Sam Fitzsimmons joins a two-part podcast on adults with congenital heart disease in the emergency department. The accompanying notes explore Fontan circulation, Eisenmenger syndrome, transposition of the great arteries and aortic coarctation, focusing on presentations and complications that non-specialists may encounter.
Iain and Simon revisit April 2021 on the St Emlyn's blog, including how prior beliefs influence critical appraisal and the emerging discussion of post-vaccine headache and VITT. The round-up also includes Peter Brindley's reflections on FOAMed quality and recognition.
Iain and Simon's March 2021 round-up covers RECOVERY results, trauma triage, cricothyroidotomy and COVID-19 thromboprophylaxis. The episode also discusses emerging concerns about vaccine-induced thrombosis, alongside the FRCEM revision guide and changes to undergraduate medical education.
How can we judge the quality of online medical education? Simon Carley and Peter Brindley discuss FOAMed assessment tools, the limits of numerical ratings and why readers still need critical appraisal and primary sources.
Iain and Simon revisit February 2021 on the St Emlyn's blog and podcast. The accompanying article links cover TIA risk assessment, proposed emergency care standards, tocilizumab evidence, TXA for epistaxis and conversations with patients about COVID-19 risk.
Iain and Simon's January 2021 round-up brings together clinical evidence, education and staff wellbeing. The linked notes include Ludwig's angina, oxygen targets, moral injury, self-leadership and the evolving evidence on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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