What happens after an overdose of a GLP-1 agonist such as semaglutide? This appraisal examines US poison-centre data on dosing errors, reported symptoms and hypoglycaemia, and considers how incomplete reporting and broad outcome definitions limit what the study can tell emergency clinicians.
This retrospective study explores the link between intra-arrest arterial blood pressure (IBP) and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
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All the best from the blog from September 2024, in our easy to digest podcast, including prehospital arterial blood pressure monitoring, dirty adrenaline and patient experience in the ED.
Could smaller chest drains be an option for traumatic haemothorax? This appraisal examines a systematic review comparing small- and large-bore tubes, including treatment failure and patient selection, and asks how far findings from stable patients can be applied to emergency drainage.
Claire Park draws on civilian and military experience to discuss care during high-threat incidents at Tactical Trauma 2024. The podcast explores the balance between responder risk and treatment delays, communication between emergency services, casualty evacuation and the gaps in the available evidence.
How can a busy emergency department make learning part of everyday work? This article explores psychological safety, leadership and shared reflection, with practical ideas ranging from brief debriefs to sharing learning between colleagues and testing small changes in practice.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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