The St.Emlyn’s Podcast

Barbra Backus joins Rick Body to discuss the origin, development and future of risk scores for ED patients with possible acute coronary syndromes. Two researchers at the top of their game, and  authors of the HEART and MACS scores.   vb   S

Introduction Welcome to the St. Emlyn's induction podcast recap, where we dive deep into the management of asthma in the emergency department. Asthma is a prevalent condition that emergency medical professionals encounter frequently. This blog post will provide a detailed step-by-step guide to managing patients presenting with asthma, including case presentation, assessment, treatment, and dischar...

A first podcast with Simon Laing from the RCEMFOAMed team. We look back at influential trauma related papers from 2014-2015. This talk was presented at the  Trauma Care Conference in Telford 2015 . It's a great conference and I'd encourage you to attend. If you want to know more visit  www.stemlynsblog.org f or more discussion and links to all the papers discussed. vb S

Iain interviews the wonderful Tim Draycott on the management of the Obstetric patient with trauma. Tim is a consultant Obstetrician from Bristol and is a great speaker on this rather terrifying topic!

A short podcast updating the UK Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course guidelines for the management of trauma in children. Don't forget to read the blog post here. APLS Updates: New kids on the block, vb S

  Title: Rethinking Pediatric Trauma: Insights from the London Trauma Conference Welcome to another insightful post from St Emlyns, where we dive into the latest discussions and research in emergency medicine. In this post, we recap a conversation with Rosfisher, a pediatric surgeon from Sheffield, who recently presented at the London Trauma Conference. Rosfisher shared his perspectives on pediatr...

High-Performance in Trauma Care: Lessons from Elite Sports Coaching Welcome to the St Emlyns blog! Today, we're diving into an insightful discussion from the recent London Trauma Conference, where Dr. Tom Evans shared his unique experiences and lessons learned from working with the British rowing team as a coach. Dr. Evans, a post-CCT doctor in emergency medicine and former Sydney HEMS doctor, off...

Managing Opiate Overdoses: Key Insights from St Emlyns Opiate overdoses are a common and critical issue faced in emergency departments, especially in urban areas with prevalent drug use. This guide, based on insights from Dr. Simon Carley and Dr. Iain Beardsell, provides an in-depth look at recognizing, treating, and managing opiate overdoses, including potential complications and best practices f...

At the recent London Trauma Conference, Iain Beardsell from the St Emlyn's podcast interviewed Professor Tim Harris, an expert in Emergency Medicine at Bart's Health, who provided critical insights into the concept of shock. This discussion challenged traditional notions and emphasized the importance of understanding shock beyond simple metrics like blood pressure. Redefining Shock: Beyond Blood P...

Rick and Kirstin delve deeper into the world of Novel Oral Anti Coagulants.

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, host Natalie May interviews Karim Brohi, a vascular and trauma surgeon from London, during the London Trauma Conference. Brohi shares crucial insights from his talk on arterial dissection in trauma, highlighting the distinction between dissection and false aneurysms, the importance of early recognition and intervention in ischemic limbs, and the necessity...

Revolutionizing Emergency Medical Response: An Inside Look at the GoodSAM App Welcome to the St Emlyns blog! Today, we dive deep into an innovation that's poised to transform emergency medical care: the GoodSAM app. I had the privilege of sitting down with Mark Wilson, a consultant neurosurgeon, pre-hospital care practitioner, and the driving force behind this groundbreaking technology. Our conver...

Rick Body and Kerstin de Wit discuss the role of NOACs in clinical management. Part 1 addresses the basics, stuff you should know if you are prescribing these drugs. Part 1 tells us the good stuff, don't forget to listen to 2 and 3 in the next few weeks as not everything is perfect ;-) Check out the BLOG POST HERE vb R

Managing Early Pregnancy Problems in the Emergency Department Welcome to the St. Emelene's induction podcast. I'm Iain Beardsell, and I'm Natalie May. Today, we're discussing the management of early pregnancy problems in female patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). Some of you may rarely encounter these cases, while others may see them frequently. This podcast aims to provide a det...

Understanding Impact Brain Apnea: A Revolutionary Insight into Trauma Care Today, we delve into a fascinating and crucial topic in trauma care: impact brain apnoea. We recently had the privilege of attending the London Trauma Conference and caught up with Dr. Gareth Davis, a leading figure in trauma care and pre-hospital emergency medicine in the UK. Dr. Davis shared his insights into impact brain...

Year in Review: Highlights in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care As we close out the year, St Emlyn's takes a moment to reflect on the significant events and advancements in the field of emergency medicine, critical care, and FOAMed (Free Open Access Medical Education). The past year has seen remarkable progress in research, education, and community engagement, with key studies reshaping our und...

  Key Insights from the London Trauma Conference: Training, Innovation, and Clinical Governance in Emergency Medicine Welcome to the St. Emlyn’s podcast summary of the London Trauma Conference. Over the past few days, experts in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care have shared valuable insights into the latest developments in our field. This blog post covers the highlights, focusing on effecti...

London Trauma Conference Day 2: Comprehensive Summary Welcome back to the St. Emlyn’s blog. I'm Iain Beardsell, joined by Natalie May, here to recap the second day of the London Trauma Conference at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington. The day was filled with insightful talks and valuable teaching points, which we’re eager to share with you. Elderly Trauma: Addressing Under-Triage The day...

London Trauma Conference 2024: Day One Highlights Welcome to the St Emlyn's blog! I'm Iain Beardsell, and I'm Natalie May. We’re excited to share insights from the London Trauma Conference 2024, held in the glamorous heart of Kensington, London. This year’s conference has brought together national and international experts, offering a wealth of knowledge on trauma care. Here, we’ll take you throug...

Exciting Collaboration Between St Emlyns and the London Trauma Conference Welcome to the latest St Emlyns podcast! I'm Iain Beardsell, and alongside Natalie Mace, we are thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration between the St Emlyns team and the London Trauma Conference. This esteemed conference will take place in London next week, and we've been honored with the opportunity to attend as...

Top Five Diagnoses to Rule Out in Patients with Chest Pain In emergency medicine, our primary objective is to rule out life-threatening conditions first. This principle guides our approach to patients with chest pain. Here are the top five diagnoses to consider: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Pneumothorax Pneumonia Aortic Dissection These conditions can have overlapping symp...

Managing Shortness of Breath in Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to the St. Emlins blog. I’m Iain Beardsell, and I’m joined by our resident pediatric expert, Natalie May. Today, we’re discussing a challenging but crucial topic for those in Emergency Medicine: managing pediatric patients with shortness of breath. Understanding Pediatric Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath in ch...

The Challenge and Value of Research in Emergency Medicine: at DGINA 2014 Rick Body's talk from DGINA on the need for research in EM. Check out the associated blog post at http://stemlynsblog.org

Exciting Updates from St. Emlyn's: Highlights, Conferences, and Upcoming Events Welcome to the St. Emlyn's Podcast Recap Greetings, St. Emlyn's community! We are delighted to bring you the latest updates and highlights from our podcast and blogosphere. Let's dive into our recent achievements, exciting conferences, and what's on the horizon for our team. Highlights from the Past Few Months The past...

The Danger of Button Batteries: Essential Information for Emergency Physicians Introduction Hello and welcome to the St Emlyn's blog. I'm Simon Carley, and alongside me is Natalie May. This post addresses a frequent and potentially serious issue in emergency departments: the ingestion of button batteries. With Halloween and Christmas approaching, these small but hazardous objects become more preva...