#ICEM22 Melbourne Day 2
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 […]
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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
At a basic level emergency care clinicians should be trained in Good Clinical Practice and able to recruit to trials. However some will want to make research into a larger
How to become a sub-specialist in emergency care research. St Emlyn’s Read More
Our regular review of the blog and podcast from March/April 2022 with Simon and Iain. This month we saw the podcast pass over 1 Million downloads. Thanks to everyone out
Podcast – March/April 2022 Monthly Round Up Read More
Defibrillation is a core skill in emergency medicine. Traditionally we are taught that an anterior-lateral (AL) placement of pads is preferable, although an anterior-posterior (AP) position can be used if
JC: AP or AL position for cardioversion? St Emlyn’s Read More
Natalie May takes us through the basics of breastfeeding and how we can look after patients who are breastfeeding when they present to the ED.
Lacto Basics – Breastfeeding in the Emergency Department Read More
Well, it’s the final day in Bournemouth for the attendees of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Spring CPD Conference of 2022. I’m still here up in the north, and
RCEM CPD Conference 2022 Day 3 Read More