A review of a paper from the European Heart Journal looking at the prehospital use of troponin in patients with low risk chest pain.
Can we rule out Acute Coronary Syndrome with a single prehospital troponin measurement? Read More
Semi-structured interviews are a great way to get the really rich data we need to understand something in greater depth. They allow us to ask ‘why?’ as well as just ‘what?’, ‘who?’ and ‘when?’.
Semi Structured Interviews (CAN9) Read More
Iain and Simon review the January 2023 blog posts, with discussion of dual sequence defibrillation and concussion. The episode also includes an update on the plans for St Emlyn’s WILD at the time.
Podcast – January 2023 Monthly Round Up Read More
Can remifentanil replace neuromuscular blockade for rapid sequence induction? Dan Horner appraises a randomised trial in operating-room patients at risk of aspiration, examining first-attempt intubation without major complications, the non-inferiority design and how the findings translate to emergency care.
Keep on blocking in the free world. Remi vs. NMB for RSI. St Emlyn’s Read More
A Dutch randomised trial tests extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This appraisal examines survival with favourable neurological outcomes, patient selection and delays to treatment, asking how much the result reflects the system delivering ECPR.
ECPR for refractory cardiac arrest Read More
Can patients have lasting problems after a mild traumatic brain injury despite a normal CT scan? This appraisal examines a prospective cohort study of functional recovery, persistent symptoms and the implications for follow-up, including how the selected population affects interpretation.
Simon and Iain bring together the St Emlyn’s blog and podcast from November and December 2022 in a combined monthly round-up, revisiting the site’s end-of-year content.
Podcast – November/December 2022 Monthly Round Up Read More
The St Emlyn’s team share their personal and professional resolutions for 2023, from protecting family time to making space for learning and new projects. The post also links to Liz Crowe and Jesse Spur’s podcast on setting and keeping resolutions.
New Year Resolutions for St Emlyn’s Read More
