This podcast reflects on four days at the London Trauma Conference 2024, from cardiac arrest and prehospital critical care to trauma in older patients. The discussion also considers clinician wellbeing, training and the human side of caring for injured patients.
Chris Bishop discusses the emerging use of VA ECMO for cardiovascular failure after trauma in this Tactical Trauma 2024 podcast. The interview considers patient selection after haemorrhage control, bleeding risks and the limited experience available to guide this approach.
In this podcast, Liz Crowe discusses the effect bad behaviour has on teams and ultimately patient safety.
How should leaders respond when a team faces a serious failure? At Tactical Trauma 2024, RCMP commander Kevin Cyr discusses visible leadership, support that continues beyond the immediate aftermath and debriefing for practical learning, with reflections on what healthcare teams can take from his experience.
Day three of the RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2024 brings together challenges to clinical dogma, preparation for rare procedures and shared decisions about chest pain. The report also reflects on compassionate care, team resilience and the experience of working in an emergency department.
Day two of the RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2024 ranges from emerging infections and frailty to trauma imaging and trainee wellbeing. This report from Gateshead also includes reflections on careers in emergency medicine and the challenges of humanitarian work.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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