Cardiology Case 01
Here we go with what I hope will become a regular feature of the St. Emlyn’s blog – a cardiology case of the month. This is something I’ve been running […]
Emergency Medicine
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The ‘Did Not Wait Patient Management Strategy’ Study
A review of a paper looking at the management of patients who did not wait to be seen in the emergency department.
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The Mental Capacity Act in the Emergency Department
A clinical case of overdose who declines treatment. How to assess capacity and interpret the Mental Capacity Act in the emergency setting.
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Clinical skills – Does anyone use Ophthalmoscopes anymore?
How well do doctors use Ophthalmoscopes in the emergency department
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JC All I want for CRYSTMAS in ITU land…, are some more potatoes, and a drink!
A review of the CRYSTMAS study comparing starch vs. saline for severe sepsis patients.
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Do your bit for Africa, review for AfJEM
A request for help from AFEM, the African Federation for Emergency Medicine for reviews for the African Journal of Emergency Medicine.
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Minor Head Injury and Anticoagulants -You Snooze, You Ooze
The diagnosis and treatment of patients with a head injury whilst on anticoagulants.
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Meningococcal Septicaemia – More than a Spot Check?:
What does the NICE Quality Standard for bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicemia in children and young people mean for the Emergency Dept? Who’s that now? If you work in the
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