Wellbeing at Work – Dr Liz Crowe
5 min read
Wellbeing is a term that is widely used, but is it actually understood? This post accompanies Ep 208 of the St Emlyn's podcast
What is Burnout?
4 min read
What distinguishes burnout from exhaustion? This article and accompanying podcast explore emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment, alongside the challenges of measuring burnout and the workplace conditions that shape it.
Alternate defibrillation strategies in refractory ventricular fibrillation
9 min read
A 2022 appraisal of a randomised trial comparing double sequential, vector-change and standard defibrillation for refractory ventricular fibrillation. It examines survival outcomes, the limitations of a trial stopped early and the practical challenges of introducing alternative defibrillation strategies.
Emergency Department Management
Fracture Follow Up – How to organise this for patients who are ‘out of area’
5 min read
How can patients receive fracture follow-up near home after treatment elsewhere? This 2022 survey of English NHS trusts examines referral routes, inconsistent advice and the extra appointments patients may face when a clear pathway is missing.
Podcast – September 2022 Monthly Round Up
1 min read
Simon and Iain look back over September 2022 in this monthly St Emlyn's podcast round-up.
Conference ReportsCritical Care
Top trauma papers for #EuSEM22
14 min read
Trauma research selected for the 2022 EuSEM conference in Berlin. Simon Carley reviews papers on prehospital blood products, chest injuries, tranexamic acid, extrication and resuscitative thoracotomy, weighing their limitations and possible implications for practice.
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Trauma Team Leader Tips
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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