EMA Journal October 2014

This study, by Yaylaci et al, analysed the accuracy and reliability of YouTube videos related to CPR, with reference to Resuscitation Guidelines 2010 Of the 209 videos assessed, only a small minority (n=24) were compatible with the 2010 Guidelines. ARC NSW Chair, Paul Middleton, advises that although well-designed videos can create awareness and be useful as tools in training, a properly accredited training course is the most appropriate means for people wanting to learn CPR [Media Release PDF]*NEW* CLINICAL PROCEDURES SECTION: Lumbar Puncture  (#FOAMed)This new section for EMA offers an adjunct to other training resources for performing practical clinical procedures, through the personal perspectives and experiences of practicing emergency physicians and trainees, including: tips and tricks, controversies, and discussion on evolving or emerging procedures. In this inaugural article, section editors, Dr Ben Butson and Dr Paul Kwa discuss lumbar puncture, providing a number of tips on patient positioning, ultrasound guidance, measuring CSF opening pressure, needle choice, etc.*NEW* TRAINEE FOCUS SECTION  (#FOAMed)Section editors, Rob Mitchell, Andrew Perry, Joe Rotella and Jenny Jamieson launch another EMA innovation in this issue: the new Trainee Focus section, which will feature articles on the practical aspects of EM training and provide a forum for debate, discussion and advice on education-related matters. The first Trainee Focus features contrasting perspectives from R...

Source: Life in the Fast Lane - January 30, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Mike Cadogan Tags: Education EMA Journal LITFL ACEM clinical procedures CPR training discharge planning Incident reporting lumbar puncture trainee focus Source Type: blogs