Ep 250 - Monthly Round Up September 2024 - Patient Experience in the ED, Dirty Adrenaline, and More!

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.

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Patient Experience in the Emergency Department

02:33 Improving Patient Experience: Practical Tips

04:05 Qualitative Studies in Healthcare

06:43 Dirty Adrenaline Drip: A Practical Insight

10:44 Emergency Endoscopy for Caustic Ingestions

14:15 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Diagnosis: The S.H.E.D. Study

18:14 Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring in Pre-Hospital Settings

24:18 Reflections on Emergency Medicine as a Career

27:41 Conclusion