What distinguishes body packing, pushing and stuffing, and why does it matter in the emergency department? This 2023 overview covers presentations, imaging and toxicity, alongside consent, communication with police and the guidance discussed for managing concealed drugs.
An introduction to the Global Emergency Care Collaborative's July 2023 event in Edinburgh. The post outlines its speakers and themes, exploring global health projects, programmes and research, and opportunities for collaboration across emergency care settings.
A review of the May 2023 NICE head injury guideline update for adults and children. It discusses CT decisions for patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelets, tranexamic acid in isolated head injury, hypopituitarism and the implications for emergency department practice.
Personal preparation for high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures goes beyond learning the physical technique. Part two of the HALO series explores decision triggers, managing stress, self-talk, mental rehearsal and focus, with an emphasis on deliberate practice before a crisis.
Iain and Simon look back at the St Emlyn's blog from March 2023. This monthly podcast round-up covers artificial intelligence, single-test troponin rule-out strategies and an update on St Emlyn's WILD.
A collection of evidence, guidelines and resources accompanying Dan Horner's 2023 RCEM CPD talk on the physiologically difficult airway. Links cover cardiovascular collapse, hypoxaemia, ultrasound, checklists and improving emergency airway care outside the operating room.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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