TTL tip 23: Open fractures
2 min read
Practical tips for open fracture management in resus: early antibiotics, neurovascular assessment, splinting, wound dressings and timely specialist care. #FOAMed on @stemlyns
Teaching and learning
Could we teach this better?
We explain something, everyone nods, and a week later we’re explaining it again. Sound familiar? A bit of educational theory can help us work out what to try next.
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Are we ready for war? Part 2: Preparing our emergency departments and hospitals
17 min read
Could the NHS cope with a major conflict? In Part 2 of our St Emlyn's briefing, we explore how military casualties, reduced hospital capacity, infrastructure disruption and workforce pressures could affect everyday emergency care — and why we need to start preparing now.
Who do you trust? Teaching in the age of AI
8 min read
Writing from EMCON 2026 in Mumbai, Iain Beardsell considers how technology can help doctors learn without replacing the people who teach them. A missed diagnosis, a call for help and the difficulty of finding time to talk raise questions about trust, supervision and becoming ready for independent practice.
Are we ready for war? Part 1: The clinical challenges of modern conflict
16 min read
St Emlyn's briefing | October 2026 Ed - this is a long read which is not our usual style, but there is much to be covered here. I hope you make it to the end (and some great references and further reading).
E-scooter injuries, children and safeguarding. St Emlyn’s
8 min read
Journal Club review of a public health paper on e-scooter injuries and they risk they pose to patients, especially children and the implications for EM. #FOAMed
Ep 300 – Decisions Under Pressure: Knowing When to Act in Emergency Care
15 min read17 min listen
How do you decide when you don't have all the information? Iain Beardsell revisits Tactical Trauma to explore the judgements behind major incident care, triage, eCPR and trauma ECMO.
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Trauma Team Leader Tips
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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