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Should ultrasound or CT be the first investigation for suspected renal colic? This 2014 appraisal examines a trial comparing emergency physician ultrasound, radiologist ultrasound and CT, focusing on patient outcomes, missed diagnoses, cumulative radiation and the need for additional imaging after the initial test.

An archived appeal from October 2014 to support African emergency medicine clinicians attending AFCEM in Addis Ababa. The post highlights the value of sharing experience across countries and resource settings, and the difficulties funding delegate participation during the Ebola outbreak.

How do you make simulation work in the department where your team actually practises? Simon Carley shares lessons on choosing learning goals, finding simple equipment, involving the whole team, protecting patients and participants, and using debriefs to turn everyday scenarios into improvements in teamwork and systems.

For clinicians new to paediatric emergency care, Natalie May introduces teaching resources on communicating with children and approaching the sick child systematically. Two recorded talks cover practical paediatric tips, an ABCDE assessment and neonatal considerations, alongside links for trainees moving between adult and paediatric emergency departments.

How should a clinician respond when a patient wants to record a consultation? Natalie May’s 2014 UK-focused discussion explores discomfort, trust, consent, information recall and the differences between patient-made and clinician-made recordings, drawing on the professional guidance available at the time.

Lessons from Victoria Brazil’s 2014 St Emlyn’s talk, ‘Talking, Teaching and Technology’. Rick Body describes how preparation, knowing the audience, attention to voice and body language, and ruthless simplification of slides can shape a presentation, alongside reflections from the team’s evening together in Manchester.