Emergency Medicine Journal

is an international peer-reviewed journal covering pre-hospital, hospital emergency medicine and critical care

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Emergency Medicine Journal is an international peer reviewed journal covering pre-hospital and hospital emergency medicine, and critical care. The journal publishes original research, evidence-based reviews and commentaries on resuscitation, trauma, minor injuries, disaster preparedness and response, toxicology, acute medical and paediatric emergencies, diagnostic testing, teaching, clinical operations, decision making and reflections on clinical practice. The journal is aimed at doctors, nurses, paramedics and ambulance staff.

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Editor-in-Chief: Professor Ellen Weber, University of California, San Francisco, USA
Editorial team

Latest information and guidance from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Current Issue

Authors

Emergency Medicine Journal accepts submissions of a wide range of article types, including original research, reviews and image challenges.

The Author Information section provides specific article requirements to help you turn your research into an article suitable for EMJ.

Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.

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Latest Articles

Letter:

Letter to the editor regarding 'subarachnoid haemorrhage in the emergency department (SHED): a prospective, observational, multicentre cohort study

16 January 2025

Correspondence:

Response to: correspondence on 'subarachnoid haemorrhage in the emergency department (SHED): a prospective, observational, multicentre cohort study by Deng and Chen

16 January 2025

Concepts:

Endotracheal tube as chest tube: a back-up alternative in resource limited settings

16 January 2025

Best Evidence Topic reports:

Decision rules in the diagnostic work-up of aortic dissection

16 January 2025

Original research:

Multiplex lateral flow test sensitivity and specificity in detecting influenza A, B and SARS-CoV-2 in adult patients in a UK emergency department

15 January 2025

VACANCY: Editor-in-Chief

BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine seek an ambitious and dynamic Editor-in-Chief for Emergency Medicine Journal from 2026.

The successful candidate should have stature in the field of emergency medicine and a distinguished publication record, as well as experience of working in a senior editorial role on an academic journal.

International and joint applications are encouraged.

Application deadline: 2nd March 2025

More information and how to apply

Altmetrics

Association between delays to patient admission from the emergency department and all-cause 30-day mortality
18 January 2022

Perceived barriers and opportunities to improve working conditions and staff retention in emergency departments: a qualitative study
9 January 2024

Delayed admission of patients with hip fracture from the emergency department is associated with an increased mortality risk and increased length of hospital stay
8 October 2024

E-bike and classic bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries presenting to the emergency department
20 January 2021

Non-sterile gloves and dressing versus sterile gloves, dressings and drapes for suturing of traumatic wounds in the emergency department: a non-inferiority multicentre randomised controlled trial
26 July 2022

Comparison of intravenous paracetamol (acetaminophen) to intravenously or intramuscularly administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids for patients presenting with moderate to severe acute pain conditions to the ED: systematic review and meta-analysis
12 May 2023

Featured Video

Emergency Medicine Journal - Our Full Story

12 March 2024

Listen to Editor-in-Chief of Emergency Medicine Journal, Ellen Weber, talk about the journal's aims and scope, the advice she has for authors thinking about submitting to the journal, what the journal has to offer to readers, highlights from the journal and what the journal has planned for 2024.

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Emergency Registrar - Division of Emergency Medicine

Darwin (LGA), Northern Territory (AU)

We are looking for talented, adventurous registrars to join our Emergency Medicine team!!

Recruiter: Royal Darwin Palmerston Hospitals – Division of Emergency Medicine

Emergency SHOs/Residents - Division of Emergency Medicine

Darwin, Northern Territory (AU)

We are looking for talented, adventurous residents/senior residents (SHOs) to join our Emergency Medicine team.

Recruiter: Royal Darwin Palmerston Hospitals – Division of Emergency Medicine

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Southport

As part of our team expansion, the Emergency Department at Southport & Ormskirk is looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic Consultants in Emergency Medic...

Recruiter: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant in Acute Medicine *With up to £28k Bonus*

Weston-Super-Mare

You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine.

Recruiter: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Maternity

Prescot

The post offer exciting opportunities for highly motivated anaesthetists to join a dynamic, expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care...

Recruiter: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust