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RCEM Learning

January 2025

Jan 8, 2025
Becky Maxwell, an expert in emergency medicine, and Chris Connolly, an emergency medicine physician, dive deep into the updated NICE guidelines on acute kidney injury (AKI). They emphasize the importance of timely imaging and collaboration across specialties for improved patient outcomes. The duo also navigates the challenges of diagnosing kidney issues, including creative alternatives for obtaining ultrasounds. Additionally, they tackle the complexities of assessing febrile infants and the evolving clinical decision aids that support physicians in pediatric emergency care.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast highlights the significant correlation between staff turnover among healthcare professionals and increased patient mortality rates, emphasizing the need for improved staff retention in the NHS.
  • Updated NICE guidelines on acute kidney injury focus on enhanced prevention and management strategies, particularly in recognizing at-risk patients during acute illnesses.

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New Year Reflections and Resolutions

The episode opens with hosts Robert Hurst and Liz Farah discussing the intersection of new beginnings and personal reflections as the new year begins. They note the tendency for New Year’s resolutions to be either overly ambitious or met with skepticism, emphasizing a light-hearted approach to common resolutions. For instance, Liz shares her goal of improving her professional portfolio in preparation for her upcoming CCT date, highlighting the anxiety that can accompany such ambitions. Conversely, Robert mentions participating in 'Try January,' a commitment to abstain from alcohol, acknowledging the challenge due to January's typically dreary weather.

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