March 2026

This month for the March 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss ibuprofen and additional opiates in paediatric injury. Becky and Chris talk through an RCEM Best Practice Guideline on the management of sexual assault in the ED and Rob then talks with one of the authors, Maddy Dodds, about this guideline. As a TRIGGER WARNING, this does involve discussion around the topic of sexual assault. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening, complete a short quiz to have your time accredited for CPD at the RCEMLearning website!

(02:35) New in EM - Ibuprofen and additional opiates in paediatric injury

• Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or Opioid Analgesia Added to Ibuprofen for Children's Musculoskeletal Injury: Two Randomized Clinical Trials (Ali et al., 2026)

(19:15) Guidelines for EM - RCEM Best Practice Guideline for the Management of Sexual Assault in the ED

• RCEM Best Practice Guideline for the Management of Sexual Assault in the ED (2026) [PDF]

(49:36) Sexual assault in the ED - Maddy Dodds

• RCEM Best Practice Guideline for the Management of Sexual Assault in the ED (2026) [PDF]

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• RCEM Quality Fellow Job Description [Word]