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🎙️ New EMJ Podcast episode out now - March 2026 Primary Survey With your usual hosts Dr Sarah Edwards and Rick Body If you work in emergency care, there are some really interesting discussions in this episode 👇 ⚡ What happens to EDs during healthcare strikes? New research looks at how strike action affects emergency department activity and patient flow. https://lnkd.in/eWu32yP2 📟 Exploding pagers in Lebanon A remarkable case series from a hybrid warfare mass casualty incident, where exploding pagers caused complex injuries. It raises important questions about preparedness for unusual major incidents. https://lnkd.in/eigvMKpX 🤰 Maternal cardiac arrest A discussion around resuscitative hysterotomy in the prehospital setting, and what clinicians should think about when managing cardiac arrest in pregnancy. https://lnkd.in/eVgavAGP 🧲 Paediatric magnet ingestion A systematic review exploring the risks, management strategies, and why these cases continue to challenge clinicians. https://lnkd.in/ehnUsSA3 💭 What I really like about this episode is how it moves from system-level pressures → major incidents → rare but critical clinical scenarios. It’s a good reminder of the breadth of emergency medicine. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eM5GacbZ We would be interested to hear what others think especially around the major incident lessons and maternal cardiac arrest discussion. #EmergencyMedicine #EMJ #MedEd #MajorIncidents #EmergencyCare #FOAMed #Podcast Royal College of Emergency Medicine