The October 2017 podcast round-up revisits major incidents, thromboprophylaxis, oxygen in acute coronary syndromes and emerging cardiac biomarkers. It also reflects on the physical demands of EM training and the specialty’s annual scientific conference.
Moving a critically ill patient from the ED can be a high-risk part of their care. Natalie May and Simon Carley’s podcast notes explore patient preparation, equipment, team selection and handover, with contingency plans for delays, deterioration and airway problems.
Better communication begins with understanding how others experience us. Drawing on the SMACC communication workshop, this post and accompanying podcast explore listening, signposting, silence, manageable chunks of information and responding compassionately when people struggle to absorb difficult news.
What happens when the patient is someone you know? Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe discuss caring for community members, friends and colleagues, exploring confidentiality, declaring personal connections, professional boundaries and supporting a team when personal and clinical responsibilities collide.
Vic Brazil and Sandra Viggers join St.Emlyn's for a review of the international medical simulation conference in San Diego, California.
Day two of the 2015 London Trauma Conference explored trauma team performance, clinical judgement, paediatric trauma and major incident preparation. Natalie May, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley share highlights, including reflections on the Paris attacks and the challenges of supporting families in the resuscitation room.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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