Writing during the war in Gaza in 2023, the authors argue for a clearer, consistent humanitarian voice from emergency care. They call for advocacy for patients and colleagues, protection of civilians and a ceasefire, without allowing political divisions to silence concern.
Liz Crowe reflects on noise, constant stimulation and the difficulty of finding quiet in a busy life. She explores what silence can offer and suggests ways to make space for it, including small pauses during demanding clinical shifts.
Iain and Simon review the St Emlyn's blog and podcast from July and August 2023. Topics include trauma, burnout, prehospital care, training for high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures and paediatric ultrasound.
In a recorded CODA talk, Liz Crowe challenges how healthcare uses the term burnout. The accompanying commentary explores whether that label can obscure different workplace stressors, and considers meaning, teams and the need to understand what would actually improve working lives.
Day two of the Intensive Care Society's 2023 State of the Art Congress brings research updates on kidneys, the gut and airway management. The report also covers patient communication, acute respiratory distress syndrome, debriefing, trauma and trainee-led research.
Simon and Iain bring together the St Emlyn's blog and podcast from November and December 2022 in a combined monthly round-up, revisiting the site's end-of-year content.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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