Boardround teaching 15/11/23: Calf injuries presenting as ?DVT & danger of clexane, antibiotic therapy for minor LRTI, NHSCT guidelines for clexane prescription for fracture clinic

Name: Boardround teaching 15/11/23: Calf injuries presenting as ?DVT & danger of clexane, antibiotic therapy for minor LRTI, NHSCT guidelines for clexane prescription for fracture clinic
Start: 2023-11-15T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-11-15T15:30:00+00:00

15th Nov 2023

3:00 - 3:30pm (GMT)

Emergency medicine

Vascular surgery

15th Nov 2023

3:00 - 3:30pm (GMT)

Not an online event

Attendance certificate available

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Free

IN PERSON

Description

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Summary

This teaching session is designed for medical professionals, and covers three key topics relevant to their practice. It covers key information on calf injuries presenting as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and the dangers posed by prescribing Clexane, antibiotic therapy associated with minor lower respiratory tract infections, and NHSCT guidelines for prescribing Clexane in relation to fracture clinics. Don't miss this informative session and come learn more!

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Learning objectives

1. Identify signs and symptoms of calf injuries and distinguish between those that are indicative of deep vein thrombosis and those of other illnesses. 2. Describe the dangers associated with the use of clexane in cases of suspected DVT. 3. Explain appropriate antibiotic therapy for minor lower respiratory tract infections. 4. Explain the NHSCT guidelines for prescribing clexane for fracture clinic patients. 5. Identify key considerations for the prevention and treatment of calf injuries.

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