Tom Roberts, an Emergency Medicine Registrar and collaborator on the SHED study, dives into the critical world of subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosis. He discusses how non-invasive blood pressure readings can mislead in pre-hospital settings, raising important clinical questions. The conversation also explores the SHED study's findings on CT scan accuracy for SAH detection and the vital role of naloxone in improving outcomes during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. It's a captivating blend of research insights and practical implications for emergency medicine.

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.