Human Factors

A case-based guide to getting the most from pelvic binders in trauma care. This TTL tip covers preparing equipment, checking placement and tension, and reassessing the pelvis when the binder is removed.

Visible wounds can distract from injuries hidden elsewhere. This TTL tip uses a penetrating trauma case to explore commonly missed areas, examination during the primary survey and reassessment even when the patient has already been checked before hospital arrival.

The NHS drowns in innovation whilst repair work goes unsupported. Why Bronson's Design as Repair framework matters for emergency medicine.

The St Emlyn’s podcast delves into moral injury in healthcare with Dr. Caroline Leech. Learn how repeated exposure to ethical dilemmas leads to distress and explore strategies to mitigate its impact on clinicians.

Emergency medicine demands constant practice, yet many clinicians experience skills fade due to lack of exposure. Nathalie Pattyn explores how this decline occurs, why it’s a systemic issue rather than an individual failure, and what changes are needed to maintain competency.

The October 2024 podcast round-up covers emerging poisoning trends, defibrillator pad position and tranexamic acid dosing in trauma. The discussion also reflects on the RCEM conference and the importance of recognising successes within the team.