What happens when an ECG is requested or handed over for a signature ‘just in case’? Iain Beardsell examines targeted testing, clinical context, interruptions and respectful teamwork, questioning routine habits without arguing that patients should stop having ECGs.
“Just In Case” in the ED – The ECG Thrust Read More
A 2022 appraisal of a randomised trial comparing etomidate and ketamine for emergency intubation. It considers seven-day and 28-day survival, cardiovascular outcomes and the limits of applying results from a single US centre to other patients and airway systems.
JC: Etomidate vs. Ketamine for emergency intubation. St Emlyn’s Read More
Iain and Simon revisit highlights from the St Emlyn’s blog in December 2021. The episode combines the monthly round-up with reflections on the year and a look ahead to 2022.
Podcast – December 2021 Monthly Round Up Read More
Why might a bleeding trauma patient have a slow heart rate? Rich Carden explores the Bezold-Jarisch reflex, its proposed role in bradycardia during haemorrhage and the danger of assuming that an absence of tachycardia means an absence of blood loss.
What is the Bezold-Jarisch Reflex and why do I care?! St Emlyn’s Read More
A January 2022 appraisal of a randomised trial of routine calcium in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Laura Howard examines return of circulation, survival and safety concerns, including the implications of stopping the trial early and excluding patients with specific indications for calcium.
JC: Should we use calcium in out of hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s Read More
The St Emlyn’s team look back on 2021: clinical work, pandemic research, teaching and life beyond medicine. Personal reflections sit alongside favourite books, music and podcasts, with thoughts on connection, learning and the year ahead.
Reflections on 2021 from St Emlyn’s Read More
How should emergency care respond when demand exceeds available resources? Drawing on civilian and military experience, Simon Horne explores the tension between capacity and quality, arguing for honest priorities, less low-value activity and reliable delivery of the best care resources allow.
Thinking pragmatically about capacity Read More
Writing in December 2021, Liz Crowe reflects on what the loss of physical touch during COVID-19 meant for patients, staff and families. She explores touch, wellbeing and ways to preserve compassion and connection when infection precautions limit contact.
To Touch or not to Touch that is the Question. Touch and COVID19 Read More
