In this emergency medicine toxicology blog, Gregory Yates takes us through a few recent papers on nitazenes, a group of (potent) synthetic opioids with high overdose potential.
Nitazenes: a deep(ish) dive on a growing problem Read More
Review the top 11 trauma and resuscitation trials discussed at ICEM 2025. Expert summaries and critical appraisals from St Emlyn’s cover transfusion strategies, airway management, oxygenation, fibrinogen, and more.
Top 10 trauma/resus papers for IFEM 2025 Read More
Can you perform a life-saving thoracotomy without ICU, theatre, or specialist staff?
A new study from Cape Town shows it’s possible — and often successful — even in district hospitals facing high trauma burdens.
Read our latest St Emlyn’s review 👇
#EmergencyMedicine #TraumaSurgery #FOAMed #GlobalHealth
Emergency Centre Thoracotomy in South Africa. Read More
This is the sixth in a series of blog posts on new research in emergency toxicology. The last post was about ketamine analgesia in chronic opioid users and can be
Acute behavioural disturbances: olanzapine or haloperidol? Read More
Recorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024, Peter Brindley discusses social media, artifical intelligence (AI) and how those working in medicine can (and must) navigate this new world.
Podcast – Social Media and Artifical Intelligence in Medicine with Peter Brindley at LTC Read More
In this episode of the St Emlyn’s Podcast, Iain and Simon reflect on IncrEMentuM 2025, skills fade in rare procedures, arterial line placement, and emerging evidence in cardiac arrest and resuscitative hysterotomy. Essential listening for emergency clinicians.
Podcast – Monthly Round Up February 2025 – Skills Fade, Resuscitation Targets and more Read More
From pragmatic frailty care to neurodiversity in medicine and creating safer cultures, Day 2 of RCEM 2025 blended sharp clinical insights with systems thinking.
RCEM Conference 2025: Reflections from Day 2 Read More
Recorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024, Richard Lyon shares insights from his powerful presentation on the importance of detailed case learning and debriefing both in hospital and pre-hospital settings.
Podcast – Excellence in Debriefing with Richard Lyon at LTC Read More
Should ketamine be used for opioid-dependent patients in acute pain? A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings. Results show significant short-term pain reduction and reduced opioid requirements, with manageable side effects. This analysis examines the study’s findings, clinical implications, and the potential role of ketamine in addressing oligoanalgesia among opioid users. #analgesia #FOAMed #stemlyns
Should we be giving ketamine to opioid users in acute pain? Read More
This epiode of the St Emlyn’s Podcast features Dr. Dan Dworkis discussing high-performance teams, excellence in crisis, and how emergency clinicians can continuously improve under pressure.
Podcast – High Performing Teams with Dan Dworkis at Tactical Trauma 24 Read More
