This secondary analysis of the DOSE VF trial highlights double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) as a superior strategy over standard and vector change defibrillation for refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF)
Does the outcome from refractory VF differ from recurrent VF in DOSE-VF patients? Read More
This study in the Journal of Trauma Acute Care Surgery shows that emergency department (ED) intubation for patients needing urgent haemorrhage control surgery is linked to higher mortality and complications. Prioritising rapid resuscitation and OR transfer over ED intubation may improve outcomes. Further prospective research is needed
Risky intubations in the Emergency Department Read More
Journal club review of an RCT on the use of nebulised ketamine use in the emergency department.
Is nebulised ketamine an option in the Emergency Department? Read More
This JC from St Emlyn’s looks at a paper from SJTRM and explores the association between first-pass success (FPS) during pre-hospital intubation and 30-day mortality in patients treated by Finnish helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).
Is First Pass Success an important outcome in PHEA research? Read More
Review of an RCT of serratus anterior plane blocks in the emergency department for chest/rib injury. Is this now a standard of care?
Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for rib fractures in the Emergency Department Read More
Our rapid round up of the RCEM CPD conference in Newport 2024. Talks on trauma, paediatrics, policy, education and more @rcollem @stemlyns #FOAMEd
RCEM CPD conference 2024 review Read More
Part 2 of our podcast on top papers from 2023/24 with @EMManchester and @docb
Podcast – Top papers 2023/24 – Part 2 Read More
This month we hacve two podcasts covering our recent posts on top 10 resuscitation papers. This blog covers the first 5 papers. Part 2 will be out later in the
Podcast – Top papers 2023/24. Part 1 Read More
