A 2013 introduction to adder bites for emergency clinicians in the UK, prompted by a snakebite scenario at SMACC. It reviews local and systemic envenomation, supportive care and antivenom, with treatment details explicitly based on poisons information available at the time.
A Snake in the Grass at St.Emlyn’s Read More
Could nebulised hypertonic saline prevent admission for infants with bronchiolitis? This 2013 journal club examines a Cochrane review, separating findings in hospitalised children from the smaller emergency and outpatient studies, and highlighting the uncertainty around admission avoidance.
JC: Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis. St.Emlyn’s Read More
A fictional emergency department case introduces Nicola Jakeman’s teaching on human factors. Work through questions about missed warning signs, fatigue, diagnostic fixation, confirmation bias and cognitive overload, then consider strategies for recognising when an initial diagnosis needs to be challenged.
Human Factors cases with @JakemanNicola. Read More
A six-step introduction to using FOAM for professional learning, written after the 2013 London emergency medicine trainees’ conference. It covers building an online profile, finding people and blogs to follow, organising information feeds and regularly reviewing your digital presence.
London Emergency Medicine Trainee’s conference part 3. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Simon Carley shares the recording and slides from his talk on FOAM at the 2013 London emergency medicine trainees’ conference. The accompanying notes acknowledge the educators behind its ideas and link to further discussions of social media and medical education.
London Emergency Medicine trainees conference part 2. #FOAM Read More
Do we judge evidence for a new device differently from evidence for a new drug? Following a 2013 debate about video laryngoscopy, this reflection examines enthusiasm, prior beliefs and patient outcomes, arguing for consistent standards when assessing clinical technologies.
JC: If the Video Laryngoscope was stroke thrombolysis……. St.Emlyn’s Read More
How should we approach petechiae in a child who appears well? This 2013 review explores causes beyond meningococcal disease, the uncertainty around investigation, and safeguarding considerations, emphasising the importance of the wider history, examination and discussion with colleagues.
Don’t Be Rash – Petechiae in Well Kids at St Emlyn’s Read More
Alan Grayson describes volunteering with Festival Medical Services at Glastonbury in 2013. His account explores the planning, multidisciplinary teamwork and varied presentations behind festival healthcare, from minor injuries to critical illness, and the challenges of delivering emergency care in a field hospital.
What I do on my holidays, by Alan Grayson, aged 37 and a half. St.Emlyn’s Read More
