A musical contribution to SMACC’s FOAMaoke tradition, celebrating free, open-access medical education and sharing knowledge across professional boundaries. This 2014 post introduces a playful adaptation of Imagine and provides the words for conference colleagues to join in.
Could a shorter acetylcysteine infusion make treatment for paracetamol poisoning easier to tolerate? This 2014 journal club examines a randomised trial of an accelerated regimen, separating findings about nausea and infusion reactions from the larger question of effectiveness in preventing serious liver injury.
JC: Should we halve the time of acetylcysteine infusions for Paracetamol OD? St.Emlyn’s Read More
An invitation from 2014 to bring clinical questions to the SMACC Gold evidence-based medicine workshop. The post introduces three-part questions and links to resources on searching, critical appraisal, statistics and using journal clubs to turn questions into shared evidence summaries.
Time to place your #SMACCGold #SMACCBETS at the St.Emlyn’s Casino Read More
A look back at preparations for the St Emlyn’s team’s appearance in SimWars at SMACC Gold 2014. The post introduces the team’s trailer for the live resuscitation competition and links to other contributions, including a James Bond-themed version.
SimWars SMACCGold the trailer with St.Emlyn’s Read More
An introduction to the evidence-based medicine workshop at SMACC Gold 2014, led by St Emlyn’s and Critical Care Reviews. It sets out an approach to asking useful questions, finding relevant research and translating evidence into care, with a self-assessment quiz on everyday EBM habits.
SMACCGold EBM workshop with St.Emlyns and Critical Care Reviews Read More
How do experienced trauma team leaders know whether they are performing well? This reflection makes the case for peer observation and feedback, describes a practical process using a TEAM assessment sheet, and explores how colleagues can help each other develop beyond formal training.
Are you a good Trauma Team Leader? St.Emlyn’s Read More
A collection of BestBets critical appraisal checklists for clinicians preparing for journal club or examinations. The post links to tools for different study designs, including randomised trials, diagnostic studies, reviews, decision rules and qualitative research, and encourages sharing completed appraisals.
JC: BestBets checklists for critical appraisal. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Should families be offered the chance to be present during brain-death evaluation? This 2013 journal club examines a small randomised study of understanding and psychological wellbeing, while considering participation, loss to follow-up and questions about families’ and clinicians’ experiences that the trial could not resolve.
JC: Family presence for Brain Death Evaluation. St.Emlyn’s Read More
