A November 2020 introduction to the first CODA Zero online sessions. The post highlights global perspectives on sepsis and COVID-19, alongside a discussion of gender equality that moves from recognising problems to ideas for action within the healthcare community.
CODA Zero episodes now open access. Read More
Drawing on Simon Mardel’s outbreak experience, this November 2020 article examines infection control during the second COVID-19 wave. It considers crowding, fatigue, workplace hierarchy and the systems needed to help staff protect patients and colleagues, rather than relying on individual vigilance alone.
Why infection control failures might kill your patients and colleagues. St Emlyn’s Read More
After a second lockdown was announced in the UK in October 2020, Iain Beardsell spoke with Liz Crowe about coping with the months ahead. The conversation focuses on simple, practical ways to keep going through the continuing strain of the pandemic, whether working in healthcare or not.
Podcast – Surviving the Second Wave with Liz Crowe Read More
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.
Podcast – September 2020 Monthly Round Up Read More
Dan Horner revisits the evidence on venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 as it stood in October 2020. The review examines how screening and case selection affect reported clot rates, the distinction between different thrombotic findings, and uncertainty around risk prediction and higher-dose anticoagulation.
VTE and COVID-19: Would you like to know more? Read More
A September 2020 appraisal of the ISARIC 4C mortality score for hospitalised patients with COVID-19. It explains model development and internal validation, then examines methodological concerns, access to required tests and the limits of applying a UK inpatient score in other settings.
JC: ISARIC. Possibly The Best COVID-19 Risk Prediction Tool To Date Read More
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.
Podcast – August 2020 Monthly Round Up Read More
A September 2020 appraisal of REMAP-CAP’s hydrocortisone results in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Dan Horner and Simon Carley explain adaptive trials, Bayesian analysis and organ support outcomes, weighing the findings against early stopping, treatment crossover and the wider corticosteroid evidence.
The ‘Roid’ to Recovery? REMAP-CAP @ St Emlyn’s Read More
