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Day two of RCEM’s 2019 scientific conference ranged from frailty and palliative care to research, leadership and working patterns. The St Emlyn’s team reports on clinical learning alongside practical discussions about annualised rotas, supportive handovers and sustainable emergency medicine careers.

The St Emlyn’s team reports from the opening day of RCEM’s 2019 scientific conference in Gateshead. Highlights include listening to parents’ concerns, paediatric ultrasound, concussion, early warning scores and the importance of sharing emergency medicine knowledge across countries.

How should we assess and reduce venous thromboembolism risk after lower-limb immobilisation? Dan Horner reviews the 2019 TiLLI project, examining thromboprophylaxis evidence, risk assessment tools and cost-effectiveness, while highlighting uncertainty about which patients benefit and how to communicate that risk.

Simon Carley selects papers from 2018–2019 for his RCEM conference talk, explaining why they might influence emergency medicine practice. Topics include paediatric seizures, cardiac arrest and pulmonary embolism in pregnancy, with links to fuller appraisals of the studies.

This 2019 announcement introduces CODA as the next project after SMACC, bringing together education, ethics, climate and healthcare challenges. Simon Carley explains its proposed focus on collective action between meetings and his involvement in shaping the initiative.

Cliff Reid demonstrates the Zero Point Survey in a video showing its use in prehospital and hospital settings. The post introduces the STEPUP framework as a structured approach to preparing for and beginning the care of critically ill patients.