What did the 3MG trial add to the evidence for magnesium in acute severe asthma? This 2013 appraisal compares intravenous and nebulised treatment with placebo, focusing on admission and breathlessness while stressing that patients with life-threatening features were excluded.
How can an emergency department debrief support learning after a difficult event? This 2013 discussion considers purpose, timing, facilitation, hierarchy and staff participation, with an emphasis on recognising good practice, agreeing improvements and identifying colleagues who need further support.
A 2013 journal club reviews Louise Cullen and colleagues’ validation of a two-hour strategy using high-sensitivity troponin to assess chest pain. It explores diagnostic performance, the proportion potentially suitable for early discharge and how patient selection and subsequent interventions complicate interpretation.
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An archived introduction to Developing EM’s September 2013 conference in Cuba. The post highlights the organisers’ aim of sharing emergency and critical care education internationally, connecting visiting clinicians with local colleagues and supporting the systems in which they work.
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What might emergency physicians learn from Sir Alex Ferguson’s leadership? Written on his retirement in 2013, this reflection explores motivation, proportionate praise, honest feedback, relationships and learning from setbacks, drawing connections between leading a football team and improving an emergency department.
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A report from Joe Lex’s visit to St Emlyn’s in April 2013 as its first visiting professor. The evening brought emergency physicians and students together to hear experiences from his career and reflect on the values and principles behind their work.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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