RCEM Learning
A twice monthly #foamed podcast from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. It features literature reviews, guideline updates, and interviews with leading experts in Emergency Medicine.
Episodes
June 2026
This month for the June 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Becky and Chris talk through the first in a two parter on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines update. Rob then speaks with Alison Tavare about the NCEPOD learning disability report. 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 RCEMLe
RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
This month for the May 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with another seven amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This is a similarly bumper episode as last month. 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) RCEM AC Interview Megamix - Part 1 o
RCEM AC April 2026
This month for the April 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with eight amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This will be an absolutely bumper episode, and next month I will be speaking to seven speakers who are just as interesting. 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 th
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
February 2026
Happy New Year! This month for the February 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss blood pressure targets in spinal cord injury. Becky and Chris talk through a New Zealand Chest Injury Guideline and Rob then talks with Charlotte Underwood and the role of gender in the assessment of abdominal pain. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening,
January 2026
Happy New Year! This month for the January 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss two papers with Dave - looking at the role of CT scanning in undifferentiated sepsis and the use of bicarbonate in acidaemia. Rob talks to Ben Clarke and Ryan McHenry about the latest TERN Study, the UnCORKED Study, and we then end with New Online! If you'd like to email us, please feel free
December 2025
Merry Christmas! This month for the December 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave are talking about higher MAP targets in sepsis and the routine use of antibiotics for max-fax fractures. Rob attempts a festive round up of the most impactful guidelines of the year. We'll then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening, complet
September 2025
Happy September! This month for the September 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave are talking about AI interpretation of ECG findings and managing acute asthma exacerbations. We are then going back to Becky and Chris rounding off the second part of their guideline on atrial fibrillation. We'll then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here.
August 2025
Happy August! This month for the August 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy returns to discuss the investigation of acute coronary syndrome in the ED. Becky and Chris begin a two part deep dive through a guideline looking at the management of atrial fibrillation. We then talk to Matt Reed about the RCEM Flagship Conference and we then end with New Online! If you'd like to email us, plea
July 2025
Happy July! This month for the July 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and discussed two PEM papers with Dave - looking at the role of parental concern in predicting paediatric critical illness and one looking at clearing the paediatric C-spine with CT imaging alone. Becky and Chris finish up their two part deep dive through a guideline looking at the management of acute
June 2025
Happy June! This month for the June 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and discussed two HALO-heavy papers with Dave - looking at the London HEMS pre-hospital thoracotomy paper and a systematic review looking at resuscitative hysterotomy. Becky and Chris go on the first of a two part deep dive through a guideline looking at the management of acute behavioural disturbance
May 2025
Happy May! This month for the May 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and Dave and discusses a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the safety of different rate control methods in treating AF with rapid ventricular response. Becky and Chris go on a very deep dive through a guideline looking at the management of patients with suspected but unidentified poisoning
April 2025
Happy April! This month for the April 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we have Andy and Dave talking about the use of beta-blockers in sepsis. Becky and Chris talking about mortality reviews in the ED. In a similarly patient-safety aligned topic I speak to Maegan Ladell talking about patient safety culture and then finally, as always, New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel fre
March 2025
Happy March! This month for the March 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast starts with an update from Rob. We have Andy and Dave talking about oxygen targets in trauma in the TRAUMOX2 RCT. Becky and Chris talk about a BOAST orthopaedic guideline for the management of lateral patella dislocation. We interview Raine Astin-Chamberlain about sex, gender and pregnancy in research and then finally,
February 2025
Happy Valentine's Day! This month for the February 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got a new in EM segments looking at the assessment of PE in younger patients. Becky and Chris detail a guideline on acute adrenal insufficiency, before ending with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening, complete a short quiz to have your time accred
January 2025
Happy New Year! This month for the January 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got two new in EM segments looking at staff turnover and mortality and the assessment of febrile infants. Becky and Chris detail a guideline on acute kidney injury, before ending with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening, complete a short quiz to have your
December 2024
Merry Christmas! This month for the December 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got a new in EM segment looking at the surgical management of haemorrhagic stroke. Becky and Chris talk gift us with a big discussion around the management of pain in the ED. Rob talks to Laura Howard and Gregory Yates about reviving the BestBETS project, before ending with New Online. If you'd like to
November 2024
This month for the November 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we're focusing on the RCEM ASC. Rob and Liz talk through their favourite talks from the conference and then we move on to our RCEM ASC Interview Megamix where I speak with thirteen presenters about their work from the RCEM ASC. This is going to be a mix of paediatric and adult EM, so feel free to have a look at the timestamps if
October 2024
Happy October! This month for the October 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, We have got two new in EM segments looking at the use of peripheral hypertonic saline and defibrillation strategies in refractory VF. Rob and I will then be discussing the RCEM Toolkit for caring with patients with learning disability. Rob then talks to the EM at the Deep End team, before ending with New Online. I
September 2024
Happy September! This month for the September 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have a new in EM section looking at the use of NIV for preoxygenation in RSI. We then have Becky and Chris going over a new Guidelines for EM looking at the NICE Guidelines for meningitis. Rob puts on his TERN hat and speaks to the two former TERN Fellows and Dan Horner about the results of the Subarachnoid
August 2024
Happy August! This month for the August 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have two new in EM sections looking at the use of high flow nasal cannula vs. NIV for COPD and clinical gestalt for predicting sepsis. We then have Becky and Chris going over a new Guidelines for EM looking at opioid toxicity before ending with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here
July 2024
Happy July! This month for the July 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, Rob and Liz do two New in EM papers looking at performance of febrile infant algorithms by duration of fever and the use of Resorbable vs Non-Resorbable sutures in facial laceration repair. We complete the second part of our two-part Guidelines for EM looking at sickle cell disease before ending with New Online. If you'
June 2024
Happy June! This month for the June 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, Rob and Liz talk us through a New in EM section on nailbed repair in paediatric finger bed injury. We have the first in a two-parter on Sickle Cell Disease in our Guidelines for EM section and then Rob speaks with Chris Bretheron and Hamez Gacefari about the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Major Tra
May 2024
Happy Mayday! Apologies for the delay... this month for the May 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have two new in EM sections on the use of clonidine for pain and the use of coca cola in food boluses. We have a new Guidelines for EM section on The NEXUS Guidelines for Chest Imaging and then Rob speaks with Matt Reed about submitting your work for the RCEM Annual Scientific Conf
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
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 th
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 l
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 co
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 an
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
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
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 physiologic
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 i
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 Occ
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,
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
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) Ne
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 f
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
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
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, p
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 depar
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 Il
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 paediatri
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 Ind
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
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
October 2021 Part A
This month the podcast is split into 2 sections. This is Part A and contains New in EM: Utility of modified Sgarbossa criteria for OMI and Guidelines for EM
EMJ Podcast September 2021
This month Andrew and Graham discuss Nurse Triage
September 2021
This month we have New in EM - cast v boot toddler fracture, Guidelines for EM - NICE Bronchiolitis and Case Based Discussions
EMJ August 2021
This month we discuss randomised controlled trial comparing immobilisation in above-knee plaster of Paris to controlled ankle motion boots in undisplaced paediatric spiral tibial fractures
August 2021
This month we have a slightly different format. Andy and Dave are here with 3 New in EM and Becky and Chris join us for a guideline review. We discuss Are you learning from Podcasts While Driving?, metoclopramide for post traumatic headache, EM Pain Management and Awareness and paralysis with intubation in the ED
EMJ Podcast July 2021
This month Amy and Ed Barnard discusses out of hospital cardiac arrest due to hanging
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