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MRCEM SBA

RCEM Learning

Curriculum Category Syllabus Questions SLO1 Complex stable patient Allergy Cardiology Dermatology Ear, nose and throat Elderly care / frailty Endocrinology Environmental emergencies Gastroenterology and hepatology Haematology Infectious diseases Maxillofacial / dental Mental Health Musculoskeletal (non-traumatic) Nephrology Neurology Obstetrics & (..)

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EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

EMDocs

Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

Upper limb fractures and dislocations can lead to associated arterial and nerve damage. First aid such as irrigation, tourniquet use, reduction and splinting of fractures/dislocations. Complex injuries including associated fractures or dislocations. Doppler Ultrasound: Non-invasive assessment of blood flow.