Does more severe chest pain make a heart attack more likely? Rick Body describes a 2014 study of emergency department patients, showing the difference between a statistically significant association and a useful diagnostic test, and why mild discomfort alone cannot provide reassurance about the underlying cause.
Philosophy of Emergency Medicine
When clinicians rely on instinct, how do they recognise when their own judgement is becoming less reliable? Iain Beardsell reflects on fatigue, distraction, emotional reactions and time pressure, sharing personal strategies for protecting attention and asking colleagues for support when he is not at his best.
A 2014 induction podcast in which Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley work through the assessment of chest pain. They discuss serious possible causes, the role and limits of ECGs and investigations, seeking senior advice and explaining uncertainty to patients when a definite diagnosis remains elusive.
An archived invitation to the Manchester Medical Society’s November 2014 evening on social media in emergency medicine. Simon Carley, Rick Body and Natalie May planned talks on education, research and everyday clinical practice, with a live stream intended to include colleagues beyond Manchester.
This 2014 journal club examines the PARAMEDIC trial of mechanical versus manual CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Alongside the cluster-randomised design and survival findings, Simon Carley reflects on separating life support from treatment of the underlying cause and how resuscitation teams divide their attention.
An archived announcement of St Emlyn’s 2014 Manchester Medical Society event on social media and medical education. Rick Body introduces the team’s planned discussion of why the blog was created, what online sharing contributes to emergency medicine and how colleagues could become involved.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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