Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Oncological Emergencies
Oncological Emergencies – Introduction Oncological emergencies are an important and increasingly common part of Emergency Medicine, reflecting both the rising incidence of cancer and advances in cancer therapy. In the MRCEM SBA exam, these conditions are high-yield because they test a candidate’s ability to recognise time-critical complications, deliver early stabilisation, and coordinate multidisciplinary care with […]
Neurology
Introduction Neurological emergencies represent some of the most time-critical and high-stakes scenarios encountered in Emergency Medicine. In the MRCEM SBA exam, neurology is a core, high-yield system, testing your ability to rapidly recognise life-threatening but potentially reversible conditions such as stroke, status epilepticus, subarachnoid haemorrhage, meningitis, and raised intracranial pressure. A strong foundation in neurology […]
Nephrology
The Nephrology chapter of the RCEM curriculum focuses on recognising and managing acute and life-threatening renal disorders that commonly present to the Emergency Department. For MRCEM SBA preparation, this topic is particularly important because renal dysfunction often underpins multiple emergency presentations — from electrolyte imbalance and acid–base disturbance to acute kidney injury, sepsis, shock, and […]
Opthalmology
Ophthalmology – Introduction Ophthalmic emergencies, though sometimes subtle in presentation, require rapid recognition and decisive management to prevent permanent visual loss. For the MRCEM SBA exam, ophthalmology is a core and frequently tested domain, as many eye conditions present first to the Emergency Department. Candidates are expected to understand the initial assessment of the red, […]
Urology
Vascular
Resus
Resuscitation (Resus) — The Core of Emergency Medicine The Resus section of the RCEM syllabus forms the foundation of Emergency Medicine practice and carries high weightage in the MRCEM SBA exam. Questions often test your ability to recognise and manage life-threatening conditions in the first few critical minutes — from cardiac arrest, shock, and trauma, […]
Trauma
Neonatal emergencies
Neonatal Emergencies – Why They Matter in the MRCEM SBA Exam Neonatal presentations represent some of the most time-critical and high-stakes emergencies encountered in the Emergency Department. They are a core element of the RCEM syllabus and feature regularly in the MRCEM SBA exam, testing your ability to recognise and manage life-threatening conditions in the […]