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.
As several of you may know already, I’ve been spending a lot more time in the pre-hospital environment in the last few years. Despite many years working in busy emergency […]
The EXIT study extrication consensus statements. St Emlyn’s Read More
As someone who works across both PEM and adult EM it’s interesting to reflect on how the workload varies. These days my adult work is heavily skewed to complex majors
The FORCE study: St Emlyn’s Read More
The day opened with a sobering plenary about climate change. During the morning concurrent, I attended the Disaster session. Practitioners from around the world shared experiences and lessons from disaster
#ICEM22 Melbourne – Day 3 Read More
Our regular review of the best of the blog and podcast from May 2022. A quiet month on the blog as a result of COVID and a trip to Lithuania
Podcast – May 2022 Monthly Round Up Read More
Natalie May reviews day 1 of the #ICEM22 conference in Melbourne, Australia @stemlyns @_nmay #FOAMed @icem2022 @ifempreselect @ifem2
#ICEM22 Melbourne – Day 1 Read More
This post contains some of the learning and reflections from Day 2 of ICEM 2022 in Melbourne (Friday). Day 2 of ICEM22 kicked off with a session on equity, chaired
#ICEM22 Melbourne Day 2 Read More
The story of vitamin C in sepsis is fascinating. There was a great deal of controversy around what became known as the Marik protocol (after Prof. Paul Marik). The protocol
JC: Vitamin C and sepsis (again). St Emlyn’s Read More
Tranexamic acid in trauma is a well-established standard of care in most mature trauma systems. The two major trials of TXA, CRASH 2 and 3 suggest a small but important
Differential prescribing of TXA by gender. St Emlyn’s Read More
