If you follow my twitter feed, or the feed of the @stemlyns team then you will know that we are advocates of ED RSI. Our patients often present unexpectedly, in […]
JC: ED RSI – you can do it. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Ok, so Obi Wan Kenobi, to my knowledge, never actually practiced emergency medicine, although he had some pretty awesome Jedi skills that would work a treat in the ED. For
Obi Wan’s Guide to Emergency Medicine. Rich Carden at St.Emlyn’s Read More
This week we have released a podcast on trauma team leadership that focuses on the management of trauma patients in the ED, and in particular a focus on getting patients
Podcast – Trauma Team Leadership – Getting to CT in 30 minutes. Read More
Growing up in an age where the England cricket team was routinely beaten by opponents Down Under I have always had a grudging respect for the Australian people. Their attitude
Making a Difference – Do you walk past? Read More
Eavesdropping On my last set of night shifts I was reviewing a patient on our observation ward when I overheard the following nursing handover: “Mrs Jones is waiting for ophthalmology
Miscommunication and Handover in the ED. St Emlyn’s Read More
The setting – Resus, The ED, St.Emlyn’s, Virchester The event – A major trauma team resuscitation, multiple stabbing to chest and abdo. The patient has arrived and you’re just about
There’s a vIP in the ED at St.Emlyn’s Read More
There are many things I do which are stereotypically “British”: drinking tea, apologising instinctively (especially when it isn’t my fault), engaging in our national sport (queueing), becoming intensely irritated when
Attitude of Gratitude – Showing Some Love in the ED Read More
This week Sir Alex Ferguson retired as the manager of Manchester United Football Club, after 26 highly successful years in charge. Â Sir Alex has been an inspiration to me, in
Sir Alex Ferguson and Emergency Medicine Read More
