Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe discuss fear and anxiety at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their March 2020 podcast and notes explore taking breaks from pandemic news, looking after everyday needs, respecting different emotional responses and supporting colleagues through uncertainty.
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A March 2020 exploration of lung ultrasound in suspected COVID-19, from scanning patterns and interpretation to equipment cleaning and training. Cian McDermott examines the emerging evidence and practical tradeoffs, including staff exposure, alternative diagnoses and the limits of using ultrasound in isolation.
Combatting COVID19 – Is Lung Ultrasound an Option? Read More
A March 2020 podcast and resource guide for clinicians facing redeployment to intensive care during COVID-19. It offers a starting point for unfamiliar roles, emphasising local training, supervision and support rather than suggesting that a short introduction can replace specialist intensive care expertise.
Covid 19: A primer on ICU care for the non-intensivist. St Emlyn’s Read More
The February 2020 roundup became a conversation about preparing for COVID-19 as the first cases arrived. Simon Carley and Iain Beardsell compare their hopes and worries, discussing difficult decisions, support for redeployed colleagues and the need to keep caring for patients with other illnesses.
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In this March 2020 podcast, Roberto Cosentini shares experiences from Bergamo during Italy’s first COVID-19 surge. The accompanying notes highlight preparation, staff training, patient flow and psychological support, capturing lessons being shared while other emergency departments were still preparing for their first wave.
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A March 2020 account of preparing an emergency department for COVID-19. The Virchester team discusses leadership, PPE and simulation training, staffing, difficult conversations and service capacity, showing how local plans developed while the likely scale and course of the outbreak remained uncertain.
Covid 19 preparations in Virchester. St Emlyn’s Read More
Iain Beardsell shares his experience of preparing for the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care, with revision resources, practice questions and practical exam tips. This personal 2020 account covers the written and practical components and points readers to the Faculty for official examination requirements.
The Diploma in Immediate Medical Care. Hints and Tips from St Emlyn’s Read More
The March 2020 announcement postponing the St Emlyn’s LIVE conference because of COVID-19. The team explains the decision, the refund arrangements announced at the time and its early plans to keep medical education going through online alternatives.
#stemlynsLIVE postponed due to Covid-19. St Emlyn’s Read More
