Asking “somebody” to prepare equipment or perform a task can leave nobody responsible. This blog illustrates why named task allocation, closed-loop communication and confirmation of readiness matter in time critical resuscitation.

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Clinically led is a phrase we use loosely. When a patient becomes a breach, then a percentage, do decisions follow the numbers or the patient?

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The On-Scene study reports almost double the survival to hospital discharge in selected patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated within a prehospital ECPR-capable system. With survival of 40% versus 20%, and substantially shorter times to extracorporeal circulation, could bringing ECMO to the patient transform cardiac arrest care? We examine the findings, limitations and implications for emergency medicine, HEMS and future resuscitation systems.

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Practical tips for open fracture management in resus: early antibiotics, neurovascular assessment, splinting, wound dressings and timely specialist care. #FOAMed on @stemlyns

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Could the NHS cope with a major conflict? In Part 2 of our St Emlyn's briefing, we explore how military casualties, reduced hospital capacity, infrastructure disruption and workforce pressures could affect everyday emergency care — and why we need to start preparing now.

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