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"Program Director On Call 📞" Episode 1 Guest: Michael Galuska,MD, FACEP Program Director, Emergency Medicine ✨Post your questions in the comment Section or DM. #linkedinconnections #linkedinmembers #linkedincommunity #usmlelife

This week, I’ve had the honour of talking at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, a total of four times 😬. I wasn’t intentionally hogging any limelight as two of these were covering for other speakers who couldn’t make it. My topics included: 🩸 An evidence-based discussion of anticoagulant reversal and repletion strategies with Simon Carley and AstraZeneca (no fee accepted!). We covered some really challenging and nuanced areas relating to time critical decisions about reversal. 🚨 Early results of the BEST-2 study looking at the diagnostic accuracy of the Siemens Healthineers Atellica VTLi point of care high-sensitivity troponin test, with a discussion of our ongoing work to translate research findings into practice, especially with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust ⏰ A sneak preview of some early data from the TMACS choice trial evaluating the feasibility of a large trial to explore shared decision making for patients with chest pain. This work has been championed so well by Patricia van den Berg. I was honored to present this in front of HRH Princess Anne, the patron of RCEM. ❤️Finally, I asked if there’s still room for compassion in emergency care, despite all the challenges. The answer is yes! But we must look after ourselves first. I explored the important roles of self-compassion, emotional intelligence and creating a culture of psychological safety. My slides can be seen below. It was amazing to see so many great colleagues, and to learn from so much inspiring work that’s going on in our specialty.

Have you tried a real time bi-plane approach to your central line insertion? Read about single plane vs. bi-plane in this RCT from Sept '23 in Critical Care. https://buff.ly/3KmmPuj

🧑🏻⚕️💬 Get insights from Pr. Etienne Aliot on the importance of partnering with a Cardiac Safety provider for your clinical studies. 🔬🫀 Watch the video below to learn more! 👇🏼 #cardiacsafety #clinicaltrials #BanookGroup #FeelTheBeat

Our annual Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) report revealed that in 2023, St John WA achieved a 39.6% survival rate in the Utstein group, ranking among the world’s best alongside Seattle EMS, Denmark & Norway. But that’s not all, other key highlights include: ✅ 142 survivors, up 11% from last year ✅ Bystander CPR & AED use double survival chances ✅ 43% AED use in public cardiac arrests ✅ Rural WA now has higher survival rates than metro areas See more highlights from the report below and read the whole report: https://lnkd.in/gE7EGpyc 

EMS is full of extraordinary capabilities just like this when properly reimbursed and funded for those services.

For a patient, entering a hospital's emergency department (ED) can feel like stepping into a whirlwind of uncertainty, and their perception of a hospital's effectiveness is dominated by how long they spend in the waiting room. The moments between a patient's arrival and when they begin receiving care are critical. In this blog, Dr. Tony Briningstool, MD FACEP, CEO for Sound Emergency Medicine, breaks down how implementing customized and collaborative solutions to shorten ED wait times can transform a waiting room from a patient prison to an efficient throughput checkpoint. Read the blog by following the link here: https://bit.ly/4eB4eZu

Entering a hospital's emergency department (ED) is often overwhelming, filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Patients worry about getting the right care and if they made the right decision. The critical period between arrival and receiving care significantly impacts a hospital's reputation and patient trust. Efficient, compassionate, and timely care can make a big difference. Long wait times and poor communication can damage trust, while swift diagnoses and resolutions boost confidence. Hospital leaders are focused on reducing wait times to improve outcomes and meet CMS quality standards. Learn more about the importance of ED efficiency by reading my recent blog here:  https://bit.ly/4eB4eZu

Join this two-day interactive meeting to hear from experts in their respective fields as they explore a wide range of topics on general surgical emergencies. Gain the know-how and the decision-making skills necessary for the successful management of common and not-so-common surgical conditions that would present to the general surgeon covering the emergency take. The forum will provide collaborative and quality sessions such as interactive symposia, panel discussions, didactic lectures, debates and plenary sessions. Complex cases and real-life scenarios are addressed in concise, actionable presentations and discussions. A must-attend event for specialists and training grade surgeons involved in the delivery of emergency general surgery and trauma care. Topics discussed will serve as invaluable preparation for higher surgical examinations such as MRCS, FRCS and FEBS (general surgery). Sessions will include:       Endoscopy in the emergency setting     Plastic surgical emergencies     Training in Emergency General Surgery     Vascular surgery for the general surgeon     Perioperative care     Trauma     Case studies in Emergency Surgery The Glasgow Surgical Forum will be of interest to:       Surgical trainees from ST1 upwards     Consultant general surgeons     Consultants in emergency medicine     Advanced nurse practitioners and physician associates involved in the delivery of emergency CPD surgical care   Join us at the College or remotely We are delighted to offer this conference again in a hybrid format. You can join us at the College to meet with speakers, chairs and colleagues, or, if you are unable to make it to Glasgow for the conference, you can join us online. Those joining the conference at the College in Glasgow will benefit from the comfortable and modern conference facilities at the College, the chance to meet and network with other delegates in person, plus a complimentary lunch and refreshments. Everyone at the conference, attending both online and in person, will have ample time for interdisciplinary discussion. To consolidate your learning, we also record all the sessions and make them available for all registered delegates to watch again afterwards. Poster Competition  We are now inviting abstracts for the poster competition. Entries for the poster competition should relate to a case report, audit, quality improvement project or a clinical trial/study. The top 3 submissions will be invited to present orally as part of the conference programme and all other accepted abstracts will be displayed on a digital poster showcase throughout the event with the conference winner announced at the end of the programme. Abstract submission deadline: 25th October 2024   Full submission guidelines can be found in the ‘downloads’ section, the below instructional video should be referred to when constructing your abstract. Submissions sent to: olivia.mccloy@rcpsg.ac.uk 

Go ahead and hit play because we cannot say it enough. We are not okay with an 8% sudden cardiac arrest survival rate. Immediate CPR can triple that. Because 7 out of 10 cardiac arrests happen at home, it’s important to know how to do chest compressions. Many people are intimidated by the idea of CPR but there are many short videos online to help you learn and become comfortable*. If you’re interested in becoming certified, Google your town’s name along with CPR certification to see options near you. * ProCPR: https://lnkd.in/eCkXe3wD * Penn State Hershey Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/eVJ__bx4 #suddencardiacarrest #sca #cardiacarrest #cpr #cprsaveslives #aed #thealiverfoundation #hearthealth #suddencardiacarrestmonth #cardiacarrestawarenessmonth #SCAAwarenessMonth