“Just In Case” in the ED – The ECG Thrust
There are many things that we do in Emergency Departments ‘just in case’. In this series we’ll be looking at some of these to see if we really do need
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There are many things that we do in Emergency Departments ‘just in case’. In this series we’ll be looking at some of these to see if we really do need
“Just In Case” in the ED – The ECG Thrust Read More
Just a quick review this week as this is a paper published back in December that has been superbly reviewed already over on the SGEM. However, it’s an interesting topic
JC: Etomidate vs. Ketamine for emergency intubation. St Emlyn’s Read More
Bradycardia in the trauma patient can be a perilous sign. One might observe a typical course of events in which a bleeding trauma patient progresses through the compensatory mechanisms in
What is the Bezold-Jarisch Reflex and why do I care?! St Emlyn’s Read More
A trial published in JAMA asks exactly this question, the full text can be found here. The abstract is below, but as we always say, please read the full paper
JC: Should we use calcium in out of hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s Read More
We asked each of the St Emlyn’s team for their reflections on 2021. We hope you have enjoyed the blog and podcast his year. Thank you, as ever, for all
Reflections on 2021 from St Emlyn’s Read More
Editor: This is a guest post by Simon Horne. It is likely one of the last posts from Virchester before the festive season properly commences. Take care and stay safe.
Thinking pragmatically about capacity Read More
‘The anticipation of touch is one of the most potent sensations on Earth‘ Richard J. Finch Usually, around Christmas time I can set a record for the amount of hugs
To Touch or not to Touch that is the Question. Touch and COVID19 Read More
Iain is flying solo this month, with discussion about narrative story tellling, airway management in the ED and using pigtail catheters in management of haemothorax. We hope all you all
Podcast – November 2021 Monthly Round Up Read More