Does a McGrath videolaryngoscope improve first-pass intubation compared with a Macintosh laryngoscope in prehospital care? This 2019 appraisal examines a randomised trial, including its early termination, crossover between devices and the limits of drawing a clear verdict from the results.
This appraisal examines 2019 guidance on acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding, including risk assessment, investigation and referral. It considers the strength of the supporting evidence and how access to endoscopy and interventional radiology affects the application of recommendations in emergency care.
Could a resuscitative care unit bring short-term critical care closer to the emergency department? This 2019 review explores the proposed model, staffing and training requirements, its possible fit within UK services and the limitations of early outcome evidence.
Ashley Liebig draws on her experience with helicopter emergency medical services to discuss psychological performance in resuscitation. This St Emlyn’s Live talk, available as video and audio, focuses on working under pressure when decisions are urgent and information is incomplete.
Should severely injured patients receive an early vena cava filter when anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis is initially unsuitable? Dan Horner examines a 2019 randomised trial, weighing its main outcome, subgroup findings and potential harms before considering what it means for trauma care.
The June 2019 podcast round-up revisits a month of St Emlyn’s articles and recordings. Accompanying links explore clinicians’ psychological wellbeing, traumatic cardiac arrest, the reliability of intraosseous blood samples and Alan Grayson’s discussion of trauma care beyond ATLS.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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