Highlights from the 2015 North West Emergency Medicine Regional Research Symposium, spanning heart failure trials, ECG interpretation, chest pain testing and post-cardiac-arrest care. The report also explores building research teams in district general hospitals and measuring outcomes that matter to trauma patients.
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Three UK trainees reflect on what SMACC Chicago 2015 taught them about uncertainty, reading primary research and mastering the basics. Their account connects debates about sepsis and trauma with clearer team communication, personal resilience and the work required to turn conference inspiration into learning.
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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.
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The St Emlyn’s team looks back at days two and three of SMACC Chicago 2015 in this podcast round-up. The accompanying post gathers links to conference resources and fellow educators, remembers John Hinds and records the announcement of the following year’s Dublin meeting.
#smaccUS Day 2 and 3 round up. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Liz Crowe explores the question grieving people often ask: ‘Am I normal?’ Written to accompany her podcast with Iain Beardsell, this reflection describes the varied, unpredictable experience of loss and the importance of connection, gentleness towards yourself and seeking help when needed.
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A tribute to Dr John Hinds, bringing together memories, interviews and teaching shared by the emergency and critical care community after his death in July 2015. Links include colleagues’ reflections, his trauma talks and a recording of ‘Danny Boy’ dedicated to him.
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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.
My top 5 reasons to attend #SMACC this year… Read More
A look behind the scenes after St Emlyn’s returned from an outage in June 2015. The team explains how its virtual hospital depends on an international network of people and technical support, and thanks Mike for helping build the site and bring it back online.
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