June 1, 2026
Sickle cell crises, refractory VF and penetrating trauma
Severe pain in sickle cell disease needs early analgesia plus a complication screen before crisis becomes the only label.
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May 31, 2026
Raised troponin, stent thrombosis and disaster medicine
Raised troponin with urinary sepsis needs symptoms, ECG and haemodynamics checked before type 1 myocardial infarction pathways take over.
Read briefingMay 30, 2026
Aortic dissection, febrile infants and headache treatment
Sudden maximal chest pain with syncope or neurological signs needs aortic CTA before anticoagulation escalates on an acute coronary syndrome pathway.
Read briefingMay 29, 2026
Acquired haemophilia, retained fragments and paediatric hepatitis C
Forearm swelling with paraesthesia needs compartment escalation and coagulation tests before aspirin or minor trauma explains the bleeding.
Read briefingMay 26, 2026
Mild traumatic brain injury, GLP-1 endoscopy holds and CRT
Traumatic CT bleeding with GCS 13–15 needs measured imaging details, observation length and neurosurgical access documented before ED disposition.
Read briefingMay 25, 2026
DKA insulin pathways, febrile infants and headache AI
Mild DKA needs severity, potassium and monitoring checked before subcutaneous insulin replaces an infusion in a stable adult pathway.
Read briefingMay 22, 2026
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Transient ischaemic attack, atrial fibrillation and paediatric cardiac arrest
Resolved arm weakness still needs aspirin, urgent imaging and ECG before early stroke prevention is delayed.
Read briefingMay 19, 2026
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Altered consciousness, in-flight emergencies and cancer screening
Low GCS with fever, dilated pupils or hypoxia needs airway support and toxidrome thinking before the label is fixed.
Read briefingMay 15, 2026
Anaphylaxis, necrotising fasciitis and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Open anaphylaxis first for airway and breathing compromise, then use necrotising fasciitis and pregnancy hypertension for escalation checks.
Read briefingMay 12, 2026
Triage, paediatric cardiac arrest simulation and neurology collaboration
Open the global emergency medicine episode for triage, resource-limited resuscitation and public health actions, then use Simulcast for simulation design.
Read briefingMay 11, 2026
Hypertension readings, burn inhalation and autoimmune clues
Start with validated blood pressure measurement, then choose burn inhalation, measles precautions or autoimmune clues by your next clinical problem.
Read briefingMay 9, 2026
Trauma handover, video review and mitochondrial disease
Open the trauma handover release first for video review, stretcher-to-bay delay and clearer resuscitation team communication.
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