Emergencies in General Practice

This course focuses on subtle and severe presentations of the topics using a case study framework, emphasis is on recognition, treatment and stabilisation while awaiting transfer.

This one day workshop will focus on both subtle and severe presentations of the listed topics using a case study framework.  The emphasis will be on recognition, treatment and stabilisation whilst awaiting transfer for the severe presentations.

Topics include:

• Severe Asthma
• Anaphylaxis (including Mammalian Meat Allergy)
• Acute Coronary Syndromes including ECG changes
• Envenomation
• VTE and PE
• Dental Emergencies
• Diabetic Emergencies (Hypoglycaemia, DKA)

On completion of the reinforcing activity and workshop evaluation, 40 Cat. 1 RACGP Points will be allocated.

CPR Workshop

In addition to this workshop, at the end of the day, you can also undertake an optional two hour CPR workshop worth 5 Cat 2 RACGP points, which will satisfy the CPR component for this triennium.

Audience

GPs, GP registrars, practice nurses and other health professionals working within a general practice setting.