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Lesson library · Early-career Emergency Medicine · Educator’s guide St Emlyn’s Lesson Plans Anaphylaxis: act early, reassess, plan discharge Discuss the first few minutes of anaphylaxis treatment, then work through […]

What should emergency care performance measures tell us about patients' experience and safety? Craig Ferguson examines the standards proposed in England in 2021, the strengths and weaknesses of the four-hour target, and why changes to measurement need evidence as well as good intentions.

Joke Van kerkhoven draws on emergency medicine and elite sport to explore leading yourself under pressure. Written during COVID-19, this practical reflection covers mindset, breathing, planning and recovery, with ways to prepare for difficult situations and learn from them afterwards.

Iain and Simon review September 2020 on the blog, including REMAP-CAP, tranexamic acid in head injury and the ISARIC COVID-19 risk tool. They also reflect on the situation in northern England, the virtual RCEM conference and resources for teaching Bayesian thinking.

How can resuscitation improve beyond knowing the next clinical intervention? Simon Carley's conference teaching brings together preparation, team pauses, maintaining control of the patient, peer review and hot debriefs, with practical tools for thinking and learning under pressure.

Lesson library · Medical Students · Educator’s guide St Emlyn’s Lesson Plans Starting your emergency medicine placement Learn how to contribute safely, seek help early and turn ordinary ED work […]

Iain and Simon review August 2020 on the blog, from hydroxychloroquine and emerging COVID-19 research to the ACTS sepsis trial and GBL intoxication. The episode notes also highlight the personal costs of clinical leadership and the growing collection of St Emlyn's lesson plans.

Lesson library · New to Emergency Medicine / Induction · Educator’s guide St Emlyn’s Lesson Plans Making a useful referral Practise referrals that make the concern, urgency and requested next […]

Lesson library · Early-career Emergency Medicine · Educator’s guide St Emlyn’s Lesson Plans Chronic pain: a useful emergency consultation Assess new symptoms in someone with chronic pain and practise agreeing […]

Lesson library · Educator’s guide Teach tomorrow Educator’s guide to St Emlyn’s Lesson Plans Use these plans for small-group discussion of clinical decisions. Each lesson provides learner preparation, cases and […]