You go through the list of patients in the ED and find a 82-year-old lady, fallen down the stairs, complaining of neck and chest pain, normal observations and sat on a wheelchair in the waiting area.
This blog has been developed with research abstracts in mind; however, many of the principles discussed can also be applied to other types of abstracts, including quality improvement projects and case reports.
Immersive manikin simulation is a popular teaching modality in healthcare, with lots of tips everywhere. It's so popular RCEM does have a simulation committee, and regional leads have been appointed.
It wasn't until I spent some time working in France and in the DRCongo that I really developed an understanding of communicating in a second (or third) language, or not being able to communicate with someone at all.
A practical guide to recognising and managing acute compartment syndrome in the ED - covering pathophysiology, red flags, pressure thresholds, and why early fasciotomy can save a limb.
EM physicians need to be decision makers, quick thinkers and risk balancers. This is what we are good at. In fact, many will tell you that the purpose of the PEM rotation is to learn to spot the sick child.
A practical guide to running the Emergency Department floor as EPIC, using a simple structured framework to improve flow, safety, communication and team support throughout your shift.
Trust lies at the foundation of any relationship. A relationship without trust is never going to be long-lasting, or at least, a positive one. The same applies with the leader-follower relationship in the workplace. But what is it that makes one human-being trust another human-being?
Our hands are important. The sensory information they collect and their ability to co-ordinate complex movements allow us to explore and physically interact with our environment.
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged, unmanaged chronic stress, most commonly in an occupational context. Much research has been done on burnout affecting emergency department teams.
Educational supervision has come under scrutiny the last few years. People are no longer automatically deemed to be good supervisors when they hit consultant level.
In this blog we're talking about hyperglycaemia in the ED. There aren't any official guidelines on management, but our experience has shown that there's a huge variation in practice, and many cases are mismanaged.
The term “Doctor in Difficulty” is one that will have different emotions attached to it depending on your experience. We used to just think about “trainees in difficulty” but then realised non-trainees are just as likely to be in difficulty and need some support.
With potential to wreak systemic havoc for years following initial infection, Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes (or, far more conveniently, ‘GAS’) is an organism truly worthy of our inner nerd.
3D printing is becoming ubiquitous. You may have a 3D printer, or you may be thinking of ways in which it can be useful. Here are a few thoughts on 3D printing in the ED together with a case study on how it is useful. Do add your tips, resources and suggestions in the comments.
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