JC: Antibiotic Overtreatment Sepsis
From St Emlyn's journal club: are we overtreating sepsis? US study finds 87% received unnecessary or overly broad antibiotics in ED.| St.Emlyn's
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The NHS drowns in innovation whilst repair work goes unsupported. Why Bronson's Design as Repair framework matters for emergency medicine. The post Design as repair: what Emergency Medicine can learn (and why it is so hard) appeared first on St.Emlyn's.| St.Emlyn's
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The SUPERB trial compared ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block with Bier block for distal forearm fracture reduction in the ED. Both provided excellent pain relief, with supraclavicular block noninferior and offering longer analgesia. Safe, feasible, and well-tolerated, this trial supports expanding regional anaesthesia options for emergency physicians managing upper limb injuries. The post SUPraclavicular Block for Emergency Reduction of Upper Limb ...| St.Emlyn's
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Learn more about innovations in Cardiac Arrest management: 3 quick hits to stay prepared and respond effectively in critical situations. @stemlyns #FOAMed The post Cardiac arrest: three quick hits appeared first on St.Emlyn's.| St.Emlyn's
From St Emlyn's journal club: are we overtreating sepsis? US study finds 87% received unnecessary or overly broad antibiotics in ED.| St.Emlyn's
The EVIDENCE trial tested expedited intra-arrest transport vs extended on-scene CPR for refractory OHCA. Did faster hospital transfer improve outcomes?| St.Emlyn's
A recent trial of alternatives to commercial Calcium Gluconate gel in HF burnsBottom line - buy the proper stuff| St.Emlyn's
Global health and emergency care research summit in the UK bringing together expert speakers, panelists and workshop facilitators.| St.Emlyn's
New UK research reveals 3 types of moral injury in emergency medicine: loss of trust in others, self & authority. St Emlyn's journal club review of key findings.| St.Emlyn's
Emergency Medicine blog and podcast. Team of emergency medicine and critical care specialists working to improve the education of clinicians and the care of patients.| St.Emlyn's
PECARN Abdominal Trauma Rule: Are One or Two Criteria Safe? Can children with abdominal pain, vomiting, or tenderness avoid CT? We review PECARN's latest insights into low-risk paediatric trauma. #foamed| St.Emlyn's
Our review of a small Feasibility study on arterial line placement during ED cardiac arrest shows high success and improved ROSC. Is it time to rethink resuscitation monitoring?| St.Emlyn's
Emergency toxicology insights on differentiating serotonin syndrome from NMS and stimulant toxicity. A commentary on the latest EMCRIT podcast, including diagnostic challenges and clinical examination reliability. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Recognise and treat drug-induced hyperthermia fast. Learn how early sedation and rapid cooling can save lives in this ED-focused clinical review. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Can salbutamol relieve pain in renal colic? We review a phase II randomised controlled trial exploring intravenous salbutamol as an adjunct analgesic in the emergency department.| St.Emlyn's
Analysis of NHS UEC plan 2025/26: key changes from previous iterations, strengths and weaknesses, plus core strategies for successful implementation| St.Emlyn's
Emergency toxicology insights on differentiating serotonin syndrome from NMS and stimulant toxicity. A commentary on the latest EMCRIT podcast, including diagnostic challenges and clinical examination reliability. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Review the top trauma and resuscitation trials discussed at ICEM 2025. Expert summaries and critical appraisals from St Emlyn’s cover transfusion strategies, airway management, oxygenation, fibrinogen, and more.| St.Emlyn's
Discover how self-organised criticality explains sudden ED crowding and learn data-driven strategies to identify critical thresholds and implement anticipatory interventions before chaos occurs.| St.Emlyn's
A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings.| St.Emlyn's
A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings.| St.Emlyn's
Mastering likelihood ratios can transform your diagnostic skills. Discover how likelihood ratios can enhance decision-making and improve patient care.| St.Emlyn's
Liz Crowe reminds us that change is about changing habits and not just making resolutions. Liz guides us through how to do that in 2024. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
