TTL tips 2: Get the best from your pelvic binders!
Top tips on using pelvic binders in major trauma . Trauma Team Leader tips from @stemlyns #FOAMed #TTLtips
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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.
TTL tips 1: Check these FIVE areas (and more) in Penetrating Trauma.
Check these five areas in penetrating trauma. Trauma Team Leader tips from @stemlyns #FOAMed
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Introducing the Trauma Team Leader Tips (TTL Tips) Series
Edited by Prof. Simon Carley & Dr. Greg Yates Leading a trauma team is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in emergency medicine. It’s a blend of clinical
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Gastroenteritis in children: should we be sending them home with ondansetron?
Autumn is here, and winter is on its way. In children with gastroenteritis, should we be prescribing take-home doses of ondansetron?
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What does the Medical Training Review mean for Emergency Medicine training in the UK?
The 2025 Medical Training Review (MTR) is the most significant rethink of UK postgraduate medical education in decades. It calls for more flexible, inclusive, team-based training that recognises learning across all grades, not just numbered trainees.
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Factors in the Initial Resuscitation of Patients With Severe Trauma – The FiiRST-2 Trial
The FiiRST-2 randomised trial compared fibrinogen and prothrombin complex concentrate with plasma in trauma patients needing massive transfusion. No significant benefit was found.
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Design as repair: what Emergency Medicine can learn (and why it is so hard)
The NHS drowns in innovation whilst repair work goes unsupported. Why Bronson’s Design as Repair framework matters for emergency medicine.
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SUPraclavicular Block for Emergency Reduction of Upper Limb Injuries Versus Bier Block (SUPERB Trial)
The SUPERB trial compared ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block with Bier block for distal forearm fracture reduction in the ED. Both provided excellent pain relief, with supraclavicular block noninferior and offering longer analgesia. Safe, feasible, and well-tolerated, this trial supports expanding regional anaesthesia options for emergency physicians managing upper limb injuries.