [link]

spleen injury[link][link]

key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

stab wounds [link]

staphylococci

cellulitis [link]
impetigo [link]

sternal fractures[link][link]

key actions/ treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

stings see bites and stings

streptococci

cellulitis [link]
epiglottitis [link]

Streptococcus aureus [link]

Streptococcus pneumoniae [link]

Streptococcus pyogenes [link]

streptokinase [link]

stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA)[link]

collapse [link]
FAST mnemonic [link]
haemorrhage [link]
ischaemia [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
transient ischaemic attack [link]

subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)[link]

berry aneurism [link]
causes of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

subconjunctival haemorrhage[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

subdural haemorrhage[link]

head injury [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
risk factors [link]

substance information services [link]

substance misuse[link]

fits, and substance withdrawal [link]
key actions/treatments [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

suicidal intent[link]

Australian Mental Health Triage Scale [link]
indicators [link]
SAD PERSON scale [link]

T

tachycardias

atrial fibrillation [link]
broad complex [link]
irregular arrhythmias [link]
narrow complex [link]
pulseless ventricular tachycardia [link]
regular arrhythmias [link]
stable ventricular tachycardia [link]
unstable ventricular tachycardia [link]
ventricular tachycardia [link]

tenecteplase [link]

tension-type headache[link]

definition of [link]
incidence of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

testicular pain[link]

differential diagnosis [link]
epididymo-orchitis [link]
hydrocele [link]
testicular torsion [link]
trauma [link]

testicular torsion[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

tetanus[link][link][link]

bites and stings [link], [link]
cause of [link]
incidence of [link]
incubation period [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

throat

foreign bodies in [link]
sore (see sore throat)

thrombolysis [link]

tonsillitis[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

tooth, inhaled [link]

toothache [link] see also dental problems

torso injury[link]

abdominal wound [link]
abdominal/pelvic assessment [link]
aortic rupture [link]
bladder/urethra injury [link]
cardiac tamponade [link]
chest assessment [link]
chest wound [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
flail chest [link]
gastrointestinal tract injuries [link]
haemothorax [link]
hepatic injury [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]
management of [link]
myocardial contusion [link]
obvious open wound [link]
pancreatic injury [link]
pelvic fractures [link]
pneumothorax [link]
pulmonary contusion [link]
renal trauma [link]
rib fractures [link]
splenic injury [link]
sternal fractures [link]
trauma, blunt or penetrating [link]

torticollis[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

total body surface area (TBSA) [link], [link], [link]

TOXBASE online information service [link]

transient ischaemic attack (TIA) see stroke/transient ischaemic attack

trauma management[link]

definitive treatment [link]
primary survey and resuscitation [link]
safety assessment [link]
secondary survey [link]

Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC) [link]

trauma, major[link]

deaths from [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
trauma care protocols [link]

tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)[link]

anticholinergic effects [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

trophoblastic disease [link]

Tubercolosis (TB) [link]

U

ulcers

duodenal (see peptic ulceration)
oral [link]

unconscious patient[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link] see also level of consciousness

upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) [link], [link]

urethra injury see bladder/urethra injury

urethritis [link]

urinary problems[link]

differential diagnosis [link]
dysuria [link]
frank haematuria [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
presenting symptoms [link]
priapism [link]
sexually transmitted diseases [link]
trauma [link]
trauma key signs/symptoms [link]
urinary retention [link]
urinary tract infection [link]

urinary retention[link][link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

urinary tract infection[link]

abdominal pain [link]
cystitis [link]
pyelonephritis [link]
urethritis [link]

uveitis[link]

definition of [link]
key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

V

vaginal bleeding[link]

abnormal menstruation [link]
bleeding in pregnancy [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
emergency assessment [link]
in pregnancy [link]
miscarriage [link]
peri-menopausal bleeding [link]
placenta previa [link]
placental abruption [link]
post-menopausal bleeding [link]
reproductive age bleeding [link]
traumatic bleeding [link]

vaso-vagal syncope [link]

vertigo[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key investigations [link]
key observations/findings [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

Viagra® (sildenafil) [link]

vomiting see diarrhoea and vomiting

W

Wallace's rule of nines [link], [link]

wasp stings [link]

weever fish injuries[link]

key actions/treatment [link]
key history/assessment [link]
key signs/symptoms [link]

welders' flash see arc eye

Wells score [link], [link]

whiplash see neck sprain

wound care principles[link]

abrasions [link]
bites [link]
cleaning [link]
crush injuries [link]
degloving injuries [link]
dressings, suitability of [link]
lacerations [link]
penetrating wounds [link]
tetanus [link]

wounds[link]

abdominal wound [link]
chest wound [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
facial wounds [link]
gunshot wounds [link]
infection, bites and stings [link]
major haemorrhage [link]
minor haemorrhage [link]
self-harm incisions [link]
stab wounds [link]
to ear [link]

wry neck see torticollis






This guide enables nurses to identify which clinical problems are true emergencies, which require urgent attention and those that can wait. Differential diagnoses for each clinical presentation are identified along with the actions required to ensure effective treatment is provided. Information is presented concisely, utilising bullet lists and icons.

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