
The St.Emlyn’s Podcast
A UK based Emergency Medicine podcast for anyone who works in emergency care. The St Emlyn ’s team are all passionate educators and clinicians who strive to bring you the best evidence based education.
Our four pillars of learning are evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development and the philosophical overview of emergency care. We have a strong academic faculty and reputation for high quality education presented through multimedia platforms and articles.
St Emlyn’s is a name given to a fictionalised emergency care system. This online clinical space is designed to allow clinical care to be discussed without compromising the safety or confidentiality of patients or clinicians.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2024 • 22min
Ep 230 - Top Twenty Papers of 2023 - Part 2 - Haemorrhage and Cardiac
Exploring top papers on haemorrhage and cardiac topics in trauma patients. Discussions on balloon occlusion of the aorta, early cryoprecipitate use, prehospital tranexamic acid, and artesunate treatment. Emphasis on evidence-based interventions and advancements in cardiac emergency care.

Apr 17, 2024 • 20min
Ep 229 - Top Twenty Papers of 2023 - Part 1 - Airway
In this podcast, they discuss important topics such as optimal intubation practices in trauma cases, the impact of laryngoscope blade size on intubation success, using small adult ventilation bags in cardiac arrest cases, evaluating non-invasive airway management for comatose poisoned patients, and managing complex patient care in the emergency room.

Feb 24, 2024 • 25min
Ep 228 - January 2024 Monthly Round Up - New Year Resolutions, intubating poisoned patients and wellbeing in the ED
Topics discussed in the podcast include making New Year resolutions habits, intubating poisoned patients with decreased consciousness, and improving working conditions in Emergency Departments. The hosts also talk about their recent conference experiences, balancing ICU resources, exploring the Finkerschstein-Schneurne-Fliel method in intubation strategies, and critical appraisal in medicine.

Feb 2, 2024 • 24min
Ep 227 - December 2023 Round Up -Major bleeding decison making, E-scooters, AI and advanced resuscitation possibilities
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.

Dec 18, 2023 • 28min
Ep 226 - October and November 2023 Monthly Round Up - Trauma, Resuscitation, Aortic Dissection and Silence
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.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 37min
Ep 225 - A deep dive into ECMO with Andy Curry
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!

Oct 11, 2023 • 29min
Ep 224 - September 2023 Monthly Round Up - Top Ten Papers and more
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.

Sep 18, 2023 • 35min
Ep 223 - July and August 2023 Monthly Round Up
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.

Jul 13, 2023 • 36min
Ep 222 - Monthly Round Up June 2023 - Airways, AMAX4, Head Injuries, TXA and more
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.

Jun 21, 2023 • 11min
Ep 221 - Brief Resolved Unexplained Events with Jilly Boden at the PREMIER Conference
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.