There is a really important step in producing evidence based summaries which is not often discussed. This is the part of the process that takes place between the development of […]
SMACC Dublin workshop – Relevance, Quantity and Quality Read More
In Virchester we see the Journal Club as the link between academic  and clinical medicine. We’ve worked in too many departments where the two are disconnected and dysfunctional. So, if
SMACC Dublin Workshop – Journal Clubs Read More
Comments and the bottom line This page was designed as an aid to the SMACCGold Workshop on evidence based medicine. Although the page is focused on the construction of Bestbets
SMACC Dublin Workshop. Comments and the clinical bottom line in EBEM & EBCC. Read More
Appraising the literature How do you decide which papers to include in your review? Your search has probably given you a long list of papers that may or may not
SMACC dublin Workshop. I’ve got papers….what next? Read More
Formulating your Question This page should be useful to everyone, in particular to anyone attending the SMACC Dublin workshop on evidence based emergency medicine and critical care. Watch the video
SMACC Dublin Workshop. Asking the right questions. Read More
OK folks, the debates around PE & ACS investigation over the last few years have been fantastic. Not only have they challenged our reliance on protocols, the debates have also
JC: I’ll just ask Dr Google..for some PE/ACS investigation advice @ St.Emlyn’s Read More
At St.Emlyn’s we recognise that there are a lot of journals out there. Far too many to keep a track of and far too many for one human to read
JC. Should we X-ray before manipulating a displaced ankle fracture? St.Emlyn’s Read More
Many thanks to the twitter FOAMites for alerting us to an online first paper in the NEJM on the use of therapeutic hypothermia post cardiac arrest. If you’ve followed St.Emlyn’s
JC: What’s the target temperature for OOHCA cooling. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Major Trauma Protocols for transfusion in the emergency department are a good thing aren’t they? I certainly think so, it’s something we have instituted in both paediatric and adult practice.
JC: Major Transfusion Protocols – evidence or lack of? St.Emlyn’s Read More
I was recently reviewing a number of documents relating to outcomes of training for one of my other jobs at St.Emlyn’s. There is a lot of interesting data out there
Taking FCEM – what are the odds on passing? St.Emlyn’s Read More
