Medical boarding extracts a crowding tax in deaths, delays and bed-days. New research quantifies it, and suggests it is fixable from within.
JC: Boarding, the crowding tax and a fixable problem Read More
We’ve built a simple RCEM syllabus self-assessment tool based on the clinical syllabus domains in the RCEM curriculum. Designed for trainees, consultants and educators in emergency medicine, this interactive radar tool helps identify strengths, knowledge gaps and learning needs across the breadth of emergency medicine practice.
Syllabus Self-Assessment Tool: Map Your Emergency Medicine Profile Read More
We’ve built a simple SLO self-assessment tool based on the 12 RCEM Specialty Learning Outcomes in the RCEM curriculum. Designed for trainees, consultants and educators in emergency medicine, this reflective tool helps clinicians visualise strengths, development needs and their overall training profile using an interactive radar chart. It’s not an RCEM product but relates to the curriculum.
Speciality Learning Outcomes Self-Assessment Radar (based on RCEM curriculum) Read More
What does excellence in emergency medicine really look like? Less heroics, more reliability, self-awareness, teamwork and doing the basics well. From @dftb26 in Glasgow
DFTB26: Doing the Fundamentals Extraordinarily Well Read More
Does early vasopressor therapy improve outcomes in septic shock? We review the ARISE-FLUIDS trial presented at Critical Care Reviews 2026.
To squeeze or not to squeeze. The ARISE-FLUIDS trial Read More
Arterial injuries can be easy to miss. Learn how trauma team leaders recognise hard and soft signs of vascular injury, identify high-risk injury patterns and expedite limb-saving care.
TTL tips 14: Should I CTA this limb injury? Read More
ICEM 2026 in Hamburg brought together more than 3,300 emergency clinicians from around the world. Beyond an excellent scientific programme, the conference fostered connection, collaboration and advocacy. Key themes included crowding, workforce challenges, emergency medicine specialty recognition and the importance of speaking up for patients.
ICEM 2026 Hamburg: A Festival of Emergency Medicine Read More
TTL Tips 13 Managing time. Effective trauma team leaders don’t just manage tasks, they manage time. Learn how clear time targets improve teamwork, tempo and patient flow during trauma resuscitation.
TTL Tips 13: Set your team specific time goals Read More
