Emergency Medicine

David Purkarthofer reflects on EuSEM 2024 in Copenhagen, with discussions of individualised cardiac arrest care, lung ultrasound, prehospital blood testing and gender bias. His report asks how emerging evidence and diagnostic tools might translate into better care for patients.

Zaf Qasim reports from day one of the London Trauma Conference 2024. Topics include brain injury, prehospital teams, surgical training and haemorrhage control, alongside reflections on leadership and the challenges of delivering trauma care in conflict settings.

The holiday season, a time typically marked by joy and celebration, presents unique challenges for those working in emergency and intensive care units. This is a reminder of a podcast from 2016, where Liz Crowe discusses how to navigate the complexities of grief and gratitude during this time of year.

The October 2024 podcast round-up covers emerging poisoning trends, defibrillator pad position and tranexamic acid dosing in trauma. The discussion also reflects on the RCEM conference and the importance of recognising successes within the team.

The blog highlights the updated 2024 guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) on imaging in pediatric trauma.

Based on a talk at EuSEM 2024, this reflection examines the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence in emergency care. Thought experiments explore trust, bias, privacy and the human relationship with patients, alongside AI's potential clinical uses.