RCEM Learning

April 2024

Happy April! This month for the April 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got two New in EM segments with Andy and Dave looking at ondansetron in ketamine sedation and the use of antibotics in brain injury. We have a Guidelines for EM looking at the management of hyperemesis gravidarum and we have an interview with Vicky Price from the Society of Acute Medicine. We then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here (04:56) New in EM -...

EMJ Podcast - March 2024

Noel and Stephen discuss High-dose versus low-dose intravenous nitroglycerine for sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema: a randomised controlled trial

March 2024

Happy March! This month for the March 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment with Andy and Dave talking about the use of dexamethasone in migraine. Becky and Chris will then discuss the RCEM and Royal College of Radiologist guidelines for diagnosing thoracic aortic dissection. We then have another New in EM discussing transfusion thresholds in MI, and then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:47) New...

February 2024

Happy February! This month for the February 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment looking at the use of POCUS for paediatric forearm fracture. Becky and Chris then go over the NICE Guidelines for transient loss of consciousness in the ED. Liz interviews Steve Taylor on the interface between primary and secondary care. We then go to Andy and Dave again looking at delabelling penicillin allergy, before ending it all with New Online. If you'd like to...

January 2024

Happy New Year! This month for the January 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment looking at the DAShED study examining the diagnosis and investigation of suspected acute aortic section. Becky and Chris then go over the RCEM Guidelines for Invasive Procedures in the ED. We then go to Andy and Dave again looking at non-invasive airway management of the comatose toxicological patient. We then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please fee...

December 2023

This month for the December 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we welcome our new co-host Liz Farah. Merry Christmas!. We discuss two New in EM segments looking at overnight boarding of older patients in the ED and mortality and looking at the use of opioids in treating back pain. Rob and Liz discuss two guidelines looking at the management of hypertension in the ED and the investigation and management of cauda equina syndrome. We then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, p...

November 2023

This month for the November 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the INTERACT3 trial looking at blood pressure targets following intracerebral haemorrhage. We then have Becky and Chris discussing the British Thoracic Society's new guidance on spontaneous pneumothorax. We then listen to Nikki Abela and Damian Roland talking about PERUKI, and then listen to Dave Clarke's experiences working in the Ukraine. We then end with New Online. If you'd like...

EMJ October 2023

This month Susie and Raj discuss a paper called You may think that the consultants are great, and they know everything, but they don't, exploring how new emergency medicine consultants experience uncertainty. And then in the 2nd part of this months podcast Noel and Stephen discuss a systematic review called Why is pain management so difficult in the emergency department

October 2023

This month for the October 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we’ve got a New in EM segment looking at the CT FIRST study looking at routine head-to-pelvis CT scan post-arrest. We then move to an RCEM ASC Interview Megamix where I have a chat with ten presenters from this week's RCEM ASC about their work. We then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:54) New in EM - Routine post-arrest head-to-pelvis CT scanning Diagnostic yield, safety...

September 2023

This month for the September 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the SQUID protocol for DKA. We then move from last month's discussion on Head Injuries and move to Concussion and speak to two experts on the topic and how we can improve our management of this underdiagnosed condition. We then have a discussion with Dan Horner discussing the physiologically difficult airway and we then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel fr...

EMJ August 2023

Susie and Raj discuss the Evaluation of microMend wound closure device in repairing skin lacerations

August 2023

This month for the August 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we’ve got a New in EM segment looking at the STANDING Algorithm in Vertigo. We then continue hearing from Becky & Chris about the new NICE head injury guidelines which is the exciting conclusion to our two parter. We then have a discussion with Steve Black discussing the history of ED performance. We rejoin Andy & Dave for a New in EM looking at the use of take-away topical anaesthetics in corneal abrasion and then end with ...

EMJ July 2023

This month we look at a paper dealing with Performance of a prehospital HEART score in patients with possible myocardial infarction a prospective evaluation and also one on methocarbamol vs diazepam in management of acute lower back pain

July 2023

This month for the July 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the highly publicised PATCH-trauma trial looking at the use of TXA in trauma. We then hear from Becky & Chris about the new NICE head injury guidelines which is the first in a two parter. We then have more Dave McCreary-related content as he speaks with Joseph Mathew about High Acuity Low Occurrence procedures, and then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to...

EMJ June 2023

This month we discuss Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiac rhythm change over time in patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest, Spiking and Blunt chest wall trauma

June 2023

This month for the June 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we’ve got two New in EM segments looking at the use of end-tidal CO2 at triage and looking at positioning for lumbar punctures. We then hear from Becky & Chris about a guideline for nitrous oxide toxicity. We then speak with Dani Hall about her practice changing papers in PEM, and then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:16) New in EM - End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring at tr...

May 2023

This month for the May 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we’ve got two New in EM segments which shoulder relocation technique is best and the use of TXA in haemoptysis. We then speak with Tessa Davis of Don't Forget The Bubbles fame and her top tips for delivering teaching online. We then speak to Evan Bayton about the RCEM Coat of Arms and what on earth it all means, and then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:02) New in EM - Which ...

EMJ April 2023

This month Graham talks to our very own Rob Hirst about Establishing the research priorities of emergency medicine trainees, patients and carers across the UK and Ireland: the TERN Delphi study. Then Susie Roy discusses Cervical spine movements during laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

April 2023

This month for the April 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we've got two New in EM segments looking at using lactate to identify epileptic seizures and the impact of familiarity on performance. Becky and Chris delve into a guideline for non-fatal strangulation, and then finally we bring you three new articles for your CPD in New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (03:15) New in EM - Using lactate to diagnose epileptic seizures Utility of serum lactate on differenti...

EMJ March 2023

This month Noel and Stephen discuss Diagnostic performance of S100B as a rule-out test for intracranial pathology in head-injured patients presenting to the emergency department who meet NICE Head Injury Guideline criteria for CT-head scan, and Graham discusses Paediatric acute non traumatic limp.

New Online

GreenED

Guidelines for EM - Management and investigation of results from the ED

New in EM - Liberal vs. restrictive fluids in sepsis

March 2023

This month for the March 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we’ve got a New in EM segments looking at restrictive vs. liberal fluid replacement therapy in sepsis. Becky and Chris look at guidelines for the management of investigations and results from the ED, I speak to Sandy Robertson of GreenED, and then we return to New Online with some new articles for your CPD. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. here. (01:48) New in EM - Restrictive vs. liberal fluid therapy in sepsi...

EMJ February 2023

This month Lisa Ramage and Amy Hughes discuss the paper 'Thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory emergency department patients managed with lower limb immobilisation after injury: a national survey'. Then Suzy and Philippa discuss 'Pulmonary embolism management in the emergency department'.

February 2023

This month for the February 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we've got two New in EM segments looking at pad placement for transcutaneous pacing and post-ROSC blood pressure targets in cardiac arrest. Becky and Chris a look at the RCEM guidelines for cannabinoid hyperemesis and then we return to New Online with some new articles for your CPD. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. (02:04) New in EM - AP Pad Placement for Transcutaneous Pacing Anteroposterior pacer pad positio...

January 2023

Happy New Year! This month we’ve got a New in EM looking at the use of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios in septic arthritis and a discussion on specificity vs. sensitivity. Becky and Chris look at the new NICE guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhage and Rob talks for too long about it, and then we return to New Online with some new articles for your CPD. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. here. (02:38) New in EM – Neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio in septic arthritis - Synovi...

December 2022

This month we’ve got a New in EM looking at the use of morphine and midazolam in heart acute failure. We return to the second part of our two-part procedural sedation megamix. We speak to the organisers of the Trainee Research Engagement Day and the Emergency Medicine Trainee Association Survey Lead. Finally, we return to New Online with some new articles for your CPD. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. here. (01:55) New in EM – Morphine vs. Midazolam in Heart Fail...

November 2022

This month we’ve got a New in EM looking at IV paracetamol, look at some guidelines for sedation, we have the second part of the highlights from the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Cardiac Arrest symposium, and finish off with some more articles in New Online. (02:25) New in EM – IV paracetamol and morphine use Intravenous acetaminophen does not reduce morphine use for pain relief in emergency department patients: A multicenter, randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial Intravenou...

EMJ Podcast October 2022

This month Susie and Rajesh talk about Emergency Physicians experience of stress during resuscitation and strategies for mitigating the effects of stress on performance

October 2022

xThis month we’ve got a New in EM examining the use of fluids in RSI, look at a guideline for caring for patients with a learning disability, bring you the highlights of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Symposium, and then bring you some new articles for New Online. (01:46) New in EM – Fluids in RSI Effect of Fluid Bolus Administration on Cardiovascular Collapse Among Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Tracheal Intubation: A Randomized Clinical Trial Safety of the Periphe...

EMJ Podcast September 2022

Graham Johnson and Ewan Barron discuss predictors of hospital prenotification for STEMI and association of prenotification with outcomes

RCEMLearning September 2022

This month we discuss Laryngospasm in paediatric sedation | Case Based Discussions | Use of Non-Sterile Gloves for Wound Closure | and new online material from RCEMearning  This month we’ve got two New in EM papers, delve into two meaty Case Based Discussions and discuss some new articles in New Online. Be sure to check out the papers and links below! (01:30) New in EM – Laryngospasm in paediatric sedation Predictors of Laryngospasm During 276,832 Episodes of Pediatric Procedural Sedat...

EMJ Podcast August 2022

This month Noel and Stephen talk about paediatric fractures

August 2022

This month we’ve got two New in EM papers, we look at a scaphoid fracture guideline, explore the RCEMLearning Induction Package and tell you about some new articles in New Online. Be sure to check out the papers and links below! (01:25) New in EM – Midline catheters vs. PICC lines Safety and Outcomes of Midline Catheters vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters for Patients With Short-term Indications: A Multicenter Study (14:37) Guidelines for EM – RCEM Suspected Scaphoid Fractures ...

July 2022

This month we’ve got a new host, two New in EM papers, a continued discussion for Guidelines for EM, and a new section we’re launching: New Online. Be sure to check out the papers and links below! New in EM – Early CTCA in suspected ACS Guidelines for EM – PE and clinical decision making New in EM – Chest Tube Sizes in Trauma New Online – three new articles for your CPD (00:34) New in EM – Early CTCA in suspected ACS Early computed tomography coronary angiography in patients with suspect...

June 2022

This month we have Efficacy of antibiotics for septic olecrannon bursitis | Guidelines for EM | Anterior-Lateral vs Anterior-Posterior pad placement for cardioversion of AF | Case Based Discussions

EMJ Podcast May 2022

This month we discuss Comparison of Q SOFA and hospital early warning scores for prognosis in suspected sepsis in ED patients: A systematic review.

April 2022

This month we have IV lines in axillary node clearance | Headaches | The RePHILL trial

EMJ March 2022

Amy and Lisa discuss The Association between delays to patient admission from the Emergency Department in all cause 30 day mortality

March 2022

This month we have Guidelines for EM on Heart Failure with Chris and Becky | Clinical Cases with Mark and Michelle

EMJ February 2022

Susie and Raj discuss the experience of Emergency Department patients after a visit for Hypoglycaemia 

February 2022

This month we have Age adjusted dimer lab reported cut-off | Guidelines for EM on Tasers | WBCT for post arrest patients | Case Based Discussions

EMJ January 2022

This month Noel and Stephen talk about Early warning scores to assess the probability of critical illness in patients with COVID-19

January 2022

This month we have part B of our recordings from the Annual Scientific Conference. We discuss End of life and escalation with Dr Calvin Lightbody |  Organ donation in EM with Dr Katja Empson |  and TBI in ED with Dr Virginia Newcombe

December 2021

This month Mark talk to Prof Jason Smith - Whole blood transfusion | Dr Arun Sayal - Orthopaedics in the ED | Dr Simon Laing - Airways in the ED

EMJ - November 2021

This month Amy discusses Cardiovascular complications of pre hospital emergency anesthesia in patients with return or spontaneous circulation following medical cardiac arrest

November 2021

This month we have New in EM: Helmet vs Face mask CPAP | Guidelines for EM_Sepsis | New in EM: Back pain, is there an app for that? | Clinical Cases

October 2021 Part B

This month the podcast is split into 2 parts. This is Part B which contains New in EM: Caffeine and arrhythmia risk and Clinical Cases