RCEM Learning

March 2025

RCEM Learning

Show Notes

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, as always, 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 accredited for CPD at the RCEMLearning website! (02:26) New in EM - Oxygen targets in trauma Early Restrictive vs Liberal Oxygen for Trauma Patients: The TRAUMOX2 Randomized Clinical Trial (Arleth et al., 2025) (18:59) Guidelines for EM - BOAST guidelines for lateral patella dislocation BOAST - Assessment and Management of First Time Lateral Patellar Dislocation (FTLPD) (BOAST, 2024) (45:09) Sex, gender and pregnancy in research - Raine Astin-Chamberlain Sex and gender reporting in UK emergency medicine trials from 2010 to 2023: a systematic review (Astin-Chamberlain et al., 2025) (01:03:37) New Online – new articles on RCEMLearning for your CPD Psychological support in the ED - Charlotte Davies Beyond the Tick Box - Embracing Reflective Practice - Chris Walsh Foreign Bodies in Ears and Noses: Practi cal Tips for ED Management - Charlotte Davies and Olu Adenugba Retaining ED staff: Policy, practice and research perspectives Retaining ED staff: Policy, practice and research perspectives - book your tickets

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