JC: Vitamin SCepTiC?
We all love the idea of a magic bullet for sepsis. Despite having had our fingers burnt here before (like this time, and this time and […]
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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.
Top 10+1 trauma papers 2016-17. St.Emlyn’s
This week I am off to one of the most enjoyable conferences I can get to in the UK. The Trauma Care conference is usually held around the Midlands and
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JC: Intubate or not intubate? That is the question…
Clinical scenario: A multi-morbid, elderly patient with renal failure and recently diagnosed hyperkalaemia suffers a cardiac arrest in your busy resuscitation area before you can start appropriate treatment. You
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Self-Rostering and Annualised Hours (or How to Keep Everyone Happy All of the Time). St.Emlyn’s
Introducing self-rostering and annualised hours Over the last few years, in response to our ever-growing popularity with the public, the number of consultants at the St.Emlyn’s ED in Virchester has
JC: Are we getting cosy on the septic SOFA? St.Emlyn’s
Identifying, treating and prognosticating patients who attend the Emergency Department with infective symptoms, is part of the bread and butter of an emergency physician’s practice. It’s important that we
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JC: Turn it Down to 11 – Benzos for Back Pain
The topic of lower back pain of undifferentiated origin is one that is close to my heart for at least two reasons. The first one is professional, as daily we
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The Argument for Systemic Thrombolytics in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism. Swami at St.Emlyn’s
On June 15th 2016, I delivered an 8 minute talk arguing that we strongly consider the administration of systemic thrombolytics in patients with submassive pulmonary embolism at SMACCDub. This talk
The Emergency Department Transfer: Patient, Preparation and People. St.Emlyn’s
Depending on your department the frequency with which you are faced with the need to transfer a critically ill intubated patient may vary but it is something we think all
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