The St Emlyn’s Emergency Medicine Archives is a comprehensive resource dedicated to advancing the field of emergency medicine through high-quality, evidence-based content. Our archives encompass a wide range of topics, including critical care, trauma management, resuscitation techniques, and emergency medical services (EMS). Each article is meticulously crafted by leading experts in the field, ensuring that healthcare professionals receive the most current and relevant information.
The St Emlyn’s blog is founded on four key pillars that guide its content and educational approach: evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development, and the philosophical overview of emergency care. Evidence-based medicine ensures that all information and guidelines provided are grounded in the latest and most rigorous scientific research, helping clinicians make informed decisions. Clinical excellence focuses on enhancing the practical skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Personal development supports the growth and well-being of medical practitioners, recognizing that their mental and physical health is crucial to providing effective care. Lastly, the philosophical overview of emergency care encourages a reflective and holistic approach to medical practice, considering the ethical, cultural, and psychological aspects of emergency medicine. These pillars collectively contribute to a comprehensive and dynamic resource that benefits the global emergency medicine community.
Our archives feature detailed clinical guidelines, insightful case studies, and in-depth analyses of the latest medical research. Whether you are a physician, nurse, paramedic, or medical student, you will find valuable resources to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Key topics include advanced life support, pediatric emergency care, emergency ultrasound, and acute neurological emergencies.
Although these terms may be heard more often in a Build-a-Bear factory or a kitchen at Christmas than a Emergency Department, it doesn’t mean they’re any less relevant. What on earth […]
Packers, Pushers and Stuffers – Drug Concealment in the ED Read More
Quick post to highlight the GECCO conference in Edinburgh on June 6th. global health projects, programmes & research: who does what in emergency care? All welcome and looks great. #FOAMed @GECCoUK
GECCo: UK global health projects, programmes & research – who does what in emergency care? Read More
On Thursday 18th May the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released the updated head injury guidelines: assessment and early management [NG232] There have been three head injury
NICE Head Injury Guidelines 2023: Now who do we scan? Read More
How to train for High Acuity Low Occurrence HALO procedures in emergency medicine and critical care. The Self preparation aspect.
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Training for HALO procedures. Part 2: Personal Preparation. St Emlyn’s Read More
A round of of all of March’s blog content and an update on St Emlyn’s WILD
Podcast – March 2023 Monthly Round Up Read More
RCEM CPD in London this week and I am off to give a talk on this interesting and ever developing topic. Hope to see some of you there. Although I
The Physiologically Difficult Airway Read More
This episode ofr our CAN podcasts introduces two core concepts: sensitivity and specificity. These are two ways of thinking about the accuracy of a diagnostic test. Knowing the sensitivity and specificity of an investigation will give you a decent idea of how it should be used in the emergency department.
Podcast – Sensitivity and Specificity: Critical Appraisal Nugget 10 Read More
Transfusion in trauma has evolved at a rapid pace over the last decade and it can be hard to keep up with the latest evidence. I also find it useful to think about the story of how the science has developed to lead us to our current practice. The purpose of this post is to provide a narrative of how we have arrived at the contemporary approach to transfusion in trauma.
A refresher on blood transfusion in trauma Read More
