Fractures, musculoskeletal presentations and spinal injuries feature in this collection on trauma and orthopaedic care. Explore assessment, management and the research behind decisions in the emergency department.
Administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) is integral part of the management for major trauma patients in the UK. It is deemed such an important aspect that its administration is used
JC: Does earlier TXA save lives? St.Emlyn’s Read More
All good EM/CC clinicians know that venous thrombo embolism (VTE) is a potential complication of traumatic injury. The immobilisation and haematological changes associated with signficant injury are reasonably well described.
JC: The VTE and Major Trauma. St.Emlyn’s Read More
A short post…but a relevant one. We are interested in other perspectives here. Please post comments below. Firstly – Don’t use a blog like this to dictate clinical care. For
This post, detailing my reflections on clinical retrieval medicine, is the fourth in a series recording my reflections on the twelve months I spent working for Sydney HEMS1 in prehospital and
101 Reflective Lessons from a Year with Sydney HEMS. Part Four: More Clinical Read More
This year we took our family Easter holiday in Southern Africa. Twelve amazing nights in Namibia followed by 3 in Cape Town and then (rather unexpectedly owing to a
Mitchell’s plain, #badEM and my utmost respect. St.Emlyn’s. Read More
This post, detailing my reflections on clinical retrieval medicine, is the third in a series recording my reflections on the past twelve months, which I have spent working for Sydney HEMS
101 Reflective Lessons from a Year with Sydney HEMS. Part Three: Clinical Read More
This week I am talking in Manchester at the 14th Annual Critical Care Symposium. This is an amazing meeting organised by the legendary Dr Chithambaram Veerappan, a critical care doc
Major incident planning at the 14th ACCS meeting. St.Emlyn’s Read More
This week I am off to one of the most enjoyable conferences I can get to in the UK. The Trauma Care conference is usually held around the Midlands and
Top 10+1 trauma papers 2016-17. St.Emlyn’s Read More
