JC. ACS: Antiplatelets ACCOAST-ed?
Most people I talk to who work in Emergency or Acute Medicine hate chest pain. Personally I think they’re crazy but I can see where they’re coming from. Chest pain […]
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Explore the principles of evidence-based medicine, including critical appraisal, clinical decision-making, and the latest research in emergency and acute care. Our posts help clinicians interpret evidence, apply it to practice, and improve patient outcomes with a scientific approach.
Most people I talk to who work in Emergency or Acute Medicine hate chest pain. Personally I think they’re crazy but I can see where they’re coming from. Chest pain […]
JC. ACS: Antiplatelets ACCOAST-ed? Read More
With just 9 weeks to go there is still time to register for the Evidence Based Medicine workshop on the Gold Coast. Rob Sweeney, Rick Body and myself will be
SMACCGold EBM workshop with St.Emlyns and Critical Care Reviews Read More
Critical appraisal is a core skill for all emergency physicians. You must stay up to date with the literature…, but there is just SO much of it. What should you
JC: BestBets checklists for critical appraisal. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Sometimes you just feel like a bit of a fool. Like today when I wrote the post below and then asked Dr May to have a look at it. Can
JC: There’s no jump with a precordial thump. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Or…. If we’re preaching to the choir, why are they still singing the wrong tune? If you are a up to date, #FOAMed positive practioner, I suspect you already have
JC: The Trouble With Tonsils. St.Emlyn’s Read More
OK folks, the debates around PE & ACS investigation over the last few years have been fantastic. Not only have they challenged our reliance on protocols, the debates have also
JC: I’ll just ask Dr Google..for some PE/ACS investigation advice @ St.Emlyn’s Read More
At St.Emlyn’s we recognise that there are a lot of journals out there. Far too many to keep a track of and far too many for one human to read
JC. Should we X-ray before manipulating a displaced ankle fracture? St.Emlyn’s Read More
If you’re an emergency physician practicing in the UK you may be a bit surprised to hear about a trial published this week looking at the use of open reduction
JC: Is surgical fixation of rib fractures ready for a comeback? St.Emlyn’s Read More