Natalie May

Natalie May

@nmay.bsky.social

Emergency Med/Paed EM/PHEM/PHARM doctor, faculty @resuscitology.bsky.social, feminist, 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ally. These are my views, not medical advice: here for the #FOAMed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺 she/her. Hoping #MedSky is a kinder MedTwitter stemlynsblog.org Resuscitology.com SydneyHEMS.com

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Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

🚨 Resuscitology Courses 2026 – Register Now! 🚨 Info, links and pricing at resuscitology.com Course Locations & Dates: 🔹Sydney (Manly) – March 26–27 🔹Sydney (Manly) – November 19-20 🏝️ FIJI COURSE ALERT! 🌴 Shangri-La Yanuca Island in Fiji September 28-30 #Resuscitology

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

There’s still time to join us for one or two days this March in beautiful Manly, NSW - or later in the year in Sept (Fiji) or Nov (Manly)!

Natalie May@nmay.bsky.social

🚨 Resuscitology Courses 2026 – Register Now! 🚨 Info, links and pricing at resuscitology.com Course Locations & Dates: 🔹Sydney (Manly) – March 26–27 🔹Sydney (Manly) – November 19-20 🏝️ FIJI COURSE ALERT! 🌴 Shangri-La Yanuca Island in Fiji September 28-30 #Resuscitology

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

🚨 Resuscitology Courses 2026 – Register Now! 🚨 Info, links and pricing at resuscitology.com Course Locations & Dates: 🔹Sydney (Manly) – March 26–27 🔹Sydney (Manly) – November 19-20 🏝️ FIJI COURSE ALERT! 🌴 Shangri-La Yanuca Island in Fiji September 28-30 #Resuscitology

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

New post live @sydneyhems.bsky.social - Registrars Reflect! If you’re considering a fellowship with us, you can hear from our current and recent registrars on what they’ve learned and found challenging about prehospital and retrieval medicine. #FOAMed #FOAMSky #EMSky sydneyhems.com/2025/11/12/t...

sydneyhems.comSydney HEMS: Registrars ReflectTwo of our registrars Shannon and Jenny talk about their experiences in the first year at Sydney HEMS. Hear two different takes on the the job, their insights into more challenging missions, and ti…
Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

Rural Resus tip no.6 from @emcrit.bsky.social at #SSEM25 - art line (under ultrasound guidance) is invaluable for arrests - you can use it for pulse checks, adjusted dose adrenaline, modification of mechanical CPR positioning… definitely far more reliable than pulse checks by hand #FOAMed #FOAMSky

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

Rural Resus tip no.2 from @emcrit.bsky.social at #SSEM25 - mechanical CPR is a game changer in human-resource-stretched environments Rural Resus tip no.3 - establish good ongoing ALS in the Resus bay before taking ambulance handover #FOAMed #FOAMSky

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St Emlyn's podcast and blog
@stemlyns.bsky.social

Can ketamine improve seizure control in children with status epilepticus? We critically review the Ket-Mid trial and discuss what. it means for UK emergency practice.

stemlynsblog.orgJC: Ketamine or Midazolam as first choice for Paediatric Status Epilepticus? St Emlyn’sBackground Paediatric generalised convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) are some thing we see a fair amount of in Virchester. Many are a result of febrile seizures, but as we are a tertiary centre we see the full range of causes presenting to PED. Seizures that fail to stop spontaneously within five minutes are much less likely. to terminate without treatment and may lead to progressive neuronal injury, worsening outcomes, and, in some cases, death.

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Paul
@p-circle.bsky.social

Fantastic course, wonderful faculty and a really nice venue. 10/10 recommend!

Natalie May@nmay.bsky.social

Join us in Manly for our next Resuscitology - 18th&19th Nov. Register now: resuscitology.com/registration/ Can’t make this course? 2026 details coming soon - and in the meantime, try our most recent #Chatcast - podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r...

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Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

You still have time to join us in Nov in Manly for the next Resuscitology - no two courses are the same, because our participants bring the stories that shape our learning. Register now: resuscitology.com/registration/ #Resuscitology

resuscitology.comRegistration - Resuscitology.comThis page contains registration links, a link to our cancellation policy and a place to submit your cases. For pricing information, click here. Different rates apply to medical specialists. Non-specia...
Resuscitology@resuscitology.bsky.social

Learning from cases is what #Resuscitology is all about - participants give us their stories and we work through them together. There’s no better way to learn and heal.

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

This is breathtaking - a must-read. #FOAMed #FOAMsky #MedSky

Intensive Care Medicine Journal@intenscaremed.bsky.social

A young intern faces lasting trauma after a routine epidural leads to cardiac arrest. Years later, now a specialist, he reflects on fear, silence, and how one moment reshaped his practice, teaching him that emotional resilience matters too. zurl.co/Of275

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

You still have time to join us in Nov in Manly for the next Resuscitology - no two courses are the same, because our participants bring the stories that shape our learning. Register now: resuscitology.com/registration/ #Resuscitology

resuscitology.comRegistration - Resuscitology.comThis page contains registration links, a link to our cancellation policy and a place to submit your cases. For pricing information, click here. Different rates apply to medical specialists. Non-specia...
Resuscitology@resuscitology.bsky.social

Learning from cases is what #Resuscitology is all about - participants give us their stories and we work through them together. There’s no better way to learn and heal.

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ffolliet
@ffolliet.bsky.social

Kintsugi The way presentations are currently constructed, delivered and received is not the result of laziness on the part of presenter or audience. Presentations are built with effort, intention and time but with a concept that breaks the result. The Japanese art of kintsugi recognises the value…

ffolliet.comKintsugiThe way presentations are currently constructed, delivered and received is not the result of laziness on the part of presenter or audience. Presentations are built with effort, intention and time but with a concept that breaks the result. The Japanese art of kintsugi recognises the value of a piece of pottery and in its damage, it is repaired, often with gold. Presentations are broken but should not be thrown in the trash. They can be repaired with kintsugi and returned to intended function and experiences of real value.

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St Emlyn's podcast and blog
@stemlyns.bsky.social

Our review of a small Feasibility study on arterial line placement during ED cardiac arrest shows high success and improved ROSC. Is it time to rethink resuscitation monitoring?

stemlynsblog.orgArterial Line Placement During Cardiac Arrest: The ED experience.Ourt review of a small Feasibility study on arterial line placement during ED cardiac arrest shows high success and improved ROSC. Is it time to rethink resuscitation monitoring?
Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

If you’ve never seen John Hinds hilariously and brilliantly dismantle the dogma around cricoid pressure, please watch this. Thanks for so much, John - your legacy lives on #ResuscitateWithHonourableIntentions #DeltaSeven

Dr Nav Sidhu@drnavsidhu.bsky.social

Not new, but this is brilliant take-down of cricoid pressure. #AnSky #MedSky

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EMCrit Blog and Podcast
@emcrit.bsky.social

Replying to @emcrit.bsky.social

Pediatric front-of-neck-access is something we all dread to even think about. We might think we can retreat to the cognitive ease of needle based techniques, but they fail!! And if the kiddo is <8 y/o, cric won't work--you need to know how to perform a pediatric tracheotomy

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The Guardian
@theguardian.com

Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds

theguardian.comParental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study findsStudy strengthens case for families to have right to second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted in NHS England Parental intuition is more likely to predict critical illness among children than vital signs used to monitor health, according to a study that strengthens the case for families to have a right to a second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted in the NHS. Experts from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, said parents should be treated as part of a child’s care team in hospital after data on almost 190,000 emergency hospital visits involving children. Continue reading...

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St Emlyn's podcast and blog
@stemlyns.bsky.social

Emergency departments (EDs) often seem to shift from calm to crisis in an instant. Why? This article explores ED crowding through the lens of complexity science and self-organised criticality, explaining how minor changes—like a few extra patients—can trigger disproportionate chaos.

stemlynsblog.orgSelf-Organised Criticality: Why your ED is like a Sand PileEmergency departments (EDs) often seem to shift from calm to crisis in an instant. Why? This article explores ED crowding through the lens of complexity science and self-organised criticality, explaining how minor changes—like a few extra patients—can trigger disproportionate chaos. Using the sandpile analogy and concepts like power law distributions, we reveal why traditional linear models and static targets often fail to manage ED flow effectively. Instead, we offer a data-driven, systems-based approach: identifying tipping points, recognising early warning signs, and implementing proactive, anticipatory interventions. From real-time dashboards to weekly cycle planning and distributed decision-making, this article offers a practical guide for building resilience in emergency care. Learn how your ED can thrive in complexity, not just survive it.

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R Koe
@richiekoe.bsky.social

Replying to @richiekoe.bsky.social

Update: Yesterday we were able to convince the surgeon to take the tatient directly to the theatre. Thanks for the Input 😀 (ruptured aorta, Patient survived)

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St Emlyn's podcast and blog
@stemlyns.bsky.social

Podcast – Social Media and Artifical Intelligence in Medicine with Peter Brindley at LTC Recorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024, Peter Brindley discusses social media, artifical intelligence (AI) and how those working in medicine can (and must) navigate this new world.

stemlynsblog.orgPodcast – Social Media and Artifical Intelligence in Medicine with Peter Brindley at LTCRecorded at the London Trauma Conference 2024, Peter Brindley discusses social media, artifical intelligence (AI) and how those working in medicine can (and must) navigate this new world.
Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

An old one from last year - my notes from the #PEMColloquium in Noosa in 2024 #FOAMed #EMSky #PEMSky #FOAMSky

St Emlyn's podcast and blog@stemlyns.bsky.social

Nat May summarises the Noosa Paeds emergency meeting. Marlene Soma covered ENT emergencies, including auricular haematomas, otitis media, and nasal fractures. Marie-Clare Elder discussed legal implications of… https://www.stemlynsblog.org/paediatric-emergencies-update-2024-noosa-day-2-3/

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

This week I realised what this dream had been about - the chance to inspire the Emergency Physicians of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) at #DGINA2025. The thing is, when you sit down to try to inspire people about what you do - the vocation, not just the work - something incredible happens.

Natalie May@nmay.bsky.social

Just woke v suddenly from a dream: I was giving a presentation and - had a wardrobe fail - couldn’t find the right copy of my presentation so had to wing it through an overlong and clunky version - content wasn’t right for the audience AT ALL. Fair to call this a nightmare? @ffolliet.bsky.social

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Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

This week I realised what this dream had been about - the chance to inspire the Emergency Physicians of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) at #DGINA2025. The thing is, when you sit down to try to inspire people about what you do - the vocation, not just the work - something incredible happens.

Natalie May@nmay.bsky.social

Just woke v suddenly from a dream: I was giving a presentation and - had a wardrobe fail - couldn’t find the right copy of my presentation so had to wing it through an overlong and clunky version - content wasn’t right for the audience AT ALL. Fair to call this a nightmare? @ffolliet.bsky.social

Natalie May
@nmay.bsky.social

You find yourself digging down into the reasons you chose your path, the moments that have sustained you, the people who keep you going. When you set out to inspire others, sometimes you inadvertently inspire yourself.

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Resuscitology
@resuscitology.bsky.social

Thank you, Köln & #DGINA2025! We’ve had a blast - the conference was just like Emergency Medicine itself; - friendly - funny - inspiring - exhilarating - and exhausting! We’ve loved being a part of the EM story (and family) in DACH ❤️