The Acutely Unwell Adult: Sepsis, GI Bleed & ABGs
Sunday, 22 November 2026, 19:00 GMT · Online
Taught by Mollie Barrett-Kelly- Respiratory
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Emergency & Acute
- Data Interpretation
- MLA
About this session
Recognising and managing acutely unwell adults is an essential skill for the UKMLA and a key part of clinical practice. In this session, Mollie Barrett-Kelly walks you through how to recognise and manage sepsis, assess upper GI bleeding, and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs). You’ll also see a demonstration of how to interpret an ABG and present your findings to the examiner, helping you feel more confident in tackling acute medical emergencies in exam scenarios.
What’s covered
Sepsis: Recognition, NEWS2 scoring, and initial management using the Sepsis Six. Upper GI Bleed: Clinical presentation, assessment, and emergency management. ABG Interpretation: A structured approach to interpreting arterial blood gases, including a demonstration of how to present and explain your findings to the examiner.
Where
Online on Google Meet · you get the link as soon as you register.
Limited to 40 seats.