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Natalie May takes us through the basics of breastfeeding and how we can look after patients who are breastfeeding when they present to the ED.

Could rapid genetic testing help tailor treatment in acute care? The PALOH investigators explain their 2022 neonatal implementation study, using a bedside test to guide antibiotic selection, and discuss its limitations and wider possibilities for emergency medicine.

Highlights from the final day of the 2022 RCEM Spring CPD Conference in Bournemouth. Chris Gray covers care of older people, functional neurological disorders, radiology and practical service improvements, including access to telephone interpreting.

Chris Gray reports from day two of the 2022 RCEM Spring CPD Conference. The highlights span emergency department delays, paediatrics, refugee health, modern slavery and exploitation, with sessions on documentation, medical examiners and giving evidence in court.

The opening day of the 2022 RCEM Spring CPD Conference in Bournemouth, reviewed by Chris Gray. Topics include point-of-care ultrasound, trauma research, neurosurgical transfer, cardiology, dermatology and toxicology, alongside reflections on clinical decision-making.

Iain Beardsell shares lessons from ten years of trauma team leadership, based on his 2022 RCEM CPD presentation. The post follows preparation, patient arrival and progression towards definitive care, with an emphasis on communication, checklists, practice and feedback.