Day two of the 2015 London Trauma Conference explored trauma team performance, clinical judgement, paediatric trauma and major incident preparation. Natalie May, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley share highlights, including reflections on the Paris attacks and the challenges of supporting families in the resuscitation room.
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Natalie May and Iain Beardsell review the opening day of the 2015 London Trauma Conference in this report and podcast. Highlights include older trauma patients, human factors, brain and spinal injury, mass-casualty care and why effective systems matter more than any single intervention.
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The final part of Natalie May’s better-learning series considers how to sustain learning alongside a demanding clinical career. It explores kindness towards yourself, realistic priorities, rest, interests outside medicine and the value of learning with colleagues, finding mentors and building a supportive professional network.
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How can clinicians take more control of their learning? Part two of Natalie May’s series explores memory, mental rehearsal, simulation and spaced repetition, then considers how preparing to teach, anticipating questions and reflecting on teaching can deepen the teacher’s own understanding.
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This short video introduction describes a turban-style scalp bandage intended to stay in place over a closed wound. It explains the purpose of the demonstration and its important limitation: the bandage does not apply direct wound pressure and has limited use during active bleeding.
The Turban Technique – A Scalp Bandage that Stays! Read More
Becoming a better learner starts with understanding yourself. In the first part of her series, Natalie May explores motivation, uncertainty, learning from failure and critical reflection, with practical questions for recognising knowledge gaps and seeking feedback that can change clinical practice.
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An archived October 2015 announcement about registration for SMACC Dublin in 2016. The post outlines the planned ticket releases, workshops and practical arrangements, capturing the build-up to the conference rather than providing information about a current booking opportunity.
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Natalie May’s 2015 EuSEM teaching notes explore why treating children’s pain involves more than choosing a drug. The discussion brings together analgesia, preparation for procedures, communication, parental support and distraction, with particular attention to the fear and distress surrounding an emergency department visit.
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