About ten years ago Emergency Departments in the UK were in crisis. Patients were waiting hours on trolleys, some even dying in corridors. Something had to be done. With incredible […]
The Ignored Drug Scandal in Emergency Medicine Read More
Chris Nickson (@precordialthump) is a genius in many ways. Not only does he organise arguably the best healthcare conference in the world right now, but he’s also a very
The Heart Under Stress – St. Emlyn’s at SMACC Gold Read More
It’s been a while since we published our last ‘Ethical Dilemmas’ post at St. Emlyn’s. Hopefully you’ve already seen the other posts in this series but, if not, you should
Ethical dilemmas in Emergency Medicine 4: The ethics of triage Read More
Mark Wilson. One of the things I love about medicine is the cross-fertilisation of ideas and techniques from one discipline to another. I worry that as more subspecialisation
Free Open Access RESUSCITATION – the GoodSamApp with Mark Wilson Read More
OK, so it’s a provocative title, but it reflects my thoughts when I first saw this paper on teaching paramedics and in particular when I saw the conclusion. ‘….the evidence
JC: Is there any point teaching paramedics? St.Emlyn’s Read More
Unless you’re very new round these #FOAMed parts, by now you’ll definitely have checked out some of the greatest talks in the history of mankind from the SMACC Gold podcast
The Troponin Ashes at SMACC Gold: Cullen v Body Read More
This post is part of our continuing induction podcast series, designed to guide you through the common conditions we see in the department and to help you avoid common pitfalls.
Syncope at St Emlyns Read More
The diagnosis and management of major trauma in the elderly is a really hot topic in Emergency Medicine right now.  Compared to younger patients, the elderly can sustain much more serious
JC: When a subdural needs surgery in the elderly. St. Emlyn’s Read More
