Case of the Month
A monthly clinical scenario with helpful take home messages
Whilst primarily written for trainees preparing for the FFICM examination, these short articles can be used as 'quick CPD’ by anyone. Each article is essentially a summary of a topic rather than a review article, but they aim to provide key points in an accessible format.
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A 39-year-old grand multipara (Gravida 7 Para 5) presented to the Labour Ward actively labouring at term. Apart from a long history of smoking, she was otherwise fit and well with a BMI of 28.
Her obstetric history included one forceps assisted delivery, followed by a miscarriage and then four vaginal deliveries.
Author Dr Michelle Bradshaw
Her obstetric history included one forceps assisted delivery, followed by a miscarriage and then four vaginal deliveries.
Author Dr Michelle Bradshaw
Part 2 - Assessment and Management of Coagulopathy and Specifics of Management of Ongoing MOH
In part 1, you were presented with a 39-year-old multipara who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) following a normal vaginal delivery which progressed to Major Obstetric Haemorrhage.
Author Dr Michelle Bradshaw
In part 1, you were presented with a 39-year-old multipara who suffered a postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) following a normal vaginal delivery which progressed to Major Obstetric Haemorrhage.
Author Dr Michelle Bradshaw
A 66-year-old male is brought into the Emergency Department by ambulance with reduced consciousness and severe agitation. The patient had complained of chest, abdominal and back pain at home. He has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease...
Authors Dr Jamie Gibson and Dr Adam Walker
Authors Dr Jamie Gibson and Dr Adam Walker
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