Practical tips for coordinating a log roll in trauma care, from gentle spinal handling and preparing to examine the back to using clear commands for movement. The post also covers working with a scoop stretcher.
TTL tips 7: Log rolls. Read More
A recorded talk on making feedback useful in clinical settings, with examples of how to deliver it and approaches to avoid. Running just over 28 minutes, it draws on years of St Emlyn’s teaching and links to earlier work on feedback and conflict resolution.
Everything You Need to Know About Making Feedback More Than Just Noise Read More
A rapid trauma CT report and a definitive report serve different purposes. This TTL tip explores how to work with radiology colleagues, check for report updates and communicate additional findings as the patient’s care progresses.
TTL tips 6: CT reports Read More
TTL tip 4 is about getting your CODE RED instructions right, by developing the right mindset about what you want to achieve and why.
TTL tips 4: Code Red Read More
This case-based TTL tip examines calcium depletion during major trauma resuscitation and blood transfusion. It covers recognising the problem, repeating blood gas checks and considering calcium replacement as resuscitation continues.
TTL tips 3: Giving Blood products? Think Calcium! Read More
The EVIDENCE trial asked if rapid transport with ongoing CPR improves survival in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Results: no clear benefit over on-scene resuscitation.
A collection of trauma and resuscitation papers discussed at ICEM 2025 in Montreal, with summaries and critical appraisal. Topics include transfusion, oxygen strategies, paediatric cervical spine assessment, regional analgesia and emergency airway management.
Top 10 trauma/resus papers for IFEM 2025 Read More
Emergency departments (EDs) often seem to shift from calm to crisis in an instant. Why? This article explores ED crowding through the lens of complexity science and self-organised criticality, explaining how minor changes—like a few extra patients—can trigger disproportionate chaos.
Self-Organised Criticality: Why your ED is like a Sand Pile Read More
