Dan Horner, a consultant in Emergency Medicine and Neurocritical Care, and Tom Roberts, an Emergency Medicine Registrar and clinical lecturer, discuss their SHED study on diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage. They reveal findings about the effectiveness of CT scans in emergencies, especially within 18 hours of headaches. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of diagnosing severe headaches, methodologies used in the research, and the vital role of prompt imaging for better patient outcomes in emergency settings.

Becky and Chris, contributors to emergency medicine, delve into the latest NICE guidelines for meningitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges, particularly in young populations. They also discuss how non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can enhance pre-oxygenation during rapid sequence intubation. Dan Horner, a former TERN Fellow, provides insights from the Subarachnoid Hemorrhage study in emergency settings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting new protocols to improve patient outcomes.