Can an early exercise programme improve recovery after blunt chest trauma? We review the ELECT2 randomised trial, its findings on pain and quality of life at three months, and what the results mean for rehabilitation practice.
David Purkarthofer reflects on EuSEM 2024 in Copenhagen, with discussions of individualised cardiac arrest care, lung ultrasound, prehospital blood testing and gender bias. His report asks how emerging evidence and diagnostic tools might translate into better care for patients.
Zaf Qasim reports from day one of the London Trauma Conference 2024. Topics include brain injury, prehospital teams, surgical training and haemorrhage control, alongside reflections on leadership and the challenges of delivering trauma care in conflict settings.
The holiday season, a time typically marked by joy and celebration, presents unique challenges for those working in emergency and intensive care units. This is a reminder of a podcast from 2016, where Liz Crowe discusses how to navigate the complexities of grief and gratitude during this time of year.
PodcastEvidence-Based Medicine
The October 2024 podcast round-up covers emerging poisoning trends, defibrillator pad position and tranexamic acid dosing in trauma. The discussion also reflects on the RCEM conference and the importance of recognising successes within the team.
The blog highlights the updated 2024 guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) on imaging in pediatric trauma.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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