Writing during the war in Gaza in 2023, the authors argue for a clearer, consistent humanitarian voice from emergency care. They call for advocacy for patients and colleagues, protection of civilians and a ceasefire, without allowing political divisions to silence concern.
The Emergency Care Voice Rescued from a Sea of Politics Read More
How should clinicians decide who needs CT imaging for possible acute aortic syndrome? This appraisal examines the DAShED study’s assessment of clinical decision rules and clinician judgement in UK emergency departments, highlighting the uncertainty that remains in this difficult diagnosis.
Diagnosis of Acute Aortic Syndrome in the Emergency Department – The DAShED Study Read More
Simplifying urgent care data translation is essential for hospital flow improvement. This post provides a perspective on how to achieve this.
Speaking urgent care flow fluently Read More
Liz Crowe reflects on noise, constant stimulation and the difficulty of finding quiet in a busy life. She explores what silence can offer and suggests ways to make space for it, including small pauses during demanding clinical shifts.
The Science of Silence Read More
A review of the 2023 ILCOR consensus update, focusing on adult resuscitation. Topics include extracorporeal CPR, double sequential defibrillation, calcium, drowning and prognostication, with attention to the uncertainties in the evidence and the continued importance of basic resuscitation care.
The Annual ILCOR Update – what’s new in adult life support Read More
Dan Horner examines CRYOSTAT-2, a randomised trial of early empirical high-dose cryoprecipitate in major trauma haemorrhage. The appraisal explores the mortality results, trial limitations and subgroup findings, and considers what the study means for major haemorrhage protocols.
CRYOSTAT-2 @ St Emlyns Read More
Iain and Simon’s September 2023 roundup revisits resuscitation research, including tranexamic acid in trauma, video laryngoscopy and defibrillation strategies. They also discuss the ten second triage tool, the RCEM scientific conference and wider questions of inequality in global emergency medicine.
Podcast – September 2023 Monthly Round Up – Top Ten Papers and more Read More
Chris Gray and the team report from the final day of the 2023 RCEM Annual Scientific Conference in Glasgow. Highlights include global health, emergency medicine training and grant-funded research, alongside studies of subarachnoid haemorrhage, chest pain and resuscitative thoracotomy.
Day 3 RCEM Annual Scientific Conference: Glasgow 2023 Read More
