Minor Injuries in Accident & Emergency
This multimedia educational DVD-ROM is aimed at Foundation doctors (doctors in their first two years after graduation).
In addition it is also suitable for Emergency Department (ED) nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPs), medical students, primary care physicians and doctors in their early period of ED specialisation.
Minor Injuries in Accident & Emergency covers all of the common injuries for both adults and children. There are examples of history taking, examination, radiology, treatment and advice for each condition. General sections are provided to cover communication in the ED environment, documentation and the special needs of certain patient groups.
The title is comprehensive but easy to digest and subjects are tackled in a practical way. It can be used by individual learners or by teachers of minor injury.
- Key Background Information
- A Model History
- The Structured Examination
- Practical Procedures
- X-Rays
- Documentation, Aftercare & Follow-up
- Cases including bites, burns and sprains, head and facial injuries, neck, back and shoulder injuries and limb injuries, plus child-specific injuries.
- Over 4 and a half hours of video footage
- Small, easily navigable sections
- Full screen video capability
- Subtitled video
- Includes online video case assessment resource. For more information on this please see below.
Online video case assessment resource
The MIAE examination facility has been designed to allow users of MIAE to test knowledge acquired through the use of the title.
The objective of the examination is to allow users to build confidence in their application of knowledge and to help identify any learning gaps.
The examination consists of a series of video cases that have associated Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). MCQs may have one or more correct response.
Marketed as a learning tool primarily for junior doctors (in their first two years after graduation), this DVD is also useful for A&E Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Care Practitioners, Medical Students and GPs.
The DVD is split into six sections: key background information, model history taking, the structured examination, practical procedures, X-rays, and documentation and after care.
All of these provide very comprehensive training, and most junior doctors may find the first three sections useful for brushing up on previous learning.
The practical procedures are excellent. Common injuries are covered and there are good examples of performing nerve blocks and a practical demonstration of trephining a nail which could turn the most robust stomach!
The close shots of the procedures make the DVD a very effective training tool.
The DVD is comprehensive and the subject is tackled in a practical way, and I feel it is just as relevant to medical students and nurses in training as it is for junior doctors. It is a valuable tool for individuals and teachers alike.
Although aimed primarily at foundation doctors, this multimedia resource is equally useful for trainee and practising emergency nurse practitioners, emergency care practitioners and primary care clinicians. It is also a welcome introduction to injury management procedures for all staff new to emergency care settings.
The DVD-ROM gives equal weighting to adult and paediatric presentations, and is easy to navigate, but one of its greatest benefits is that all the film clips it provides are of real staff examining and treating real patients, complete with occasional imperfect performances. This gives viewers a realistic overview of managing minor injuries, as opposed to the actors and special effects that are used in other resources. It has three main divisions:
Procedures. This includes background information pertinent to minor injuries management, consideration of special client groups, communication skills and pain management. From this starting point, viewers are taken through the structured approach of examination with examples.
Cases. This section ties together the information and educational content of the first section with observation of real life examinations. It also comprises coverage of specific paediatric injuries and their management, as well as X-ray considerations, documentation and follow-up care.
Self-examination. This is done through the OCB Media website, which allows viewers to test their knowledge and register so that progress can be tracked.
All in all, this high quality DVD-ROM is a worthwhile investment for any clinician or department concerned with the management of minor injuries, both from a personal development perspective and as a teaching resource.
- Windows 2000 or above
- 256Mb RAM
- DVD-ROM drive
- 1024 x 768 or above screen resolution
- Soundcard
