PSA for IMGs: Session 2 Emergency Prescribing

Name: PSA for IMGs: Session 2 Emergency Prescribing
Start: 2024-08-15T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-08-15T19:00:00+00:00

15th Aug 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics

Emergency medicine

15th Aug 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Hosted on MedAll

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Emergency Prescribing for New F1 Doctors: Key Insights

The session will focus on important aspects of emergency prescribing. This includes the immediate management of life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, Addisonian crisis, sepsis/neutropenic sepsis, and cord compression. The session will highlight practical applications, guidelines, and how to avoid common prescribing mistakes.

The aim is to ensure that new F1 doctors are well-prepared to handle acute medical emergencies they may face while on duty.

Please submit your questions before the session here: https://forms.gle/ejNg6jVPwRuUMCJs7

Summary

Join us in our second session of 'PSA for IMGs: Emergency Prescribing for New F1 Doctors: Key Insights.' This vital course will cover emergency prescribing, including the immediate management of life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis and sepsis. The session aims to equip new F1 doctors with the practical know-how to handle acute medical emergencies confidently and effectively. Be prepared, avoid common mistakes, and manage crises with ease. Take this chance to submit your burning questions before the session! Presented by: Dr Magda Czajkowska Chaired by Dr Viv Guiloff

This course is designed to be used in conjunction with Dual Qualified Pharmacist and Doctor Sona Petrosyan's outstanding 2022 Preparing for PSA course, available on MedAll and Youtube. Open to all those sitting their PSA in 2024-2025, but especially to those sitting in September!

Learning objectives

Understand the key principles and protocols associated with emergency prescribing in acute medical situations.
Demonstrate the ability to immediately manage life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, Addisonian crisis, sepsis/neutropenic sepsis, and cord compression.
Apply knowledge of common prescribing mistakes to avoid them in high-pressure emergency situations.
Review and adhere to all relevant guidelines in emergency prescribing to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.
Develop increased confidence handling acute medical emergencies and applying appropriate prescribing practices as new F1 doctors.

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