Iain and Simon review the St Emlyn’s blog from June 2023, with a focus on critically ill patients in emergency and prehospital care. The episode includes AMAX4, the PATCH trial and highlights from the Wessex and Intensive Care Society conferences.
Podcast – June 2023 Monthly Round Up Read More
In a recorded CODA talk, Liz Crowe challenges how healthcare uses the term burnout. The accompanying commentary explores whether that label can obscure different workplace stressors, and considers meaning, teams and the need to understand what would actually improve working lives.
Is Burnout burning us out? Read More
What does the PATCH trial tell us about tranexamic acid in major trauma? This appraisal examines the distinction between survival and favourable functional recovery at six months, and why the choice of outcome matters when interpreting the trial.
The PATCH trial. TXA in major trauma Read More
Simon and Iain review the blog’s April 2023 posts, discussing high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures and blood transfusion. They also reflect on a conference that did not take place and the wider world of free open-access medical education.
Podcast – April 2023 Monthly Round Up Read More
Ben McKenzie introduces AMAX4, an asthma and anaphylaxis resuscitation resource developed after the death of his son Max. The post shares the family’s story alongside simulation and discussion of airway care, team preparation and learning from tragedy.
Just a routine resuscitation. The AMAX4 algorithm for anaphylaxis/asthma. St Emlyn’s Read More
Written during the 2023 ketamine shortage, this appraisal revisits etomidate for induction in critically ill adults. It examines a meta-analysis of randomised trials, the reported mortality signal and limitations in applying pooled results to emergency and prehospital practice.
Etomidate for RSI induction? St Emlyn’s Read More
A discussion of the 2023 joint Royal College statement on emergency contrast CT and renal function. It examines delays while awaiting creatinine results, decisions in life- or limb-threatening situations, and the caveat that a senior decision maker should be involved.
Contrast Induced Nephropathy – sense at last. Read More
Personal preparation for high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures goes beyond learning the physical technique. Part two of the HALO series explores decision triggers, managing stress, self-talk, mental rehearsal and focus, with an emphasis on deliberate practice before a crisis.
Training for HALO procedures. Part 2: Personal Preparation. St Emlyn’s Read More
