Acute Heart Failure
It’s fair to say we quite like a guideline here at St Emlyn’s. We have, probably like your ED, evidence-based clinical decision support guidelines for common (think cardiac chest pain […]
Emergency Medicine
The St Emlyn’s Emergency Medicine Archives is a comprehensive resource dedicated to advancing the field of emergency medicine through high-quality, evidence-based content. Our archives encompass a wide range of topics, including critical care, trauma management, resuscitation techniques, and emergency medical services (EMS). Each article is meticulously crafted by leading experts in the field, ensuring that healthcare professionals receive the most current and relevant information.
The St Emlyn’s blog is founded on four key pillars that guide its content and educational approach: evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development, and the philosophical overview of emergency care. Evidence-based medicine ensures that all information and guidelines provided are grounded in the latest and most rigorous scientific research, helping clinicians make informed decisions. Clinical excellence focuses on enhancing the practical skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Personal development supports the growth and well-being of medical practitioners, recognizing that their mental and physical health is crucial to providing effective care. Lastly, the philosophical overview of emergency care encourages a reflective and holistic approach to medical practice, considering the ethical, cultural, and psychological aspects of emergency medicine. These pillars collectively contribute to a comprehensive and dynamic resource that benefits the global emergency medicine community.
Our archives feature detailed clinical guidelines, insightful case studies, and in-depth analyses of the latest medical research. Whether you are a physician, nurse, paramedic, or medical student, you will find valuable resources to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Key topics include advanced life support, pediatric emergency care, emergency ultrasound, and acute neurological emergencies.
JC: Should USS be first investigation for renal colic? St.Emlyn’s
A few years ago I was asked to see a patient in the rapid assessment unit with severe pain in the flank. She looked as though she had renal colic
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Developing EM – Support an African Delegate
Emergency Medicine is an emerging specialty the world over and we at St Emlyns wholeheartedly support the fantastic Developing EM conference and its aims. Teaching and learning collaboratively across geographical
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Top ten tips for In Situ Sim at St.Emlyns.
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the European Society of Emergency Medicine Conference in Amsterdam about in situ simulation. Although the title of the talk was Guerrilla Sim
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Stop Crying Your Heart Out – Paediatrics at St Emlyn’s
Most EDs in the UK see a mixture of adult and paediatric patients. You’ve probably seen sick adults as part of your F1 year but we know that for many
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For the Record: Can Patients Record Clinical Consultations?
Somewhere in the ITV archives is television footage of me, on my first day in the PED as an ST3 doctor, assessing a child with a scald in resus. I
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When Victoria Brazil came to St. Emlyn’s: The Full Story
If you could pick just one speaker from SMACC Gold to give a bespoke, inspiring talk to you and your colleagues locally you probably couldn’t do it. Your mind would
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Obi Wan’s Guide to Emergency Medicine. Rich Carden at St.Emlyn’s
Ok, so Obi Wan Kenobi, to my knowledge, never actually practiced emergency medicine, although he had some pretty awesome Jedi skills that would work a treat in the ED. For
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