In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, hosts Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe speak with Sean Brayford Harris, a paramedic and interoperability development officer with the London Ambulance Service, about the development of the 10 second triage tool—a new, streamlined method for triaging casualties in high-stress environments like major incidents.

They discuss its creation and implementation, including collaboration with the Metropolitan Police and other emergency services. Key points include the shortcomings of the previous 'sieve and sort' system, the challenges of developing a simplified tool, and the benefits of this new approach for non-medical first responders.

The episode emphasizes the importance of cross-team collaboration in emergency scenarios and the potential impact of the tool on reducing distress and improving outcomes for both responders and patients.

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Background on Major Incident Triage

01:01 Challenges with Existing Triage Systems

01:15 Designing the 10 Second Triage Tool

05:16 Implementing the Triage Tool

06:50 How the 10 Second Triage Tool Works

13:48 Real-World Applications and Benefits

18:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

During Winter's Challenges, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley reviewed the November 2024 blog posts for St Emlyn's podcast, marking the start of 2025. They discuss the busy state of emergency departments, critical incidents, and the importance of maintaining a learning culture.

They highlight the upcoming Big Sick Conference in Zermatt and the IncrEMentuM in Spain, noting their potential benefits for networking and education.

Simon emphasizes creating a psychologically safe environment and fostering curiosity, growth, and knowledge-sharing among emergency department staff. They also review a range of medical studies, including those on small bore vs. large bore chest tubes for haemothorax, intra-arrest arterial blood pressure monitoring, and the new GLP-1 receptor antagonists for obesity treatment.

Lastly, they address the importance of handling bad behavior in the team and maintaining kindness and professionalism, even during high-stress periods.

00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

00:35 Current State of Emergency Departments

01:17 Upcoming Conferences: The Big Sick and IncrEMentuM

03:43 Building a Learning Culture in Emergency Medicine

12:24 Pre-Hospital ECPR and ECMO

13:58 Small Bore vs Large Bore Chest Tubes

17:37 Intra-Arrest Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring 24:01 New Drugs and Toxicology

24:47 Care in the Hot Zone

27:12 Addressing Bad Behaviour in Emergency Departments

30:42 Conclusion and Future Plans for St Emlyn's

In this episode of the St. Emlyn's podcast, Rick Body and Greg Yates delve into the concept of likelihood ratios, an advanced yet practical tool for diagnosing patients in the emergency department. Building on the previous episode about predictive values, they explain how likelihood ratios help compare the probability of test results between diseased and non-diseased patients. They provide examples, like evaluating chest pain and using the Smith Calculator for Anterior ST Elevation, to show how likelihood ratios can change clinical decision-making.

Rick and Greg also discuss Bayesian reasoning and how pretest and post-test probabilities are used in practice.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:34 Understanding Likelihood Ratios

02:05 Practical Example: Chest Pain Case

03:53 Calculating Likelihood Ratios

07:17 Applying Bayesian Reasoning

09:50 Recap and Conclusion

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley provide a comprehensive update for October 2024. They discuss key blog posts covering diverse medical topics, including highlights from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's academic science conference focusing on toxicology, high-potency opioids, novel benzodiazepines, and the use of flumazenil.

They also explore the Green ED project and the impact of climate change on healthcare. Additionally, they delve into recent research on ventricular fibrillation pad positions, the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in trauma care, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook amidst winter challenges by seeking small wins and engaging in enjoyable aspects of emergency medicine. The episode offers valuable insights and updates for emergency medicine professionals.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:27 Highlights from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Conference

01:50 Toxicology Insights: High Potency Opioids and Benzodiazepines

05:11 Climate Change and Healthcare: The Green ED Project

08:23 Medical Conferences: A Phoenix from the Ashes

10:38 Ventricular Fibrillation and Pad Position: New Insights

17:22 Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Trauma Care

24:01 Maintaining Positivity in Challenging Times

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, Iain Beardsell and Natalie May reflect on their experiences at the London Trauma Conference, a four-day event covering various aspects of trauma and pre-hospital care.

They discuss key takeaways from sessions on cardiac arrest, including talks on perioperative cardiac arrest and the prognostication of cardiac arrest patients.

The episode also delves into wellness in the medical field, featuring insights from senior emergency physician Rod McKenzie and pre-hospital expert Matt Hooper on practical psychosocial care. Additionally, the podcast highlights advancements in trauma care, defibrillation strategies, and the importance of correct pad placement and basic practices.

The episode underscores the holistic approach to patient care and the significance of personal well-being for medical professionals.

00:00 Welcome to the St Emlyn's Podcast

00:52 Highlights from the London Trauma Conference

01:13 Cardiac Arrest Symposium Insights

03:53 Prognostication After Cardiac Arrest

06:44 Defibrillation Strategies and Basics

08:29 Wellness and Mental Health in Emergency Medicine

11:10 Palliative Care in Pre-Hospital Settings

12:32 Trauma Conference Highlights and Innovations

16:48 Poster Presentations and Stand-Up Science 17:58 Key Takeaways and Reflections

18:43 Closing Remarks

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, hosts Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe are joined by Chris Bishop, a clinical research fellow at the Centre for Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. Chris discusses his PhD research on veno-arterial ECMO support for cardiogenic shock following major trauma haemorrhage and explains the principles and applications of ECMO, particularly in trauma patients. The conversation covers the current practices, challenges, and future directions in the use of ECMO for trauma care, including multidisciplinary decision-making, patient selection criteria, and pioneering techniques like selective aortic arch perfusion and emergency preservation and resuscitation.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Understanding ECMO and Its Applications

02:20 ECMO in Trauma Patients

04:17 Challenges and Resistance in ECMO Adoption

05:36 Current Research and Practices

11:31 Future Directions in Trauma Resuscitation

13:28 Conclusion

This episode, recorded live at Tactical Trauma 24 explores the concept of bad behaviour within high-performing medical teams. Liz Crowe, who will be well known to regular listeners, discusses what constitutes bad behaviour, its impacts on team dynamics and patient safety, and the importance of self-awareness among medical professionals.

Key findings from recent research highlight that even subtle actions like eye-rolling can negatively affect patient safety as much as overt harassment. The speaker emphasises the importance of psychological safety, trust, competence, authenticity, consistency, and empathy in maintaining a healthy team environment. Practical advice includes assessing one's own behaviour and seeking honest feedback from colleagues and loved ones.

Comprehensive show notes are available here

00:00 Introduction: Addressing Bad Behaviour

01:18 Defining Bad Behaviour

01:49 Impacts of Bad Behaviour

03:15 Psychological Safety and Team Dynamics

04:24 Personal Experiences and Observations

05:46 Types of Bad Behaviour

07:19 Research Findings on Workplace Behaviour

09:10 Self-Awareness and Behavioural Impact

14:21 The Karpman Drama Triangle

17:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, Iain Beardsell and Simon Carley discuss various facets of emergency medicine.

They highlight a study on patient experience in emergency departments, focusing on issues like loss of autonomy, unmet expectations, and vulnerability. Suggestions for improvement include better communication, effective signage, and patient comfort.

The podcast also covers a 'dirty adrenaline drip' study from Australia, emphasizing remote inotrope management.

Discussions include the use of arterial blood pressure monitoring in pre-hospital settings and the merits of CT scans beyond the traditional six-hour window for diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage.

The episode wraps up with reflections on the positives of emergency medicine and the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and mastery in the field.

Join Iain Beardsell and Liz Crowe in an engaging discussion with Alice Hutton, an emergency physician from Paris, at Tactical Trauma 24 in Sundsvall, Sweden.

The episode delves into the implementation and logistics of pre-hospital eCPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) by SAMU in Paris. Alice shares insights from her PhD research on refractory cardiac arrest and discusses the use of therapeutic hypothermia, including experimental approaches like total liquid ventilation.

Key topics include team composition, decision-making for patient eligibility, real-time management strategies, bypassing traditional emergency rooms for specialized facilities, and the challenges of scene management, family communication, and post-event debriefing.

This conversation offers a comprehensive look at the latest innovations that could transform pre-hospital emergency medical services.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:29 eCPR in Paris: Current Practices

02:35 Dispatch and Response Protocols

03:32 On-Scene Procedures and Challenges

04:23 Decision Making and Scene Management

05:53 Training and Handling Difficult Situations

06:59 Challenges of eCPR Decision-Making

08:07 Importance of Team Debriefing

08:52 Post-Resuscitation Procedures

10:12 Operational Logistics and Success Rates

11:20 Innovative Research in Therapeutic Hypothermia

13:13 Future of Pre-Hospital Cooling Techniques

13:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts