The RePHILL trial
This week we see the publication of the RePHILL trial. This is something we have been looking forward to for some time. A randomised controlled trial of the use of […]
Emergency Medicine
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.
Feedback update and the complexities of inter-speciality conversations. St Emlyn’s
Feedback is something that we are really interested in at St Emlyn’s. We pride ourselves on managing feedback well, both in education where the St Emlyn’s team has a culture
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JC: Emergency Department Delays and Mortality
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes This paper is recently off the press and has already sparked both interest and debate here at Virchester and in the wider Emergency Medicine community.
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Suspected DVT: the 4D study
Do you want to halve your ultrasound referral rate for suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis? You do? How marvellous. Reducing referral rates from ED for a specialist test like vascular sonography
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The Rise of an ACP: Leadership.
During a conversation with a physician friend – who was about to complete training and take on a role as a consultant – she expressed (with dismay) how ill-prepared she
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SASEM: Myths in resuscitation practice. St Emlyn’s
This week I am (virtually) presenting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Arabian Society of Emergency Medicine 7th Scientific Assembly. It’s always a pleasure to join colleagues from Saudi
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JC: Pre-hospital thoracotomy – what can we learn? St Emlyn’s
Resuscitative thoracotomy remains a controversial procedure in prehospital and emergency care. This month we have more evidence of its effectiveness in prehospital care. Despite significant advances in trauma care, we
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James Lind research priority setting. St Emlyn’s
Back in 2015 the James Lind organisation helped us set research priorities for emergency medicine in the UK. St Emlyn’s were proud to support the process at that time as
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