The St.Emlyn’s Podcast

In the podcast, they cover topics such as prehospital blood transfusion decision making, E-scooter injury patterns, the potential for AI in medicine, and selective aortic arch perfusion. They also discuss the importance of human expertise in decision-making and communication, as well as innovative methods for enhancing cardiac arrest outcomes.

In this bumper double edition Simon and Iain chat through all the recent content on the St Emlyn's blog site, including a review of CRYOSTAT-2 and the DAShED study, a review of the new ILCOR guidelines, flow in the ED and why silence might just be the tonic we all need.   All of us at St Emlyn's wish you all, wherever you are on the world a peaceful, happy and restful Christmas.    Please do like and subscribe and get in touch if you'd like to contribute to our ongoing work. 

Andy Curry, a Consultant Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Consultant at University Hospital Southampton, dives deep into the world of ECMO, or Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. He sheds light on its historical milestones and real-world applications, emphasizing the therapy's revolutionary potential in critical care. The discussion touches on advancements and the challenges faced in expanding its use, as well as ongoing research efforts to improve patient outcomes. Prepare for an engaging exploration of this fascinating life-support technology!

This podcast covers top papers in Emergency Medicine, including TXA in trauma, video laryngoscopy, defibrillation strategies, and age impact on outcomes. They also discuss the value of in-person conferences, career opportunities in academia, and optimizing patient outcomes through experience.

After a long, hot and relaxing summer (!) Simon and Iain return with all the content from the St Emlyn's blog in July and August. They discuss four papers in detail, including the ARREST trial about cardiac arrest centres, whether clinical examination can identify life threatening injuries in trauma, the TOP-ART study looking at a novel agent in trauma management and the use of REBOA.  Please do like and subscribe and get in touch if you would like to contribute to the blog site. 

Topics discussed include DL vs VL, PATCH trial, new head injury guidelines, AMAX4 algorithm, advantages of video laryngoscopy, and TXA for traumatic bleeding. The hosts also touch on social media engagement, patient communication in emergency medicine, and maintaining positivity in healthcare.

Dive into the fascinating world of Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) in children. Learn how to differentiate between high and low risk cases, as Jilly Boden provides invaluable management strategies. Discover tools for effectively educating parents on these mysterious occurrences and hear about the development of new guidelines in pediatric emergency medicine. Jilly's passion for teaching shines through, as she aims to improve care for both children and the practitioners serving them.

Expert John O'Neil discusses penetrating injuries, emphasizing early diagnosis and management. Highlighting the impact on trauma patients, challenges in assessing teenage boys, and unique physiological responses. Stressing the importance of timely recognition and urgent interventions, including thoracotomies for unstable patients. Exploring the readiness of emergency departments for treating penetrating injuries and the psychological impact on staff during resuscitative thoracotomies.

Chris Hillman, Military EM consultant, shares insights on blast injuries. Expect any injury with blast trauma. CABC approach is crucial. Apply tourniquets to stop bleeding. Be prepared for multiple casualties. Emphasizes quick decision-making and life-saving interventions in blast injuries.

Expert Steve Warriner discusses managing non-epileptiform seizures. History crucial in diagnosis, with clues like inconsistent episodes. Red flags include events during exercise and unpredictable patterns. Differentiating between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures challenging. Video analysis and observation key in accurate diagnosis. Management tough, require sustained care for affected children.