RCEM Learning

Chris Bretheron and Hamez Gacefari discuss the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Major Trauma. Topics include research priorities, patient engagement, and global research collaboration. Also covered are studies on nail bed repair in pediatric finger injuries and sickle cell disease guidelines. Exciting insights into the challenges and advancements in emergency medicine.

Matt Reed discusses submitting work for the RCEM Annual Scientific Conference, emphasizing the importance of showcasing projects. Other topics include using clonidine for pain, NEXUS Guidelines for Chest Imaging, and the efficacy of Coca-Cola in food boluses.

Vicky Price from the Society of Acute Medicine discusses the synergy between acute and emergency medicine. They explore challenges in collaboration between departments, addressing workload pressures and advocating for unified patient care. The podcast also delves into the impact of administering antibiotics to brain injury patients to prevent pneumonia and improve outcomes.

Exploring the efficacy of high versus low doses of nitroglycerin in treating sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema, management challenges of SCAP, the use of high-end GTN doses for escape management, study criteria and outcomes in shortness of breath study, and optimal treatment strategy for managing hypertension.

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.