Wellbeing

Emma Gold describes her work with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine and preparations for AfCEM 2022 in Ghana. She explains how conference access, professional networks and the Support a Delegate programme contribute to emergency care development.

When emergency departments are crowded, are we describing a risk or harm that is already happening? Simon Carley challenges the language used in patient safety discussions and argues for clearer communication about crowding and its consequences.

Can cardiac output help explain patient flow? This article uses preload, contractility and afterload as a metaphor for arrivals, staff and resources, and exit block, showing why changes to one part of urgent care must account for the whole system.

Iain and Simon revisit the St Emlyn's blog in their May 2021 podcast round-up. The linked reading covers anaphylaxis, staff wellbeing, adult congenital heart disease, calcium in trauma, spontaneous coronary artery dissection and reporting hospital data after the Manchester Arena bombing.

Joke Van kerkhoven draws on emergency medicine and elite sport to explore leading yourself under pressure. Written during COVID-19, this practical reflection covers mindset, breathing, planning and recovery, with ways to prepare for difficult situations and learn from them afterwards.

Esther Murray and colleagues explore moral injury and the psychological impact of working through COVID-19. This video discussion considers recognition, prevention and support, emphasising honest conversations and the importance of feeling heard when difficult experiences challenge clinicians' values.