12 Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENP) from across sites came together for the 5th Continued Professional Development day (CPD)   

The day designed for continued professional development and  intended to educate and discuss all aspects of examination and management of the patient attending the ED with a minor injury.

Dr Singh ED Consultant commenced with identification of MSK injuries to limbs (Pictured ED physiotherapist Gail Richardson examining the knees of ENP Diccon Lowe)

ENP/Education facilitator, Juliet Hendrick said “The day continues to prove valuable and was well received by all in attendance. The day is a benefit to patients by having knowledgeable and skilled assessment and treatment. I would like to thank Dr Singh and all our attending Consultants for their expertise and time”

Further sessions in the day were provided by Mr Teifi James Opthalmolgy Consultant discussing Eye clinic referrals and management of a variety of eye problems which present to the ED.

 Dr Maneh Farazmand GUM Consultant delivered an informative talk about the current protocol for risk assessment and use of Post Exposure Prophylaxis in patients with possible exposure to blood borne viruses.

Dr Singh delivered a session around XR interpretation of fractures and the team discussed a case review of animal bite injuries and management.

ENP Darren Jones updated the staff on Manchester Triage version 3 changes for which all ED staff are currently receiving training.

ENP/Education facilitator, Juliet Hendrick said “The day continues to prove valuable and was well received by all in attendance thus there is a benefit to patients by having knowledgeable and skilled assessment and treatment. I would like to thank Dr Singh and all our attending Consultants for their expertise and time”