Natalie May reflects on emotions in emergency medicine, drawing on her experience of postnatal anxiety and depression. She explores why clinicians bottle up feelings and introduces a self-validation approach: acknowledging, allowing and understanding emotions without judging ourselves for having them.
In a family edition of the podcast recorded on 22 March 2020, Iain Beardsell answers his children's questions about coronavirus. A snapshot of the uncertainties families faced at the start of the pandemic, with advice reflecting that recording date.
A March 2020 exploration of lung ultrasound in suspected COVID-19, from scanning patterns and interpretation to equipment cleaning and training. Cian McDermott examines the emerging evidence and practical tradeoffs, including staff exposure, alternative diagnoses and the limits of using ultrasound in isolation.
A March 2020 podcast and resource guide for clinicians facing redeployment to intensive care during COVID-19. It offers a starting point for unfamiliar roles, emphasising local training, supervision and support rather than suggesting that a short introduction can replace specialist intensive care expertise.
Journal ClubEmergency Department Management
How can a hospital improve patient flow when beds, staff and resources are stretched? This appraisal examines Yeovil's whole-hospital design science project, including shared goals, multidisciplinary routines and reported improvements in flow, while considering how the approach might translate to other hospitals.
The February 2020 roundup became a conversation about preparing for COVID-19 as the first cases arrived. Simon Carley and Iain Beardsell compare their hopes and worries, discussing difficult decisions, support for redeployed colleagues and the need to keep caring for patients with other illnesses.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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