When FOAM Doesn’t Wash
The following scenario is completely fictional although it is used to represent a real-life incident. All details have been changed. “Hey – you’ll want to know about this – […]
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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: ED physicians are not Propofol Assassins – St.Emlyn’s
If you’ve never listened to the rant by Cliff Reid on Propofol then you should do so now. It’s a great description of why propofol is a rather ‘courageous’ agent
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SMACC 2013: Educational Leadership and Subversion. St.Emlyn’s
Chris Nickson asked me to do this talk on Educational Leadership and Subversion based on our work here in the UK. It was great to share our experience here and
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PCI for OOHCA with NSTEMI post ROSC? An acronym too far?
So you’ve done it. In a dazzling display of medical prowess worthy of a medical TV drama you have restored the dead to life! With scrupulous airway management, high quality
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Taking FCEM – what are the odds on passing? St.Emlyn’s
I was recently reviewing a number of documents relating to outcomes of training for one of my other jobs at St.Emlyn’s. There is a lot of interesting data out there
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Driving children to distraction: Techniques for the PED
We’ve had some great recent posts at St. Emlyn’s on the use of ketamine and LAT gel for children undergoing procedures in the Emergency Department. In this post I’m going to discuss
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JC: PROMMT Pre-hospital fluids for trauma – do they improve survival?
If you’ve read St.Emlyn’s before you will know that we adore any papers that challenge dogma and so it is that this week I came across this paper in the
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A Snake in the Grass at St.Emlyn’s
While not fortunate enough to actually attend SMACC 2013, I was pleased to catch the much anticipated SimWars event, particularly as Team GB was one of the successful finalists. As
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