In this episode, they discuss using dexamethasone in migraines, guidelines for diagnosing thoracic aortic dissections, and transfusion thresholds in myocardial infarction. They cover research outcomes, blood pressure assessment implications, and debate on transfusion strategies. The podcast delves into challenges in diagnosing rare conditions and highlights articles on acute right heart failure, learning disabilities, and pharmacology quiz.

This podcast episode covers the use of POCUS for pediatric forearm fractures, NICE guidelines for transient loss of consciousness, the interface between primary and secondary care, delabelling penicillin allergy, and new online articles on RCEMLearning for CPD.

In the January 2024 episode, they discuss diagnosing acute aortic syndrome, RCEM Guidelines for invasive procedures, and non-invasive airway management for poisoned patients. They highlight challenges in diagnosis, the importance of informed consent, and safety practices in medical centers. The episode also covers a study on safety practices, exploring aortic dissection and blood donation awareness.

New co-host Liz Farah joins the RCEM Learning Podcast to discuss topics such as overnight boarding of older patients in the ED, use of opioids for back pain, management of hypertension in the ED, and investigation of cauda equina syndrome. They also explore the impact of long waiting times on patient outcomes, guidelines for hypertensive crisis, and the introduction of an interactive pathway tool. The Opal Trial study reveals that there is no evidence to support the prescription of opioids for acute back pain. Additionally, they discuss the role of the RSI assistant in the ED and provide insights on Bifascicular Heart Block.

In this episode, they discuss the INTERACT3 trial for blood pressure targets after intracerebral haemorrhage, the British Thoracic Society's guidelines on spontaneous pneumothorax, an update on PERUKI, and working in Ukraine. They cover various topics such as clinical trials, guidelines, and work experiences abroad, providing a diverse range of insights and information.

New emergency medicine consultants experience uncertainty, transitioning from registrar to consultant, perceptions of enablers and barriers to pain management in the ED, exploring themes in pain management and addressing barriers, and interventions to improve pain management in the ED.

In this episode, the podcast covers topics such as routine head-to-pelvis CT scan post-arrest, challenging sexism in healthcare, mistreatment reporting systems, gender equity in emergency medicine, lidocaine patches for elderly patients with rib fractures, barriers to staff well-being, challenges faced by international medical graduates, person-centered care for older people with frailty, using AI in imaging and radiology, and collecting data for the Trauma Inversity Thoracotomy study.

In this episode, they discuss the SQUID protocol for DKA, delve into concussions with experts, and tackle the physiologically difficult airway. Also, they highlight new online articles for CPD in emergency medicine.

Susie and Raj discuss the Evaluation of microMend wound closure device in repairing skin lacerations

This month for the August 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we’ve got a New in EM segment looking at the STANDING Algorithm in Vertigo. We then continue hearing from Becky & Chris about the new NICE head injury guidelines which is the exciting conclusion to our two parter. We then have a discussion with Steve Black discussing the history of ED performance. We rejoin Andy & Dave for a New in EM looking at the use of take-away topical anaesthetics in corneal abrasion and then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:24) New in EM - The STANDING Protocol for Vertigo Effectiveness and reliability of the four-step STANDING algorithm performed by interns and senior emergency physicians for predicting central causes of vertigo (Gerlier et al., 2023) Can Emergency Physicians Accurately Rule Out a Central Cause of Vertigo Using the HINTS Examination? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Ohle et al., 2020) Peter Johns (24:01) Guidelines for EM - NICE CT Head Injury (Part 2 of 2) NICE - Head injury: assessment and early management (01:01:56) Steve Black - A Brief History of ED Performance Steve Black at the Health Services Journal Policy Skeptic Blog Steve Black's Twitter (01:18:20) New in EM - TTA Topical Anaesthetics in Corneal Abrasion Topical Anesthetics for Analgesia in Acute Corneal Abrasion: Eye Care Providers Survey (Anderson-Quiñones et al., 2023) SGEM #315: Comfortably Numb with Topical Tetracaine for Corneal Abrasions (01:29:10) New Online – new articles on RCEMLearning for your CPD Top Ten Tips for Turning Your ED Green - Helen Wilkins Matthew Dunn - Syncope Dermatological Examination - Alexandra Newman