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How do you turn a conference debate into a musical performance? Iain Beardsell explains the preparation behind his 2016 SMACC talk on thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism, from researching the argument and adapting the format to rehearsing, recording and designing supporting slides.

What would a realistic wellbeing plan look like alongside a demanding critical care job? Liz Crowe’s companion to the wellbeing podcast explores sleep, food, movement, quiet time and relationships, using her own routine to illustrate an approach tailored to the individual.

When might withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment be considered in the emergency department? Using hypothetical cases and the 2008 UK code of practice, this 2016 discussion explores uncertain prognosis, reversible causes, patient wishes and the need for senior colleagues and families to be involved.

Day two of the 2015 London Trauma Conference explored trauma team performance, clinical judgement, paediatric trauma and major incident preparation. Natalie May, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley share highlights, including reflections on the Paris attacks and the challenges of supporting families in the resuscitation room.

An archived preview of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s September 2015 conference in Manchester, themed ‘24-Hour EM People’. It introduces the planned speakers, ultrasound workshops, simulation activities and social programme, alongside reflections on how conferences can strengthen learning and professional community.

After attending SMACC Chicago in 2015, Janos Baombe reflects on what an in-person conference offered beyond its online coverage. His five reasons centre on learning, meeting colleagues, reconnecting with friends, finding motivation for change and taking part in workshops, with practical reflections for first-time delegates.

The first few shifts in emergency medicine can be daunting. Here are some top tips about how you can not just survive, but thrive.

Could the walk from the car park become a useful pause before an ED shift? A change of parking space inspires this personal playlist, with five tracks chosen to lift the author’s mood and help make the transition into a busy working day.

Senior Editors Professor Simon Carley Professor of Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary Dr Richard Body Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary   Associate Editors Dr. Natalie May Higher Specialist […]

St Emlyn’s We are a team of emergency medicine and critical care specialists  working to improve the education of clinicians and the care of patients. The four pillars of learning […]