Can virtual reality make venepuncture and cannulation less painful for children? Natalie May appraises a 2019 randomised study, examining pain scores, differences between clinical settings and feedback from children and carers, while considering the limits and practicalities of this distraction technique.
What can an animal study tell us about chest compressions in traumatic cardiac arrest? This 2019 appraisal examines a haemorrhage model in pigs, the role of blood resuscitation and the substantial limits of applying those findings to patients with different causes of arrest.
Must stable patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation undergo immediate cardioversion? This 2019 appraisal compares early cardioversion with a rate-control and delayed approach, examining a non-inferiority trial’s outcomes, spontaneous conversion and the questions it leaves about complications and practical care.
Appraisal and reflections on the recently published ConSEPT and EcLiPSE trials - what do they mean for the treatment of paediatric status epilepticus?
Revisit April 2019 with the St Emlyn’s monthly podcast round-up. Its accompanying article links explore ANDROMEDA-SHOCK, sleep and learning, aortic emergencies, outpatient pulmonary embolism care and Liz Crowe’s reflections on wellbeing after a distressing event at work.
Simon Carley revisits February 2019 on the St Emlyn’s podcast. The accompanying reading includes research on ventilation during intubation, pulmonary embolism in patients with syncope and trauma deaths, alongside reflections on workplace relationships and life after PTSD therapy.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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