MED4007

Emergency medicine

(MED)

Dr A Yuen

Three-week attachment to the emergency department of a major hospital(term three) + Introductory seminars prior to the attachment and during the rotation.

Synopsis: Principles and practical skills in relation to suturing, fracture assessment and application of plaster casts, venepuncture, arterial puncture, intravenous drug administration, application of dressings, bladder catheterisation, electrocardiography, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the carrying out of vital signs including blood pressure measurement.

Assessment: Contribution to OSCA examination: 30% (of final mark) + Individual participation and contribution (satisfactory faculty requirement)