Explore clinical podcasts and find episodes on the topics that matter to you. In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Professor Stephen J. M. Sollid from Norway to explore the clinical, organisational, and human factors that underpin safe, high-quality prehospital critical care. Stephen is a specialist in anaesthesiology, Professor of Prehospital Critical Care at the University… Episode 678 features Scott Sells, who sat down with me to share his son Masons' story, what the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act is, and how it will help 911 professionals locate nearby AED's and help those in need. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS… This series brings you a set of 30 episodes drawn from sessions at The Emergency Services Show, The Emergency Tech Show and our new offering Resilience 360. Returning to the Emergency Tech Leaders’ Stage, Tony Blaker from the National Police Chiefs’ Council this time… This month for the October 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Andy and Dave talk through divergent patient and provider experiences, Rob speaks with Andrew Tabner about biphasic anaphylaxis, and then speaks with Marianne Jenkins about some secondary work from the FORCE Study and research… On Easter Sunday 2020, while much of the country was confined to their homes, Hannah Gompertz lost her grandmother to COVID-19. There was no opportunity for a normal goodbye. No family gathering, no comforting embrace, no chance to grieve together in the way families have… This series brings you a set of 30 episodes drawn from sessions at The Emergency Services Show, The Emergency Tech Show and our new offering Resilience 360. In a very popular 30-minute masterclass on the People and Skills stage, Rob Grayston and Steph Buller… In this compilation episode, we revisit two essential themes in high-performing pre-hospital teams: human factors and leadership with Clare Fitchett, followed by crew resource management (CRM) with Neil Jeffers.Through these conversations, we explore how leadership, communication, situational awareness, and decision-making influence team performance in complex,… Episode 677 features Anthony, a 911 professional out of Arizona. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Transitioning from veterinary ER work to public safety dispatch What new dispatchers experience during training and their first… This series brings you a set of 30 episodes drawn from sessions at The Emergency Services Show, The Emergency Tech Show and our new offering Resilience 360. This episode comes from The Emergency Tech Leaders’ stage and it’s all about AI. Catherine Levin is… In pre-hospital care, communication is not a soft skill; it is a clinical intervention. The speed, accuracy, and clarity with which information is shared between pre-hospital teams, emergency departments, and specialist services can directly influence clinical decision-making, patient flow, and outcomes in time-critical illness and… This series brings you a set of 30 episodes drawn from sessions at The Emergency Services Show, The Emergency Tech Show and our new offering Resilience 360. Podcast sponsor MSA Safety also sponsored the Protecting the Protectors stage at The Emergency Services Show. In… What does the future of pre-hospital care look like, and what can we learn from the people leading its development? As we build towards the EMS2027 Congress in Ireland, taking place from 13–15 April 2027, I’m delighted to be joined by Cathal O’Donnell, Clinical Director… Episode 676 features Heidi, a supervisor and 911 professional with Anoka County 911 out of Minnesota. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The impact of evolving technology, including AI and non-emergency call triage, on… This series brings you a set of 30 episodes drawn from sessions at The Emergency Services Show, The Emergency Tech Show and our new offering Resilience 360. We start this series with the first session from Resilience 360. We were delighted that senior civil… Today on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that challenges one of the most deeply embedded concepts across Pre-hospital care. For decades, we’ve taught clinicians to think in binary terms: STEMI or not STEMI. Spot the ST elevation, activate the pathway, and move… In this Roadside to Resus, we take the 2026 Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction back to the patients we see in the ED and pre-hospital setting. We start with the key question, when does myocardial injury become an infarction? From there, we work through… Some of the most important diagnoses in pre-hospital care are the ones we least expect, conditions that challenge our assumptions, present outside familiar clinical patterns, and can be missed when we rely too heavily on traditional assessment tools.In this episode, we revisit two important conversations… Episode 675 features a solo episode update for big news on Camp Imagine Listening, wellness initiatives, and behind-the-scenes stories from recent travels. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Vote for me for Top Host here - https://tophost.org/2026/ricardo-martinez-ii… Ahead of the new series of For Every Response starting next week, we bring you a special bonus episode focused on wildfires. Catherine Levin talks to Area Commander Gemma McSweeney and Watch Commander Beth Francis from West Midlands Fire Service. They get into the detail… Today, we’re exploring a critical challenge in stroke care: identifying patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) and getting them to the right hospital as quickly as possible.Mechanical thrombectomy can transform outcomes, but access depends on rapid identification and appropriate prehospital triage. Current clinical assessment and… Episode 674 features Mariah, a 911 dispatcher out of the SW part of Indiana. Episode topics – How childhood experiences and early influences led to a career in public safety Challenges and rewards of working in a small-town emergency services environment The realities of 911… A good clinical handover sounds simple. But when the environment is noisy, time is limited, cognitive load is high, and the stakes are significant, communicating the right information and ensuring it is understood becomes much harder.In this compilation episode, we explore the relationship between trauma… A mother and her nine month old baby were trapped inside a burning apartment. On the other end of the phone was 911 dispatcher, Christina. As the fire moved through the apartment, Christina stayed on the line giving instructions, keeping the caller focused, and trying… This month for the September 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Andy and Dave talk through the use of whole blood in trauma, Rob speaks with Felix Wood about crush injury, and then speaks with a Jehovah's Witness about the change in policy towards blood… A fall from standing height can have devastating consequences in an older adult. In this episode, Professor Ian Roberts joins the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast to discuss CRASH-4, a major randomised trial investigating whether giving intramuscular tranexamic acid (TXA) within three hours of injury can reduce… Kevin Hazzard discusses: His latest book: "No One's Coming" Why he views himself as restless Bookstores putting medical memoirs in the wrong section His decision to go to Nursing school Show notes at medicmindset.com Medic Mindset is sponsored by Prodigy The podcast is 100% human.… Episode 673 features Christina, a peer support specialist, and 911 professional at Cary PD in NC. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Christina's career path from detention officer to long-time 911 dispatcher and part-time… In this special Pre-Hospital Care Podcast tactical medicine compilation, we explore the clinical, operational and human challenges of providing care in high-risk and austere environments.Steve Woods examines the management of ballistic trauma, including whole blood administration, pleural drainage and recognising injury patterns, before discussing an… Few presentations generate more uncertainty, anxiety, and clinical challenge than the febrile child. Every day, paramedics, emergency clinicians and critical care teams are faced with one of the most difficult questions in medicine: is this simply a self-limiting viral illness, or the early stages of… In this episode, Deb Swann and Roger Alcock take us behind the scenes of humanitarian medicine, sharing their experiences of working in two very different global health emergencies: the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquake response and the 2014–2016 West African Ebola outbreak.On 6 February 2023, a series… Episode 672 features Chantele, an Emergency Dispatcher with Maryland State Police. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Navigating the demanding hiring process and intense background checks for dispatchers The impact of rotating shifts and… In pre-hospital care, we spend a great deal of time preparing for the moments that matter most: cardiac arrest, major trauma, difficult airways, and emotionally challenging conversations. We train, rehearse, and work hard to achieve technical excellence. But what happens after the event may be… Episode 671 features Ashley, your friendly neighborhood 911 dispatcher out of Elkhart City, IN. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The progress and challenges of ride-alongs, staffing, and cross-training in modern dispatch centers How… We assess the pupils in almost every significantly unwell or injured patient - but how much are they really telling us? It is easy to document 'pupils equal and reactive' and move on, yet a changing pupil may be one of the earliest outward signs… Every critically ill newborn represents one of the most demanding moments in healthcare. Within seconds of birth, teams may need to assess, communicate, prioritise, and intervene in an environment where the margin for error is extraordinarily small. Technical expertise is fundamental, but safe and effective… Episode 670 features four powerful stories that reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Episode topics – Personal accounts from dispatchers, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers on September 11th, 2001 Behind-the-scenes realities of working in public safety during a national tragedy The emotional impact and… Major haemorrhage remains one of the most time-critical emergencies in pre-hospital care. When a patient is bleeding to death, stopping the haemorrhage is the immediate priority, but what happens next is equally important. What are we actually replacing?In this special compilation of The Pre-Hospital Care… Every resuscitation is different. Different patients, different teams, different environments, and often very different outcomes. But one thing remains constant: every clinical encounter has the potential to teach us something. The challenge, particularly in pre-hospital and acute care, is creating the time, space, and culture… Happy August! For the August 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Rob speaks with Matt Reed about the ASPIRED Study. 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… Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly in healthcare, but what could it mean for pre-hospital care? In this compilation episode, we bring together two conversations exploring how AI could support clinicians, improve decision-making, and transform the way emergency care is delivered.We begin with Zane Perkins, exploring… Ep. 669 features a LIVE broadcast from the 2026 NC PSAP Manager's Conference. Episode topics – Real-life stories from dispatchers and center managers about entering and growing in 911 careers The importance of resilience, support systems, and coping mechanisms in emergency communications Advancements in Next… The most dangerous part of an intubation is often not the moment the laryngoscope goes in; it’s the ten minutes before it ever leaves the tray.In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we focus on The Last 10 Minutes Before Intubation: the critical phase… Episode 668 features a solo episode in celebration of a Decade of Voices, the tenth anniversary of the #IAM911 movement. Episode topics – The 10-year anniversary and global reach of the #IAM911 movement The origins and impact of sharing dispatcher stories Introduction of imaginelistening.com as… High-fidelity simulation has become far more than an opportunity to practise clinical procedures in a controlled environment. For pre-hospital clinicians working in complex, unpredictable and high-stakes environments, simulation can provide something that conventional classroom teaching cannot: the opportunity to rehearse performance when the environment itself… Resuscitation is often seen as individual performance, but cardiac arrest care is ultimately a system outcome, shaped by training, communication, leadership, feedback, and the systems supporting the team.In this three-part debriefing series, I’m joined by David Hiltz as co-host, and in this first episode, Ann… Decision-making is one of the defining skills of pre-hospital practice. Every shift requires clinicians to interpret incomplete information, navigate uncertainty, balance competing risks, and make consequential decisions, often under intense time pressure. But does faster decision-making necessarily lead to better decisions?In this compilation episode of… Episode 667 features Jen, a Dispatch Coordinator with Cass County Sheriff's Department, MI. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Jen's early influences and journey into public safety dispatching Evolution of technology and the dispatch center, from dot… In this episode, I’m joined by Neil Jeffers to explore Crew Resource Management (CRM) and why it remains one of the most important safety tools in aviation, healthcare, and pre-hospital care. We begin by tracing the origins of CRM, examining how a series of aviation… Episode 666 features a solo episode where we visit an archive of past 911 calls. This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS Episode topics – The origins of Within the Trenches and how the podcast was launched Breakdown and discussion of a disturbing family homicide 911… Today, we’re joined by Diane Dollar, a pilot whose career sits at the intersection of frontline HEMS operations, training, and the future of the aviation workforce. Diane is a professional helicopter pilot and check airman for a major air medical operator, with a background that… Episode 665 features Jami, a 911 professional and peer support specialist at Lee Summit Fire, Missouri. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Why Jami originally planned to become a firefighter and chose to stay in dispatch The… Fatigue is one of the most significant yet under-recognised threats to safety in pre-hospital care. Every day, ambulance clinicians make complex clinical decisions, drive emergency vehicles, and care for critically ill patients while working long shifts, overnight hours, and often with inadequate recovery. Despite decades… Cardiac arrest remains one of the most scrutinised and resource-intensive presentations in prehospital care. We invest heavily in improving what happens in the moment, compression quality, airway strategies, defibrillation timing, and team coordination. Yet one of the most powerful determinants of system performance often sits… This month for the July 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Becky and Chris talk through the second in a two parter on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines update. Rob then speaks with Arya Rao about LLMs and clinical reasoning. If you'd like to email… Episode 664 features a discussion from round 46 of the Dispatcher's Roundtable on Zero Suicide Kits, red flags, and much more with guest, Dawn Shumway. Episode topics – Practical tips for real suicide prevention and "zero suicide proofing" your support network The true look of… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we're joined by Dr Jo Mildenhall to explore a critical and often under-discussed issue in pre-hospital medicine: burnout.Frontline ambulance staff experience some of the highest rates of sickness absence in the NHS, with stress, anxiety, and depression… Episode 663 features a solo episode where I revisit and celebrate the 13 year anniversary of my last day at Allegan County Central Dispatch in Michigan. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Ricardo recounts leaving his dispatch… Episode 662 features Erica, a peer support specialist and CTO with Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, MI. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Erica's journey from the ER to a 13-year dispatch career Training philosophy: building trust,… On the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we spend a lot of time discussing clinical decision-making, operational challenges, and the science that underpins emergency medicine. But now and again, it's important to step back and remember why we do what we do. Behind every dispatch is a… The illicit drug market is evolving faster than ever before. Novel psychoactive substances (NPS), synthetic opioids and increasingly potent club drugs are creating new challenges for pre-hospital clinicians, emergency departments and critical care teams. Patients are presenting with unfamiliar toxidromes, unpredictable physiology, and rapidly deteriorating… Tracheostomy and laryngectomy emergencies are classic high-acuity, low-frequency situations. They do not happen every day, but when they do, airway problems can develop quickly, and the wrong intervention can make things significantly worse. In this episode, we work through the practical approach to these patients,… Episode 661 features a panel discussion from a recent Public Safety Showcase virtual event entitled, "Dispatcher Suicide: Breaking the Silence." Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Why dispatcher suicide remains a taboo topic in public safety What… Pain is one of the most immediate and universal experiences of trauma, yet in emergency and pre-hospital care, it remains surprisingly under-treated. Despite decades of awareness, oligoanalgesia, the inadequate treatment of acute pain, continues to affect patients in the very moments when compassionate, effective care… In this episode, we welcome Dr Abigail Pamich, an experienced Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working in mental health and psychological therapy. Dr Abigail leads a private psychology practice in the UK, overseeing a team of 12 highly skilled therapists who… This month for the June 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Becky and Chris talk through the first in a two parter on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines update. Rob then speaks with Alison Tavare about the NCEPOD learning disability report. If you'd like to… On today’s episode, we’re diving into a case study that captures the reality of modern prehospital care at its most demanding: a high-speed road traffic collision resulting in major trauma, an evolving shock presentation, and tension between competing priorities in the field. This case comes… This special compilation brings together three of our most important episodes exploring the medico-legal aspects of pre-hospital care. From documentation and communication to legal responsibilities and ethical decision-making, this collection provides practical guidance to help clinicians navigate some of the most challenging situations they will… In pre-hospital care, few environments demand more precise and timely judgment than within a HEMS system. Decisions are made rapidly, often with incomplete information, within dynamic and unforgiving conditions. It is an operational space where clinical urgency intersects with aviation risk, and where each intervention… Episode 660 features a panel discussion from a recent Public Safety Showcase virtual event covering AI Tech and mental health for 911 professionals. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The real impact of AI on dispatcher cognitive… What you do in the first few minutes after a burn injury can influence not only survival, but pain, healing, scarring, and long-term quality of life.In this special compilation episode, we've brought together both parts of our conversation with burns specialist Krissie Stiles into one… This is the final episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine talks to Chris Cope, Chief Information Security Officer for Police Digital Service. … Communication under pressure is one of the most critical and most fragile skills in pre-hospital care. When it fails, the consequences can be immediate and profound. In this episode, we explore why communication breaks down in high-stress environments, what that costs us clinically, and, crucially,… Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become one of the most exciting developments in modern pre-hospital care. From enhancing clinical assessment and supporting critical interventions to influencing transport and treatment decisions, ultrasound is increasingly finding its place in the hands of pre-hospital clinicians.In this special compilation episode… Episode 659 features Donna, a 911 professional out of Texas. In this episode, we have a candid conversation on suicide in 911 dispatch. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The unseen trauma and emotional burdens shouldered by… Face mask ventilation is one of those skills that can easily be overlooked. It's often seen as the simple bit of airway management — something that sits below the glamour of videolaryngoscopy, fibre-optics and endotracheal intubation. But the reality is that excellent face mask ventilation… This penultimate episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives is brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine talks to Scot Dunn Chief Digital and Innovation Officer for Humberside Police. This… Paediatric mental health presentations are becoming an increasingly common part of pre-hospital and emergency care. Yet, many paramedics report feeling under-prepared when it comes to recognising and responding to psychological distress in children and adolescents. Unlike physical illness or injury, mental health concerns often present… Major incidents challenge clinicians to balance speed, simplicity, and clinical effectiveness in highly dynamic environments. In this episode, Advanced Paramedics in Critical Care Keir Rutherford and Alec Wilding reflect on lessons learned from real-world major incidents and the findings of inquiries such as the Manchester… Episode 658 is a solo episode where I discuss the top three things that I had to explain to friends, family, and callers about 911. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The truth about tracing 911 calls… This is the fourth episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine talks to Callum Faint, Chief Fire Officer for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service… Today on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, the discussion opens with a critical question: why do even highly trained clinicians struggle to perform under pressure, and what can be done about it? To explore this, we are joined by Dr Stephen Hearns, a globally respected clinician,… Episode 657 features Cheyenne, a 911 professional out of Kansas. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Transitioning from firefighter to dispatcher and early career hurdles The evolution of public safety technology and dispatch procedures Navigating gender barriers… Grief is an inevitable part of pre-hospital care, yet it remains one of the most complex and challenging aspects of our work. In this compilation episode, we bring together three powerful conversations exploring grief, bereavement, loss, and the role healthcare professionals play in supporting patients,… This is the third episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine talks to Corinne Russell, data ethics lead for Police Scotland. She is part… Today’s guest is Kodey Bogart, a pilot whose career bridges frontline combat aviation and the demanding, safety-critical environment of civilian helicopter operations. Dr. Kodey Bogart, AvD., is a former United States Army Warrant Officer and aviator who flew the Black Hawk on medical evacuation missions.… In this episode, we are joined by Dr Ina Schmidt, Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensivist, Flight Physician, and President of ICARUS e.V., to examine what truly changes when critical care leaves the ground. Drawing on extensive experience at the intersection of intensive care and aviation medicine, Dr… This month for the May 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with another seven amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This is a similarly bumper episode as last month. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so… Episode 656 features an Open Mic LIVE solo episode. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Highlights and behind-the-scenes from the recent Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications Conference The origin and growth of the Within the Trenches podcast and… This is the second episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine delves into the detail with technology leaders from the emergency services and this… Neurodiversity is something paramedics encounter every day, whether we consciously identify it or not. It is present in the child who will not tolerate the blood pressure cuff, the adult who cannot answer questions in sequence, or the patient who appears agitated under blue lights… Episode 655 features Mel, a 911 professional out of a regional agency in Missouri. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The significance and traditions of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week Memorable moments and challenges in dispatcher training… In this special three-part series, we move beyond the acute management of cardiac arrest and into the far less frequently discussed phase of survival: what comes after return of spontaneous circulation. While clinical focus often centres on early defibrillation, high-quality CPR, and post-resuscitation care, these… This is the first of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service. Catherine delves into the detail with technology leaders from the emergency services. Starting with the… In pre-hospital care, few diagnoses carry the same urgency as stroke. But not all strokes present the way we expect, and that’s where the risk lies. In this episode, we explore the challenge of recognising posterior circulation strokes, using both clinical insight and lived experience.… Anaphylaxis is one of those conditions we think we have got pretty well sorted. Recognise it early, give adrenaline, support the airway and circulation, and crack on. And in fairness, for the vast majority of patients, that approach works really well. But in this Roadside… Airway management remains one of the most critical and technically demanding aspects of pre-hospital care. In this special Pre-Hospital Airway Compilation, we bring together leading voices in airway management to explore the fundamentals, controversies, and high-stakes realities of managing the airway outside the hospital environment.Across… Episode 654 features a candid discussion on the question, "have you ever gotten so used to the chaos that silence feels uncomfortable?" with my guest, Keely. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The struggle to find comfort… Nestled between two series of the podcast, Catherine talks to Reverend Matthew Hopley, the National Police Chaplain. He tells her about his role three years in and how he came into policing in 2011 after a career in retail. He talks with great warmth and… In pre-hospital care, timing isn’t just important; it’s everything. The difference between a good outcome and a devastating one can come down to minutes and decisions, and few decisions are more critical than knowing when to bring advanced critical care to the scene. In this… Episode 653 features Nadine, a 911 professional with Seabrook PD, in Texas. Episode topics – How Nadine accidentally started her public safety career after moving from New York to Texas Surprises and challenges faced on the first days as a dispatcher The realities of dispatcher… This geriatric compilation explores the intersecting challenges of frailty, falls, and delirium in older adults, core issues in both pre-hospital and acute care. Frailty increases vulnerability to injury and poor outcomes, with falls often resulting in hospitalisation, loss of independence, and increased mortality. Alongside this,… This month for the April 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with eight amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This will be an absolutely bumper episode, and next month I will be speaking to seven speakers who are just as interesting.… In today’s conversation, we move beyond the idea of simply recording numbers in the cardiac arrest patient. Instead, we explore how physiological data can be used to guide real-time resuscitation, helping clinicians understand what is happening inside the patient, how interventions are working, and where… In this episode, we explore the critical factors shaping maternal and neonatal outcomes in the pre-hospital environment, bringing together expert insights from Camella Main, Dawn Kerslake, and Stephanie Heys. Camella, a Consultant Midwife with over 12 years’ experience across both hospital and pre-hospital settings, shares… Episode 652 features a Series Finale of the Most Important Seconds broadcast. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Recap of the season and connection to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh The challenges and realities of technology outages… As we launch registration for 2026 The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, it seems like a great time to hear from four first time exhibitors who were part of the 2025 shows. We spoke to BODD, Tigers Eye, Try & Lilly and… Today on the Pre-hospital Care Podcast, we dive into the growing role of high-fidelity simulation in improving clinical performance, team coordination, and patient outcomes in pre-hospital care systems. Simulation has moved beyond an educational luxury to become a strategic tool for preparing clinicians for the… In this compelling compilation series on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the conversation unfolds through the combined expertise of Mark Wilson and David K. Menon, offering a layered exploration of one of medicine’s most complex and high-stakes challenges. Across these episodes, listeners are guided through both… Episode 651 features a Most Important Seconds broadcast. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Behind-the-scenes look at National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and its significance Firsthand stories and humor from emergency response professionals on high-intensity nights like… In this session, we’re joined by Professor Daniel Patterson, one of the leading international voices on fatigue, safety, and evidence-based policy in Emergency Medical Services. Daniel is a PhD-qualified researcher, Nationally Registered Paramedic, and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Daniel’s work… This Paediatric Critical Care Compilation brings together three of the most important conversations we’ve released on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. Caring for critically unwell or injured children in the pre-hospital environment is rare, high-stakes, and cognitively demanding, and getting it right matters.In Part 1, we… Episode 650 features a LIVE podcast episode with guest, Keely, as we chat about National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Recognizing the vital role of 911 professionals during National Public Safety Telecommunicators… In the final episode of this season of For Every Response, Catherine talks to Dr Gareth Davies who heads up the medical team supporting the world famous TT Races on the Isle of Man. With hundreds of competitors converging on the Island for the races… In this episode, we explore how REBOA can become an integrated tool for deliberate physiologic support in profound shock. REBOA is a word that immediately commands attention in pre-hospital care. For many teams, it represents the edge of capability, a high-stakes intervention reserved for catastrophic… Today’s episode, Trauma Fundamentals: Chest, Pelvis & Spine, brings together a curated compilation of three core areas of major trauma that every pre-hospital clinician must be confident in managing.In this episode, we revisit thoracic trauma with Dr Geoff Healy, exploring the life-threatening pathologies that demand… Timely and effective defibrillation is fundamental to excellent outcomes in cardiac arrest care. But there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that how we deliver those shocks may matter just as much as when we deliver them. Over the last few years we've seen… Episode 649 features a solo episode with me, Ricardo, and we answer the following questions, "what has dispatch taught me about humanity?" Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The impact of the #IAM911 movement and upcoming 10-year… In this episode of the pod, Catherine Levin gets into the detail about the on-call firefighting system with Craig Flannery. Craig is the Chief Fire Officer for Mid and West Wales and his service has large numbers of on-call firefighters, drawn from local communities, these… In this episode, we examine the evolving model of Community Emergency Medicine (CEM), a quietly transformative approach that is reshaping how urgent and emergency care is delivered. With increasing pressure on emergency departments and prolonged ambulance handover delays, CEM offers a different paradigm: delivering high-quality emergency… Episode 648 features Brandi, Executive Dir. with The 911 Chaplain Initiative. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web The 911 Chaplain Initiative - Web Episode topics – Brandy Powell's path from growing up with a police officer father to becoming a… This three-part series from the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast explores the evolving and critical role of ambulance clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care, from first principles through to the final hours of life.In Part 1, we introduce key concepts of palliative and end-of-life care alongside a… As Sir Andy Cooke leaves HMICFRS, he talks to Catherine Levin about his five years leading the inspectorate. Reflecting on what he's seen from police forces, he reinforces the need for them to get the basics right. Leaving just after the government published the police… This month for the March 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss ibuprofen and additional opiates in paediatric injury. Becky and Chris talk through an RCEM Best Practice Guideline on the management of sexual assault in the ED and Rob then… For many clinicians, the traditional pathways of healthcare offer purpose and stability, but they can also feel restrictive, misaligned with evolving identities, or incompatible with a life that values adventure, education, and time outside conventional systems. Changing direction within or adjacent to healthcare is rarely… In this blog audio, we interview Kelly Wright. In the piece, we examine the multifaceted and increasingly precarious role of National Park rangers, portraying them as both frontline first responders and long-term stewards of fragile ecosystems. The narrative positions rangers at the intersection of public… Episode 647 features Ashley, a 911 professional with Skiatook Police Department in Oklahoma. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – How Ashley got into public safety and her rapid onboarding experience. The challenges and surprises of being a… In an unusual departure for this podcast, Catherine Levin interviews two guests. She talks to Tom Baker and Ian Hogarth who together are the experts keeping the fleet of the RNLI on the road and at sea. They get into the detail about how you… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore the evolving management of Neck of Femur (NOF) fractures, one of the most common and operationally challenging presentations in pre-hospital care. With an ageing population driving a rising incidence, these injuries represent a significant clinical… In this piece, Kelly Wright explores how choosing a nursing specialty is less about prestige or opportunity and more about aligning personal characteristics with the realities of the clinical environment. She argues that long-term satisfaction and sustainability in nursing depend on an honest assessment of… Episode 646 features Autumn, a 911 professional at Indian River County Sheriff's Office out of Florida. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – How Autumn got started in public safety and her motivation behind the career The intense… In this episode of For Every Response, we hear from Kate Fisher-Stevens who heads up the National Data and Analytics Office which is part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. It's a new organisation and shows a commitment to putting data at the heart of… Today on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we are joined by Paige Mason, MA, a researcher, paramedic, and educator whose work reframes how we think about wellbeing on the front line. In this episode, we unpack her work and what it means for individual paramedics, teams,… Decision making sounds like a slightly academic, niche topic… but in reality, it sits underneath every single thing we do in emergency and pre-hospital care. Every patient contact, every test we order, every treatment we start and every one we choose not to – is… Episode 645 features an Open Mic LIVE chat with Joe Serio of the 360 Dispatcher as we look at the 911 Leadership Training event he hosts at the Mayan ranch in Bandera, TX. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode… In The Physical Toll of High Adventure Healthcare, Kelly Wright examines the often-unacknowledged physical and psychological cost of working at the sharp edge of medicine. Drawing on experience from flight nursing and hospital-based practice, she describes how cumulative occupational stressors steadily erode clinician health, threatening… Episode 644 features a look at the 911 Goes to Washington conference hosted by NENA through, 1st VP, Roxy Van Gundy, Congresswoman Norma Torres, and James, a 911 professional out of NJ. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics… Report Fraud was launched earlier this year and in this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Chris Bell from the City of London Police who ran the programme to create this new national service. He tells Catherine how this transformation programme brought together existing fraud services… Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains one of the most emotionally complex and ethically challenging events in pre-hospital care. Families can transition from normality to devastating loss within minutes, while clinicians must make rapid, high-stakes decisions that often leave a lasting emotional impact. Traditionally, EMS practice has… In this episode, Laura Hall reflects on a six-month journey as a volunteer with a Search and Rescue (SAR) team operating in a remote region of Colorado, offering listeners a grounded insight into the realities of wilderness emergency response. The discussion outlines the breadth of… In this episode Catherine digs into the detail of how the Emergency Operations Centre works by talking to Dan Ainsworth. Heading up operations for the North West Ambulance Service, Dan offers a rare insight into how the emergency and non emergency calls are handled by… Professor David K. Menon joins us for an in-depth exploration of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). As the Founding Director of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Professor Menon has been instrumental in shaping modern understanding of TBI physiology, monitoring, and management.In this episode, we… In this episode, Laura Hall addresses the often-overlooked impact of secondary trauma on emergency responders and healthcare professionals, emphasising the need for meaningful mental health support and long-term resilience. Drawing on personal experience, the discussion challenges the effectiveness of traditional debriefing models, highlighting how well-intentioned… Episode 643 features Keely, Marketing Contractor with RapidSOS, Ben, VP of Product with RapidSOS, and myself as we cover Most Important Seconds - After the Pitt. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Behind-the-scenes of a special HBO… Happy New Year! This month for the February 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss blood pressure targets in spinal cord injury. Becky and Chris talk through a New Zealand Chest Injury Guideline and Rob then talks with Charlotte Underwood and… In this episode, Alec Wilding is joined by Nikki Hewitt, a clinician who has been among the first Paramedics in the United Kingdom to deliver pre-hospital ECMO as part of London’s Air Ambulance (LAA), Endovascular Cardiac Arrest Team, known as ECAT. This represents one of the… As the Chief Executive Officer of the National Emergencies Trust, Mhairi Sharp heads up an organisation that responds in the immediate aftermath of disaster. She talks to Catherine Levin about how it's possible within four hours of an incident occurring to muster the resources required… Mike Taigman and Ginger Locke explore the impact AI will have on EMS, education, jobs, art, the environment, and Zoom calls. Topics Discussed: How Mike uses AI in education What AI means for how we learn Clinical applications for AI The impact on the environment… In this episode, Alec Wilding is joined by Nikki Hewitt, a clinician who has been among the first Paramedics in the United Kingdom to deliver pre-hospital ECMO as part of London’s Air Ambulance (LAA), Endovascular Cardiac Arrest Team, known as ECAT. This represents one of the… In the final episode of our three-part series marking the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we hear from paramedic Sam Sinclair, who was deployed to Tavistock Square following the fourth and final explosion. This episode brings the series to a close by focusing on… Episode 642 features Alora, director at Unacoi 911 out Tennessee. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – How Alora got started in public safety and her rapid shift from part-time to full-time dispatcher The reality of short dispatcher… In the second episode of our 'in conversation' series Catherine Levin talks to Lucy Macleod who is a Group Commander with London Fire Brigade but is involved in many areas of fire and rescue activity. She shares how she finds time to not only look… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Ron Daniels BEM, one of the most influential voices in the global fight against sepsis. Ron is an NHS Consultant in Intensive Care in Birmingham, the Executive Director of the UK Sepsis Trust,… This episode is an absolute cracker! And we can say that as we've got outsider help... We've all been involved with patients where securing the airway with a prehospital anaesthetic feels intuitively right; the patient with a severe head injury after a fall from height,… In Part 2 of our special three-part series marking 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings, paramedic Adam Desmond shares a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of responding to the attacks at King’s Cross. This episode centres on the realities of working at the… Episode 641 features Gina, ECC Engagement Manager, w/RapidSOS and 911 professional Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Gina's journey from a law enforcement family to a career in dispatch and RapidSOS Training challenges and early calls that… In the first episode of our 'in conversation' series Catherine Levin talks to Kathryn Stone, the most recent inspector to join His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. Kathryn has an impressive CV and is hugely qualified for this important role, telling… Today, we’re diving into an increasingly urgent and complex area of frontline medicine: novel psychoactive substances and synthetic drugs. Over the past decade, the drug landscape has shifted dramatically. Potent synthetics, unpredictable chemical variants, and rapidly evolving supply chains are creating new clinical challenges for… Following on from the ESN Q&A bonus episode we bring you a second conversation, this time with the JESIP team who joined Catherine Levin for a webinar on 29 January. Fielding 50+ questions sent to the team beforehand and during the live broadcast, they cover… Ep 640 features Shannon, a 911 professional out of Virginia. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Dispatchers' experiences handling severe winter weather and long shifts Shannon's unique journey into dispatch and her approach to training new recruits… Happy New Year! This month for the January 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave discuss two papers with Dave - looking at the role of CT scanning in undifferentiated sepsis and the use of bicarbonate in acidaemia. Rob talks to Ben… In this bonus episode we bring you the conversation with the Emergency Services Network team who joined Catherine Levin for a webinar on 15 January. Fielding questions sent to the team beforehand and during the live broadcast, they get into the detail about what ESN… In this opening episode of a special three-part podcast series marking 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings, we begin with a personal testimony from me on the World Extreme Medicine podcast. This episode is hosted on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, with kind permission from… Today, we’re exploring a fascinating and complex topic: the differences and disparities in trauma management systems across NATO nations during the Afghanistan conflict. Coalition operations in Afghanistan brought together militaries with very different medical doctrines, training, and resources. While all aimed to deliver life-saving care… Ep 639 features Hannah, a 911 professional out of Florida. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Hannah's unconventional entry into public safety and her first intense sit-along experience The unique stresses,… In this episode, Laura Hall explores Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and the underlying physiology that drives altitude illness. As atmospheric pressure falls with increasing elevation, the body struggles to absorb adequate oxygen, triggering symptoms that often begin as headache, nausea, fatigue, and a “hangover-like” malaise.… Catherine Levin hosts this episode which looks at how to navigate cultural transformation drawing on the experience of fire services in Cumbria and Essex. Joined by Juliette Alban-Metcalfe from Real World Group, they look at how behavioural based leadership and culture change can take root… In our second episode with the British Safety Industry Federation, the panel looks at tender specifications. They argue that they are critical to securing the right products that deliver the quality and performance that teams need. Listen on to get insights into how robust tendering… With AI fast becoming a big part of our lives, it's the same for the fire and rescue service. In this episode led by the National Fire Chiefs Council discover what some services are doing now, what could be possible in the future and and… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we delve into the psychology and practice of performing under pressure, examining how we can prepare clinicians not only to survive stress but also to thrive within it.Joining me once again is Andy Bell, Deputy Director of… The NHS Blood and Transplant Service joined The Emergency Services Show on the show floor to encourage people to find out their blood type and sign up to be a blood donor. On the People & Skills Stage, Kate and Ian shared how they try… Guests: Drs. Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy and J.R. Pickett Their podcast: STAT Leadership Podcast Topics: Leaders they admire When leaders should follow Written communication tactics Building an EMS system from scratch Culture change Leadership lessons from the Gladiator and Band of Brothers Show notes… In this episode, we explore “The Circle of Life,” a deeply reflective personal narrative by Dr Sarah Spelsberg. The reflection from Sarah captures a powerful sequence of events during a remote medical assignment that starkly illustrates the emotional and clinical breadth of rural and austere… In this bonus episode we bring you a short interview that James Devonshire did at the show in our podcast studio at the The Emergency Services Show 2025. He talks to Rob and Egbe about how geospatial data is being used in the police, about… Join me for a special episode highlighting a recent project experience with Business Insider for their Insider YouTube channel entitled, "How 911 Dispatchers Actually Work." Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Preview of Ricardo's appearance on Business Insider's Insider channel… In our second episode with the British Safety Industry Federation, the panel looks at tender specifications. They argue that they are critical to securing the right products that deliver the quality and performance that teams need. Listen on to get insights into how robust tendering… Professor Richard Aldrich joins The Emergency Tech Show to give an invigorating keynote speech on AI technologies, drawing on his extensive work from the world of security and spies. He explains that with a tsunami of data sweeping towards us we must engage with new… In this episode, we explore something a little different, but deeply connected to everything we do in medicine, leadership, and human connection: the power of storytelling. Whether it’s patient handover, clinician-to-clinician stories, or the messroom chat, stories fill our everyday lives. My guest today is Clare Murphy, a… Dr Camilla De Camargo and Dr Stephanie Wallace from Lancaster University reveal the findings of the first national survey on police uniforms commissioned by the Police Federation of England and Wales. In this lively episode, they explore how ill-fitting uniforms affect officers’ health, safety, and operational effectiveness, and discuss the… Join me for a special episode highlighting a recent visit to Calhoun County 911 in Michigan. Sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Shout out and transition for longtime sponsor Indigital, and introduction of RapidSOS as the new episode sponsor. Visit… In this blog audio, Radu Venter emphasises the importance of developing a holistic understanding of the healthcare system, particularly for paramedics whose roles often exist at its edges. Drawing on the experience of observing an organ harvest, Venter highlights the intricate collaboration required among multiple… In this episode, the first of three hosted by the British Safety Industry Federation, Natalie Wilson chairs a panel focused on inclusive PPE. With a starting point of the publication of a new standard, the panel explores the importance of ‘Fit for Form.’ They highlight… Paediatric seizures are common, time-critical events and they're something most of us will deal with, whether that's pre-hospital, in the emergency department, or on the ward. They make up around 1–2% of ED attendances, and about 1 in 20 children will have a seizure at… In a first for The Emergency Tech Show, host Rich Preston is joined on stage by Joy Allen, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham. Along with Durham Constabulary DI Andy Phillips, they discuss how this force is using innovative and creative technology solutions to… Today on the Pre‑Hospital Care Podcast, we welcome Dr Maren Ranhoff Hov, a leading figure in the evolving field of pre-hospital stroke medicine. With a unique background that spans both paramedicine and neurology, Maren brings a rare and powerful perspective to the conversation. From her early… With a new book focused on burnout and using case studies from the emergency services, Dr Richard Duggins is the perfect person to share his tips with the show this year. In this episode hear the discussion with Nick Smart, the President of the Police… Ep 636 features Carolyn, a 911 professional out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Carolyn's unexpected start in public safety and her early experiences in dispatch. The significance and… In this blog audio, Radu Venter challenges the popular narrative that labels paramedics as “heroes,” arguing that while the term may appear respectful, it ultimately does more harm than good. He contends that calling paramedics heroes strips away their humanity, placing unrealistic expectations on their… Rounding off the three episodes from The Emergency Planning Society, the panel explores how the UK can strengthen resilience in the face of complex and evolving threats. They draw on real-world experience, emerging best practices, and recent government strategies to to see how to enhance… This is a packed episode with the Civil Aviation Authority providing an update on the latest position about using drones beyond visual line of sight. They are joined by leading academics who are looking at using swarms of drones to detect wildfires providing a level… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood drivers of excellence in emergency medicine: the culture of clinical leadership. From the early evolution of paramedicine to today’sIn complex, multidisciplinary systems, leadership has never been just… Across major incidents from Grenfell to the Manchester Arena bombing, public inquiries have exposed a consistent thread: well-intentioned leaders placed in critical positions without the tools, training, or reflective habits to succeed. In this episode hear from our experts who draw on high-profile cases and frontline experience and… In this episode, we discuss an article by Dr. Sarah Spelsberg titled “HOCUS POCUS, the Magic of Point of Care Ultrasound in Remote and Rural Medicine.” The piece explores the transformative impact of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in austere, remote, and rural healthcare environments,… Join me for a special New Year's Eve episode of Within the Trenches, where I share deeply personal and unforgettable stories from the past. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Milestones… Today on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most critical and often misunderstood areas of pre-hospital care: defibrillation and the future of cardiac arrest management. We’re all familiar with the mantra of “shock early,” but how much of what we believe… Welcome to Best of 2025, Part 2. This collection of episodes reflects some of the most meaningful, challenging, and quietly powerful conversations of the year, the ones that sit at the intersection of clinical excellence, emotional labour, and human experience.We begin with After Death: Understanding… As we close out this Best of 2025, these episodes represent far more than download numbers or chart positions. They reflect the conversations that resonated most with you, the ones that challenged practice, reinforced fundamentals, and reminded us why this work matters.From Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy… Join me for a special holiday episode of Within the Trenches, where I share deeply personal and unforgettable stories from Christmases past. Join me for a special holiday episode of Within the Trenches, where I share deeply personal and unforgettable stories from Christmases past. Sponsored… In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and essential foundations of effective teamwork: psychological safety. Our guest is Dr. Michaela Kerrissey, associate professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-author of the recent Harvard Business Review article,… Ep 633 features Meagan, a 911 professional out of Kansas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web How Meagan was inspired by her family's legacy in public safety and shifted from loss… In this episode of the Prehospital Care Podcast, we explore a compelling personal medical narrative by Dr Sarah Spelsberg titled “The Not Really an Asthma Attack.” The story centres on a challenging case encountered in a remote island emergency department and highlights the complexity of… In this second episode led by The Emergency Planning Society the team look at the UK’s national resilience capability and the growing need for skilled emergency planners. They talk about how to find practical solutions for improving interoperability across agencies and communities. Speakers: Beverley Griffiths,… As more police forces start to use live facial recognition technology, we hear from two forces who are early in their plans for implementation. Andrew Hendry from Police Scotland and Leanne Moorehouse from Devon and Cornwall Police join Rich Preston in this episode to talk… In February 2023, the National Guardian’s Office dropped a stark warning: the culture in ambulance trusts across England was putting both staff wellbeing and patient safety at risk. Fast forward to this year’s Culture Review of Ambulance Trusts, and the findings are just as sobering.According… This time, we bring you a shorter episode from the show, featuring Lucy Macleod, a borough commander for the London Fire Brigade. Lucy shares the findings from her recent postgraduate research into bariatric evacuation and rescue during high impact events in London. With specialist procedures… Ep 632 features Hope, a 911 director with New Hanover County 911 out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – First-hand accounts of Hope's early days as… Catherine Levin talks to Professor Shane Ewen about his involvement in a new play called Trailblazing - women have always been firefighters. It's a conversation about cultural change and uses stories to show the evolution of women working in the fire and rescue service. It… Welcome to this special edition of Roadside to Resus where we're diving into some of the progressive and practice-defining developments in pre-hospital emergency care. This episode brings together a superb group of clinicians, educators and leaders who are shaping the future of PHEM across the… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore what effective paramedic mentorship should look like, drawing on Radu Venter’s article, “What Should Paramedic Mentorship Look Like?” The discussion examines the shortcomings of current orientation practices, highlighting how short and inconsistent programmes frequently leave… Merry Christmas! This month for the December 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave are talking about higher MAP targets in sepsis and the routine use of antibiotics for max-fax fractures. Rob attempts a festive round up of the most impactful guidelines… This is the first of three episodes led by the Emergency Planning Society. In this one we hear from a panel of experts who explore the critical role of communication in fostering trust, collaboration, and empowerment. They highlight the shift from fear-based messaging to transparent,… The complexity of working with fingerprint lifts at crime scenes is challenging but a vital part of investigations. This is why the Digital Fingerprint Capability is a revolution for forensics and in this episode experts share how this has developed and how it integrates with… West Midlands Police is giving its new recruits virtual reality headsets to experience incidents from the victim’s point of view. In this episode hear about the force’s work with community interest company Calico and how they have been working with recent recruits to help them… On January 13th, 1982, Washington, DC, was paralyzed by a historic snowstorm when catastrophe struck, not once, but twice. Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge, sending wreckage and passengers plunging into the frozen Potomac River, while across the city, the Metro… Ep 631 features Anthony, a 911 professional and supervisor with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – What dispatchers might say if sarcasm… We're joined again today by Radu Venter, Flight Paramedic and Substack blogger. Radu discusses the common sentiment that formal paramedic education is insufficient and that crucial learning happens only during on-the-job practice. Radu also acknowledges that this perspective holds some truth because schooling often overemphasises skills and… In a first for the pod, we have gone stateside. Listen as Catherine Levin catches up with the chief of the Detroit Fire Department who she met more than a decade ago. They chat with Cory Hohs, the CEO of safety firm, Haas Alert about… In this episode the panel led by the National Fire Chiefs Council looks at the risk from contaminants in all aspects of firefighter activity. Chaired by ACFO Luke Gazzard, the panel discusses how to minimise risk, whether that’s on the fireground or back at the… Effective multi-agency collaboration is paramount during major incidents, yet capturing lessons from complex events poses significant challenges. This episode sees Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service outline its strategic implementation of ISARR, a dedicated organisational learning and lessons management platform. Speakers: Rich Preston, host Neil Sadler,… In today's episode of the Prehospital Care Podcast, we explore the complex intersection of adolescent male violence, social media's influence, and its profound impact on the medical professionals responding to these incidents. We're honoured to welcome Dr Naomi Murphy, one of the UK's most respected… Get a frontline insight into the control room with findings from a staff centred project to identify, assess, better understand and effectively manage the root causes of work-related stress. Join Humberside Police and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service in this episode to learn about their… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore Radu Venter’s insightful article “EMS Decision-Making”, which challenges the deeply held belief that faster is always better in emergency medicine. Venter questions the culture of constant urgency in EMS, the idea that every decision must… In this short bonus episode we learn all about the Gratitude Games which is a new event for the emergency services taking place in Manchester in June 2026. Catherine Levin went to the launch early in November to talk to the founders and the emergency… The clean cab concept is well known to fire and rescue services. In this episode the panel expands the approach to embrace all vehicles used by firefighters when thinking about reducing exposure to contaminants from the fire ground. Find out about the practicalities of keeping… Ep 630 features Nate, a 911 professional and trainer with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The critical role of RapidSOS technology… Following on from last year’s conversation with Simon Parr who heads up the Emergency Services Network programme, we learn in this episode about the technology and the partnership with suppliers. The panel led by programme operations director, Niall Stokoe, talks about the progress of the… In this episode, we take a deeper look at the many faces of grief that pre-hospital professionals may encounter in the field, often in subtle, complex, and deeply human ways. While grief is commonly associated with death, it extends far beyond, touching every kind of… The Chief Fire Officer of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service joined Dr Claire Park for a fireside chat with Catherine Levin in what turned out to be the most popular session at The Emergency Services Show 2025. They had a wide ranging discussion about… Ep 629 features Anthony, a 911 professional and supervisor with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan. Episode topics – Anthony's path from growing up around the firehouse to working 24 years in public safety and 13 years in dispatch The unexpected challenges and misconceptions about… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore Radu Venter’s powerful piece “No One Dies From Pain”, written under his pseudonym The Paramedic Philosopher. The article challenges one of the most common sayings in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the idea that “no one… Chief Fire Officer Peter Arnevall travelled to the show from Sweden where he heads up the Stockholm Fire Brigade. He and NFCC contaminants lead, Luke Gazzard, lead a fascinating comparative discussion about firefighters and contaminants. The panel looks at practical solutions and considers why culture… Lancashire was one of the first police forces to adopt body worn video and is now looking at live streaming to improve situational awareness and response. In this episode hear the discussion about how forces can use it effectively to ensure victims benefit from a… In this episode we hear from Dawn Poulson Whelan and Andrew Price who explore personal lived experience of disability in the ambulance service and policing. They talk about the collaborative work they have done to improve inclusion for staff, patients and service users. Speakers: Joy… In this episode, we bring together a remarkable group of guests to discuss an often overlooked but incredibly important condition, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Joining us today are a SCAD survivor, the clinician who treated her, and an advocate working to raise awareness and… In this episode, we explore “Leaving Room for Rougher Edges in EMS” by Radu Venter, a powerful reflection on perfectionism in paramedicine. Radu is a Flight Paramedic based in Canada. He challenges the unrealistic pursuit of flawless performance in an unpredictable, high-pressure environment and asks… Austrian PPE manufacturer TEXPORT sponsored this year’s Protecting the Protector’s Stage and in this episode, Catherine Levin finds out about their approach, innovations and the future of firefighting protective clothing. She is joined by Tim Wight from TEXPORT and Chris Colgan from Hunter Apparel. Speakers:… Ep 628 features Janie and Nate, 911 professionals with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – The nerve-wracking experience of being filmed for… David Davis is the Chief Clinical Information Officer for the London Ambulance Service. He is at the forefront of trying out a branch of artificial intelligence that is all about voice. In this fireside chat with host Rich Preson, find out how Ambient Voice Technology… In this episode, we delve into one of the most universal and often misunderstood experiences: grief. Whether it's supporting families after a sudden loss, witnessing trauma firsthand, or coping with personal emotional impacts, grief is an ever-present companion in pre-hospital care.Joining us is Liz Gleeson,… Asked to set up a fire service in the remote region of the Himalayas, John Aitchison didn’t hesitate and building on his years establishing Fire Aid Nepal, he was the right person for the job. In this episode chaired by stage host Joy Flanagan, he… Whether you're just stepping into your first cardiac arrest or you've been running them since the days of paddles, this one's for you. The 2025 resuscitation guidelines have landed after further collaboration between ILCOR, the ERC and the Resuscitation Council UK and in this episode… Guest: Dr. Maia Dorsett CE for this episode Show Notes Ep 627 features Tipi, the Chief of Staff at the Office of Unified Communications (OUC). Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Tipi's journey from high school aspirations to… In this audio blog, Carl Betts employs the analogy of a traditional dry stone wall to explain the principles of healthcare improvement. Carl suggests that just as these walls rely on the careful placement and interconnection of unique stones without mortar, healthcare systems depend on the relationships between processes,… The third and final episode featuring speakers from the College of Policing on the Protecting the Protectors Stage comes from David Cook and Frankie Westoby. They share their experience of debriefing incidents. They talk about a wide range of incidents - including getting the audience… Ordnance Survey hosted its own pavilion at The Emergency Tech Show and Egbe Manners leads the way in this episode where the panel talk about data about place - geospatial data - and how it is key and how some forces are using it to… The College of Policing join this episode brought to you from the People & Skills Stage. The focus here is on what it takes to professionalise neighbourhood policing. Hosted by Joy Flanagan, the panel talk about making sure those who are working in these areas… In this episode, we’re diving into the journey of Zoe Boswell, a dedicated paramedic, mother, and community volunteer with the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). Zoe brings over a decade of experience as a road paramedic, all while balancing the demands of family life… This blog podcast unpacks an article titled "Beyond the Summit: Why Human Factors and Crew Resource Management Matter in Expeditions," written by Ryan Atkinson on 22 September 2025. Ryan asserts that while competence and experience are crucial for expeditions, human factors (HF), the psychological, social, and… Ep 626 features Jim Schmidt, father of Gabby Petito, first responder, and secretary of the Gabby Petito Foundation. This is a special crossover episode with the Safety Gap podcast where I was a guest co-host with Karin Marquez, Chief Public Safety Brand Officer with RapidSOS.… In this episode we are joined by two police chaplains who together with Jenna Flanagan from Oscar Kilo, the police wellbeing service, talk about how to look after police officers when the incident is over. They talk with great compassion and poignancy about the murder… Taking a Dragons Den style approach to this session on the Emergency Tech Leaders’ Stage, Tony Blaker probes three small suppliers at the show about how their solutions are helping solve wicked problems in policing. Listen on to find out what solutions are on offer… Jason Gillard makes his first appearance at the show and in this episode, he leads a panel discussion on how to move from uniformed service to another career. Together with People & Skills Stage host, Joy Flanagan, they discuss the importance of purpose, identity, and… Today, we're diving into one of the most challenging scenarios any EMS provider faces: paediatric cardiac arrest. The figures are challenging, with only a 4.9% survival rate for infants and neurologically intact survival rates as low as 1-4% nationally. These calls have long been considered… This is the second audio blog, written by Dr. Will Duffin, detailing medical considerations and avoidance techniques for leeches, bullet ants, and mosquitoes, which are common threats in tropical environments. This guide provides practical advice on managing bites and highlights the importance of malaria prophylaxis and… As promised, here is the first of our bonus episodes. Catherine Levin spent the day near Bridgend in South Wales to observe a multi-agency exercise involving police, fire, ambulance and other partner agencies responding to a major road traffic collision. Catherine grabs time with the… Ep 625 features Phillip Daniels, a 911 Administrator, and Deputy Chief of Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – How Philip transitioned from working in an alligator farm to a lasting career… The Protecting the Protectors Stage was new for 2025 and saw four partners curate content for the show. Starting with the College of Policing, we hear about the response and learning from the 2024 riots. We spend this episode with T/Superintendent Laura Douglas and Andy… Opening up the Emergency Tech Leaders' Stage for 2025, Rich Preston returns for his third year to host discussions with a wide range of speakers from across the emergency services. Amazon Web Services sponsored the stage this year and in this episode, hear from AWS… In today’s episode, we’re exploring the evolving role of women in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and pre-hospital critical care, inspired by insights from Critical Care Doctor Sophie MacDougall. Sophie highlights both the unique challenges and the incredible rewards that come with working in this… How, when and why to make the call… The pre-alert is one of the most powerful and sometimes most painful parts of emergency care. It can feel like the Spanish Inquisition, trigger tension between pre-hospital and ED teams, or drop another challenge into an already… It's Monday, so we bring you a session from the People & Skills stage. We kicked off day one of the show with a 30 minute conversation with Phill Matthews who runs Fighting Fire Fit. With a focus on fitness at this year’s show, listen… This blog post, written by Dr Will Duffin, addresses the benefits of in-situ wilderness simulation training for medical professionals working in remote environments. Written by Dr. Will Duffin, this blog post unpacks his experience providing medical cover for the TV show Survivor to illustrate how practicing emergency scenarios on-site… Ep 624 features Victoria, a 911 professional out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Navigating the massive APCO conference and its unique vendor hall experiences, including the mobile dispatch center "Thor" and wellness puppies Victoria's… In a first for the The Emergency Services Show, we built a podcast studio on the show floor. Set up to give the Emergency Services Times team the chance to interview guests from across the blue lights, the schedule was eclectic and with silent disco… In a first for the The Emergency Services Show, we built a podcast studio on the show floor. Set up to give the Emergency Services Times team the chance to interview guests from across the blue lights, the schedule was eclectic and with silent disco… In pre-hospital care, paramedics regularly encounter patients with a wide range of mental health conditions. From anxiety and depression to psychosis and self-harm, the ability to quickly assess and manage these conditions is crucial in ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient. But how… Kicking off season three of the pod, we hear from the People & Skills stage at The Emergency Services Show where the Equality and Human Rights Commission launched new guidance that affects the emergency services. EST Editor Catherine Levin interviews Martyn Jones, Andy George and… This is the second installment from Ryan Atkinson's blog post, "Let's talk about climate hypocrisy and carbon democracy…," which addresses the common accusation of hypocrisy faced by environmental activists. Ryan, a filmmaker focusing on conservation, acknowledges his own air travel, which contributes to global CO2 emissions, yet… Ep 623 features Mandi, a 911 professional out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Mandi's journey from a small Texas town to nearly 25 years in public safety, including jumping into dispatch right out of… Welcome to season three of For Every Response, the podcast from Emergency Services Times, sponsored by MSA Safety. We are back and this time we bring you 43 sessions from The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show 2025 With so much content available… Today, we are joined by Dr Celestine Weegenaar, the first female PHEM trainee at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). Originally from Amsterdam and now firmly rooted in the South West of England, Celestine brings a wealth of experience from emergency departments across the region… Ryan Atkinson's "Local Loss in a Global Crisis" explores the disconnect between Western perceptions of climate change and its tangible effects on vulnerable communities, specifically in the Langtang Valley of Nepal. Ryan reflects on his personal carbon footprint and the ethical implications of his travels while witnessing the… Ep 622 features Jennifer, a 911 professional and Coordinator out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Jennifer's first ever experience at a national public safety conference and her takeaways The value of networking, vendor halls,… Every year, thousands of lives are lost to suicide, and emergency responders are often the first line of support during these critical moments. In this episode, we explore the vital role that the London Ambulance Service (LAS) plays in suicide prevention and risk assessment. From… In this episode, we reflect on the article “Asking Why. Telling Stories. Owning Accountability” and its lessons for both the diving community and pre-hospital care. The piece explores how adverse events are too often met with blame and silence, when what’s needed is open storytelling,… Ep 621 features Brianna, a 911 professional out of Pennsylvania. Episode topics – Brianna's unconventional start in public safety and how an EMT background led to a dispatch career Behind-the-scenes of dispatcher training, early challenges, and handling life-or-death calls Discussion of high-stress incidents, including a… Today, we’re exploring some of the complexities of real-life palliative care cases that frontline staff have faced in practice. Joining me are four members of the London Ambulance Service’s dedicated Palliative and End-of-Life Care Team: Karina Catley, Natalie Nabunya, Rowena Rickson, and Jodie Grace. Together,… Happy September! This month for the September 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave are talking about AI interpretation of ECG findings and managing acute asthma exacerbations. We are then going back to Becky and Chris rounding off the second part of… This episode dives into a critical article arguing that the diving industry too often fails to learn effectively from fatalities, not because of individual mistakes, but due to systemic shortcomings. It distinguishes between “first stories”, simple narratives that assign blame, and “second stories”, deeper explorations… Ep 620 features Heidi, a 911 professional with Anoka County ECC out of Minnesota. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The realities and challenges of starting a career in 911 dispatch decades ago How conference networking and… In the run up to The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, we bring you a four part mini-series focusing on what you will find when you visit the NEC on 17 and 18 September. Released on the eve of the show, the… Mental health crises are one of the most complex and sensitive challenges faced in pre-hospital care. The London Ambulance Service (LAS) plays a critical role in responding to these emergencies, from the moment a 999 call is made to frontline crews delivering urgent interventions. But… a focus on its acute presentations and the care we can deliver to improve outcomes for our patients. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong inherited blood disorder that affects over 15,000 people in the UK, and millions worldwide. It's caused by the production of abnormal haemoglobin molecules,… Ep 619 features Charles, a 911 professional and CTO at NVRDD, Massachusetts. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Charles' path from chef and EMT to emergency dispatcher Translating soft skills and multitasking from the kitchen to the… This blog is a personal reflection from Advanced Paramedic Wayne Auton, who shares how he has recently embraced what he describes as a “position of yes.” This mindset involves being open and willing to accept opportunities as they arise, often at short notice, and focusing… In the run up to The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, we bring you a four part mini-series focusing on what you will find when you visit the NEC on 17 and 18 September. Be sure to register for your free pass… Today, we're diving into the high-stakes intersection of tactical medicine, crisis negotiation, and pre-hospital care with Eric Acevedo, a seasoned professional operating at the front lines of some of Virginia's largest emergency response operations. Eric brings a rare blend of experience across tactical EMS, hostage… In this special series, we’re bringing insightful and thought-provoking blog posts to life in audio form, exploring the human side of pre-hospital and emergency care. Today’s piece reflects on Esprit de Corps, the pride, loyalty, and belonging that exists within high-performing teams, and how it… Ep 618 features Morgan, an Education Manager for Pafford Emergency Medical Services out of Mississippi. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How Morgan's early experiences shaped her passion for EMS and dispatch The realities of dispatcher training,… In the run up to The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, we bring you a four part mini-series focusing on what you will find when you visit the NEC on 17 and 18 September. Be sure to register for your free pass… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re joined by Critical Care Practitioner Mike Palmer to explore the evolving role of ultrasound in trauma care outside the hospital setting.We dive into the realities of training, drawing on insights from a bespoke HEMS hybrid ultrasound… Happy August! This month for the August 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy returns to discuss the investigation of acute coronary syndrome in the ED. Becky and Chris begin a two part deep dive through a guideline looking at the management of atrial… Ep 617 features Hayleigh, a 911 professional with NWECC out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Transitioning from the car business to emergency dispatch after a personal tragedy Navigating the overwhelm and training process as… In this episode, we speak with Carl, one of our podcast co-hosts, about his deeply reflective article, ‘Normal or numb – that is the question, but what is the answer!’ Carl shares the personal experience that inspired the piece, attending a call to a deceased… In the run up to The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, we bring you a four part mini-series focusing on what you will find when you visit the NEC on 17 and 18 September. Be sure to register for your free pass… In this episode, we explore the expanding role of ultrasound in pre-hospital trauma care. Once limited to hospital settings, ultrasound is now a vital tool in frontline emergency response, helping clinicians make rapid, informed decisions on scene. We begin by unpacking the physics of ultrasound,… Driven by a passion for authentic education in paramedic practice, Dave Halliwell shares his unique journey as an educator, his insights and vision. From early beginnings as a military medic attempting to convert his skills and knowledge to civilian prehospital care, through to his transformational… CarlBetts, a co-host of this podcast, authored a reflective piece titled "Where Critical Analysis Becomes Critically Unhealthy," published in 2023 in the College of Paramedics’ Hindsight magazine. In this episode, we delve into Carl’s motivations for writing the article and examine its central themes. The… Ep 616 features Sydney, a 911 professional with NWECC out of Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Why Texas heat makes summer calls to 911 so unpredictable What it's really like starting a dispatch career with… Today’s episode dives into lived experience with cystic fibrosis through the remarkable journey of Paul Butler. Diagnosed at two and warned he wouldn’t reach twenty. Paul’s childhood revolved around twice-daily chest physiotherapy, three-daily nebulisers, and a mass of hospital admissions for infections that chipped away… Ep 615 features Chief Manoushagian of NWECC in Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Chief Manoushagian's start in public safety as a dispatcher and his early struggles The transition from dispatch to police officer and the… In this episode, we dive into The PITT, a powerful new medical drama that lays bare the raw, unfiltered reality of life in the emergency department. This conversation serves as a commentary on an AI-generated adaptation of Dr. Sarah Spelsberg’s original blog post, and it… Today’s episode explores one of the most profound and humbling themes in medicine: what the dying and those who’ve been brought back to life can teach us about living.Dr. Matt Morgan is an intensive care consultant, researcher, and author of A Second Act, a book… Ep 614 features Karla, a Center Manager with Chagrin Valley 911 Dispatch out of Ohio. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The history and eerie reputation of the Chagrin Valley Dispatch complex Karla's accidental entry into public… In this series, we are bringing blog posts to life by interviewing the authors. Also, by generating AI audio conversations of the blog to make them accessible in audio format. I then summarise the audio in conclusion. We begin this episode by interviewing Dr. Sarah Spelsberg… In this episode of the Pre-hospital Care Podcast, we explore a cutting-edge innovation that’s transforming how HEMS clinicians are trained for high-stakes, life-saving procedures, such as thoracotomy, resuscitative hysterotomy, and other HALO interventions. We’re joined by Jamie, founder of Maxres, and Lily, a Critical Care… Ep 613 features Jen, a Quality Assurance and Training Manager with Chagrin Valley 911 Dispatch out of Ohio. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Jen's path from criminal justice student to finding a lasting career in dispatch.… In this episode of the Pre-hospital Care Podcast, we delve into the origins and current structure of the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), a specialist unit within UK pre-hospital care. We explore why the HART model was specifically chosen in the UK and how it… Happy July! This month for the July 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and discussed two PEM papers with Dave - looking at the role of parental concern in predicting paediatric critical illness and one looking at clearing the paediatric… Ep 612 features Lani, a CTO and 911 professional with Round Rock PD, TX. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Lani's unique journey from caring for police K9s to answering life-changing emergency calls The biggest challenges and… This is a pretty special episode! If you're involved in cardiac arrest management or care of critically unwell patients then there's some ground breaking practice we'll be discussing with the two founders of the SPEAR course; Jon Barratt; Lt Col, British Army Emergency Medicine and… In this special bonus episode to complete this season of the pod, Catherine Levin talks to Jonathan Webb and Gareth Lewis who run the Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales. It's a great follow from the Adam Hopper episode earlier in this season. Jonathan and Gareth work for… In Part 3 of The Dying Patient: Palliative and End of Life Care, we delve into the complexities ambulance clinicians face when supporting patients in their final days and hours. Often the first to recognise when someone is dying, paramedics work within a system where… Ep 611 features Emma, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Emma's deep-rooted family history in law enforcement and public safety Honest reflections on the challenges and… In Part 3 of our Decision Making series, we explore the power of "slow time" thinking with Detective Superintendent Ahenkora Bediako of the Metropolitan Police. With a distinguished career managing high-risk public protection departments and international investigations, Ahenkora brings deep insight into how intentional, non-biased… Ep 610 features Ginny, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How Ginny was inspired from a young age to serve her community and what led her… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Rachel Tuffin, interim Director of the Centre for Police Productivity at the College of Policing. They get into the detail about data, evidence and research needed to underpin the delivery of the government's safer streets mission. Touching on… Today, we’re diving into a critical yet often overlooked subject: rehabilitation for pre-hospital staff. The physical and mental demands of frontline work are relentless. Paramedics, HEMS crews, and pre-hospital teams operate in high-stress environments, managing unpredictable situations, heavy workloads, and repeated exposure to trauma. But… Ep 609 features Tiffany, a 911 professional and NENA Gold Line Scholarship recipient out of Utah. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How attending national conferences transformed Tiffany's perspective on her career and renewed her passion for… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Sam Burton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer for the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Sam joins the pod to talk about leadership, gender and her work for the UK Rescue Organisation as she reflects on a 20+ year career… Today, we explore the collective experience of trauma among NHS ambulance personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that tested the resilience and identity of clinicians like never before. In the episode, we’ll uncover the inspirations behind this research, examining how social identity processes provide… Ep 608 features Emily, a 911 supervisor with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Emily's unique work schedule and the infamous Dupont shift explained Her journey from retail to public… In this episode, Lanna Deamer talks to Alison Blakely, Deputy Chief Paramedic for the London Ambulance Service. Alison talks about her approach to leadership based on 20 years at the capitals ambulance service, and how being a people person is core to her approach. This… In our previous episode, we explored the meaning and importance of end-of-life care, particularly during the final 12 months of life. We discovered how difficult it is to predict this timeline, especially for ambulance clinicians who often see patients at critical points without a full… Ep 607 features Michelle, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How Michelle stumbled into dispatch work during college and why it stuck with her The impact… It's something we all encounter in emergency and prehospital care, probably more than anything else, yet it's a topic we've not given a full episode to… until now! Up to 70% of prehospital patients and 60–90% of ED attendees report pain, with half of all… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Phil Garrigan, Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council, about his approach to leadership as he begins his four year tenure. He's spent 35 years in Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and he shares what it's like to… In this episode, we dive into a critical challenge: how to embed meaningful, lasting change within ambulance services. With increasing demand, stretched resources, and ongoing operational pressures, creating improvements that truly stick is no easy task.To unpack this, I’m joined by Carl Betts, an expert… Happy June! This month for the June 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and discussed two HALO-heavy papers with Dave - looking at the London HEMS pre-hospital thoracotomy paper and a systematic review looking at resuscitative hysterotomy. Becky and Chris… Welcome back to the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Stephen Wood, emergency nurse practitioner, educator, and host of Tac Medic Whiskey: The Tactical Medicine Podcast. Steve brings a wealth of experience from pre-hospital care, the emergency department, and the tactical environment,… Ep 606 features Desiree, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Episode topics – Desiree's journey from curious high school grad to experienced 911 dispatcher The intimidating and unique environment of a dispatch center Handling tough calls, including life-or-death moments and… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime in York and North Yorkshire about devolution and the transition from the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner model. As the devolution white paper and consultations on other parts of… In today’s episode, we’re honoured to be joined by John Martin, a trailblazer whose career is a testament to innovation, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to patient care.John’s journey began at just 18 in a microbiology lab, but his passion for healthcare quickly led him… In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Watson, a distinguished pharmaceutical physician and passionate advocate for mental health. Marc’s journey spans from working as a frontline GP to holding senior leadership roles in pharmacovigilance and global medical affairs, where he has been instrumental in ensuring… Ep 605 features Shanna, a 911 shift supervisor and CTO with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – What it's really like starting out as a 911 dispatcher and walking into… In this episode, Lanna Deamer talks to Alex Woodman, Chief Fire Officer for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. He comes to fire from a career in policing and local government and shares his thoughts on leadership, culture and working with partners to keep communities safe. … In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore the evolving role of ambulance clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care. We’re joined by a dedicated team working to improve how prehospital services support patients in their final months, ensuring care is compassionate, coordinated, and… Ep 604 features Emily, a 911 dispatcher and CTO with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Emily's journey from a business management job during COVID to becoming a 911 dispatcher… This episode is an open-access recording of educational content from a Prodigy EMS course which reviews a case of an undifferentiated critical pediatric patient. Prodigy's Director of Critical Care, Shane O'Donnell interviews Dr. Matthew Harris. You are requested to transfer an intubated two-year-old. Thoughts go… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Carl Christie from green transport not for profit Cenex. They talk about the challenges the emergency services face when it comes to transitioning to electric fleets. Having partnered to create a recent in depth report based on FOI… Today, we're honoured to host Professor Deborah Harding, a distinguished figure in the field of advanced clinical practice. Professor Harding serves as the Supervision Lead for the NHS England for Advancing Practice, where she has been instrumental in developing supervision frameworks that support advanced practitioners… Ep 603 features Sheriff Griffin out of Henderson County in North Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Sheriff Griffin's journey from rural volunteer firefighter to county sheriff The excitement, challenge, and camaraderie that fuels a career… In this episode, we explore the challenges and contrasts of implementing innovation across the NHS and the private healthcare sector with expert guest Hannah Browning. As the founder of Beyond Excellence, Hannah brings a rare dual-sector insight, having held senior leadership roles in major private… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to Amanda Coleman who has decades of experience of working in crisis communications. They talk about how to elevate communications when crisis hits, to ensure it is at the heart of planning and exercising and share thoughts on the… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in trauma care, focusing on the AI Risk Prediction and Decision Support System (AI-TRiPS)—a cutting-edge AI tool designed to enhance decision-making in high-pressure trauma settings.AI-TRiPS is built on… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Edwards to explore the most frequently encountered paediatric emergencies seen in the field. Sarah Edwards is a Consultant in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine and the RCEM Learning Chair. She is Senior Editor… Welcome back! In this episode, we're diving deep into something we all think we know, the Glasgow Coma Scale. The GCS has been a fundamental part of assessing patients with altered consciousness for over 50 years. You'll find it in trauma scores, neurology exams and… Ep 602 features Hunter, a 911 Professional out of South Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Hunter's early start in public safety as a 14-year-old volunteer firefighter and how it shaped his career path The transition… In this episode, Lanna Deamer talks to Adam Hopper. He leads the violence reduction programme for the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. Catherine Levin interviewed Adam at The Emergency Services Show 2024 and here, Lanna gets an update on the campaign and the policy work… The person-centred approach to counselling is built on the foundation of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Developed by Carl Rogers, this approach shifts the focus from the therapist as an expert to the client as the central figure in their own healing journey. Rather… Ep 601 features Rain, an Emergency Communications Officer and CTO, out of Virginia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How Rain transitioned from grocery store manager to 911 dispatcher during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic What… Happy May! This month for the May 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob covers for Andy and Dave and discusses a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the safety of different rate control methods in treating AF with rapid ventricular response. Becky and… In this episode, Catherine Levin talks to David Boyle, national JESIP lead. Having interviewed him back in September at The Emergency Services Show, Catherine gets an update on what he's been up to and how his leadership is driving the legacy of JESIP forward. Read… In this episode, we continue our deep dive into decision-making under pressure with Olly Sapsford, a Firefighter and Commander as well as a Lecturer in Disaster & Emergency Management at Coventry University.We explore the mental models, training, and strategies that support effective decision-making in extreme… Ep 600 features myself. In this episode I take you down a path of reflection from the beginning of the podcast, where it is currently, and the evolution of Within the Trenches and new projects. Episode topics – The origins of Within the Trenches and… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we are focusing on the vital topic of paediatric assessment in the pre-hospital phase of care. Assessing and managing a sick or injured child is one of the most challenging scenarios for pre-hospital teams. Our guest breaks… Dr. Faroukh Mehkri walks us through a mindset reframe for the undifferentiated crashing patient. He theorizes that the pervasive language of "stay and play" versus "load and go" has conditioned and narrowed our thinking. Dr. Mehkri describes the evidence-based, predictable and preventable pattern of patients… In this episode, we take an in-depth look at one of the world’s leading HEMS services—London’s Air Ambulance (LAA) Charity. This conversation centres around the lesser-known challenges of sustaining and growing a top-tier HEMS service within the UK. From community engagement strategies to high-impact fundraising… Welcome to season two of For Every Response, the podcast from Emergency Services Times, sponsored by MSA Safety. You will have enjoyed dipping into the episodes from season one where we shared all the sessions from The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show.… Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains a critical challenge despite advances in pre-hospital care, with survival rates heavily influenced by early intervention, high-quality CPR, and coordinated response systems.In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Faulkner, a leading expert in resuscitation and emergency care, to explore the key… Ep 599 features Amy, a 911 professional out of Buncombe County Public Safety in North Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Amy's start in public safety, transitioning from a hospital translator to 911 dispatcher Handling overwhelming… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we dive into the crucial role of shared learning within the pre-hospital setting. Learning from past experiences, both successes and challenges, is vital for improving patient outcomes and advancing best practices. We’ll explore key moments where shared… Ep 598 features Stephanie, Director of 911 at Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC . Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Stephanie's 18 years of experience in public safety. The unprecedented challenges of Hurricane Helene in… Opioid toxicity is a major and growing challenge across the UK and beyond, with nearly 10 deaths every day from opioid overdose and over a million adults using Class A drugs annually, the impact on emergency services is enormous. In this episode, we're diving deep… In this episode, we’re joined by Paramedic Adam Desmond, an experienced paramedic who has been on the frontline of some of the UK’s most devastating major incidents, including the Brixton nail bombing on 17th April 1999, the Soho nail bombing on 30th April 1999, the… The Saving Lives is Not Enough report sets out opportunities for fire and rescue services to work with other agencies to achieve better outcomes for people affected by burns. In this session with Krissie Stiles, a burns and plastic surgery nurse specialist, Mark Rist formerly… Wildfires hit the headlines more frequently than ever before and while the fire and rescue service lead the response, mitigation and prevention strategies require a wider collaborative approach. Our experts discuss why wildfires are everyone's problem and that without ownership by those who can influence… Ep 597 features Stephen, a Senior Telecommunicator with Danville Fire Department Emergency Communications. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Stephen shares his journey into public safety and how he started as a junior firefighter at the age… Happy April! This month for the April 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we have Andy and Dave talking about the use of beta-blockers in sepsis. Becky and Chris talking about mortality reviews in the ED. In a similarly patient-safety aligned topic I speak… The ambitions of the Emergency Services Network are impressive but delivering large, complex technology programmes is notoriously hard to do. Rich Preston gets into the detail with former chief constable Simon Parr who is leading the charge to update the way that the blue lights… Today, we’re diving into one of the most challenging and high-stakes procedures in trauma medicine—prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA). Joining me is Dr Mike Christian, the senior author of a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, which examines the impact of… End user experiences of new PPE has become an important aspect of providing fit for purpose PPE. However, can a small representative group adequately reflect the experience of the whole work force and at what cost to suppliers and ultimately the fire service? In this… This panel discussion outlines the current issues and initiatives being taken to prevent violence against women and girls and domestic abuse. Learn about the City of London pilot scheme that started in November 2023 and how you can replicate this model in your areas through… This is the second in a short mini-series focusing on vehicle-borne attacks having transitioned from a relatively rare method used by Terrorist Vehicle-Borne (TVB) attacks to becoming one of the most lethal forms of terrorism.In Western countries, by 2016, TVB has resulted in just over… Suicide is a tough topic to talk about and in this session, Steve Whittle, founder of charity Tough to Talk provides a frank, open and, at times, hard to hear insight into why men reach breaking point, drawing on his own experiences. Together with Chief… Ep 596 features Chase, a 911 professional out of Ohio. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Introduction to Chase's unexpected entry into the public safety field. Challenges of being a 19-year-old working alone in a jail. Chase's… In this inspirational fireside chat, Steph Parker will shares her passion for tackling climate change while bringing a firm dose of reality when it comes to the challenge for the blue lights reducing their impact on our world. She talks about the Public Sector Decarbonisation… Based on real and live police deployments, learn how call transcription, trained by AI for emergency services, provides insight about caller demand, risk to life, and efficiency improvement inside your organisation. With over 40 years’ experience in critical infrastructure, Avoira teamed up with FCS and… In 2016, ISIS encouraged vehicle attacks through its online magazine, targeting crowded outdoor events. Rather than large-scale attacks using weapons of mass destruction, terrorism has shifted towards smaller, lone-actor incidents due to increased security measures. Online radicalisation has facilitated this change, inspiring attacks with easily… The fire service strives to be an inclusive employer and as such needs to ensure that cultural diversity is considered when providing PPE. Listen to the expert panel to hear of the cultural challenges and what more is needed to be achieved to ensure true… As police forces transition their fleets to hybrid and electric solutions, they need to be sure that the small but important part of the fleet that requires high performance in terms of speed and response is still fit for purpose. In this session, hear from… Ep 595 features Daylan, a center manager at Brazoria County, TX. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Daylan's unique path into the 911 dispatching world and her continuous drive for growth and learning. The challenges and triumphs… TRiM is a well-known peer led approach that breaks down the barriers to asking for help in the aftermath of attending incidents. In this session, Vinny Romano from NWAS and Bekki Ford from Lancashire FRS talk through how to embed it into the infrastructure of… The deadline for ending the sale of diesel and petrol fuelled vehicles is a decade away but blue light fleet teams are working hard now to get ready. Our speakers share their insights about what it takes to get leaders to focus on the problem… The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is transforming the way the ambulance services communicate, from the critical systems in the ambulances, response vehicles, their hand-held radios, and the dispatch application in the control room. With just one Trust to go with the Mobile Data and Vehicle… In this episode, we’ll explore the communication barriers that clinicians encounter in delivering coordinated care for geriatric patients, including the role of sensory impairments like hearing or vision loss. We’ll uncover best practices for engaging families in decision-making, addressing complex geriatric syndromes, and managing conflicts… It is a long standing problem that women firefighters struggle to find PPE and workwear that fits them. While this situation has improved in recent years, there is so more that can be achieved. Join our experts and end users to hear about the challenges… The Code of Ethics for Policing has been updated but what does that mean for policing when media headlines continue to highlight poor behaviour and when things go wrong. In this fireside chat, hear from National Police Chiefs' Council lead, DCC Sam de Reya… Ep 594 features AK Dozanti, a First Responder Wellness Specialist, Speaker, Coach, and Author. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – AK's transition from law enforcement to becoming a wellness specialist. The critical moments in law enforcement that… Welcome back to The Resus Room! This time, we're diving into the fascinating and often overlooked world of electrical injuries. From household mishaps and workplace accidents to tasers and even lightning strikes, electrical injuries can range from minor shocks to life-threatening cardiac arrests. As always, we'll be… In this episode, we will delve into the latest advancements and innovations in XR technology - the world of Extended Reality and its groundbreaking applications in medical training and how it might shape the future of medical training in practice. From real-time communication with patients,… Ep 593 features Carmen, a 911 professional with New Hanover County 911, NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Carmen's journey to becoming a 911 dispatcher and her role as a bilingual interpreter The emotional challenges and… 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… Delirium is a common and often under-recognised condition among older adults, particularly during emergencies.It can be triggered by a range of factors, including infections, dehydration, medications, or underlying chronic conditions, and presents significant challenges for pre-hospital and hospital providers alike.In this episode, we’ll explore the… Ep 592 features Maddie and Casey, 911 professionals with New Hanover County 911, NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The impact of different shift hours on dispatchers' personal lives. The importance of community programs like the… Today, we dive into the concept of how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising how we train for critical scenarios and indeed critical skills such as CPR. Traditional simulation-based training has long been plagued by challenges such as limited realism, high costs, and barriers to accessibility. But… Ep 591 features Courtnie, a 911 Quality and Training Manager with New Hanover County 911, NC. Episode topics – Discover the challenges and strategies of bridging the gap between seasoned dispatchers and new recruits. Understand the evolving culture in 911 centers and the importance of… In this episode, we focus on the critical topic of frailty and fall assessment in elderly patients. Frailty is a complex condition that affects many older adults, making them more vulnerable to injuries and complications. Falls, one of the most common emergencies among this population,… Alex (Sandy) MacQuarrie, PhD and Paramedic, reflects on his move from Canada to Australia, principles of simulation in medical education & his personal experience with cardiac arrest. Show notes at medicmindset.com Connect with Ginger: ginger@medicmindset.com Connect with Sandy: https://edgehumanperformancegroup.au Ep 590 features Kasey Young, ENP, Executive Director at Stanislaus Regional 911 out of California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Support Stanislaus Regional 911 by purchasing a Rocket Scientist's shirt. Proceeds go to their wellness team. Purchase here -… Ep 589 features Ryan, a 911 Professional, and Industry Partner with Mindbase with special guests, his parents Ronnie and Carla out of North Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Early influences on Ryan and his brother… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Johannes Strobel, a leading figure in Pre-hospital Critical Care and a key driver of clinical innovation within Germany’s renowned EMS system.Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Strobel shared the challenges… Happy Valentine's Day! This month for the February 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got a new in EM segments looking at the assessment of PE in younger patients. Becky and Chris detail a guideline on acute adrenal insufficiency, before ending with… Cardiac Arrest in pregnancy affects around 1: 12-30,000 women in the developed world. As you'd expect the risk of death for mother and child is extremely high, but some causes of arrest are reversible and we can make a real impact with our care and… Ep 588 features Angela, a 911 Professional out of New Hanover County 911, NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Angela's introduction to the dispatch field and the unexpected surprises along the way The importance of mental… In this episode, we’re delving into one of the most complexand critical topics in pre-hospital care, that of ethical and legal decision-making. Whether respecting a patient’s autonomy, determining capacity, or navigating complex end-of-life care scenarios, these decisions often come withhigh stakes and no easy answers.… Ep 587 features Shana, a 911 Professional out of Massachusetts. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Transitioning from a towing company dispatcher to 911 dispatcher Facing the emotional challenges and responsibilities of the job Handling a traumatic… In this episode, we discuss the role of interprofessional teams within pre-hospital care and examine the latest research published on this topic. Over the past three decades, the role of physicians in pre-hospital care has grown significantly. In this episode, we are joined by Dr… Ep 586 features Jenny, an Operations Manager, Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch, Massachusetts . Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Jenny's journey from being an EMT to a 911 dispatcher Navigating the challenges of training and early calls… In this episode, we dive into the intricate legal landscape that pre-hospital care providers must navigate daily. From understanding fundamental duty of care to managing mandatory reporting requirements, we explore how every decision in the field carries legal weight. Our discussion covers essential scenarios pre-hospital… Ep 585 features Donna, a 911 Professional at Travis County Sheriff's Office out of Austin, TX. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Challenges and surprises of starting in public safety Donna's transformative experience at a unique leadership… In this episode, we delve into NATO’s medical readiness for large-scale conflicts, addressing pressing questions about preparedness and challenges in the face of hybrid and cyber threats. Also, how NATO adapts its strategies to meet these complex needs of contemporary warfare. We’ll address lessons from… Welcome back to the first Roadside to Resus episode for 2025!! In this episode, we're diving into a seasonally appropriate, and really paediatric common presentation for anyone involved in emergency care….Bronchiolitis. Now although it's one of the most common respiratory illnesses affecting kids, bronchiolitis can easily… Ep 584 features Scottie, a 911 Professional at Cumberland County Regional Communications, Maine. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The importance of networking in public safety The memorable transition from an EMT to a 911 dispatcher A… In this episode, we’re diving into a critical topic for all pre-hospital providers: Documentation and Communication—Protecting Patients and Providers. In the increasingly complex world of pre-hospital care, accurate documentation and effective communication are more than just administrative tasks—they are key to ensuring patient safety, defending… Happy New Year! This month for the January 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got two new in EM segments looking at staff turnover and mortality and the assessment of febrile infants. Becky and Chris detail a guideline on acute kidney injury,… Ep 583 features Tenisha, a 911 Professional at Cumberland County Regional Communications, Maine. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The initial surprises and challenges of being a fresh 911 dispatcher Transitioning from customer service to public safety… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore why decision-making is a cornerstone of effective pre-hospital care. Using a compelling case study from a high-pressure environment, we examine how clinicians navigate complex decisions and decisions within decisions. We dive into key theories of… In this first episode of the new year, we speak with Noah, whose life changed dramatically in 2016. While exercising at school in North London, Noah suffered a cardiac arrest caused by a primary arrhythmia, resulting in ventricular fibrillation. That day brought the adage "it… Ep 582 features Desmond, a Community Relations Supervisor at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Desmond talks about his unexpected entry into 911 dispatching The challenges and changes in the hiring… Ep 581 features Emily, a CTO at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Emily's initial reluctance to disclose her hearing aids and how she overcame it The importance of supportive colleagues… In this session, we reflect on the experiences, challenges, and growth that define a career in Paramedicine. Paramedics have the privilege of caring for individuals during some of the most vulnerable and difficult moments of their lives—a privilege that carries profound meaning but also significant… In this episode, we speak with Zoe Hitchcock, whose life took a dramatic turn 11 years ago in 2013. While walking along Oxford Street in London, Zoe experienced a cardiac arrest caused by a cardiac myopathy, resulting in ventricular fibrillation. That day, the saying "it… Ep 580 features Kathy and Jason Lott with the Thin Gold Line Foundation. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Find out more about the Thin Gold Line Foundation - Web Episode topics – Jason's traumatic first call and its long-lasting… As we wrap up 2024, this special year-in-review episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast feels particularly personal. It’s been a year full of challenges, breakthroughs, and moments that tested and redefined what staff can achieve. This episode isn’t just a summary of achievements or struggles—it’s… Ep 579 features a panel discussion entitled "No Dispatcher Left Behind." The panelists include Roxy VanGundy, director of Lyon County 911, KS, Erin Maccabee, a First Responder Clinician and Co-host of the After the Tones Drop Podcast, Cinnamon Reiheld, a First Responder Clinician and Co-host of… In this episode, we explore the deeply personal and often overlooked journey of cardiac arrest recovery. Joining us is Paul Swindell, a cardiac arrest survivor, advocate, and co-founder of Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK. In 2014, Paul’s life changed in an instant when he experienced a… Ep 578 features Kate, a Business Manager at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Kate's emergency response experience and the evolution of technology Emotional toll of dispatch work and Kate's background… In this episode, we explore Professor Will Broughton’s inaugural lecture, Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine. As the UK’s second-ever “Paramedic Chair,” Professor Broughton challenges the outdated perception of paramedics as mere “ambulance drivers,” instead highlighting the profession’s evolution into one… Ep 577 features Kysheem, an Emergency Communications Officer-2 at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Real-life experiences from Kysheem's first emergency calls Comparison of phone and radio roles in emergency communications… This is an episode we've been wanting to cover for a long time now! In it we explore the challenges in entering and developing in prehospital critical care, which translate into pretty much developing in any new role both in and out of health care. We… In this conversation, we will examine the prevalence, causes, types and critical issues of violence against paramedics. Justin Mausz shares his insights on the growing prevalence of violence in the pre-hospital environment, examining the kinds of violence paramedics face, including verbal, physical, and emotional abuse.… Ep 576 features Madison, an Emergency Communications Officer 2 and Training Officer 1, at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The emotional impact of losing a colleague and the role of… In this episode, we're diving into the critical topic of major trauma networks in the UK. These networks have revolutionised trauma care, significantly improving patient outcomes since their inception. We'll explore the positives and challenges faced by these networks, with insights into their impact on… Merry Christmas! This month for the December 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have got a new in EM segment looking at the surgical management of haemorrhagic stroke. Becky and Chris talk gift us with a big discussion around the management of pain… Ep 575 features Theresa, a CTO at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Theresa shares her innovative community outreach using reptiles to engage the public The importance of understanding personality types… In this episode, we will examine the fundamentals of training and education of high-performing teams. We discuss the role of real-world scenarios and high-fidelity training simulations in better-preparing trainees. We'll also discuss the role of high-fidelity simulation in enhancing the learning experience and the metrics… Ep 574 features Lindsey, a supervisor in the Employment Relations Unit at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Lindsey's transition from EMS to fire rescue and then to police dispatch Differences… This is the third and final part of the PTSD series looking at the empirically proven talking therapies. In this episode we examine CBT with Seth Gillihan. Seth J. Gillihan is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, podcast host, and creator of the Think Act Be… In this conversation, we will examine the important and often overlooked aspect of paramedicine—caring for elderly patients in care homes. As the population ages, more and more paramedics are being called to care homes to respond to complex medical emergencies involving frail, elderly patients. These… Motor vehicle collisions or road traffic collisions are a massive problem worldwide. Data from the World Health Organisation reports that there are around 1.2 million deaths every year and this is the leading cause of death internationally for children and young adults aged 5-29 years. … Today, we’re joined by explorer, writer, and presenter Will Millard, whose incredible adventures have taken him to some of Earth's most remote and uncharted territories. From living with Indigenous tribes in Papua New Guinea to navigating the wild rivers of West Africa, Will has always… Dr. Casey Patrick, EM physician & EMS medical director at Montgomery County Hospital District (Texas), joins Ginger to discuss how he thinks during calls when the patient presents with rapid atrial fibrillation. Is the rapid A-fib the primary cause or a secondary result of another… Ep 573 features Jazmine, a Systems Analyst at Cobb County 911 out of GA. Episode topics – Jazmine's journey from aspiring police officer to systems analyst The importance of training and multitasking in dispatch roles Handling emotional and high-stakes 911 calls Advancements in dispatch technology,… Ep 572 features Suzanne Carlsen-Skunca, 911 Professional, Owner of Finding Your Path Coaching out of Canada. Episode topics – Suzanne's first robbery call and diverse experience in emergency dispatch Different shift patterns and their impacts on her well-being Personal challenges and the significance of mental… In this conversation, we will explore the critical topic of selecting prehospital clinicians for high-stakes environments. We explore the traditional methods used in clinician selection and why they may fall short in the unpredictable world of pre-hospital care. We'll discuss the need to re-define performance… In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abigail Pamich, an experienced clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in therapy and mental health. Dr. Abigail runs a private practice in the UK, leading a team of 12 skilled therapists who offer remote therapy to… This month for the November 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we're focusing on the RCEM ASC. Rob and Liz talk through their favourite talks from the conference and then we move on to our RCEM ASC Interview Megamix where I speak with thirteen… In this conversation, we will examine and explore the complex dynamics of teamwork in UK healthcare. Effective teamwork is crucial for delivering safe, high-quality patient care, yet numerous factors can either enable or hinder its success. In this episode, we delve into the findings of… Ep 571 is an Open Mic session recorded in North Carolina. The stories come from all over the state. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Funny Open Mic stories If you have any comments or questions or… In this episode, we explore the history and development of ECG algorithms with a leading expert in the field. We'll cover the early days of ECG interpretation, the hurdles in creating automated algorithms, and how this essential technology has evolved. Our guest, with decades of… Ep 570 is an Imagine Listening session recorded in North Carolina. The stories come from all over the state. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER.… In this conversation, we will examine the concept and skill of Front of Neck Access (FONA)and also the Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination (SALAD) technique. Join us as we dive into this high-stakes procedure with pre-hospital retrieval specialist Cliff Reid. We'll explore the indications,… Ep 569 is an Open Mic session recorded in Washington DC during the NAVIGATOR conference. The stories come from all over the country. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Funny Open Mic stories If you have any… In this conversation, we will examine the second part of the conversation with Krissie Stiles. In this episode, we look at the pain management, cooling, and safe transportation of burns. We then examine the complications, prevention strategies, coordination with burn centres, psychological impacts on patients… In this episode we're going to be running through adrenal presentations; both Adrenal insufficiency and Adrenal Crisis. There are some parts of these that aren't completely understood and a lack of a universal definition of Adrenal Crisis, but both insufficiency and a crisis are similar… In this conversation, we will explore the key aspects of burn care, beginning with the prevalence, causes, and classification of burn severities. We'll dive into understanding the physiological responses to burns and the potential complications that can arise, ranging from infections to organ failure. Emphasising… Ep 568 is an Imagine Listening session recorded at the 2024 NAVIGATOR conference in Washington DC. The stories come from all over the state. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,… In this episode, we delve into the surge in alcohol consumption during the pandemic, the rise of digital health innovations in addiction treatment, and the crucial role of medication in supporting recovery. Alcohol misuse costs the NHS in England approximately £3.5 billion annually, covering hospital… In this episode, we review the historical literature around spinal trauma, the actual prevalence of spinal trauma, and guidelines from RCSEd, NICE, NEXUS, and Canadian C spine rules. Critical Care Paramedic Jim Walmsley, with 19 years of experience at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS… Ep 567 is an Open Mic session recorded in North Carolina. The stories come from all over the state. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Funny Open Mic stories If you have any comments or questions or… Happy October! This month for the October 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, We have got two new in EM segments looking at the use of peripheral hypertonic saline and defibrillation strategies in refractory VF. Rob and I will then be discussing the RCEM… In this conversation, we will examine the role of TRiM (Trauma Risk Management). This is a trauma-focused peer support system designed to assist individuals who have experienced traumatic or potentially traumatic events. In the UK Armed Forces, TRiM is based on the principle of "active… "Some people love doing crosswords or Sudoku. I love finding my learner's cheat code. I love figuring out what really works for this person versus the previous people that I had. It's an opportunity for me to exercise my creativity." - Keith Velaski This episode… Ep 566 is an Imagine Listening session recorded in North Carolina. The stories come from all over the state. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER.… Today, we're diving into a crucial tool that has recently been released by GWAAC for emergency personnel: the STAB5 mnemonic. This simple yet powerful framework is designed to guide staff through the complex and often chaotic scenarios of penetrating trauma they face in prehospital care.… In this episode, we explore the evolution and achievements of Scotland's Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS), a lifeline for critically unwell patients in rural and remote areas. The EMRS, established in 2004, has transformed emergency care in Scotland, expanding its reach nationally in 2010 and… Ep 565 is an Open Mic session recorded in North Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Open Mic (funny & outrageous) stories If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest… Part 3 in the Trauma Series: In this session, consultant neurosurgeon Mark Wilson discusses the fundamentals of head injury, focusing on brain injury, primary and secondary injury, venous drainage, and optimising pre-hospital management. Mark, a specialist in acute brain injury at Imperial College and an… In this podcast episode, we explore critical topics that significantly impact maternal and neonatal outcomes, with insights shared by Camella Main, a Consultant Midwife with over 12 years of experience. Camella has extensive experience in both hospital and pre-hospital settings, managing high-risk pregnancies and deliveries.… PE's (or Pulmonary Emboli) are a key part of Emergency Care, something that many of us will consider as a differential diagnosis multiple times of a daily basis, in a similar way to acute coronary syndrome, so we need to be absolute experts on the… Ep 564 is an Imagine Listening session recorded at Burke County 911 in North Carolina. The stories come from all over the state. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS… This is the second in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts in specialist pre-hospital care. In this episode, we are examining pelvic trauma. In this discussion, I speak with Ash Vasireddy, a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at King’s… Happy September! This month for the September 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have a new in EM section looking at the use of NIV for preoxygenation in RSI. We then have Becky and Chris going over a new Guidelines for EM looking… In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we chat with Alex Mair, a paramedic who qualified in 2022 after studying in Australia. Alex discusses her journey of starting her career in Australia and continuing it in the UK, far from her home and support… This is the first in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts on specialist pre-hospital care. In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of assessing and treating thoracic injuries in pre-hospital care. We'll cover a range of topics,… Ep 563 features Christa, a 911 professional and Industry Partner out of Michigan. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Struggles with the emotional toll of being a dispatcher and bringing work home The decision to step down… In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key resources around breaking bad news and innovative approaches to building compassionate systems and individuals. Our guest shares her insights on the latest trends and best practices in breaking bad news and treatment of PTSD. We also… Ep 562 features a special look at National #IAM911 Day, the birth of the #IAM911 Movement, and much more from a LIVE Open Mic broadcast. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The powerful "Imagine Listening" sessions and… Tracy Nicholls, Chief Executive of the College of Paramedics, joins us in this episode. With over 25 years of experience, Tracy has significantly influenced the evolution of Paramedicine, from her early days as a paramedic to becoming the first registered paramedic on an NHS Trust… In this episode, we will speak with two distinguished guests who are leaders in critical care. Joining us from Cardiff University is Sharon Norman, the course lead for the Masters in Critical Care program at the Russell Group University. Sharon is a senior nurse by… Ep 561 features Elizabeth, an author, and a retired 911 professional. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The emotional toll of handling traumatic calls The role of peer support and stress management in her department Challenges of… This episode continues our series on traumatic bleeding, focusing on the use of blood transfusions in prehospital settings. While blood transfusions are life-saving for haemorrhagic shock, evidence on prehospital blood use is mixed. Civilian and military studies show improved outcomes with prehospital blood, but the… Ep 560 features Brandon, a 911 Professional from a Regional Emergency Communications Center in western Massachusetts. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Brandon recounts a severe car accident that resulted in a challenging recovery The transition from… In this episode, we will look at the innovative Walking Blood Donor program as a collaborative effort between the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Blood Services. This program has revolutionised the way blood is provided to troops deployed in remote and austere environments. Today's guest… Ep 559 features Julie, a Senior Level 3 Dispatcher, with St. George Communications Center, Utah. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Julie's transition from nursing school to a career in law enforcement and dispatching The unique traits… Happy August! This month for the August 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, we have two new in EM sections looking at the use of high flow nasal cannula vs. NIV for COPD and clinical gestalt for predicting sepsis. We then have Becky and… In this episode, we'll delve into the organisational culture of ambulance services; and the unwritten rules, beliefs, and behaviours that shape how we work. From KPIs to mission statements to crew room dynamics, to the disparate social work hours of pre-hospital care. We unpack the… Ep 558 features Robin, the owner of CrisisIQ. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Robin's unique journey from communications to becoming a trainer and supervisor in dispatch The innovative training techniques she developed and implemented at her… In this episode, we examine the upcoming Paramedic Norwegian Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP), a stepped wedge randomised trial evaluating the use of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for stroke screening by paramedics in ambulances. The study aims to enhance early stroke… Ep 557 features Marlene, an Emergency Specialist - 1 with Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Marlene recounts the emotional impact of a call involving a mother accidentally running over her one-year-old… In this episode, we delve into the Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) to understand its performance in action. We explore the development and impact of the NHSE Major Incident Triage Tools (MITT & TST), designed to prioritise life-saving interventions quickly and effectively. Our guest provides… Ep 556 features Joey, a Professional Development Specialist with Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Episode topics – Joey's path to joining the public safety field and his personal connection to 911 dispatching The emotional and professional challenges faced during initial training and first emergency calls… Ep 555 features a conversation from the Dispatcher's Roundtable - Round 41 on leadership and the transformational experience of the Leadership Training event at the Mayan Ranch hosted by the 360 Dispatcher. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics… Acute Kidney Injury is common, complicated and holds significant morbidity and mortality. But...if we recognise it, we can make a real difference to our patients' outcomes. In this episode we run through the anatomy, physiology and aetiologies. We have a think about the multitude of… In this episode, we delve into The EXIT Project, an initiative founded by Tim Nutbeam and Rob Fenwick, aimed at improving spinal care, indications for spinal immobilisation and patient outcomes in road traffic incidents and other axial load injuries. The project employs scientific rigour and… Ep 554 features Mario, an Emergency Specialist - 3 with Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Mario's initial interest in being an EMT and the shift to 911 dispatching Challenges and adrenaline… In the course of your career, you will come across Palliative care emergencies. In most of the episodes we are looking at where it might be less appropriate to take patients to hospital and keeping patients at home is the appropriate and essential decision for… We are joined by Ed O’Brian in the Welsh Ambulance Service who discusses the inspiring innovations that he has developed and introduced to better support patients that access the ambulance service at the end of life. These include introducing just in case medications onto ambulances… In many cases information such as DNACPR is not there, and information needs to be gathered in a short space of time and a decision made in the moment. We cover in this episode:Natural Dying v DNACPR EPACC explainedACPWhat to do in the absence of… Our Hosts Mary Buttle and Tess Taylor lead a hugely insightful podcast on the concept of Total Pain, sharing through their extensive experience examples of different types of pain and how vital it is in caring for the whole person.Mary ButtleA Clinical Nurse Specialist with… Through Karen Groves expert guidance we explore how vital communication skills are and the key aspects that make communication effective in often pressured situations. These include:Taking your timeAsking the right questions Dr Karen Groves Education Lead for Queenscourt HospiceAfter 12 years in full time GP… Happy July! This month for the July 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, Rob and Liz do two New in EM papers looking at performance of febrile infant algorithms by duration of fever and the use of Resorbable vs Non-Resorbable sutures in facial laceration… This special edition of the PHCP podcast for International Paramedic Day explores the diverse and evolving landscape of the paramedic field. Our hosts delve into the growth of roles, changes in triage systems, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, technological advancements, mental health support, and future predictions.… Ep 553 features Bess, a Management Assistant, and Pam, a Chaplain with Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Bess reflects on the positive impact of kindness during a memorable Thanksgiving as a… Episode 1 looks at the difference between palliative and end of life care. We are looking to understand what the aims of End of Life care are, and how there is a different mindset required from paramedics in this role. We are joined byDr Kathryn… In this conversation, we will examine and explore the anatomy of work that a Sydney HEMS Registrar sees within their time at one of the most progressive and dynamic Air Ambulance services in the southern hemisphere. We dig into the day-to-day life, the clinical governance,… Ep 552 features Reyna, an Emergency Specialist 1 with Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Reyna's journey into public safety and criminal justice The challenges of working early morning shifts Handling emotionally… This week we are talking with Dr. Brian Burns about the range of Pre-hospital cases seen in NSW Australia. In the episode, we will explore the prevalence of trauma versus acute medical pathology, the types and patterns of injury encountered, the range and efficacy of… Ep 551 features Carlynn, 911 Professional and Engagement Strategist with FirstWatch. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Learn more about FirstWatch - Web Episode topics – The importance of standardized questions and procedures in dispatching. Personal stories of challenging calls… So this month we're looking at major incidents and specifically the triage process that is now coming into play in the UK and further afield that you need to know about! We normally stick pretty strongly to clinical topics; they're pretty easy to focus on… Join me as I speak with Rob Pupelis, CEO of Spectros Medical Devices, about the latest advancements in tissue oximetry and the future of this medical technology. Rob is a leader in the development of non-invasive sensing and remote monitoring in healthcare, with a focus… Ep 550 features Jenessa, Level 3 - 911 Professional out of St. George Communications, Utah. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Training, unexpected calls, and personal growth insights from almost 15 years in the field are explored… In this conversation, the author of Designing for Healthcare: The human-centred Approach, Craig Joseph joins us to discuss design processes, workflows, operations, and technologies around the person-to-person interaction which fundamentally lies at the heart of healthcare and human factors. Craig states that currently chronic disease… Happy June! This month for the June 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast, Rob and Liz talk us through a New in EM section on nailbed repair in paediatric finger bed injury. We have the first in a two-parter on Sickle Cell Disease in… Ep 549 features Jonathan, TC CTO, with Johnston County, NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – The emotional toll of a significant 911 call that changed Jonathan's perspective The importance of supportive family and coworkers in dispatch… In this conversation, we will examine the percentage and growth of females in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). We also examine the diversity within the UK context and how this has slowly but surely grown and affected the workforce for the better within pre-hospital care. We… Ep 548 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 9-1-1 Leadership Training retreat at the Mayan Ranch, hosted by the 360 Degree Dispatcher. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR… In this episode, I will be speaking with Ani Naqvi. Ani is an Executive Transformation Expert and Mentor who guides leaders towards productivity, self-care, and finding purpose. Her remarkable experiences, including surviving the 2004 tsunami, have shaped her holistic approach to personal and professional growth.… In this conversation, we will examine the utility and innovation of virtual reality training as a tool for paramedic practice. We will examine the engagement with VR technology, which areas of education it can support, the reflections from students, Virtual Reality versus reality in an… Ep 547 features Cat, 911 Communications Supervisor at Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – How Cat's unexpected journey into public safety began and her initial impressions of the dispatcher's role. The rigorous… In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Jack Mannings, the Spinal Injury Association (SIA) support coordinator for London. Jack shares his authentic story of having a spinal cord transection at C5 from a road traffic incident that left him tetraplegic. He speaks from… Ep 546 features Lauren Spencer, a Retired 911 professional and Life Stylist Entrepreneur. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Lauren's path into public safety and overcoming initial setbacks. The intense training process and demands of a 911… Happy Mayday! Apologies for the delay... this month for the May 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have two new in EM sections on the use of clonidine for pain and the use of coca cola in food boluses. We have… We've covered Cardiac Arrest management (as in the medical delivery of it) in a previous Roadside to Resusepsiode. Since then we've had some updates with Paramedic-2, Refractory VF, Airways-2 and a whole host of other papers. But what we haven't talked much about is the… Preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is a priority for many. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are currently more than 55 million people suffering from dementia worldwide, and nearly 10 million new cases each year. It is also currently the seventh leading cause… Ep 545 features Jeff, 2nd generation dispatch, 3rd generation fireman out of WestComm Regional, Massachusetts. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Explore Jeff Hastings' journey and growth in the public safety field, reflecting on the influence of… He's the White Tiger. Dr. J.R. Pickett. Or simply J.R. His teams follow him and in this episode he gives away some of the secrets of his leadership philosophies: How he gets buy-in from his team. What he understands about millenials. How he balances decisiveness… In this conversation, we will examine what is involved with the application and benefits of becoming a University Ambulance NHS Trust. As of the start of April of this year, the Trust is now known as the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust. The sought-after… Ep 544 features Stephanie, a 911 Professional out of Georgia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Discover Stephanie's journey from ambulance driver to skilled EMT, and how she transitioned to the demanding role of a 911 dispatcher.… In this episode, we dig into the life of a fast jet pilot with Paul Heasman. Paul speaks candidly about Crew Resource Management (CRM), the line between training and instinct, OODA loops, decision making, and much more. Paul joined the Air Force in 1999 and… Ep 543 features Lea Harms, 911 Professional, Industry Partner, and Author of "Lives on the Line." Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Now and then there is a snag and that's life. This is also true when self-publishing or even… In this conversation, we will examine the role of AI within pre-hospital care. We will also look at how AI is being embedded within the systems and processes from dispatch algorithms to diagnostics to demand profiling. We also look at the future of AI and… Ep 542 features 911 dispatch stories from around North Carolina. The North Carolina 911 board and Within the Trenches podcast partnered on classes and podcast episodes to highlight the amazing work of 911 professionals throughout the state in celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.… Ep 541 features 911 dispatch stories from around North Carolina. The North Carolina 911 board and Within the Trenches podcast partnered on classes and podcast episodes to highlight the amazing work of 911 professionals throughout the state in celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.… Ep 540 features 911 dispatch stories from around North Carolina. The North Carolina 911 board and Within the Trenches podcast partnered on classes and podcast episodes to highlight the amazing work of 911 professionals throughout the state in celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.… In this conversation, we will examine Patient Liaison and follow-up. Pre-hospital clinicians are often just the first point of medical contact, so checking in throughout the rehabilitation allows clinicians and patients to close the loop on any unanswered questions and often is a chance to… Lower back pain is a really common cause for patients to present to primary care, urgent care and emergency care. Thankfully many of these cases are self limiting, but somewhere in the region of 1:300 patients with back pain in the ED will have Cauda… Join me in this episode where I speak with Mike Donal. We unpack his journey through growing up, dropping out of school, drug use, mental health, self-harm, suicidal attempts, steroid use, sex, and mental health section in a hospital, all before 21 years old. We… Ep 539 features Kris, Director of Program Development at The Healthy Dispatcher. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Kris's 911 story The daunting learning curve of dispatch codes and the memorization techniques that Kris used to master… In this episode, we speak with Professor Mark Wilson about the forthcoming SIS trial. This randomised study aims to compare the safety and patient outcomes of the current spinal immobilisation practice versus a more flexible "movement minimisation" approach for suspected spinal injury patients. The findings… Happy April! This month for the April 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got two New in EM segments with Andy and Dave looking at ondansetron in ketamine sedation and the use of antibotics in brain injury. We have a… Ep 538 features Katie, a 911 dispatcher with Rockford 911 out of Illinois. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Katie's 911 story How a background in special education equipped her to handle intense emergency calls involving children… In this conversation, we will look at the relationship between Paramedic theory and practice with Vince Clarke. We will dig into Vince’s doctorate in Education on the subject, various frameworks for the acquisition of skills through simulation, reflective models of learning, the progression from novice… Ep 537 features Brad Flanagan, Emergency Ops Manager for the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Brad's 911 story How Brad's unique journey from the military to 911… In this conversation, we will look at the life of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). We will dig into what the training looks like, the autonomy involved, the various specialisms you can take, what Dan has learnt along the way and much more. As more… In this episode, I will be speaking with Jay Baldwin. At 26 Jay had suffered bilateral leg amputations from an IED whilst serving in the British army in Afghanistan. He was medically discharged from the UK military at 28, divorced at 32 and battled and… Ep 536 features Katherine, 911 professional with Ada County Sheriff's Office out of Idaho. Episode topics – Katherine's 911 story Exploring the repercussions of tragic calls, including a particularly disturbing case involving a missing child The challenges and importance of adequate mental health support and… Join us for an insightful conversation with Robbie Maiden, a lifeboat coxswain, as he shares his journey from being embedded in a culture from a young age to becoming a leader in the austere lifeboat setting. With no formal leadership training, Robbie has developed his… Noel and Stephen discuss High-dose versus low-dose intravenous nitroglycerine for sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema: a randomised controlled trial End Tidal CO2, or ETCO2 for short, is something that's talked about pretty often in Emergency and Critical Care and that's because it's used a lot in the assessment and treatment of patients! It's got a big part to play in airway management, resuscitation, sedation… Ep 535 features Ashley, 911 Professional with Rockland PD & Fire, and Greg, 911 Professional with CAL Fire, both out of California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Ashley's 911 story Greg's 911 story Trusting your instincts… In this conversation we discuss the future of pre-hospital maternity care with three leading consultant midwives from UK NHS ambulance services. Dawn Kerslake, Stephanie Heys, and Camella Main are experts in their field and will provide valuable insights into this critical area of pre-hospital care.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 534 features Deb, a Psychiatric Clinician, 911 dispatcher, and EMT. Episode topics – Deb recounts her journey in dispatch, including her ability to thrive with ADHD and… Happy March! This month for the March 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment with Andy and Dave talking about the use of dexamethasone in migraine. Becky and Chris will then discuss the RCEM and… In this conversation, we will examine human performance, some of the fundamental components of performance, models of performance, and how we train versus how we perform. We will also examine the importance of psychological safety, and the interplay between performance, standards, and behaviour. We also… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 533 features Ashley, your friendly neighborhood dispatcher from Elkhart City in Indiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Discover… In this conversation, we will unpack the International Journal of Paramedicine and the original vision for the journal. We will also look at the reach of the journal and the different sections of the journal yet to launch. We also examine the interaction with the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 532 features Kelley Cunningham, the Eaton County Central Dispatch Director, as she shares insights on workplace culture, public safety, and the importance of dispatchers in emergency response.… In this episode we are speaking with London HEMS Paramedic Keiren Rodwell. We dig into Keiren's background from working as a paramedic student in New South Wales, to working for the London Ambulance Service LAS in north east London. Keiren joined London Ambulance Service straight… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 531 features Rich, Dispatch Supervisor with Eaton County Central Dispatch, MI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Rich's 9-1-1… As we all know, rapid and effective resuscitation makes a huge difference to the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest. If you're going to pick a rhythm to have as the patient or as the Resuscitationist, then it's going to be a shockable rhythm,… In this conversation we will examine the current state of play within UK military medicine, the demographics of modern military capability; that of deployable role 1, 2 and 3 hospitals within the field. We will also examine the lessons learnt from recent conflicts and how… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 530 features Libby, Dispatch Supervisor with Eaton County Central Dispatch, MI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Libby's 9-1-1… Happy February! This month for the February 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment looking at the use of POCUS for paediatric forearm fracture. Becky and Chris then go over the NICE Guidelines for transient… In this conversation, we speak with Australian emergency physician Dr. Ben Mckenzie. Ben has developed the AMAx4 algorithm as a streamlined approach to recognising and treating anaphylaxis after the tragic death of his 15-year-old son Max Mckenzie. Ben has helped standardise best practices for this… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 529 features Sondra Wesley, ECC Education Manager with Prepared. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Sondra's 9-1-1 story Unforgettable… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 528 features Reese, 9-1-1 Communications Officer, Defiance County Sheriff's Office, OH. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Reese's 9-1-1… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 527 features Hannah, CTO w/Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer, FL. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Hannah's 9-1-1 story Heartbreaking police… Fever is an incredibly effective mechanism to fight off pathogens. Clearly, whilst many illnesses that cause a fever don't require anything more than the body's natural response, there are some patients in which a fever might represent a serious illness. Differentiating those serious illnesses from… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 526 features Rhianna, Training Supervisor, and Peer Support Lead with Salt Lake Valley Communications Center. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode… Happy New Year! This month for the January 2024 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Rob and Liz have got a New in EM segment looking at the DAShED study examining the diagnosis and investigation of suspected acute aortic section. Becky and Chris then go… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 525 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Arkansas APCO/NENA Conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 524 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Arkansas APCO/NENA Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR… In this conversation, we will examine how trauma is both managed and reported on throughout Scotland. The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) receives over 1.5 million calls a year and responds to over 500,000 emergency incidents per year. In the episode, we will discuss The Scottish… This is a selection of 10 of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In this episode, we hear from: Major Incident Management with Keir Rutherford and Alec Wilding. The future state of Pre-Hospital Care with Jason Killens. Safe Sedation of Acute Behavioural Disturbance with Tim… This is a selection of 10 of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In this episode we hear from: The UKISAR deployment to the Turkey earthquake disaster with Deb Swann. The Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) with Claire Park. The Pre-Hospital Airway with John Chatterjee.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 523 features a special Christmas Open Mic LIVE episode with Ricardo and Dawn Shumway. Purchase your copy of Imagine Listening on Amazon Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook… In this conversation, we will examine some of the contemporary reflections on the Ukraine crisis with David and Shawn. We will examine what it is currently like on the ground, some of the emerging needs and how David and Shawn believe they can be met.… We know it's the festive season but we thought we'd try and cover an issue from which there appears to be no escape and is a particular problem at this time of year, queuing! Whether we like it or not, this has become a factor… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 522 features a book reading of Imagine Listening - Your worst day is our everyday by its Author, Ricardo Martinez II. Purchase your copy of Imagine Listening… In this conversation, we will be looking at the current guidelines on the pre-hospital management of drowning and the academic research that underpins these principles. We will explore the epidemiology of drowning and examine patient outcomes as a group. We will also discuss the important… This month for the December 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we welcome our new co-host Liz Farah. Merry Christmas!. We discuss two New in EM segments looking at overnight boarding of older patients in the ED and mortality and looking at the use… In this conversation, we will explore some of the lessons learned through years of major incident attendance in Scotland from the Emergency Medical Retrieval Services (EMRS). We examine the Scottish Trauma Network, the demographics of healthcare in Scotland, and some of the recent and seminal… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 521 features Desiree, CTO, and Telecommunicator III out of Bentonville PD, Arkansas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Desiree's… In this conversation, we will examine the concept and the reality of psychological burnout among Paramedics. The effects of burnout are estimated to cost over $300 billion annually, with the WHO forecasting a burnout pandemic in the next decade. Within pre-hospital organisations, burnout can generate… In the conversation, we examine the definition of addiction, the meta-substances (stimulants, sedatives, opioids), the time horizon of an addicted person (instant gratification), the triggers of addiction, the diagnosis of dependence, what dependence means, and the types of addictions (work, sex, drugs, diet, exercise). We… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 520 features Jeremie Meyer, RPL, Public Safety Communications Leader. Episode topics – Jeremie's 9-1-1 story Life lessons from a public safety career ADHD and Work The importance… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 519 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Blood gases are really commonly used in ED, Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine and Prehospitally. In fact, you'd do well to walk 10 meters in an ED without being given one to sign off! But it's for good reason, because they give you additional information about what's… In this conversation, we will explore some of the nuances and challenges of Exercise Associated Collapse (EAC) with Luca Carenzo. The basis of this interview was the recent publication in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport of An Unusual Case of Marathon-related Exercise-associated… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 518 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE… In this conversation, we will examine whether point-of-care ultrasound is a reliable predictor of outcome during Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA). We will dig into the recently published systematic review on the topic with Tim Harris, who is one of the authors of the paper. We… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 517 features spooky and creepy stories that were submitted for the Halloween episode of Open Mic Live. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… This month for the November 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the INTERACT3 trial looking at blood pressure targets following intracerebral haemorrhage. We then have Becky and Chris discussing the British Thoracic Society's new guidance… In this conversation, we will look at the research examining methods of safe sedation by Advanced Paramedic Practitioners within London and examine the research published on this looking at sedation of Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD). We will examine; what the retrospective cohort study of pre-hospital… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 516 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Indiana 911 Professionals Conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… In this episode, we will explore why Thrombectomy is considered a leading stroke intervention and can contribute to the early rehabilitation and treatment of ischemic stroke. This is especially important if recognised within pre-hospital care. This is due to its effectiveness in rapidly restoring blood… This month Susie and Raj discuss a paper called You may think that the consultants are great, and they know everything, but they don't, exploring how new emergency medicine consultants experience uncertainty. And then in the 2nd part of this months podcast Noel and Stephen… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 515 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Indiana 911 Professionals Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE… In this conversation, we will examine the complex and challenging environment of toxic drug and substance misuse on the streets of Vancouver and across British Columbia. We will explore the issues of concomitant drug ingestion, the use of fentanyl, the complications of mental health and… In this episode we're going to cover the 'atraumatic' or 'spontaneous' pneumothoraces and focus on some new key guidelines from the British Thoracic Society which came out in July this year and also look at the relevant evidence on the topic. There are pretty significant… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 514 features Josephine Rios, Communications Operator 3 out of an agency in South Florida, and Founder of Latinas of 911. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn… In this episode, we will explore reverse mentoring and challenging the status quo in quality improvement with Carl Betts. We will look at Carl’s reflections on mentorship and reverse mentorship of Quality Improvement fellows within an Ambulance service setting. We dig into how Carl leads these… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 513 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 9-1-1 Leadership Training retreat at the Mayan Ranch, hosted by the 360 Degree Dispatcher. Sponsored… This month for the October 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the CT FIRST study looking at routine head-to-pelvis CT scan post-arrest. We then move to an RCEM ASC Interview Megamix where I have a… In this podcast, we will look at the benefit and utility of Methoxyflurane, more commonly known as Penthrox. Penthrox is a volatile, self-administered inhaled analgesic indicated for short-term pain relief. Penthrox is a portable, lightweight, non-invasive inhaler for self-administration of the Methoxyflurane vapour. Penthrox provides analgesia… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 512 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 9-1-1 Leadership Training retreat at the Mayan Ranch, hosted by the 360 Degree Dispatcher. WARNING -… In this episode, we examine how to approach systems strengthening in clinical practice within the context of Sierra Leone with Aneesah Peersaib. We will look at her recent deployment to support Continued Professional Development at local, regional and national level and her role in leadership… In this next period, we will be recording a mini-series on addiction starting with this first episode with Specialist Addiction Therapist Mark Dempster. In 2013, the Centre for Social Justice determined that the level of addiction in the UK made it the “addiction capital of… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 511 features Open Mic stories from the 2023 Ohio Mini Conference Imagine Listening session. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics… Delivering excellent End of Life Care in the Emergency Care is a real challenge but also a huge privilege and has formed some of the most rewarding parts of our careers to date. We've been really keen to End of Life Care as a topic… In this conversation, we will examine the various types of trauma scores that feature both out-of-hospital and in-hospital to measure trauma – those of anatomical, physiological and combined trauma scores. We will look at why these are important, the three broad types of trauma scores,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 510 features #IAM911 stories from the 2023 Ohio Mini Conference Imagine Listening session. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 509 features Jennifer, Master Telecommunicator with Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Jennifer's 9-1-1… This month for the September 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the SQUID protocol for DKA. We then move from last month's discussion on Head Injuries and move to Concussion and speak to two experts… In this conversation, we will examine the current state of NHS ambulance service delivered care and how we can approach this with a different perspective. We will examine the current models of operation and how over the next 10 to 20 years this needs to… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 508 is a special Open Mic Live broadcast episode where we celebrate national #IAM911 day; the 7th anniversary of the birth of the #IAM911 Movement. Episode topics… Did you know that paramedics can claim tax rebates for such items as uniform cleaning, professional registration and professional body membership? That includes making a claim for your membership of the College of Paramedics. Clare Merrills, Head of PR, Press & Digital Communications at HMRC… In this conversation, we will examine the challenges of exposure to high-stress situations, the principle of ‘psychological stunning’ and how to deal with the concepts of ‘amygdala highjack’. We will reflect with Tash on a seminal case that she experienced and her reflections on it.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 507 features Megan, Senior Telecommunicator, Havelock PD out of North Carolina. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Megan's 9-1-1… Susie and Raj discuss the Evaluation of microMend wound closure device in repairing skin lacerations In this conversation, we will examine the utility and functions of ultrasound within air ambulance services. We look at how the aggregation of data and familiarity with ultrasound is narrowing down and assisting time to intervention and time to definitive care. We look at the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 506 features Nicole Ford. This episode is a reissue of episode 305 and was recorded live from the 2020 NENA SBP Conference in Austin, Texas. WARNING -… In this conversation we will examine the anatomy of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner in Urgent Care (APPUC) scheme as it currently stands within London. We will examine the discharge to the community rate, Alternative Care Pathway referral rates and where they are being referred to,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 505 features Dr. Angela Johnson, 911 dispatch supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Contact Dr. Angela Johnson… In this conversation we will examine the recent recommendations and development of a national out-of-hospital transfusion protocol for critical care services. We will unpack the recent modified RAND Delphi study that sets out the guidance of clinical governance and recommendations for out of hospital transfusion… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 504 features Sarah, a Police Officer near Atlanta, Georgia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Sarah's public safety story… This month for the August 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the STANDING Algorithm in Vertigo. We then continue hearing from Becky & Chris about the new NICE head injury guidelines which is the exciting… This is the second instalment of the conversation on the approach to major incidents with Keir Rutherford & Alec Wilding. We examine triage tools which have just come into practise which is around the TST - 10 second triage algorithm and the MITT - major… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 503 features Debby, 911 dispatcher with Ada County Sheriff's Department out of Idaho. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics –… In this conversation we will examine some of the lessons learnt from anecdotal experiences in major incidents, together with the reflections from previous recommendations in major incident enquiries such as the Manchester bombings. We will examine the differentiation of terrorist attacks at point of call… This month we look at a paper dealing with Performance of a prehospital HEART score in patients with possible myocardial infarction a prospective evaluation and also one on methocarbamol vs diazepam in management of acute lower back pain Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 502 features Sheriff Grady Judd of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics –… In this conversation we will examine the latest in non-invasive ventilation via the helmet interface. Recent empirical research has shown that ventilation via helmet can mean faster recovery time, shortening an ICU stay, reduces the need to intubate, lowers ICU mortality, and can result in minimal or… So in this episode we're going to run though the primary survey in trauma. This clinical assessment helps us identify and treat life threatening injuries and to rapidly intervene and correct them, so getting it right really matter1. How this is done is hugely dependant… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 501 features Hannah, Dispatcher on Demand and Policy Writer with Moetivations. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Hannah's public… In this conversation we will examine the principles of coagulopathy and novel approaches to coagulopathy within pre-hospital care. We will examine the utility of fibrinogen concentrate, the distinct features of fibrinogen concentrate with cryoprecipitate, its longevity of use compared to other blood products, how you… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. This is a milestone episode 500 and was recorded with a live audience at the Mayan Ranch during the leadership summit put on by the 360 Dispatcher and… Gary Strong and Poppy Simmonds chat to Henry Agbor, a truly international paramedic, about his passion for the role of the paramedic in his home country and continent. The theme for International Paramedics Day this year is What Paramedics Do. On July 8, the College… This month for the July 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got a New in EM segment looking at the highly publicised PATCH-trauma trial looking at the use of TXA in trauma. We then hear from Becky & Chris about the new NICE… In this conversation we will examine the concept of the performance pizza. This is a concept which examines three main domains of performance within pre-hospital care; the predictable routine, the predictable emergencies and the unpredictable emergencies. We will dig into each of these domains and… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. This is a special bonus Imagine Listening episode that was recorded with a LIVE audience at the 2023 National NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn… In this conversation we will examine the career progression of Vicki Brown, who is an Advanced Practitioner in Critical Care, and is the first person in the country to get on the Faculty of Pre Hospital Care (FPHC) Register of Consultant Practitioners by qualifying from… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 499 features a live Open Mic session. In this episode we share tips on dealing with hard calls and end with some funny 9-1-1 stories in the… This month we discuss Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiac rhythm change over time in patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest, Spiking and Blunt chest wall trauma Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 498 features Stephanie, a Sergeant with Henderson County Sheriff's Office, NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Stephanie's public… This is a repost of an episode I recorded back in the early years of podcasting. It remains the most downloaded episode of the entire podcast. Steve Rashford is the medical director of The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) with 5,000 staff and 1,300 response vehicles.… This is the first of two episodes looking at pneumothoraces. In this episode we're going to start out by taking a look at traumatic pneumothoraces. Traumatic pneumothoraces are present in about a fifth of multiple trauma patients, so it's not infrequent to come across them… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 497 features Bridget, Attorney, former deputy sheriff, and Founder of Lady Law Shield. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics –… In this conversation we will examine the fundamentals of human factors within tasks with Jim Walmsley. We will focus on Human factors from a task perspective refer to the ways in which the design of a task or activity can affect the safety and performance of… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 496 features Kate, Paramedic, artist, and upcoming author and mom extraordinaire, out of New Jersey. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Learn… This month for the June 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got two New in EM segments looking at the use of end-tidal CO2 at triage and looking at positioning for lumbar punctures. We then hear from Becky & Chris about a guideline… In this conversation we will examine the concept of flash teams with Ben Watts. We will focus on why they can pose such a challenge in highly stressful situations. We examine the concepts and issues of ego, lack of team ethos, lack of shared understanding/clear plan, poor… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 495 features Carrie, Emergency Communications Specialist 1/CTO/Q, with Johnson County Emergency Communications, KS. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics –… In this session I am speaking with Clare Fitchett as we explore the fundamentals of human factors and the interplay of leadership. In the conversation we examine what human factors mean to Clare and how they affect her practice. We also look at leadership and… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 494 features Mary, 9-1-1 Call taker, Communications Shift Lead, Chief Training Officer, Huntsville-Madison county 911, AL. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… The last time we took a good look at head injuries was back in 2018 in our Roadside to Resus episodes and for all of the foundational stuff on incidence, assessment, management and loads more make sure you go and check that episode out. But… In this session, I am speaking with Neel Bhanderi on the advantages of high-fidelity training within clinical practice. In the conversation, we examine the concepts of analogs of reality and how it has multifactorial benefits through the integration of handover simulation, debriefing, stress inoculation, skill… Imagine your brother, wanting to kill himself. Imagine. Handing him a gun to show him how crazy the thought of it sounds. He takes that gun, and shoots himself in the head. In front of you. Now imagine you're 911 listening to the aftermath of… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 493 features Deborah, dispatch supervisor with Lakeway PD, Texas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Deborah's 9-1-1 story The… In this conversation we will examine the fundamentals of human factors with Matt Edwards. We will focus on Human factors from an individual perspective. We will examine some of the seminal cases that Matt has experienced in practice and the concept of routine versus crisis from… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 492 is a LIVE Open Mic episode that was broadcasted at the 2023 NAVIGATOR conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode… This month for the May 2023 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast we've got two New in EM segments which shoulder relocation technique is best and the use of TXA in haemoptysis. We then speak with Tessa Davis of Don't Forget The Bubbles fame and… Further reading Matt has kindly provided a list of references from his Trauma Care talk which this podcast is based on: Peri-operative and critical care management of the brain – current evidence. Anaesthesia: Vol 77, No S1. The European guideline on management of major bleeding… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 491 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Texas Public Safety conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 490 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Texas Public Safety conference. WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,… This month Graham talks to our very own Rob Hirst about Establishing the research priorities of emergency medicine trainees, patients and carers across the UK and Ireland: the TERN Delphi study. Then Susie Roy discusses Cervical spine movements during laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation: a systematic… In this episode we kick off a mini-series on human factors in practice. I will be speaking with a cross section of clinicians on what human factors means to them and the impact it can and has had on their practice. In this episode I… Being in a situation of being unable to intubate and unable to oxygenate is an absolute time critical emergency. Focus needs to be paid to the techniques and strategy to deal with this situation. But we also need to consider steps to ensure it occurs… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 489 features Audra, Public Safety Telecommunicator with St. Clair County Sheriff's Department. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Audra's… In this episode I am speaking with Debs Swann on her recent deployment to the Turkey Earthquake disaster. It is the deadliest earthquake in what is present day Turkey since the 526 Antioch earthquake, making it the deadliest natural disaster in its modern history. As… This month for the April 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we've got two New in EM segments looking at using lactate to identify epileptic seizures and the impact of familiarity on performance. Becky and Chris delve into a guideline for non-fatal strangulation, and then finally we bring… In this conversation we will examine the recent changes in spinal immobilisation within pre-hospital practice. We will look at the historic literature, prevalence of spinal injury in reality, the RCSEd recommendations, and other international guidelines and also the current practice of C-spine collars and extrication… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 488 features Brooke, Communications Officer with Saluda County Sheriff's Office, SC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Brooke's 9-1-1… This month Noel and Stephen discuss Diagnostic performance of S100B as a rule-out test for intracranial pathology in head-injured patients presenting to the emergency department who meet NICE Head Injury Guideline criteria for CT-head scan, and Graham discusses Paediatric acute non traumatic limp. In this conversation we will examine the immediate, mid-term and long-term effects of sexual assault. We will also examine the short-term treatment that pre-hospital clinicians should consider. We will also examine some of the long-term support that is available for victims of sexual assault. We… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 487 features Emily, CTO with Cobb County 911, GA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Emily's 9-1-1 story A… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 486 features Deborah, Retired 9-1-1 professional out of El dorado SO, California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Deborah's… So NOF's aren't the most glamorous of topics to cover on a podcast, but the difference we can make to patients but refining our care is huge. Neck of femur fractures have a high and increasing incidence. They occur predominantly in frail patients who have… In this conversation we will examine the prevalence, types, and challenges of pelvic trauma. We will also look at some of the pre-hospital and Emergency Department management of pelvic trauma and why it can be such a critical injury to treat. To do this I… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 485 features Elizabeth Mills, Telecommunications Officer, Hendricks County, IN. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Elizabeth's 9-1-1 story From… In this session I am speaking with Robbie Lendrum on the Myocardial Hypoperfusion & injury in Trauma. We examine the Windkessel concept of pulsatile flow to constant flow, reservoir pressure as an analogue of diastolic pressure, coronary perfusion in diastole. We also explore blood pressure… This month for the March 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we've got a New in EM segments looking at restrictive vs. liberal fluid replacement therapy in sepsis. Becky and Chris look at guidelines for the management of investigations and results from the ED, I speak to Sandy… In this session I am speaking with Mark Hannaford, Luca Alfatti, and Alione Hlivco around the current logistical aid efforts, implementation, climate and anecdotal reflections in Ukraine. We also want to dig into the cadence of change in the current climate from an infrastructural perspective,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 484 features Violet, former 911 dispatcher and current 911 Grant Writer. To find out more about Violet you can visit her here - Instagram | Web Sponsored… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 483 features Heather, CTO and Nugget the Peer Support Dispatcher out of Knox County 911, Indiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… So in this episode we're going to be covering crush injury. When you think about it, visions of falling rocks, industrial accidents and high speed RTCs may come to mind, but actually a crush injury can be sustained in a huge variety of ways without… In this session we will examine the latest perspectives and insights into recreational drug toxicology with Dima Abdulrahim. I wanted to unpack some of the recreational drug toxicology with reference to drugs that seem to be in favour with youth and have pre-hospital touch points… Paramedic, Taylor Kellogg (@kello011 on Twitter) joins us. This episode is a chance to take a break from clinical learning and listen to the story of a medic who has a passion for meteorology. Wildland fires in Southern California, a thunderstorm on a goat ranch,… This month Lisa Ramage and Amy Hughes discuss the paper 'Thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory emergency department patients managed with lower limb immobilisation after injury: a national survey'. Then Suzy and Philippa discuss 'Pulmonary embolism management in the emergency department'. Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 482 features Wendy, former 911 dispatcher, and a Peer Support Recovery Specialist. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Wendy's… In this session I will be talking with Neil Jeffers on CRM or Crew Resource Management. We will examine a working definition of CRM, why it’s of fundamental importance to Neil, the history of CRM, the symbiotic link between human factors and CRM, and the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 481 features Angela Johnson, former 911 dispatch supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor, and DTBG4 speaker. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode… In this session we will examine the fundamentals of the pre-hospital airway from airway assessment all the way through to the difficulties posed in practice. We will also look at the management from a stepwise concept all the way through to the use of invasive… This month for the February 2023 RCEMLearning podcast we've got two New in EM segments looking at pad placement for transcutaneous pacing and post-ROSC blood pressure targets in cardiac arrest. Becky and Chris a look at the RCEM guidelines for cannabinoid hyperemesis and then we… In this session I am speaking with Claire Park on a new primary triage tool developed by Claire and a research team. It has been accepted and agreed by NHS England for use by all UK ambulance services and prospectively by National Police and Fire… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 480 features Morrissa, Telecommunicator and CTO w/North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Morrissa's 9-1-1… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 479 features Congresswoman Norma Torres. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Clarification of the Consolidated Appropriations Act Why the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 478 features Shae, dispatcher with Pershing County SO, Nevada. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Shae's 9-1-1 story From… In this episode we are examining the recent strikes and pay freeze that frontline paramedics have been experiencing. This is on the background of increased cost of living and operational pressures across the emergency care system. We will focus both on Carl’s recent reflections of… Welcome back to our first Roadside to Resus episode for 2023! We're back with the huge topic that is COPD. In this episode we're going to delve into the depths of the topic, helping us to deliver the best possible care for this frequently encountered… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 477 features Linda, CTO w/FoxComm 911 out of Illinois. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Linda's 9-1-1 story In… Happy New Year! This month we've got a New in EM looking at the use of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios in septic arthritis and a discussion on specificity vs. sensitivity. Becky and Chris look at the new NICE guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhage and Rob talks for too… In this session I am speaking with Andrew Pearce on the concept of the trauma handover. We examine the definition of the handover, the commonly expected barriers to effective handover, and the recall of handover information. We will also examine where the handover occurs, standards… Dr. Maia Dorsett joins us again! You may remember her from the Thinking: Lift Assist episode. This time she shares what she knows about the process of death notification. It's a passion-topic for her because she knows how important these conversations are for the loved… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 476 features Whitney, Deputy Director, and Trista, 9-1-1 professional, with Allegan County Central Dispatch, MI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 475 features Sabrina, Supervisor with Hutchinson-Reno Co 911, KS. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… In this session I am speaking with Aggie Rice on the concept and tool of Schwartz rounds and her journey of implementation within the NHS. Schwartz rounds can be described as a structured forum where all staff, clinical and non-clinical, come together regularly to discuss… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 474 features Bryce, Emergency Dispatch Supervisor, Cedar Park Police, TX. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook | LinkedIn |… In this session we will examine the latest research to emerge from Zane Perkins and Mike Christian around Resuscitative Thoracotomy (RT). The research has been led by Zane and Mike examined over 600 retrospective thoracotomy cases from the LAA database spanning 20 years, looking at… This is the second part of the lecture series on building effective teams and dealing with difficult people. The concepts taught here involve models of teamwork (Action centred Leadership, the five dysfunctions of a team), trust - both as a concept and a pre-requisite, culture,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 473 features Kris, Communications Training Officer with NRV911 out of Virginia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook | LinkedIn… So following on from our Bradycardia episode, we're going to look in detail at cardiac pacing. Setting up emergency pacing in those compromised bradycardia patients can make a significant difference to patient outcomes, and doing so in a timely and slick fashion can be a… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 472 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NJ NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… In this session we will examine Exertional Heat Injury (EHI) within individuals undertaking endurance races, military exercises, or extreme activity. We will draw contrast and parallels to acute behavioural disturbance, what is happening both at the physiological level and some of the autonomic positive feedback… In this episode I examine the art of active listening. It is a slightly different episode and one of a number to come where I give a series of lectures. In this episode I wanted to do two things: 1. Build awareness of the factors… This month we've got a New in EM looking at the use of morphine and midazolam in heart acute failure. We return to the second part of our two-part procedural sedation megamix. We speak to the organisers of the Trainee Research Engagement Day and the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 471 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NJ NENA conference. WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, YOU… Rory O'Connor with Adrian Chiles on Radio Five Live Read more about the Cochrane injuries group: https://injuries.cochrane.org/about-us-0 Have a listen to the earlier TXA podcast here: https://phemcast.co.uk/2018/01/18/episode-26-tranexamic-acid/ Do you want to revise your clotting pathways and the mechanism of action of TXA?! Here are some links to the excellent Life in the Fast Lane:… In this session we will examine one of the common greatest human factors challenges within pre-hospital care, that of acute fatigue within clinical practice. The ambulance services are trying out different ways of working to help staff feel less tired at work and safer on… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 470 features Shannon, 9-1-1 dispatcher with Santa Clara County out of California, and Founder of Help for the Headset. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… In this session we will examine the bleeding patient in the tactical and combat environment. We will dig into some of the fundamental education that has changed practice in recent years, we will also look at the sequential approach to bleeding control, second and third… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 469 features Theresa 9-1-1 dispatcher, CTO w/Cobb Co 9-1-1, GA, and Author. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook |… Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD), one of the most challenging, dangerous and serious presentations that we will encounter in emergency management of patients. There is no widely accepted definition of ABD. Really it's an umbrella term for a patient presenting with a triad of features, secondary… Kevin Hazzard reads 2 chapters from his latest book, American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became American's First Paramedics. Freedom House EMS is EMS' origin story. It was almost erased until Kevin Hazzard meticulously researched the story so it can sit… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 468 features Casey Rives, Solutions Consultant, and former 9-1-1 dispatcher out of Fairfax County, VA. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 467 features Kevin Hazzard, former paramedic and author of "American Sirens: The incredible story of the black men who became America's First Paramedics." Sponsored by INdigital -… This month we've got a New in EM looking at IV paracetamol, look at some guidelines for sedation, we have the second part of the highlights from the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Cardiac Arrest symposium, and finish off with some more articles in New Online.… In this session I will be talking with Carl Betts on the anatomy of quality improvement and some of the pitfalls that occur along the way. Carl is a Paramedic for over 10 years and is a quality improvement lead based in Sheffield working for… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 466 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Indiana 911 Professionals conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 465 features Jenny, Emergency Communications with Rutherford Co SO out of Tennessee, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… This month Susie and Rajesh talk about Emergency Physicians experience of stress during resuscitation and strategies for mitigating the effects of stress on performance Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 464 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Indiana 911 Professionals conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… We've covered tachycardias, both narrow and broad before, but we need to complete the set. So this time we'll be looking at the slower end of the spectrum, with bradycardias. Bradycardias can be a physiological state in athletes, but they can also be of significant… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 463 features Gaby, Communications Operator III, Opelika PD, AL. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 462 features Dru Clarke, Customer Success Manager, with Carbyne. This episode is a Carbyne exclusive Dispatcher's Roundtable broadcast where we talked about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.… In this episode we will examine how the evolution of public health is migrating through to ambulance services and creating future opportunities within this field of practice. In May of last year AACE (the association of Ambulance Chief Executives) published a discussion paper around developing… xThis month we've got a New in EM examining the use of fluids in RSI, look at a guideline for caring for patients with a learning disability, bring you the highlights of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Symposium, and then bring you some… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 461 features Veronica, Supervisor, Johnson County 9-1-1, Indiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… In this session we will examine the bleeding patient in the tactical and combat environment. We will dig into some of the fundamental education that has changed practice in recent years, we will also examine the SWIFT Study which is a study of Whole blood… Graham Johnson and Ewan Barron discuss predictors of hospital prenotification for STEMI and association of prenotification with outcomes Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 460 features John Barney, Communications Officer with Melbourne Police Department out of Florida, and Co-Founder of Gold Line Support. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Road traffic collisions are a leading cause of death and injury. Following a road traffic collision many patients will remain trapped in their vehicle. Extrication is the process by which injured or potentially injured people are removed from their vehicle by the rescue services. Rescue… Despite all the improvements that we have seen in trauma care over the past 20 or more years RTCs are still, sadly, a really common cause of both death and disability, with the number of deaths annually in the UK sitting somewhere between 1500-1900 per… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 459 features Dina Cop, Police Dispatcher with WCCCA, Oregon. This episode is also a Media Partner Spotlight from RQI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… In this session we will be talking with Zoe Hitchcock. Zoe, 9 years ago in 2013 had a seminal event whilst walking on Oxford St in London. Zoe suffered a cardiac arrest from a cardiac myopathy causing a VF cardiac arrest. The adage that it… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 458 features Cindy Sparrow, Founder of Cindy Sparrow International and 25 year 9-1-1 frontline professional. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Carbyne… In this episode we will examine the true story of the tragic death of a Search and Rescue medic Dave VanBuskirk. On the evening of the 22nd of July, 2013 Dave fell approximately 200 ft to his death whilst on a winching mission to save… This month we discuss Laryngospasm in paediatric sedation | Case Based Discussions | Use of Non-Sterile Gloves for Wound Closure | and new online material from RCEMearning This month we've got two New in EM papers, delve into two meaty Case Based Discussions and discuss… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 457 is a Dispatcher's Roundtable episode. In round 33 my guest Sara Pagel, Functional Health Practitioner with Thin Line Consulting joins me to discuss the topic of… This month Noel and Stephen talk about paediatric fractures In this session we will examine a new pathway which is emerging within Scotland and north of England. The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) pathway has been designed to both specialise treatment and expedite specialist care to this cohort of patients. NHS data shows that… In this interview we will examine the emerging research priorities within pre-hospital care from the perspective of priority and importance. I will be speaking with Sarah McLaughlin – a senior research fellow with affiliations with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) and Anglia Ruskin University.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 456 features Ricardo Martinez II, Creator/Host of this podcast. This is a special episode for the six year anniversary of the #IAM911 movement. Sponsored by INdigital -… Kevin Hazzard reflects on a TV show based on a book called "5 Days at Memorial" by Sheri Fink. In this story, the characters are faced with impossible challenges inside a hospital in the days after Hurricane Katrina. There are so many parallels between what… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 455 features Holly Williams, Training Coordinator at Orange County Emergency Communications in Virginia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 454 is a special episode that features Kevin and Steph, creators and hosts of "Tell Us A Good Story" podcast and myself as their guest. Sponsored by… How do we find our way out of this? Initial education, recruitment and retention in EMS are all in crisis. Paramedic and EMS educator, David Fifer proposes an educational pathway for paramedics in this keynote lecture at the 2022 National Association of EMS Educators' Annual… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 453 features Toby, Communications Officer at NRV911. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… This month we've got two New in EM papers, we look at a scaphoid fracture guideline, explore the RCEMLearning Induction Package and tell you about some new articles in New Online. Be sure to check out the papers and links below! <!--[CDATA[ This month we've… In this session we will examine the latest research and approaches to traumatic cardiac arrest with Richard Lyon. We will examine the demographics and diversity of pathology that clinicians see day to day within TCA. We will also examine survival rates, empirical research, blood products,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 452 features Amanda, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Burt County Sheriff's Office out of Nebraska. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… In this interview we will examine some of the prevailing issues and incremental rise of Alzheimer’s disease within the global healthcare system. Cognitive decline is a major concern of the aging population. Already, Alzheimer’s disease affects approximately one in 14 people over the age of… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 451 features Amy, Deputy Director at Greenville County, SC, Jennifer, Executive Director at Mental Health America of Greenville County, SC, and Jason, VP of Sales with RapidDeploy.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 450 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy… So when people talk about patients having a high lactate we think about them being sick, it can at times be easy to slip into thinking that this equals sepsis or maybe ischaemia. And whilst the presence of a high lactate in the context of… Graham Clark MCPara, East of England Council Representative at the College of Paramedics talked on LBC Radio about extreme pressures on the ambulance service, including heatwave and staff absences due to COVID. Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 449 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… Jo Mildenhall MCPara, Paramedic Mental Health Project Lead at the College of Paramedics talks about paramedic mental health on radio Solent. Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 448 features Ashley, Founder of The Raspy Dispatcher, Dispatcher out of California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… This month we've got a new host, two New in EM papers, a continued discussion for Guidelines for EM, and a new section we're launching: New Online. Be sure to check out the papers and links below! New in EM – Early CTCA in suspected… In this conversation I talk with Carl Betts about his reflections on paramedic retention in contemporary practice. Carl is a paramedic and quality improvement lead based in Sheffield working for the ambulance service. He has been a paramedic for 10 years and also has a… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 447 features siblings, Erin and Tom, dispatcher's with Stamford ECC, CT, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 446 features Andrea, Customer Success Manager with Carbyne. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… In this session we will be talking with Noah Baron Cohen. Noah, now 22, 6 years ago in 2016 had a seminal event whilst exercising at The Jewish Community Secondary School in North London. Noah suffered a cardiac arrest from a primary arrhythmia causing a… So, as we all know, there are loads of presentations that we see in Emergency Medicine that require us to gain rapid access to the circulation. Either to administer medicines around the body or to get fluids into the circulation. Now there's a number of… Johnny chats us through the urgent care section of the ambulance service Top 3 tips With Urgent Care Patients, take your time. Ask yourself "What does my patient need, where best can that be achieved, and in what timescale is it required". Follow the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 445 features Tina Buneta, Director of Aurora 911 out of Colorado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn… Bernd and Hermann talk us through their research into performing CPR with restricted patient access. Three top tips 1 - In an asphyxiated patient start ventilation as soon as possible 2 - In a situation of restricted patient access, don't think about standard CPR, start… In this session we will examine the recent viral Monkeypox (MPV) outbreak with Professor Kelechi Nnoaham. We dig into the anatomy of the virus, the possibility of local transmission of the virus, the origins of the current outbreak, current prevalence, symptomatology, known transmission pathways, viral… This month we have Efficacy of antibiotics for septic olecrannon bursitis | Guidelines for EM | Anterior-Lateral vs Anterior-Posterior pad placement for cardioversion of AF | Case Based Discussions Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 444 features Dominique, Founder of HELLO, 911! and dispatch supervisor out of South Florida. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… Responders of all types are focused on saving life but what happens if the scene becomes a crime scene? What is a crime scene and how do we manage this? Peter takes us through the roles, responsibilities of the police and responders at the scene… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 443 features Cody Post, Executive Director at the RED Center out of Ohio, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn… Pam and Duncan talk us through the roles, responsibilities and capabilities of the SORTs across Scotland. They detail what and when the SORT team can be of help and what their roles are in the scape of multiagency responses. Top tips: 1) Gather information… In this session we will examine the importance and art of dispatch with Jerry Overton. Jerry Overton serves as the President of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, the organisation charged with setting standards, establishing curriculum, and conducting research for public safety dispatch worldwide. Established… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 442 features Yasmen, 9-1-1 Communications Supervisor with Osceola Sheriff's Department out of Florida. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 441 features Erika Lakey, 9-1-1 Communications Specialist with Osceola Sheriff's Department out of Florida. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… John chats us through the skills, roles and responsibilities of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, what can they do on scene, how they can help with the patients, and how this all fits into the multi-agency working to bring the best care to the… In this session we will examine the fundamentals of head injury with consultant neurosurgeon Mark Wilson. We will dig into the details of brain injury, primary and secondary injury, the importance of venous drainage, and optimising the pre-hospital management. Mark is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and… I don't have favorite episodes but if I did, this would be one of them. With my girlfriend Cassi by my side, I caught up with Kris and Sara Kaull at a conference. It's the first ever double-date on Medic Mindset! Cassi & Kris are… This is a special cross-post with the brand new pediatric podcast from NAEMSP: The Pediatric EMS Podcast created by Drs. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann and Dr. Joseph Finney. Dr. Donofrio-Odmann has been a guest on the show previously in Thinking: Pediatric Respiratory. Other guests in this episode… Damon, Chair of Scottish Mountain Rescue, chats us through the roles, responsibilities and skillsets of the volunteer rescue teams that the organisation represents. As part of our multi-agency series, which gives us some insight into the organisations that we may meet as responders in the… We talk a lot about the different skills involved in the management of the critically unwell patient; CPR, airway management, defibrillation, chest drains, RSI etc, etc…..but there is another aspect which is arguably as important and that is the non-technical skills involved in resuscitation. In… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 440 features Karl Hatton, Director at PenCom 9-1-1, and Dennis Laboy, Communications Supervisor at PenCom 9-1-1 out of Washington State. In this episode they share T-CPR save… Stuart chats us through the roles, responsibilities and skill set of the voluntary emergency service the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), including not only their role of saving lives at sea but also their involvement with patient transfer, education and other lesser known about duties.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 439 is a special Open Mic Live episode that was broadcasted from NAVIGATOR 2022 with attendees of the conference sharing funny 9-1-1 stories. Sponsored by INdigital -… This month we discuss Comparison of Q SOFA and hospital early warning scores for prognosis in suspected sepsis in ED patients: A systematic review. Dr Paddy Morgan talks us through what happens when your body meets cold water, what to do, not only as a casualty but also if you are called as a responder to deal with a suspected drowning event. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Oxygen,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 438 features Lt. Jessica Long, 240 Paramedic at Quad out of Ohio, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 437 features Open Mic stories that were shared during an Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Texas Public Safety Conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook |… These two guests are partners: a flight medic and a flight nurse. They dig into their relationship in a way that will make the listener think about their own role as a partner. We also have a chance to hear the flight medic reflect on… A slight departure from our usual format. This weeks podcast is an excerpt for 2022's virtual conference. The first of twelve experts on the theme of "THE BASICS OF CHALLENGING SCENES AND SITUATIONS" If you are interested in hearing further fantastic content from our panels… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 436 features #IAM911 stories that were shared during an Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Texas Public Safety Conference. WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR… In this session we will examine the fundamentals of Mountain Rescue with Paramedic Jamie Patterson and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Ben Cooper. This will include a look at the demographics and diversity of rescues within the Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). We will also examine the different… We have been wanting to do an episode on aortic dissections for quite a while now but you will see that what we've actually gone and done is created an episode on acute aortic syndromes…so we've done a great job of staying on point straight… Top 3 points: Seek feedback Use feedback Give feedback About Caitlin: Caitlin Wilson (Twitter: @999_Caitlin) is a paramedic for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and is currently undertaking a PhD on prehospital feedback at the University of Leeds funded by the NIHR Yorkshire… In this session I will be talking with Allistair MacSorley around his journey through pre-hospital care as a paramedic and then a day in 2018 that changed his life forever and left him paralysed from the waist down. We will also be examining his tenacity,… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 435 features Angela, Licensed Professional Counselor working with first responders and trauma, and dispatcher of 18 years. Episode topics – Angela's 9-1-1 story From the field to… This is the book Jon quotes, “Pain is a symphony…” The International Association for the Study of Pain’s revised definition of pain is available here. If you’d like to read more about ‘nocebo’ i.e. the non-pharmacological adverse effects of an intervention, have a look at… Mark chats us through seizures in the paediatric patient from febrile convulsions to status epilepticus Top Tips: Follow your ABCDE Don’t ever forget glucose Buccal midazolam or if you are really stuck intranasal midazolam if you can't get it in the mouth and they have… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 434 features a special Open Mic Live session from the Texas Public Safety Conference. I was joined by Crystal and Terri and we had an amazing time.… This month we have IV lines in axillary node clearance | Headaches | The RePHILL trial Mark chats us through commonly occurring respiratory disorders such as wheezing, asthma, breath stacking, pneumonia and COVID in the paediatric patient Top Tips: Take your time and ask questions to try and work out where in the respiratory tract the problem is. A good… Mark chats us through the commonly occurring respiratory disorders of choking, epiglottitis, croup and bronchiolitis. Top Tips: Take your time and ask questions to try and work out where in the respiratory tract the problem is. A good history will aid this Keep it… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 433 features Juliet, Senior Supervisor with WestComm Regional Dispatch out of Massachusetts, and is the first recipient of the Firework Scholarship awarded by 911der Women Inc. and… Before you listen to this new podcast, we encourage you to go back and have a listen to Episode 16: Blood which we released in 2017 outlining the available evidence about prehospital blood, and the background to the RePHILL trial. The RePHILL (Resuscitation with Pre-Hospital… Amy and Lisa discuss The Association between delays to patient admission from the Emergency Department in all cause 30 day mortality Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 432 features Valerie, Training Coordinator with New River Valley Emergency Communications Regional Authority out of Virginia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… Introduction: Mark chats us through anaphylaxis in children and how we can treat them 3 Top Tips: When you are assessing a child, think could this be anaphylaxis in your differential Always look up the dose Hydrocortisone and chlorophenamine are not now initial satges… In this session we examine the importance of governance and the main facets that constitute robust governance. This includes a look at why governance is important, the different domains that constitute good governance and finally how it is applied in practice. We will also look… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 431 features Amanda, Communications Technician with Stark County out of Ohio and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Get CE for listening to this episode at prodigyems.com White Tiger, Dr. JR Pickett is back! Previously, he has talked to us about Syncope and Shortness of Breath. This time it's all about abdominal pain. He emphasizes the history and physical exam and includes a… I'm pleased to release this recently recorded episode with ED consultant Dr Amy Hughes. Amy has launched the 'Portfolio Medical Careers' Podcast which details interesting narratives and career paths from various medical careers. This series will cover doctors, paramedics, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 430 features Lee Ann Magoski, Director of Emergency Communications, Monterrey County, California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Caitlin Chats us through hyperventilation syndrome, classically referred to as “panic attack” and how we can spot it and treat the syndrome Top 3 tips: Keep an open mind – Hyperventilation Syndrome (HVS) is a diagnosis of exclusion! Use your diagnostic tools &… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 429 features Monica Kirk, Supervising Public Safety Dispatcher, San Jose Fire Department, California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Debrief is an extremely important topic both in the prehospital and in-hospital environment. It offers the opportunity to clarify, reflect and improve on future practice. But partaking in and running a debrief can be challenging. So in this episode we'll be exploring debrief in a… This month we have Guidelines for EM on Heart Failure with Chris and Becky | Clinical Cases with Mark and Michelle Top 3 tips Put your own oxygen mask on first. Take the time to look after yourself first - you can’t help anyone else if you’re running on empty. Even if it’s just 5 mins for a cuppa and a chance to unwind, take that… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 428 features Wendy Hummell, retired detective, podcast host and creator of Guns & Yoga. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… In this session we will examine some of the prevailing issues and difficulties of paediatric pain management. To do this I have Will Broughton, an associate professor of paramedic science at Buckinghamshire New University, Paramedic with specialist interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Paramedic Education.… Our own Dave Strachan become the interviewee and discusses suspension trauma Top 3 tips 1 Suspension trauma happens quickly so be aware! 2 We, the rescuers, are potentially the cause of some of this so in an MRT or technical rescue think about patient position and… Susie and Raj discuss the experience of Emergency Department patients after a visit for Hypoglycaemia Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 427 features Melanie Neal, Executive Director with Guilford Metro 9-1-1 out of NC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… April talks us through falls in the community, how we can treat and refer these patients ensuring the right care at the time in the right place Top 3 tips: Always establish a patient's baseline and compare this to their presenting complaint for realistic assessment … In this session we will be interviewing flight paramedic Paul Swinton, to talk about how to optimise the RSI in the pre-hospital environment. We will unpack some of the nuances, challenges, and approaches that Paul has found from being both a pre-hospital practitioner and in… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 426 features Veronica Neal, Partner Development Representative with Virtual Academy. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn |… In this session we will examine the epidemiology of OHCA. We will look at the frequency and trends of OHCA together with the causes and risk factors. We will examine the concept of a registry of cardiac arrest and appreciation of baselines to work from.… So in our last Roadside to Resus episode we covered narrow complex tachycardias. In that we delved pretty deep into the normal cardiac conductance along with the clinical assessment and their management. This episode is going to build on some of that…so if you haven't… Ginger Locke speaks to the topic of Feedback. In this recording from University of Washington's Grand Rounds, she explains that paramedics are not getting enough feedback. She outlines theories for why it is scare, what we can do about it, and how feedback might look… Winston chats to us about burns and the treatment of these in the prehospital environment Top 3 tips: Take a SAFE approach Stop the burning process Cool the burn but not the patient Biography: Dr de Mello undertook his medical training at… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 425 features my Keynote presentation from the 2022 Be the Difference conference. The incident in this story is used as a way to compare real life experience… This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Emmanuel Cauchy. George’s adventures! Grading frostbite The GELOX study The Hyperbaric oxygen study described by Carron is now in print and available here. Guidelines The guidelines mentioned by Chris can be found on the Wilderness Medical Society… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 424 features Lauren Sisler, ESPN Sportscaster, and Inspirational Speaker. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… This month we have Age adjusted dimer lab reported cut-off | Guidelines for EM on Tasers | WBCT for post arrest patients | Case Based Discussions The best of the 'Restore Podcast 2021' is here. This conversation features accounts with Consultant psychologists, psychiatrists, special forces operatives, professional rugby stars turned drug addicts turned pastors, inspirational leadership coaches, accounts on NLP, Neuroplastic Somatic Practice, EMDR therapy, CBT, and much, much more. The… This month Noel and Stephen talk about Early warning scores to assess the probability of critical illness in patients with COVID-19 Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 423 features Keely, Executive Director with Mountain Valley Communications Center, NJ. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 422 features Rachel Hein, ECRC Supervisor with Intrado. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Natalie is a paramedic and friend. We recorded this while she was working for Grady EMS and trying to get into medical school in 2019. Check out this pre-pandemic time capsule episode and find out where she is now. Follow Natalie on Twitter. Show notes. So in this episode we run through narrow complex tachycardias, not I hear you say a perfect visual topic for an audio platform like a podcast, but hold your horses… No matter what your level, or your depth of understanding of narrow complex tachycardias, we… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 421 features Jennifer Poole, Senior Public Safety Regional Manager with RapidSOS. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 420 is a live Open Mic broadcast with stories shared by the audience and those who attended the 2021 MPSTC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn… This month we have part B of our recordings from the Annual Scientific Conference. We discuss End of life and escalation with Dr Calvin Lightbody | Organ donation in EM with Dr Katja Empson | and TBI in ED with Dr Virginia Newcombe Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 419 features #IAM911 stories from an Imagine Listening session at the 2021 Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications Conference back in October. WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 418 features Jamie, Deputy Director at Stephens County 9-1-1 in Georgia. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn… Critically unwell patients often present with inadequate oxygenation and ventilation, in this episode we're going to explore some of the physiology of critical illness, look at how we can improve oxygenation and ventilation, take a look mechanical ventilation and have a think about how we… Critical care and flight medic, Jace Mullen and Ginger discuss all things medical and rock climbing. Topics include: The Principle of Charity in arguments, why code-switching is an essential skill of paramedics, how to be a good re-tweeter, what still scares him, how he decided… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 417 features Erin, Operations Manager with Northwest Central Dispatch System out of Illinois. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… This month Mark talk to Prof Jason Smith - Whole blood transfusion | Dr Arun Sayal - Orthopaedics in the ED | Dr Simon Laing - Airways in the ED Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 416 features Tyler, former dispatcher out of Minneapolis 9-1-1. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… In this episode we look at the debrief in its entirety; why we debrief, when, how and where. We examine the evidence behind debriefing and the institutions that use debrief such as the military, pre-hospital practitioners, ward based staff, sports teams, athletes and others. We… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 415 features Christa Poyorena, Dispatcher at Genesee County 9-1-1, MI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Lucy talks us through the obstetric emergencies of shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse, and how to treat these in the pre-hospital environment. Top 3 tips: 1. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse 2. Call for help as… This month Amy discusses Cardiovascular complications of pre hospital emergency anesthesia in patients with return or spontaneous circulation following medical cardiac arrest Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 414 features Tim Prugh, Retired Dispatch, South Bend City and St. Joe County. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Martin chats us how to deal with those with more common and less severe Hypothermia at Stages I and II - in a presentation given as part of our International Hypothermia Conference Resources: BASICS Scotland Hypothermia Conference videos https://basics-scotland.org.uk/hypothermia/ About Martin: Martin is currently running… Being involved in Emergency Care, by it's very nature, sadly means that we will have to break bad news to patients and families both in the prehospital & in-hospital setting. Breaking bad news well has benefits to both the recipient of that news and also… In this episode, we are going to examine a story of one of the key innovations in pre-hospital care in the last 20 years and how it came into existence. We will look at the Cycle Response Unit or CRU that see’s Paramedics respond to… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 413 features Julie Buckingham, Program Director with RQI. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… This month we have New in EM: Helmet vs Face mask CPAP | Guidelines for EM_Sepsis | New in EM: Back pain, is there an app for that? | Clinical Cases Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 412 features Madison, Kayte, Kendra, and Shelby of Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, Idaho and West Valley. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Tim chats us through what it is like to be a rural doctor in Australia Top 3 Points from this podcast: Know your local teams. Train with them, support them and practice sim scenarios. Know your equipment. The Sandpiper clinician is really there to perform… In this session we will examine the recently published in the Journal of Paramedic Practice on 'Focused ultrasound in out-of- hospital cardiac arrest by Advanced Paramedics'. To do this I have Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, author and lecturer Nick Brown. In the episode we discuss why… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 411 features Roxy, Director at Lyon County 9-1-1 out of Kansas and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 410 features a panel of 9-1-1 professionals as they share stories of the power of video to 9-1-1. This is a Carbyne exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital… Kevin chats us through what sepsis is and how to treat and manage sepsis patients. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Follow your A to E approach For a septic patient if you have the ability and can’t get blood cultures then deliver antibiotics Give fluid… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 409 features Sara Pagel, former 9-1-1 dispatcher, and Functional Health Practitioner with Thin Line Consulting. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy… James clarifies what the process of permissive hypotension is and how and why to use it as a temporary management strategy. Top 3 tips: 1. Try not to think about a specific number in these patients but look at the bigger picture.… Intubation is a key part of advanced airway management. Although some of you out there may not intubate, we'll be covering aspects where the identification of the need for intubation and how contributing as a team to the process can make a real difference to… Paul chats us through some of the services available on the NHS 24 service and how it all fits into the prehospital world. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Remember the telephone number 111 for NHS 24 NHS 24 has lots of services outside of the… This month the podcast is split into 2 parts. This is Part B which contains New in EM: Caffeine and arrhythmia risk and Clinical Cases This month the podcast is split into 2 sections. This is Part A and contains New in EM: Utility of modified Sgarbossa criteria for OMI and Guidelines for EM Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 408 features Kallie, Communication Officer, Training, and TAC Assistant with New Madrid PD, Missouri. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… Jonathan chats us through head injuries, focusing on concussion, what to look for, how to assess, how to treat. Top 3 tips: “If in doubt sit them out”- if you suspect concussion treat it as such, remove the player and don’t let anyone return… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 407 features Leslie Whitham of RapidSOS, and Doug Showalter of Showalter & Company. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Andy is an experienced paramedic who predominately worked on search and rescue helicopters, where he encountered many experiences that had a significant effect on his mental health. In this podcast he discusses his journey through PTSD which led him to head up a mental health… This month Andrew and Graham discuss Nurse Triage Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 406 features Hilary, Dispatch Shift Supervisor, Rockport/Aransas Co. 9-1-1, TX. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn |… LisaJane chats us through the pathways for identifying and supporting children at risk, how this fits into the Getting it Right For Each Child (GIRFEC) model and how this fits into a multi-agency approach for that child. Biography Lisa Jane is the clinical effectiveness lead for child protection at the Scottish ambulance service. Top 3 tips 1) Go… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 405 features Sierra, Senior Regional Communications Officer, Idaho State Police and this episode was recorded live at the 2021 NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook |… So this time we're going to be looking at the HUGE topic of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)! ACS ranges from patients who appear well at the time of their presentation, to those that have arrhythmias, haemodynamic instability, to those that are in cardiac arrest! There… Mary chats to us about the interface between the emergency 999 services and the day to day problems associated with drugs and addiction Top 3 tips 1) By understanding why someone may use substances, the importance of our use of language and knowledge of what services are available… Shownotes at https://medicmindset.com/2021/09/11/thinking-pediatric-respiratory/ After seeing Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann's talk in Prodigy EMS' free Refresh 2021, I knew Medic Mindset listeners needed to hear from her. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine and an EMS Associate Medical Director in San Diego, CA.… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 404 features Jessica, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Marshall County 9-1-1, Kentucky. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 403 features Jacob, Lead Dispatcher, IT, Carter County 9-1-1, TN. Make sure to check out FatguyzBBQ on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24K1umgTlPQLQzSs3-DEEA Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 402 features Vickie, Lead Public Safety Dispatcher, Banning PD out of California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Pete talks us through the definition of damage control resuscitation and the application of this concept to critically injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. The discussion ranges from the practicalities of delivery to novel therapies sitting on the horizon. Top 3 tips: Remember that the… This month we have New in EM - cast v boot toddler fracture, Guidelines for EM - NICE Bronchiolitis and Case Based Discussions Bad information abounds. We wanted to get the band back together and give you a no-nonsense, non-political, non-biased easy to understand podcast about the COVID Vaccines (well, the mRNA versions) and talk about safety, efficacy and everything else you wanted to know. We want you… Bad information abounds. We wanted to get the band back together and give you a no-nonsense, non-political, non-biased easy to understand podcast about the COVID Vaccines (well, the mRNA versions) and talk about safety, efficacy and everything else you wanted to know. We want you… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 401 features Gary, 9-1-1 Coordinator and Training Officer at Warren County Communications Center, New Jersey. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy… This month we discuss randomised controlled trial comparing immobilisation in above-knee plaster of Paris to controlled ankle motion boots in undisplaced paediatric spiral tibial fractures Pete talks us through the definition of damage control resuscitation and the application of this concept to critically injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. The discussion ranges from the practicalities of delivery to novel therapies sitting on the horizon. Top 3 tips: Remember that the… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 400 features Open Mic stories from Imagine Listening and this episode was recorded live at the 2021 NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Stuart chats us through the Scottish Trauma network, what a major trauma centre is and the major trauma triage tool, helping us get the right patient to the right place at the right time. BIOGRAPHY Stuart is a Paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) based… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 399 features stories from the #IAM911 movement and this episode was recorded live at the 2021 NENA conference. WARNING - IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL… Fiona talks us through our responsibilities to the child in the community, what red flags to look for and what we can do about our concerns. Bio I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I specialised in adult addiction and the impact this has on children and young… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 398 features Open Mic stories from Imagine Listening and this episode was recorded live at the 2021 NAVIGATOR conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Aebhric focuses on some aspects and some hints and tips for delivering prolonged field care in remote areas Biography Aebhric is a former US Army Green Beret, a Psychologist and a board-certified Critical Care Paramedic. He is the dean for the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation which offers… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 397 features stories from the #IAM911 movement and this episode was recorded live at the 2021 NAVIGATOR conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… The weeks keep getting longer, more things are irritating, EMS providers are getting gunned down on calls, it’s too much. This is what we could muster. Are you feeling the same? Take a listen. Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know many… The weeks keep getting longer, more things are irritating, EMS providers are getting gunned down on calls, it’s too much. This is what we could muster. Are you feeling the same? Take a listen. Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know many… This month we have a slightly different format. Andy and Dave are here with 3 New in EM and Becky and Chris join us for a guideline review. We discuss Are you learning from Podcasts While Driving?, metoclopramide for post traumatic headache, EM Pain Management… Over the next few weeks we will run a series of podcasts on Major incidents. Throughout the series Dr JP Loughrey talks through how the services prepare, what resources are available, some of the lessons learned from major incidents and communication and triage. Top tips Communicate effectively, using a recognized framework for consistency (METHANE) Realistic… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 396 features Mandy, Communications Director, Richland County Sheriff's Office, IL. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 395 features Lindsay and Theresa, 9-1-1 Professionals at Watertown PD, South Dakota. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Some useful videos: Hopefully you found the podcast interesting, but since this is quite a visual topic we have put together some videos to demonstrate some of the pathologies discussed and what they look like on ultrasound: How does ultrasound work? Want to know how… Over the next few weeks we will run a series of podcasts on Major incidents. Throughout the series Dr JP Loughrey talks through how the services prepare, what resources are available, some of the lessons learned from major incidents and communication and triage. Top tips Communicate effectively, using a recognized framework for consistency (METHANE) Realistic… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 394 features Ryan, emergency communications officer and EMDQ - Idaho State Communications Center. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… Well, it was a hell of a long week and the boys just couldn’t muster the time or energy to meet up at the old church, so what did they do? Just logged on and did a spontaneous live!! New Ketamine LAW in Colorado, the… Well, it was a hell of a long week and the boys just couldn’t muster the time or energy to meet up at the old church, so what did they do? Just logged on and did a spontaneous live!! New Ketamine LAW in Colorado, the… David Lauritsen wears multiple hats living in a very rural community, in this podcast, he chats through the skills, communication strategies, teamwork and other aspects of the management of patients involved in a road traffic collision. Top 3 Points from this podcast: If a… So welcome back to another Roadside to Resus episode! Pre alerts are a key part of the interface between pre hospital and in hospital care of the critically unwell patient, when made and received in an effective manner they can really benefit the patient and… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 393 features Christy Warren, Retired Firefighter and creator/host of The Firefighter Deconstructed Podcast. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook… This month Amy and Ed Barnard discusses out of hospital cardiac arrest due to hanging Murdo explains the reason effective Search Management is vital when looking for missing people. Discussing the rational and some of the techniques behind the decisions that are made supported by in-depth research. Additionally, the role that BASICS and other medical responders may find themselves playing. … Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 392 features Ricardo Martinez, creator/host of the podcast. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Paul Watson, project lead for end of life care at the Scottish Ambulance Service talks about how the service is striving to bring better palliative care to patients across Scotland with some discussion around the areas of non-technical skills, “just in case” boxes, and the… Mark talks us through the process of managing ROSC in the paediatric patient. Bio: Mark is a Paediatric Intensivist at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, a consultant in Paediatric Critical Care Transport at ScotSTAR and a responder support clinician for BASICS Scotland. His interests include the management of critically unwell children… This month we discuss TTM2 | B12 Deficiency | Guidelines for EM - AF | Abnormal movements | Oxygen for paediatric pneumonia Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 391 features Kathryn, Shift Supervisor with Baldwin County 9-1-1, Alabama. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Helene chats us through the physiological changes in the pregnant women and post-partum haemorrhage assessment and management Top 3 Points from this podcast: Consider the 4 T’s: Tone, Tissues, Trauma, Thrombin (and coagulation) If you have a woman than tells you she is at… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 390 features Open Mic stories shared for Imagine Listening during Dare to be Great 3. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy… Les talks us through the primary survey in some special circumstances, some kit considerations and some human factors to think about. Top 3 tips 1) Most importantly when you are delivering the primary survey don’t get side tracked to non-life threatening issues 2) Expect to repeat the primary survey… Definitions UK definition (RCEM): It describes the sudden onset of aggressive and violent behaviour and autonomic dysfunction, typically in the setting of acute on chronic drug abuse or serious mental illness. Australian definition (NSW Health): Behaviour that puts the patient or others at immediate risk… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 389 features #IAM911 stories shared for Imagine Listening during Dare to be Great 3. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy -… Lucy Powls describes the process of normal birth, including the mechanisms of labour. She then looks at newborn assessment and takes us through the neonatal resuscitation algorithm. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Remember in most cases, pregnancy and childbirth are normal physiological processes Try to keep calm as… Les chats us through some interesting aspects of the primary survey Top 3 Points from this podcast: Most importantly when you are delivering the primary survey don’t get sidetracked to non-life-threateningissues Make sure you document everything as thoroughly as you can You have to play… In this episode we discuss Paediatric Cardiology | Gender identity in ED | Traumatic and Medical Ophthalmology Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 388 features Ricardo Martinez, creator/host of the podcast. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |… Adrian Kay, Senior Coastal Operations Officer for H.M. Coastguard, explains more about the 3 sections of the coastguard service, and how the 3000 volunteers make up the 400 UK crews. Understanding how these crews fit into the responder network, and what their roles, responsibilities and… So this time we're going to be talking about subarachnoid haemorrhage. So this is going to be a short and punchy look at a really important and interesting topic in subarachnoid haemorrhage. We run through the approach to headache and then focus on the specific… Karyn chats us through the deteriorating patient, what to look for and how to treat these patients and the PEWS score system and function Top Tips 1) Remember that you are assessing a point in time 2) Be very aware of where they have been and where you… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 387 features a preview of Dare to be Great 3 and a reflection on the first two virtual conferences. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Mike and Ritu meet up IN PERSON for the first time Since January of 2020….and it shows! We were a little cattywampus and trying to find our groove and we did! We discuss all things EMS including a look at a newly released paper our… Mike and Ritu meet up IN PERSON for the first time Since January of 2020….and it shows! We were a little cattywampus and trying to find our groove and we did! We discuss all things EMS including a look at a newly released paper our… In this week’s podcast Alastair Beer talks about the role of the RAF Mountain Rescue; how it differs from the civilian Mountain Rescue and what capabilities it has. He highlights the dangers of air crash sites and the hazards that face responders who are tasked… What do the greats of EMS read? EM Physician and EMS educator, Dr. Maia Dorsett shares what, when and how she reads. What do the greats of EMS read? Paramedic Michael Herbert shares what, when and how he reads. What do the greats of EMS read? Flight Nurse Nyssa Hattaway shares what, when and how she reads. What's the one book you'd recommend to a brand new paramedic? 3 guests answer this one question. The guests are: Flight Nurse, Nyssa Hattaway. Paramedic, Michael Herbert. EM Physician, Dr. Maia Dorsett. Return podcast guest Paul Savage talks to the BASICS about the benefits of moulage in training scenarios. https://www.saviourmedical.com/ Twitter / Instagram : @saviourmedical Savour Medical Simulation Service – Wound Catalogue Saviour Medical – Zero-Hero Medical Moulage and Simulation Course BIOGRAPHY Mr Paul Savage OBE BSc… This month we discuss Self performed high vaginal swabs | Anaphylaxis | Canadian TIA Score | Peads Acute Severe Asthma Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 386 features Jeff Troyer, Executive Director with Kalamazoo County Dispatch Authority and this is an INdigital exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… Cliff, based in Australia, talks us through the zero-point survey, why it is important and how we use it for the emergency setting. Top 3 Points from this podcast: There are multiple opportunities to optimise how a prehospital mission goes that present themselves long before… Time for the annual EMS week episode! Mike and Ritu discuss all things EMS including a wrap up of FAST21! Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know most of our episodes can also be watched on YouTube? Be sure to check out… Time for the annual EMS week episode! Mike and Ritu discuss all things EMS including a wrap up of FAST21! Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know most of our episodes can also be watched on YouTube? Be sure to check out… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 385 features the Power of Storytelling from the 2021 VA NENA/APCO conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Today Aravindan discusses the best way to approach and treat patients who may be experiencing overdoses, poisonings and/or drug-related agitation Top 3 Points from this podcast: Use sodium bicarbonate more, if this is a drug you carry and is within your scope of practice, for… The second in a series of two, Joel continues his chat on the role of the Advanced Practitioner in Critical Care (APCC) and what they can bring to help you at different scenes and conditions. Top tips 1) Maintain dialogue with the incoming APCC and make any stand… This month Andrew and Graham discuss Projected paediatric cervical spine imaging rates with application of NEXUS, Canadian C-spine and PECARN clinical decision rules in a prospective Australian cohort Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 384 features Kelly, CTO with Jefferson County 911 Communications out of Kansas. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 383 features funny 9-1-1 stories from Open Mic that were shared during an Imagine Listening session at the 2021 Be the Difference conference. Sponsored by INdigital -… Mary chats us through aspects of the autistic conditions, shining a light on the challenges but also some providing top tips on how to help manage patients from this group in an emergency situation including approach and communication strategies. Top 3 Points from this podcast:… The first in a series of two podcasts, Joel talks us through the roles, responsibilities, skills and capabilities of the APCC team, where they can be found and why and when we should use them. Top tips 1) Maintain dialogue with the incoming APCC and make any… David “Heavy” Whalley with his plethora of civilian and military search and rescue experience chats us through the effects events such as the Lockerbie disaster has had on him. He discusses the culture and attitude change to the effects these incidents have on the responder,… This month we discuss Killer rashes-not to miss | Traumatic Eye Injury | How to distinguish Severe Drug Reactions in the ED | REBOA: What have we learnt? As a police officer Ben was seriously injured when involved in a series RTC at work, where the car he was travelling in crashed into a tree and caught on fire. Ben relates the incident, how he felt and what it feels like to be a patient but most importantly some hints and tips… This was a joint podcast with our friends & colleagues at WEMCast – to hear more from them, have a look at their podcast back catalogue, and there’s more information on the World Extreme Medicine website. Mosquito born disease Malaria is transmitted through the bite… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 382 features stories from the #IAM911 movement that were shared during an Imagine Listening session at the 2021 Be the Difference conference. WARNING - IF YOU HAVE… Audra, based in Brisbane, Australia and is a specialist in nutrition and wellbeing and her focus is on shift work, how it affects you and how you can look after yourself better while working shifts. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Prioritise your sleep,… So the Resuscitation Council UK have today published new guidelines on resuscitation based on the European Resuscitation Council 2021 Guidelines and recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. We were lucky enough to catch up with two key members of both ERC and RCUK,… Mark chats us through pain assessment treatment in the age ranges and how we can best manage the whole situation when a child is in pain Biography: Mark is a Paediatric Intensivist at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, a consultant in Paediatric Critical Care Transport at ScotSTAR and a… Dr. Sahni was on vacation, but it was time to record, so we called in the bullpen! Dr. Jeff Jarvis, Dr. Peter Antevy, Ashley Liebig, and Tom Bouthillet join Mike Verkest as we discuss in-hospital cardiac arrest management and discuss why it seems they go… Dr. Sahni was on vacation, but it was time to record, so we called in the bullpen! Dr. Jeff Jarvis, Dr. Peter Antevy, Ashley Liebig, and Tom Bouthillet join Mike Verkest as we discuss in-hospital cardiac arrest management and discuss why it seems they go… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 381 features Brett Wrenn, Customer Success Manager at Carbyne. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… In this podcast Iain Craighead gives the benefit of his experience as a BASICS Scotland Responder. He stresses the importance of getting to know your Sandpiper bag and equipment inside out, as well the benefits of building a strong relationship with your local ambulance colleagues.… Pam and Duncan from SAS SORT team talk us through information on how to handle CBRNE events and what the roles and responsibilities of the SORT and other teams play in these events, and what we can do if first on scene. Top Tips 1) Use… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 380 features Edie DeVilbiss, Shape Good Habits (former dispatcher out of Colorado.) Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook |… Guidance documents College of Paramedics Statement on Intubation, available here. AAGBI Safer Prehospital Anaesthesia 2017, available here. Positioning Recommended Rich Levitan resources Airway axes Epiglottoscopy Bimanual Laryngoscopy Further resources Apnoeic Oxygenation in Resuscitation: Is it time? https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Resources-publications/Guidelines/Safer-pre-hospital-anaesthesia Click here to hear what our friends over… Joel Symonds talks us through humour in the prehospital care arena, when it is appropriate to use and when humour is not appropriate but perhaps most poignantly why it is important and its use in emotionally protecting responders and its role in mental resilience. … Karyn talks us through what constitutes child abuse and what we can do to assess and manage the situation. Top Tips: 1) If you think there is something wrong, think why 2) communicate these concerns early 3) Know your local procedures and pathways Resources: National Guidance… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 379 features Joni Harvey, Michigan State 9-1-1 Administrator and this is an INdigital exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 378 features Donald Clark, Systems Administrator, Monterey Co. Emergency Communications, CA and this is a RapidDeploy exclusive episode. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter… This month we discuss the effect of tranexamic acid on intracranial haemorrhage and infarction in patients with traumatic brain injury: a pre-planned substudy in a sample of CRASH-3 trial patients Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 377 features Captain Kevin Haight, Idaho State Police. Special thanks to INdigital and RapidDeploy Episode topics – Kevin's 9-1-1 story Growing up Public Safety Early training Reclassification/Thesis… So last month we considered Maternal Emergencies and the approach and interventions we can make in order to minimise complications during pregnancy and during childbirth. As promised this month we're looking at the next step along the process and focussing on Newborn Life Support. Dealing… Andy is an experienced paramedic who predominately worked on search and rescue helicopters, where he encountered many experiences that had a significant effect on his mental health. In this podcast he discusses his journey through PTSD which led him to head up a mental health… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 376 features Adam Timm, Head of Change Management at RapidDeploy. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn |… Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 375 features Kaitlin Jordan, law enforcement dispatcher, and public education specialist, Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1, SC. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web… Lisa Artis discusses sleep: the importance of it, the differences in individuals when it comes to the ability to have a good, restful sleep, as well as busting myths around caffeine! Key points from this podcast: Make the time for a wind down routine, even… Peter talks us through managing patients that display counter intuitive behaviours. How can we look at causes but, more importantly, how can we safely manage patients who are violent, want to run away or who do not look at the responder as help. Top… This month we have HINTS exam in the ED | Frailty | compression for cellulitis | & IBD This week’s podcast from BASICS Scotland explores the links between post incident support and crew resource management with Angela Lewis. Angela explains the operational improvements that are achievable when organisations develop a menu of different types of support for their personnel. She also looks at… Catherine talks us through some of the physiology to consider if dealing with a diving or post diving incident and chats us through some insults and injuries which may occur during or after a dive trip and how to assess and treat these as well… What a journey. For EMS providers, among other healthcare workers, the last year has been a living hell. Mike Verkest hosts SecondShift Podcast host Dr. Ritu Sahni, Along with fellow EMS Lighthouse Project Podcast host Dr. Jeff Jarvis, ESO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Myers,… What a journey. For EMS providers, among other healthcare workers, the last year has been a living hell. Mike Verkest hosts SecondShift Podcast host Dr. Ritu Sahni, Along with fellow EMS Lighthouse Project Podcast host Dr. Jeff Jarvis, ESO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Myers,… This week’s podcast from BASICS Scotland is with Tom Quinn, who explains the findings of the Paramedic 2 trial. Paramedic 2 has been described as a landmark study, the results of which have challenged conventional methods used to prioritise restarting the heart during an out of… In this second episode of two, Ed turns his attention to the use of adrenaline in TCA, and in ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation), when to cease resuscitation and what TCA management might look like in the future Three top tips 1. The first is a reiteration from Richard Lyon, which is to… From: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46441129 From: https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/blog/should-i-use-supplemental-oxygen-on-kilimanjaro/ Want to know more? This is one of the organisations Lucy mentions: British Exploring And this is the Global Health MSc The Wilderness Society Guidelines are available here. This is the link to the Wilderness Medical Society. Consensus statement from the… This week Paul Rees returns to discuss the trans specialty procedure of REBOA. He looks at why it isn’t commonly used in PHEM but talks about the situations where it could usefully be incorporated into the pre hospital emergency environment. Key points from this… In this first episode of two, Ed delves into the difficulties in engaging with the survival rates in traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), the thinking behind chest compressions, the HOT (Hypovolaemia, Oxygenation, Tension Pneumothorax) algorithm and the use of fluid resuscitation in TCA. Biography: Ed Barnard… So this is the first of a pregnancy related double-header, with the focus being firmly set on the mother this month and next month we'll focus in on NLS. This month though we're going to be discussing maternal emergencies. Now many conditions that could fall… Does your service offer care equitably to all patients? Have you ever thought about it? Do you think there are any disparities in EMS care and, if so, to what extent does it impact the patients in your system? Drs. Sahni and Jarvis had a… Does your service offer care equitably to all patients? Have you ever thought about it? Do you think there are any disparities in EMS care and, if so, to what extent does it impact the patients in your system? Drs. Sahni and Jarvis had a… This week Paul Rees discusses ROSC and post resuscitation care, including post cardiac arrest syndrome and prognostication after cardiac arrest. Key points from this podcast: Train and talk through these events. They are fairly rare and so practicing and talking through the motions is important… This month we discuss Lower dose ketorolac for renal colic | ACS | take home tetracaine and PE In this podcast Duncan explains the role of Coastguard operations including the interaction with the Emergency Services and BASICS Scotland Responders. Key points from this podcast: Escalate early via trauma desk to the ARCC Look at the online ISAR resource ahead of time Follow up… Some facts Drowning is important: 1,000 people drown every day, 2 every 3 minutes, 41 per hour. It is the world’s 3rd leading cause of accidental death: 3.6 million people over 10 years. Disease of youth 64% < 30 years old 43% < 15 years old… Ian Scott discusses Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and its role in hypothermia. Ian looks at the severe end of hypothermia and the management and pathways for these patients. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Do the basics really well – good patient assessment, Good ALS… Paul chats us through the theory behind using checklists in the prehospital environment, why it is an important culture shift we should be moving to and how and why this method can reduce the pressure when you are operating under demanding conditions. Top 3… Post-exertion oxygen saturation as a prognostic factor for adverse outcome in patients attending the emergency department with suspected COVID-19: a substudy of the PRIEST observational cohort study As a longstanding member of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, Eric Pirie talks through the issues arising from rescues that are protracted, and particularly focuses on prolonged care in the field, which may not be particularly familiar to BASICS Scotland Responders, but occurs fairly regularly in… Gary Strong talks to Krissie Stiles and David Wales about the ground breaking report Saving Lives is Not Enough: a casualty-centred proposal identifying how Fire and Rescue Services can improve pre-hospital care and quality of life outcomes for burn survivors. The report considers how… Alison chats us through cave rescue in Scotland, what are the team skills, capabilities and responsibilities and how are they tasked? Top 3 Points from this podcast: Work within what you are comfortable with Be aware that these are usually very protracted events Remember… Welcome back to the podcast and our next Roadside to Resus episode, this time we're taking a look at Diabetic Ketoacidosis, DKA. In this episode we'll be getting our heads around the pathophysiology that underpins DKA, consider the clinical picture and severity of patients that… Dr Paddy Morgan talks to us about accidental hypothermia, what is it? How can we recognise it and how can we treat it in the prehospital environment. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Keep yourself safe, keep your team safe and that means you can… Dr. Maia Dorsett @maiadorsett discusses how she thinks about the Lift Assist patient. Show notes Get FREE CE for listening to the episode and taking a short quiz at prodigyems.com In this week’s podcast Martin Esposito talks about pain assessment and management. The discussion explores the definition of pain, and the biological and psychological complexities associated with something that is physical yet subjective in perception. Martin looks at the importance of ongoing pain assessment and… This month we discuss Thrombectomy and Lysis for stroke, HIV, and have a chat with the TERN Fellow Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Jon McCormack, explores the rare occurrence of paediatric cardiac arrest; he talks through the CRASH algorithm and emphasises the importance of cognitive aids and good airway positioning. He also explains why, with a couple of caveats, in these situations it’s ok to… Graham and Andrew discuss Emergency department interventions for adult patients with low back pain: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials Christine talks us through dementia, what is it? What common forms may we come across and how does delirium differ? And how do we best manage and treat patients with dementia in the pre-hospital emergency setting? Top 3 tips: • Stay calm, a smile… In this podcast Professor Lyon discusses Traumatic Cardiac Arrest; he looks at the rationale of the different management needed to medical cardiac arrest and talks through the practical application of the HOT algorithm, which he developed with colleagues to provide an effective tool for the… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. John Turner for the annual protocol update! This is a staple of the SecondShift Podcast that goes back to around 2016. We even lost an episode somewhere along the way..Anyway, the real reason we do this episode is… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. John Turner for the annual protocol update! This is a staple of the SecondShift Podcast that goes back to around 2016. We even lost an episode somewhere along the way..Anyway, the real reason we do this episode is… So in this episode we're going to have a deeper think about advanced airway management and specifically supraglottic use in the prehospital and ED environment. Many prehospital service have seen the removal of intubation from their scope of practice, and that's understandably been received with… Dr Stephen Hearns chats to us about the critical importance of how we perform when the pressure is on; he draws on his huge experience in Pre-Hospital medicine to show that staying at the peak of performance at a job is a trait that can… Introduction: Lucy talks us through the risk factors, signs and symptoms of maternal hypertension, the long term management and prehospital emergency treatments including that of eclamptic seizures. Top 3 tips: 1) Pre-eclampsia is quite common and blood pressure and urinalyses should be checked at every… Mike and Ritu are joined by Professor Jamie Kennel for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. Do you unconsciously treat people differently? We look at the work being done in this area of research…PS, the answer is yes…we do. Sit back, watch the… Mike and Ritu are joined by Professor Jamie Kennel for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. Do you unconsciously treat people differently? We look at the work being done in this area of research…PS, the answer is yes…we do. Sit back, watch the… Mike and Ritu are joined by Doctors Jeff Jarvis and Hayden Smith for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. This is an IMPORTANT episode that should affect every EMS Provider. Our Guest, Dr. Smith had the same questions you do about mRNA vaccines… Mike and Ritu are joined by Doctors Jeff Jarvis and Hayden Smith for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. This is an IMPORTANT episode that should affect every EMS Provider. Our Guest, Dr. Smith had the same questions you do about mRNA vaccines… Noel discusses Colles type distal radial fractures undergoing manipulation in the ED A multicentre observational cohort study This month we discuss Do Beta Blockers Effect Lactate Levels in Sepsis? | Bites and Stings | PPE for COVID in HCW | Cellulitis Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode of Roadside to Resus we're going to take a look Anaphylaxis, which has been highlighted on a national level of concern as NICE state 'many people do not receive optimal management following their acute anaphylactic reaction'. Much… Gary Strong talks to Bo Escritt and Tracy Nicholls about what we can learn from the recent celebrations of Black History in order to address the challenges of diversity and representation in the paramedic profession. 2020 has brought a renewed understanding of the continued prevalence… Chris has a recap of some of the best bits from the podcast over the last year How do we let each other know that a fellow medic has died? The guest in this episode, Christa Stedman, is a Public Information Officer (PIO) for Austin-Travis County EMS. Together, we sort through her thought-process about delivering tragic news. Shownotes at Medic Mindset Gary Strong talks to Islam Faqir and Matondo Manzeninga about Black History Month and their experiences as non-white paramedics. What are the barriers to inclusivity that exist within the culture of the paramedic profession? How can we go about breaking these down and ensuring that… So in our Toxidrome Roadside to Resus episode we covered the initial management of a poisoned patient, some of the constellation of features to look out for and the specific management. But what about specific agents and circumstances that require particular knowledge and management both… Harriet Ashman talks to Gary Strong about the care of burn injured patients. Burns can be life-changing for the patient. These injuries are infrequently encountered by paramedics, yet the care given in the first period of time post injury can have a significant impact on… RCEM Conference 2020 day 1 Mike and Ritu are LIVE in this important episode. 5 years ago we started the discussion on the issue of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and how there were no provisions for EMS. The DEA came to the table to explain the conundrum we… Mike and Ritu are LIVE in this important episode. 5 years ago we started the discussion on the issue of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and how there were no provisions for EMS. The DEA came to the table to explain the conundrum we… Mike and Ritu are getting you back up to date on EMS. More COVID, Ketamine, and a quick overview of a couple of recent studies...TXA in TBI and Intra-arrest transport. You always have a leg up on early releases here on YouTube! The audio podcast… Mike and Ritu are getting you back up to date on EMS. More COVID, Ketamine, and a quick overview of a couple of recent studies...TXA in TBI and Intra-arrest transport. You always have a leg up on early releases here on YouTube! The audio podcast… This month we discuss Guidelines in EM: Mental health | Ondansetron take home in paeds gastroenteritis | Diarrhea and rehydration This month we discuss the need for recovery Drug ingestion both accidental and intentional accounts for a significant proportion of attendances at UK Emergency Departments and 999 calls. In 2016 there were >2,500 registered deaths in England and Wales related to drug misuse, which had increased by nearly 60% in a decade. So… Who is tired? Mike and Ritu are tired. This episode we talk about convalescent plasma, CDC data, Ketamine… to quote Mike, "What fresh hell will September bring?" Sit back, watch the video version on YouTube and chill with us! Thanks for making the SecondShift the… Who is tired? Mike and Ritu are tired. This episode we talk about convalescent plasma, CDC data, Ketamine… to quote Mike, "What fresh hell will September bring?" Sit back, watch the video version on YouTube and chill with us! Thanks for making the SecondShift the… This month we discuss Undoing Skin Glue Mishaps | PoCUS for skin abscess | AAA | Paeds DKA This month we discuss Accuracy of PE rule-out strategies in pregnancy Ok, who said Ritu could take time off? Really? In the middle of a PANDEMIC? Fine…I guess we will throw it way back to 2015 and bring Eric back. Mr. Excitement and I discuss "the situation", body cameras in EMS among other things! Sit back,… Ok, who said Ritu could take time off? Really? In the middle of a PANDEMIC? Fine…I guess we will throw it way back to 2015 and bring Eric back. Mr. Excitement and I discuss "the situation", body cameras in EMS among other things! Sit back,… So thrilled to have Dr. Heidi Abraham as a guest in The Thinking Series. She discusses causes of bradycardia and the mindset needed to approach patients who are bradycardic. This month Chris and Becky turn their attention to the RCEM guideline on suspected internal drug traffickers published in May 2020 This month we have Simon Laing from The Resus Room back on board with us. In part one Andy and Simon discuss Timing of endoscopy, Haloperidol for migraine, Drugs v DCC in A Fib Mike and Ritu are back at it in the first ever Video Podcast. While at first glance it may seem like just a video, but the reality is, its edited and produced to give you a little more than just an audio experience! This episode… Mike and Ritu are back at it in the first ever Video Podcast. While at first glance it may seem like just a video, but the reality is, its edited and produced to give you a little more than just an audio experience! This episode… The more you delve into cardiac arrest, the more it seems that delivering the essentials well is the key to great outcomes; timely recognition, high quality chest compressions, with early and appropriate defibrillation. But is ultrasound in cardiac arrest a layer that we should all… This month we discuss prognostic accuracy of q-sofa , lactate criteria for mortality in adults Mike and pinch hitter Dr. Jeff Jarvis were joined by Samantha Johnson, Esq, MBA, MHA is a Senior Associate General Counsel for Grady Health System, one of the largest public academic healthcare systems in the United States and is also the Chair of the In-House… Mike and pinch hitter Dr. Jeff Jarvis were joined by Samantha Johnson, Esq, MBA, MHA is a Senior Associate General Counsel for Grady Health System, one of the largest public academic healthcare systems in the United States and is also the Chair of the In-House… Islam Faqir, chair of the College of Paramedics Diversity Steering Group, chats to Gary Strong about the importance of diversity in the paramedic profession and the vision for the group's work. Against the backdrop of lockdown, Izzy and Gary consider the disproportionate impact of the… This month we have New in EM Blood cultures | Dental Emergencies | RCEM FIB Guidelines This month Noel discusses glucose as an additional parameter in NEWS score Tranexamic Acid (TXA) has gained a significant amount of attention over the last few years as multiple studies have shown it's utility in decreasing haemorrhage and associated mortality. It has become part of major trauma guidelines, post part haemorrhage protocols and many have adopted it… Mike and Ritu welcome G Wade, an old co-worker and friend of Dr. Sahni, who shares his perspective on current events, which leads to a broader discussion of Diversity in EMS. Aired initially via Facebook Live on June 11, 2020., the video is available on… Mike and Ritu welcome G Wade, an old co-worker and friend of Dr. Sahni, who shares his perspective on current events, which leads to a broader discussion of Diversity in EMS. Aired initially via Facebook Live on June 11, 2020., the video is available on… Recorded and originally released early in 2018, this discussion between Islam Faqir, Shirmilla Datta and Gary Strong considers why issues of diversity, equality and fairness in the workplace are so important for the paramedic profession to address. Izzy and Shirmilla share some of their career… Gary Strong talks to Michelle O’Keeffe about domestic violence. How prevalent is it in society and how can paramedics recognise the signs? What actions should be taken if we suspect our patient is a victim? What impact has lockdown had upon the services caring for… In part two we have New in EM - Peripheral pressors, VTE Guidelines, New in EM - Thirst guided IV fluid In part one we have LoDED Study, Trauma Top 5 Papers, Neurosurgical Emergencies Mike and Ritu are joined by the Sklar Brothers as they spread the thanks to all of our workers on the front lines! Thanks for making the SecondShift the fastest growing podcast on the network! Please leave us a great review on iTunes or wherever… Mike and Ritu are joined by the Sklar Brothers as they spread the thanks to all of our workers on the front lines! Thanks for making the SecondShift the fastest growing podcast on the network! Please leave us a great review on iTunes or wherever… Gary Strong talks to Carol Robertson about the challenges of responding to the needs of persons living with frailty. What exactly is frailty? How can paramedics best recognise it and manage patients appropriately and with dignity? What has been the impact of Covid-19? Follow this… Dr. Jason Pickett from the Austin-Travis County Office of the Medical Director podcast takes over Medic Mindset. He discusses fear and leadership in the context of COVID-19. Follow Medic Mindset on: twitter, facebook, instagram. Transfers of patients happen all the time. It's easy to think about transfers as only those that involve an ambulance and moving patients from one hospital to the next, but in reality it's far more extensive than that. We all move patients all the time,… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis for another happy hour! This episode had it all..Vote by maik, COVID, COVID Testing, Pressures from SGA nd their effect on the patient and MORE! This is a replay of our FlightBrideED LIVE from 5.14.20 Thanks… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis for another happy hour! This episode had it all..Vote by maik, COVID, COVID Testing, Pressures from SGA nd their effect on the patient and MORE! This is a replay of our FlightBrideED LIVE from 5.14.20 Thanks… Gary Strong chats to Alyesha Proctor about her role as a paramedic working in a GP practice. What are the attractions of working in this environment, and what are the new challenges that paramedics face when they move from ambulance based practice to primary care?… Gary Strong chats to Andy Swinburn about the ambulance service response to the challenges of ever increasing demand. How can the Rotating Paramedic role enable services to offer the right care to all our patients? How should we go about developing highly skilled Advanced Paramedics… In Part 2 we have AKI Guidelines and New in EM Hypothermia in non shock rhythms In Part 1 we have Dan Simmons on leadership and New in EM Ultralong IV Cannula with ultrasound PHEMCast is an prehospital emergency care podcast series created by Emergency Medicine Consultants Clare Bosanko and Tim Nutbeam. In this shared podcast, Clare and Tim join Gary and Stephen to discuss the prehospital response to Covid-19 up to 1 May 2020. Follow this series on… Case definition Current case definition for COVID-19 can be accessed here. Risk stratification This is the Emergency Medicine Specialty guide we discussed in the podcast, which includes use of the NEWS and 40 step test (edit: since recording the podcast yesterday (!) we’ve been made… Gary Strong chats to Andy Elwood about his journey with mental health. What are the top tips for staying healthy, at a time of unease and anxiety for all emergency responders and healthcare workers? Follow this series on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram via#paracpd Andy… A message for you: Remember Esther Murray, Health Psychologist #StayWellWithEsther CPD Podcast 6 - Simon Carley talks to Dan Horner Gary Strong and Stephen Moakes discuss options and considerations when managing minor injuries during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Joint Regulatory Bodies Covid-19 statement advises that in these exceptional circumstances professionals may need to depart from established procedures in order to care for patients and people.… Shownotes at medicmindset.com In reference to how he collaborates with 911-callers to put order to chaos: "It's like trying to jump on a moving train. You're not trying to stop the train or divert it, because the train has gotta go where the train's gotta… Fractures of the pelvis are found reasonably often in major trauma, but they're a really challenging presentation. They are difficult to assess and accurately diagnose in the prehospital setting, mortality rates are high, particularly in patients with haemodynamic instability and there are often associated injuries.… CPD Podcast 5 - Simon Carley talks to Katherine Henderson CPD Podcast 4 - Simon Carley talks to Sunil Dasan Mike and Ritu are once again joined by Dr. Ed Racht, GMR Chief Medical Officer and first-time guest Dr. Andy McCoy who is an emergency physician at the University of Washington and an EMS Medical Director in the Seattle area. We talk about the COVID… Mike and Ritu are once again joined by Dr. Ed Racht, GMR Chief Medical Officer and first-time guest Dr. Andy McCoy who is an emergency physician at the University of Washington and an EMS Medical Director in the Seattle area. We talk about the COVID… Chloe and John are final year paramedic students who have completed all clinical placements and gained employment as paramedics on the HCPC's Covid-19 Temporary Register. How do they feel about starting their paramedic careers earlier than planned, in the context of the pandemic? Ben Watts… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis for happy hour! No agenda, no problem. We wanted to check in with each other and YOU! This is a replay of our FlightBrideED LIVE from 4.5.20 Please leave us a great review on iTunes or… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis for happy hour! No agenda, no problem. We wanted to check in with each other and YOU! This is a replay of our FlightBrideED LIVE from 4.5.20 Please leave us a great review on iTunes or… Roger Alcock discusses with Ben Watts the importance of non-technical skills for providing excellent patient care. A veteran of the 2014 UK response to the West Africa ebola crisis, Roger shares his experience of working in full PPE in the hot zone and subsequent experience… Mike is joined today with two of his kids, Kaleb and Carmella. The impact on families throughout the world can not be measured. The economic impact is global and far-reaching. Join Mike as he talks with his kids in this light-hearted look at the family… Mike is joined today with two of his kids, Kaleb and Carmella. The impact on families throughout the world can not be measured. The economic impact is global and far-reaching. Join Mike as he talks with his kids in this light-hearted look at the family… Ben Watts, Mark Faulkner and Wayne Auton discuss the various ways in which Critical Care Paramedics work and the challenges and changes brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. How are Critical Care Paramedics deployed? What has been the impact of Covid 19 on normal… Ben Watts and Gary Strong discuss the importance of CPD and the challenges of doing CPD during the Covid 19 pandemic. How on earth do we keep our CPD up to date when we are under so much pressure? What learning opportunities are available right… This month we have COVID Discussion | Debriefing post traumatic event | Talking bout dying in the ED | COVID19 Ventilation Excellent practice is led by following the high quality evidence based medicine, and there have been a lot of great papers published in the last 12 months! We were kindly invited to the Faculty of Pre Hospital Care Annual Scientific Conference to give a talk… Ginger had the honor of sitting down with one of the EMS greats, Mike Taigman. He was in Austin for ESO's Wave 2020 conference. ESO was generous enough to allow Medic Mindset the opportunity to record Mike's session called, "Managing Stress Like A Boss" and… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy (making his 5th appearance on SecondShift) and Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, State EMS Medical Director for Florida, to have a practical discussion about the state of the virus on the two coastlines and what you can do… Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy (making his 5th appearance on SecondShift) and Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, State EMS Medical Director for Florida, to have a practical discussion about the state of the virus on the two coastlines and what you can do… This month we have split the podcast into 2 sections. This is part 2 and focuses completely on COVID-19 This month we have split the podcast into two parts. This first part contains New in EM WBCT for cardiac arrest and Critical care update Part 1 In this episode, Mike leaves Ritu and special Guest host, Dr. Jeff Jarvis, to themselves to struggle with recording a podcast! They are both down at the ESO Wave conference in Austin and had a chance to catch up on how things are going. They… In this episode, Mike leaves Ritu and special Guest host, Dr. Jeff Jarvis, to themselves to struggle with recording a podcast! They are both down at the ESO Wave conference in Austin and had a chance to catch up on how things are going. They… This month we have BET 2: Is keeping the eyes shut while fitting predictive of a psychogenic cause for seizures? And initial focused assessment with sonography in trauma versus initial CT for patients with haemodynamically stable torso trauma Figures for the year ending September 2019 showed a 7% rise in offences involving knives or sharp instruments recorded by the police (to 44,771 offences). This is 46% higher than when comparable recording began (year ending March 2011) and the highest on record. The news… This month we have Belfast CPD 2019 Tracheostomy | NICE Pneumonia | New in EM YEARS in pregnancy The Mixtape Series features 3 anonymous paramedics who answer the same question. In this episode, Ginger asks, "What do you remember about your first ridealong?" Take a listen to their responses and see how some themes repeat. medicmindset.com for show notes @gingerlockeatx and @medicmindset on… In this episode, Mike and Ritu catch up on the new year happenings and take a quick dive into a new paper released this week that took a closer look at the Amiodarone, Lidocaine Placebo Study (ALPS) trial from 2012. Was the IO the reason… In this episode, Mike and Ritu catch up on the new year happenings and take a quick dive into a new paper released this week that took a closer look at the Amiodarone, Lidocaine Placebo Study (ALPS) trial from 2012. Was the IO the reason… Seizures are defined as a "paroxysmal electrical discharge of the neurones in the brain resulting in a change of function or behaviour". All of us involved in Emergency Care will encounter patients with seizures which can occur for a number of reasons, with Epilepsy affecting… HAPPY NEW YEARS! We hope you are celebrating 2020 at the NAEMSP National Conference in San Diego. If you're around, stop by and say hi to the PEC podcast team! This year, we teamed up with our brand new podcast partners Mike Verkest (@MikeVerkest)and Dr.… HAPPY NEW YEARS! We hope you are celebrating 2020 at the NAEMSP National Conference in San Diego. If you're around, stop by and say hi to the PEC podcast team! This year, we teamed up with our brand new podcast partners Mike Verkest (@MikeVerkest)and Dr.… Happy New Year. This month we have New in EM currency in EM intubation | ASC 2019: Govind Oliver - Clinical Gestalt vs TMAC scoring | New in EM early antibiotic in sepsis | ASC 2019: Gordon Fuller AHEAD-2 If you have sensitive ears, take heed and remember we are rated Explicit…MikeyV was pissed and on a mission. Hearing about the atrocities in Rhode Island occurring with airway management, he wants to know where the medical directors were in this whole mess…he sets his… If you have sensitive ears, take heed and remember we are rated Explicit…MikeyV was pissed and on a mission. Hearing about the atrocities in Rhode Island occurring with airway management, he wants to know where the medical directors were in this whole mess…he sets his… Dr. Jason Pickett and Ginger discuss the topic of Shortness of Breath. They discuss the assessment, differential diagnosis and therapeutic interventions related to the chief complaint. They work their way down the respiratory tree, thinking aloud as they go. Throw in a couple of case… The long-awaited, highly anticipated ANNUAL Protocol Update Podcast! This one should get you through a few commutes….it's nearly 2 hours (we know…sorry) Find out what is new for our system and hear about the process we have for updating protocols! We appreciate you listening to… The long-awaited, highly anticipated ANNUAL Protocol Update Podcast! This one should get you through a few commutes….it's nearly 2 hours (we know…sorry) Find out what is new for our system and hear about the process we have for updating protocols! We appreciate you listening to… This month we have New in EM TXA for epistaxis, EMEC Liz Herrieven, Mark Lyttle ASC, IPED Study In this microsode, listeners hear one of the questions Ginger Locke asked of a panel of 4 Texas EMS Medical Directors at the Texas EMS Conference. Panelists included: Drs. Heidi Abraham, Jeff Jarvis, Taylor Ratcliff, and Jason Pickett. If you'd like to hear the full… This month we have: - Should we resusitate elderly patients with blunt traumatic cardiac arrest? - The public perception to bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation Mike and Ritu welcome friend and colleague Dr. Craig Newgard!. Dr. Newgard is a professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and the Director for the Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine. He was recently elected to the National Academy of… Mike and Ritu welcome friend and colleague Dr. Craig Newgard!. Dr. Newgard is a professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and the Director for the Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine. He was recently elected to the National Academy of… This episode felt like some of the first episodes of Medic Mindset. I had a few things on my mind that I wanted to ask him but we also just let the conversation ebb and flow wherever it pleased for an hour. The purpose in… This month we have New in EM XueBiJing for pneumonia, Renal Colic Live guidlines, DFTB19 Paul Reavley, DFTB19 Anna Dobbie, New in EM Intralipid in OD Mike and Ritu are back at the Old Church and ready to get after it. This episode brings the goods. Should we carry blood… I mean really. Heads-up CPR? EMSPOCUS? Plus, a bunch of other amazing stuff! (as usual, right?) We appreciate you listening to… Mike and Ritu are back at the Old Church and ready to get after it. This episode brings the goods. Should we carry blood… I mean really. Heads-up CPR? EMSPOCUS? Plus, a bunch of other amazing stuff! (as usual, right?) We appreciate you listening to… So an incredibly important paper, CRASH-3 has just been published in the Lancet, which looks at the treatment of head injuries with Tranexamic Acid (TXA). TXA has been shown to save lives in trauma patients at the risk of major haemorrhage, with the notable exclusion… Mike and Ritu welcome their good friend Ben Sorenson for a podcast done from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The boys were going to their first game at Michigan stadium where Dr. Sahni did his Undergrad. It was a trip down memory lane for him and his… Mike and Ritu welcome their good friend Ben Sorenson for a podcast done from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The boys were going to their first game at Michigan stadium where Dr. Sahni did his Undergrad. It was a trip down memory lane for him and his… Ginger talks to Dr. Ben Abo. He is a paramedic and EMS physician. He's been on the Ted stage. He's the medical director for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Venom response teams. He's a fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. He's saved a stranger who collapsed… This month we have a special podcast coming from the RCEM ASC in Gateshead. We have an interview with Dr Katherine Henderson the new RCEM President. Prof Simon Carley on his top 10 papers for EM, and an interview with Rod Little prize winner Dr Gordon Fuller… A: Optimal airway position for infants Note how a rolled towel is placed under the baby’s shoulders to allow space for the occiput and avoid flexion of the neck and airway. ‘B’ assessment Video links to examples of children with signs of respiratory distress: Stridor… Mike and Ritu bring Dr. Ryan Marino (@RyanMarino) a self-described loud mouth, EM Doc and Toxicologist from Cleveland, OH on for spin around the SecondShift block. Lots of questions on lots of topics! We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift podcast! Thank you for the… Mike and Ritu bring Dr. Ryan Marino (@RyanMarino) a self-described loud mouth, EM Doc and Toxicologist from Cleveland, OH on for spin around the SecondShift block. Lots of questions on lots of topics! We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift podcast! Thank you for the… In this episode Ginger talks to Jon Bailey. Jon is a FF/Paramedic in Fairfax County, Virginia. He is the lead educator of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue's EMT to Paramedic program. He has a bachelor of science in emergency medicine from the university of Pittsburgh… So as promised, and following on from our previous shock episode, this time we've covered the topic of shock in Trauma. It's a massive topic and one that we all, yet again, can make a huge difference for our patients' outcomes. There is some crossover… Mike and Ritu bring Dr. Jarvis in the mix for the "cross over episode of the century"…um, described by Mike as a ménage a trois…it's not like that…he just meant it’s a 3 for one…even that doesn't sound right. He is simply saying how often… Mike and Ritu bring Dr. Jarvis in the mix for the "cross over episode of the century"…um, described by Mike as a ménage a trois…it's not like that…he just meant it’s a 3 for one…even that doesn't sound right. He is simply saying how often… This is a recording of a talk Ginger did about Medical Education at FlightBridgeEd's #FAST19 symposium. Shownotes and slides at medicmindset.com Following on from our previous Roadside to Resus episode on Stroke, in this episode we look at the rapidly evolving area of stroke management. In the last 2 decades stroke management has progressed beyond recognition and keeping up with the evidence and available therapies is… This month we discuss Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and interpreting and verifying the index test Mike and Ritu take on GISH! Plus some actual EMS stuff like active shooter preparedness, discuss a trauma code case…AND of course, discuss a little college football (because we have to…we did leave it at the end for you). We appreciate you listening to the… Mike and Ritu take on GISH! Plus some actual EMS stuff like active shooter preparedness, discuss a trauma code case…AND of course, discuss a little college football (because we have to…we did leave it at the end for you). We appreciate you listening to the… This month we have Belfast 2019 CPD - Leadership | Belfast CPD 2019 End of life care | New in EM: Rethinking IV Size & Location for CTPA | EMEC Jon Carter | Belfast CPD 2019 Top Paeds Papers | Guideline NICE CVA and TIA (part one TIA) For the second time, I'm visiting with Tania Glenn. She's been on the show before with an episode that released in January of 2017 and since then I've gotten tons of questions for Tania from listeners. I wanted to ask some of those questions and… Mike and Ritu break down some mental health stuff, including a bit on "EMS Art" which, apparently, some people find offensive? Hmm ….ever wonder what keeps and EMS Medical Director up at night? Hear from 1 docs perspective. We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift… Mike and Ritu break down some mental health stuff, including a bit on "EMS Art" which, apparently, some people find offensive? Hmm ….ever wonder what keeps and EMS Medical Director up at night? Hear from 1 docs perspective. We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift… This month we have Dental Anaesthesia in the Emergency Department, and sources of bias in studies of diagnostic test performance Stroke is a common presentation to all Emergency Health care providers, with around 150,000 strokes occurring in the UK each year! Our impact and treatment can be hugely significant and in this podcast we're going to conver the topic in some depth, and importantly cover… So, where is the Cauda Equina? From Core EM How does a herniated disc cause CES? This fab infographic summarising the key points about the CES guidance was produced by @DrLindaDykes and @saspist. Here is the full guideline from The Society of British Neurological Surgeons… This month we have Aromatherapy for Nauseated ED Patients | Rob Rogers at EMEC - Medutopia, Legacies and Inspiration | Hugo Dowd - Syncope at Belfast CPD | Iain Beardsell - Diagnostics at Belfast CPD | Cardioversion for A Fib | Mike and Ritu take some listener mail and do their best to answer! There is definitely the usual ramblings and squirrels, but…what do you expect from 2 guys with severe ADHD. We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift podcast! Still considered one of the top… Mike and Ritu take some listener mail and do their best to answer! There is definitely the usual ramblings and squirrels, but…what do you expect from 2 guys with severe ADHD. We appreciate you listening to the SecondShift podcast! Still considered one of the top… This is an episode in The Thinking Series of the Medic Mindset podcast where expert clinicians indulge the host, Ginger Locke. In the series, she digs into their brains to explore how they approach the process of patient assessment and differential diagnosis. Show notes at… If you live in the UK you may be fooled in to thinking that Heat Illness isn't really something we need to worry about...but you'd be wrong! Each year there are 800 deaths due to Heat Illness and figures in more temperate climates are significantly… This month we have CBRN incidents and Plight of the pelvic exam Join Mike and Ritu as they finally got their collective S together and decided to record. We wanted to take some time and revisit EMS advocacy. This is such an important topic and is so often overlooked by the people doing the work on the… Join Mike and Ritu as they finally got their collective S together and decided to record. We wanted to take some time and revisit EMS advocacy. This is such an important topic and is so often overlooked by the people doing the work on the… This month we are discussing Angio following cardiac arrest | Vertigo | Bag Mask Ventilation in RSI | LGIB | IAEM PoCUS Erector Spinae Block Good, Bad and Ugly in a guest-episode from Nyssa Hattaway from the Q Word Podcast. This month we are discussing measles and Major incident triage Drowning is a huge worldwide problem, and here in the UK there are around 350 accidental deaths from drowning each year. From the patient who is potentially well enough for discharge on scene, all the way through to the resuscitation and prognostication of a cardiac… This month we have a discussion on the Manchester Bombing | Scribes in the ED | TERN TIRED | PTX and haemothorax in the CT era | Horse Trauma | Roc Rocks - ED RSI with Rocuronium or Suxamethonium Join Mike, Ritu, and Dr. Scott Bourn as they discuss a multitude of pertinent, contemporary EMS topics! We talk airway, the national scope of practice models, quality improvement and patient safety! It is so much, you will need a round trip from work to get… Join Mike, Ritu, and Dr. Scott Bourn as they discuss a multitude of pertinent, contemporary EMS topics! We talk airway, the national scope of practice models, quality improvement and patient safety! It is so much, you will need a round trip from work to get… Max Dodge, board member of National Stop the Bleed Month, shares with Ginger how Medic Mindset listeners can get involved with the Stop the Bleed campaign. She ended up talking to him about bleeding control for an hour. In this episode, Mike and Ritu welcome Ann Raven, Paramedic, and EMS Training Officer to discuss sports, food and a newer program in her area for responding to strangulation incidents. This one is wayyyy more structured than Ep. 51….lol. I don’t think Ritu mentions his… In this episode, Mike and Ritu welcome Ann Raven, Paramedic, and EMS Training Officer to discuss sports, food and a newer program in her area for responding to strangulation incidents. This one is wayyyy more structured than Ep. 51….lol. I don’t think Ritu mentions his… This month we have DVT guidelines | CRT vs lactate guided fluid resuscitation in septic shock | IAEM PoCUS 01 SHOC ED study | DFTB18 with Elliot Long | Tessa Davis interviews Paul Vulliamia about stabbings in children | Non operative appendicitis management Many thanks to Suzanne O’Sullivan for her time in putting this podcast together. Her excellent books “It’s all in your head” and “Brainstorm” are well worth a read. It is certainly one of the PHEMcast recordings which is going to change my own practice… This episode is a response to the many requests I get from listeners looking for help on the national registry's written exam. To bring you the most useful advice, I contacted this guest, Dan Limmer. In my opinion, he is the country's expert in the… Look, most of our episodes have a tinge of disorganization….this one is no exceptions…in fact, it’s probably one of the most dysfunctional episodes we have EVER released!! In this episode, Mike and Ritu welcome Dr. Jeff Jarvis EMS Physician and Medical Director for Williamson County,… Look, most of our episodes have a tinge of disorganization….this one is no exceptions…in fact, it’s probably one of the most dysfunctional episodes we have EVER released!! In this episode, Mike and Ritu welcome Dr. Jeff Jarvis EMS Physician and Medical Director for Williamson County,… In anticipation of FlightbridgeED's #FAST19 symposium, Ginger asks Eric Bauer and Michael Perlmutter one simple question: "How could you hurt a patient with a BVM?" Show notes at medicmindset.com Oregon Paramedic Maurice “Mo” Stadeli lost this fight with Cancer on February 25th, 2019. Mo was an amazing public servant who touched many lives. Mo served with multiple agencies in his long and amazing 30-year career. He spent most of his time at Salem Fire… Oregon Paramedic Maurice “Mo” Stadeli lost this fight with Cancer on February 25th, 2019. Mo was an amazing public servant who touched many lives. Mo served with multiple agencies in his long and amazing 30-year career. He spent most of his time at Salem Fire… Huge thanks to the team at World Extreme Medicine and WEM Cast for sharing the interview with Richard Harris. Dosing These are a guide only, each patient will need a bespoke approach depending on their pre-existing condition, degree of… In this episode, Ritu and Mike are joined by Dr. Clay Mann, Ph.D. Dr. Mann is the Man when it comes to NEMSIS. NEMSIS? Yea.. you know, the reason we have the ability to look at 31 million EMS encounters across the United States….as the… In this episode, Ritu and Mike are joined by Dr. Clay Mann, Ph.D. Dr. Mann is the Man when it comes to NEMSIS. NEMSIS? Yea.. you know, the reason we have the ability to look at 31 million EMS encounters across the United States….as the… This month we have New in EM GONB for migraine | DFTB18 with Damian Roland | New in EM Metoclopramide for migraine | EuSEM18 with Rachel Stewart - Major Incidents | New in EM Predicting UTI in febrile kids | Fraser or Gillick | Cauda Equina Guideline Ginger Locke and Dr. Jason Pickett hunkered down in a recording closet and pretended the world didn't exist for an hour with one mission: data-mining Dr. Pickett's brain for his thoughts on syncope. Thanks to Michael Herbert for the custom art for the episode. Show… Hypothermia is a common problem for both pre and in-hospital clinicians. Understanding the underpinning physiology helps us deliver first class care to our patients, decreasing associated morbidity and mortality. There is some extremely difficult decision making to be done in severe cases of hypothermia and… This month we have New in EM TXA for haemoptysis | RCEM Learning EMJ Podcast Promo | Capacity | DFTB18 Domenic Cincotta | New in EM Premedication for ketamine sedation | New in EM C-spine in distracting injuries In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Ritu discuss the degree requirement conundrum, review the NAEMSP Annual meeting from a former Presidents perspective and a first-time attendee perspective ....and if you’ve listened before, you know that there are a ton of SQUIRREL!! Moments, oddball… In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Ritu discuss the degree requirement conundrum, review the NAEMSP Annual meeting from a former Presidents perspective and a first-time attendee perspective ....and if you’ve listened before, you know that there are a ton of SQUIRREL!! Moments, oddball… This is a special edition of Medic Mindset where Ginger Locke gave her #1 tip for finding happiness and meaning in the profession to graduates of City College of San Francisco. The Danish mnemonic to help remember the elements of a cerebellar neurological examination: There are lots of Youtube videos to demonstrate these signs, here are a few which I thought were particularly helpful: Disdiadochokinesis Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor If you would like to read… If you're involved in the care of critically unwell patients then you will frequently encounter patients who are shocked. The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine defines shock as; 'Life-threatening, generalized form of acute circulatory failure associated with inadequate oxygen utilization by the cells. It… Should paramedics be required to get a degree? Guests include: David Tan, Scott Bourn, Ed Racht, Jason Pickett, Brandon Bleess, Mike McEvoy and Phil Moy. This was recorded at NAEMSP in January of 2019 New in EM Pre Hospital Plasma | DFTB18 Vic Brazil Sim as Quality Improvement | TERN Nicky Moore S100B | TERN Suzanne Ablard | EuSEM18 Satveer Nijjar Mental Health | Phenytoin Tox | New in EM SAVE trial for IV catheters Join Mike and Ritu as they discuss the Christmas... and um, other winter celebration dinner adventures as well as the usual banter! In this episode, Protocol development and changes are discussed as we begin the new year! Learn how one area decides on and implements… Join Mike and Ritu as they discuss the Christmas... and um, other winter celebration dinner adventures as well as the usual banter! In this episode, Protocol development and changes are discussed as we begin the new year! Learn how one area decides on and implements… The Thinking Series is where Ginger Locke talks with some of the sharpest minds in Emergency Medicine about how they think through chief complaints. In this episode, one of the country's few flight doctors, Dr. Cynthia Griffin, shares how she sorts through patients with the… Ginger Locke discusses the importance of good questions and deep listening. She weaves in recommendations from her own research and from Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com, Greg Friese. Complications of anticoagulation - Dan Horner and Becky RCEM Spring 2018 | New in EM Pelvic Exam for STD | EuSEM18 Felipe Teran NIck Lim - TTE & TOE in arrest PART 1 | New in EM PoCUS for LP in infants | Burns - Stephen Mullen RCEM Spring… We've heard a lot about advanced airway management recently, with some really significant publications over the last few months and in the last few weeks in JAMA we've had another! Cricoid pressure during emergency anaesthesia and for those at high risk of aspiration has been… Asthma - Sarah Stibbars RCEM Spring 2018 | PEMFest - Tessa Davies on Scarlet fever | New in EM Kupperman DKA | TERN - Dan Horner | St Mungoes ENT Vertigo | Cauda Equina | New in EM Rates of injury in combined CT Head/Neck studies | EuSEM18 Ellen Weber - EMJ… Quite a few of our previous podcasts include content which is relevant to this Head Injury one. Why not go back and have a listen to: Episode 3: Hyperoxia Episode 20: End Tidal Carbon Dioxide Episode 28: LOST (Low Output State in Trauma) Munroe-Kellie Doctrine… Mike and Ritu helped kicked off the 2018 Oregon EMS Conference with “Case Review REMIX” on September 27, 2018, Salem, Oregon! Join us for part 2! Anyway, grab a cold snack, sit back, relax and enjoy part 2 of SecondShift LIVE! From Oregon! We don’t… Mike and Ritu helped kicked off the 2018 Oregon EMS Conference with “Case Review REMIX” on September 27, 2018, Salem, Oregon! Join us for part 2! Anyway, grab a cold snack, sit back, relax and enjoy part 2 of SecondShift LIVE! From Oregon! We don’t… Mike and Ritu helped kick off the 2018 Oregon EMS Conference with “Case Review REMIX” on September 27th from 7-930pm in Salem, Oregon! We apologize ahead of time for the lower quality audio as we were using the house equipment to record….plus, you will hear… Mike and Ritu helped kick off the 2018 Oregon EMS Conference with “Case Review REMIX” on September 27th from 7-930pm in Salem, Oregon! We apologize ahead of time for the lower quality audio as we were using the house equipment to record….plus, you will hear… With bonfire night approaching we thought it would be a good time to have a think about burns. However burns are a significant issue at all times of year with around 130,000 presentations to UK EDs annually, 10,000 cases are admitted to hospital, 500 of… The Deputy Medical Director for Austin Travis County EMS, Dr. Jason Pickett, and I sat down and recorded a joint podcast about clinical teaching. His podcast is called the Austin Travis County Office of the Medical Director Official Podcast and he released a longer version… This month we have Liver Disease with Katherine Henderson | Sexual Assault | RCEM Flourishing Medical Careers with Matthew Cooke, Taj Hassan and Pro Mukherjee | Death in Children | Moral Injury | New in EM Conservative Rx of PTX in trauma | New in EM ICH in minor head… This guest remembers exactly where she was on September 11th, 2001. She was 10 years old at the time. In this microsode, she reflects on what that day was like for her as a child and what 9/11 means to her now as she works… This month features New in EM Hallway decision making | RCEM Curriculum with Will Townend | St Mungos - Burns | New in EM qSOFA in the ED | Geriatric Mental Health Mark RCEM Spring 2018 | PEMFest - Ed Snelson on wheeze | New in EM MRI Guided Stroke Lysis In "The Thinking Series," Ginger talks with the sharpest minds in emergency medicine about how they think. This time she delves into how an EMS Medical director asks her medics to bend their brains around the topic of tachycardia. Her name is Dr. Katherine Remick… Mike and Ritu have a less than satisfactory experience this time while recording at the usual spot….if you listen closely, you may hear someone order tots….Anyway, on this episode, we talk Telehealth, SMR, Plasma and a variety of other delicious EMS topics. Our old friend… Mike and Ritu have a less than satisfactory experience this time while recording at the usual spot….if you listen closely, you may hear someone order tots….Anyway, on this episode, we talk Telehealth, SMR, Plasma and a variety of other delicious EMS topics. Our old friend… This months podcast features: PARAMEDIC2 | Concussion | Organophosphate / Nerve Gas Tox | PEMFest - Damian Roland - Decision making in Paeds | Measles | Phenytoin vs Levitiracetam for staus | St Mungoes ENT Sinusitis | Acid Attacks The guest thinks he has sorted out how to become what has been affectionately called a "Lifer." They are the rare breed of medics who have managed to make a career of this bizarre job. He is 4 years in and he seems to have… Mike and Ritu have a less than satisfactory experience this time while recording at the usual spot….if you listen closely, you may hear someone order tots….Anyway, on this episode, we talk Telehealth, SMR, Plasma and a variety of other delicious EMS topics. Our old friend… Mike and Ritu have a less than satisfactory experience this time while recording at the usual spot….if you listen closely, you may hear someone order tots….Anyway, on this episode, we talk Telehealth, SMR, Plasma and a variety of other delicious EMS topics. Our old friend… Head injury worldwide is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Besides prevention there isn't anything that can be done to improve the results from the primary brain injury, there is however a phenomenal amount that can be done to reduce the secondary brain injury… We pull back the curtain a bit on a well known educator, podcaster, and flight medic, Eric Bauer. He is the founder and CEO of a critical care education company, FlightBridgeEd. We discuss critical care topics like acid-base balance, intubation, ventilators and EKGs. We also… Another invitation to the Trauma Care Conference this year inspired us to combine two of the excellent speakers into this podcast considering major incidents. Thanks to both our speakers for sharing their talks from the conference. Trauma Care offer more than the annual… Guideline - Marathons Part 1 | New in EM Head Injury Decision Rules in Kids | Paeds Critical Care - Sarah Stibbars RCEM Spring 2018 | Pituitary Apoplexy | Top 5 PEM Papers RCEM Spring 2018 | St Mungoes ENT Food Bolus | New in EM Vomiting & TBI in Kids… Managing external haemorrhage is easy right?! Then why does haemorrhage remain a major cause of death from trauma worldwide? Ok, some of that is from internal sources, but…. No one should die from compressible external haemorrhage With the right treatment applied in a timely fashion,… This is a first in a series of episodes about the cognitive process of differential diagnosis. It's called "The Thinking Series." Extensive show notes for everything discussed at medicmindset.com Ginger Locke talks to the brightest clinicians in emergency medicine about how they think. They approach… Dissection part 1/2|NewinEM Fluroquinolones and the Aorta|NewinEM Steroids for Urticaria|Sore Throat|St Mungos Epistaxis Mike is back with his brother from another mother's second cousin......?! Join us for this great episode where we dive into the hot topics currently trending in EMS! We don’t want to sound desperate, but we would love for you to subscribe and rate the… Mike is back with his brother from another mother's second cousin......?! Join us for this great episode where we dive into the hot topics currently trending in EMS! We don’t want to sound desperate, but we would love for you to subscribe and rate the… Mike and Ritu are back at it! This month the boys dive in to the recently released PART Trail Abstract, (which has some people losing their mind) EMS Agenda 2050, Ebola, sports and more! As usual, they have a unique perspective and want to share… Mike and Ritu are back at it! This month the boys dive in to the recently released PART Trail Abstract, (which has some people losing their mind) EMS Agenda 2050, Ebola, sports and more! As usual, they have a unique perspective and want to share… The management of a cardiac arrest can be stressful at the best of times, but add into that the patient being a child and you have the potential for an overwhelmingly stressful situation. Fortunately the major resuscitation bodies have some sound guidance on the management… In this episode we capture the story of Noah Galloway (@Noah_Galloway) and Ashley Liebig (@ashleyliebig). In 2005, he was an infantryman and she was a combat medic. They were both assigned to the US Army's 101st Airborne Division serving in Iraq. When Noah was injured… This month we have Traumatic cardiac Arrest Part 1 & 2 , Do you know how and when to undertake a resuscitative thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest? & Do you open the chest in blunt trauma? Do you know the basics well and do you rehearse… The guys are back at McMenamin’s Old Church! No guests today – so its just a solid hour of Mike and Ritu! No…wait. Its still a great episode. Ritu has a couple of major life announcements to make (ok nothing that major). Surprisingly, there is… The guys are back at McMenamin’s Old Church! No guests today – so its just a solid hour of Mike and Ritu! No…wait. Its still a great episode. Ritu has a couple of major life announcements to make (ok nothing that major). Surprisingly, there is… Cardiac arrest is the end point, it is the symptom, not the diagnosis. The pathophysiological process varies, and this is particularly relevant in trauma vs medical. In medical cardiac arrest, the pathological processes tend to affect the heart’s ability to pump: eg primary cardiac event,… This podcast was initiated by the survivors and relatives of aortic dissection in the group Aortic Dissection Awareness UK Dr. Peter Antevy is a man on a mission. He is working to change the psychology of medics on pediatric calls. Show notes at medicmindset.com During our talk, we discuss: the importance of staying on scene during pediatric arrests, why ACLS and PALS should be… In this new episode, Dr. Sahni sits down for a one-on-one interview with Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator, Edward Byers (Seal). We were honored to have Senior Chief Byers as our keynote speaker at FAST18. Senior Chief Byers is the highest decorated active duty Navy… In this new episode, Dr. Sahni sits down for a one-on-one interview with Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator, Edward Byers (Seal). We were honored to have Senior Chief Byers as our keynote speaker at FAST18. Senior Chief Byers is the highest decorated active duty Navy… New in EM Aortic Dissection Risk Score | Contrast Nephropathy | New in EM: IO Access in Cardiac Arrest | Dan Horner: Age Adjusted D Dimer | Chris Walsh on FOAMed | New in EM: Massive Paracetamol OD | Social Media Awareness | New in EM: IV v PO paracetamol This month we have Mike Faraquar EMTA | New in EM Lever test for ACL tear | PoCUS New in EM | Section 136 | Fin McNicol on media training | New in EM ADRENAL Study | Trauma - Andy & Jon Jones In this new episode, the guys jump into the booth while at the State of Jefferson Conference in Medford, OR. They jump into some (deeeeep) conversations about men in tights, flutes, brass instruments and band camp! All kidding aside, the boys discuss their time in… In this new episode, the guys jump into the booth while at the State of Jefferson Conference in Medford, OR. They jump into some (deeeeep) conversations about men in tights, flutes, brass instruments and band camp! All kidding aside, the boys discuss their time in… Gaining control of the airway in a critically unwell patient is a key skill of the critical care team and littered with potential for difficulty and complications. NAP4 highlighted the real dangers faced with their review of complications of airway management in the UK, lessons… In this episode, Ginger talks to Tyler Christifulli. It's accurate to call him a flight medic, but he's so much more. He's also a podcaster and an EMS Educator. In listening to his FOAMfrat podcast, it's obvious he is a sharp guy but being in… So the three of us are back together and going to take on Sepsis! It's vital to have a sound understanding of sepsis. It has a huge morbidity and mortality but importantly there is so much that we can do both prehospital and in hospital… This is a recording of a talk Ginger did at the Wisconsin EMS Conference in January 2018. She discusses skills and techniques for performing under pressure. We recommend reading Atul Gawande’s book ‘The Checklist Manifesto’. It’s a well written, fascinating story about the introduction of the WHO Safer Surgery checklist and the impact it had. This link will take you straight to Amazon if you want to buy a copy (other… It’s a brand new year, and a brand new podcast episode! Welcome to 2018, in case you missed the celebration! The guys hop back into the booth at McMenamins to try to stuff their faces and talk at the same time. (My grandma told me… It’s a brand new year, and a brand new podcast episode! Welcome to 2018, in case you missed the celebration! The guys hop back into the booth at McMenamins to try to stuff their faces and talk at the same time. (My grandma told me… Introduction | Kerstin De Witt - DOAC use and reversal | New in EM Chloride restriction in ED | VTE Dan Horner Lower Limb Prophylaxis | Trauma - Andy & Jon Jones | AKI with Jacob De Wolf | New in EM paeds procedural sedation | Jeff Kline - facial expression and… The paper which we discuss in the interview is available open access here How does tranexamic acid work? Critical appraisal aids To understand more about hierachy of evidence and how a systematic review fits into this please have a look at these resources available… Overlearning is the process of practicing a skill after you have reached competence. Yep… after you are already competent. The benefit of overlearning a skill is that it becomes automated. Think "muscle memory." An automated skill requires less concentration and less working memory and thus… Introduction | Top 10 Papers 2017 - Andy & Rick Body | Jeff Kline - empiric lysis in PE | Myasthenia | Fever in traveller - Nikki & Nick Beechings | DFTB Nikki Deb Shelshear Sedation | St Mungo's Delirium | Compassion Fatigue - Andy & Caroline Leech Around the holidays, some of our staff eat way too much turkey, and mashed taters, then curl up in the corner for a long winters nap. As the tryptophan starts wearing off, it’s time to get back to work. SecondShift has always been the “lighter-side”… Around the holidays, some of our staff eat way too much turkey, and mashed taters, then curl up in the corner for a long winters nap. As the tryptophan starts wearing off, it’s time to get back to work. SecondShift has always been the “lighter-side”… Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis is a paramedic turned EMS medical director. You might end up listening more than once because this talk is rich. He packs a ton into the hour. Video Laryngoscopy, Ketamine, Delayed-Sequence Intubation, ultrasound, push-dose pressors, and how he asks his medics to… Handover matters. Handover of patient care occurs at multiple points in the patient's journey and is a crucial point for transference of information and inter professional working. Whether it's the big trauma in Resus with the prehospital services presenting to the big crowd, right the… Where can you undertake decompression of a pneumothorax? Be particularly careful when using the 2nd intercostal space mid-clavicular line that you are sufficiently lateral. For example, here are the locations identified as ‘2nd ICS mid clavicular line’ amongst 25 EM physicians in a 2005 EMJ… Firstly, go and read Simon and Tim Harris’ great 2005 paper on the subject which we reference repeatedly in the podcast. It is available free open access here. A pneumothorax exists when air accumulates in the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura: A… Traumatic Cardiac Arrest; for many of us an infrequent presentation and it that lies the problem. In our previous cardiac arrest podcast we talked about the approach to the arresting patient, however in trauma the approach change significantly. We require a different set of skills… The various devices which Tony discusses are: This video shows the rapidity of infusion entering the circulation from a humeral IO. This is the paper mentioned by Tony, which shows the stepwise improvement in mortality amongst combat casualties from military conflict 2003-2012, including the ‘unicorn’ graph:… https://phemcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/basics-2-07112017-08-42.mp3 Ritu called in sick to this episode, we think it may be something that rhymes with “Gerpes,” but we haven’t found any of the nurses in Vegas willing to give out HIPPA protected information over the phone. (Guess they have been down that road before.)… Ritu called in sick to this episode, we think it may be something that rhymes with “Gerpes,” but we haven’t found any of the nurses in Vegas willing to give out HIPPA protected information over the phone. (Guess they have been down that road before.)… In this episode, I talk to a 20-year medic from New Orleans. His name is Jon McCarthy and he recently wrote a book called Hard Roll. He's an example of what I hope our EMS authors will be. He's honest and captivating without being overly… Last time in Roadside to Resus we discussed cardiac arrest with a view to obtaining a return in spontaneous circulation, ROSC. However gaining a ROSC is just one step along the long road to discharging a patient with a good neurological function back into the… https://phemcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/basics-fhec-06102017-20-17.mp3 In this very special Extended Play episode of SecondShift, Mike and Ritu seem to have taken up residence in the middle of the 2017 Oregon EMS Conference to aggravate passersby. Some of those folks are astonishingly important to the past, present, and future of EMS… In this very special Extended Play episode of SecondShift, Mike and Ritu seem to have taken up residence in the middle of the 2017 Oregon EMS Conference to aggravate passersby. Some of those folks are astonishingly important to the past, present, and future of EMS… We have a significant way to go with respect to our cardiac arrest management. 'Cardiopulmoary Resuscitation is attempted in nearly 30,000 people who suffered OHCA in England each year, but survival rates are low and compare unfavourably to a number of other countries' - Resuscitation to… Don't forget the Bubbles A Little Podcast on a Great Event Guest contributor: Lauren Weekes What is ETCO2? % or partial pressure of carbon dioxide measured somewhere near the mouth at the end of a normal exhalation (hence end tidal, end of tidal volume breath) To get a measurement the following systems need to be functioning:… Section 1 - St Emlyn's, Section 2 - Paper 1 - Thrive Trial, Section 3 - Trauma, Section 4 - O2, Section 5 - Paper 2 - Pik on Antiemetics, Section 6 - Rosa Macnamara, Section 7 - Chris Walsh, Section 8 - Tetanus, Section 9 - Paper 3 - Rectal Massage &… In this episode of SecondShift, Mike and Ritu record themselves eating. And drinking. No, seriously they are really enjoying an incredible meal with tasty beverages while you slave away on shift. Talk about rude! At least you can enjoy their conversation! They cram-packed this 33rd… In this episode of SecondShift, Mike and Ritu record themselves eating. And drinking. No, seriously they are really enjoying an incredible meal with tasty beverages while you slave away on shift. Talk about rude! At least you can enjoy their conversation! They cram-packed this 33rd… This is the second part of the Roadside to Resus discussion on asthma. Make sure you've listened to part 1 before delving into this one! Part 2 covers Ketamine Ultrasound in asthma NIV in asthma Asthma related cardiac arrest Imaging Management Discharge We hope you enjoy… Ginger's guest discusses how he has avoided burnout after 10 years in EMS. How he balances work and family. Which calls have become his favorite. Advice to his younger self. And why he says the job is easy! Asthma is a common disease and presents to acute healthcare services extremely frequently. The majority of presentations are mild exacerbations of a known diagnosis and are relatively simple to assess and treat, many being completely appropriate for out patient treatment. On the other hand around… Paper Number 1: The origin of 'Saturday night palsy'? Paper Number 2: Efficacy and effectiveness of anti-digoxin antibodies in chronic digoxin poisonings from the DORA study (ATOM-1) Paper Number 3: Chloramphenicol treatment for acute infective conjunctivitis in children in primary care: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Improving performance… It's been a long hiatus for SecondShift. Which is pretty typical for this podcast, right? I mean we pretty much just stay on a hiatus. You'll be pretty surprised what happens in this episode though... other than the fact that it's actually for real a… It's been a long hiatus for SecondShift. Which is pretty typical for this podcast, right? I mean we pretty much just stay on a hiatus. You'll be pretty surprised what happens in this episode though... other than the fact that it's actually for real a… He's the mentor I'd wish for any medic just starting in EMS because he has navigated 20 years in the field and come out on the other side with the most sincere and kindest of hearts. This is the first of a new series of Roadside to Resus podcasts. We've been joined by James Yates, a Critical Care Paramedic with the Great Western Air Ambulance to make it a truly multidisciplinary team. Each monthly episode we'll be discussing acute presentations, including the… The West Midlands surgical skills course offers cadaveric training for PHEM and EM practitioners on rare life saving procedures. Click here to go straight to their page. Anatomy The Guidelines Difficult Airway Society 2015 guidelines for management of unanticipated difficult intubation in adults. C. Frerk… Many apologies for the delay in the release of this podcast! A second apology is due for the sound quality – it was recorded at a ‘live’ HEMS base – this has led to lots of background noise I am afraid. We have done our… Ginger Locke interviews an ER nurse about what it's like to work with medics. Connect with Medic Mindset on twitter @medicmindset and Facebook. Mike and Eric are finally joined by… well… me. After a bunch of years I finally sat down in front of a microphone and polluted your ears for an hour, or so! Who am I? Guess you’ll have to listen to find out. Anyway, there… Mike and Eric are finally joined by… well… me. After a bunch of years I finally sat down in front of a microphone and polluted your ears for an hour, or so! Who am I? Guess you’ll have to listen to find out. Anyway, there… Welcome back to the RCEM Learning podcast for May 2017 Luckily the guys haven’t forgotten how to record a podcast. All you SecondShift-ers out there know the drill. “No time” excuses and a bunch of blah blah stuff like that. At least they dedicated a little time to making it worth a listen. Sitting around… Luckily the guys haven’t forgotten how to record a podcast. All you SecondShift-ers out there know the drill. “No time” excuses and a bunch of blah blah stuff like that. At least they dedicated a little time to making it worth a listen. Sitting around… This episode has been compiled over a year – many thanks to our four contributors, who have shared their stories and knowledge. They were interviewed at TraumaCare 2016, TraumaCare 2017 and the BASICS/FPHC Conference 2016. If you ever need to talk about the impact of… Welcome to the new format podcast. From now on you'll be getting a monthly podcast with lots of different segments to try and cover as much as we possibly can Part 2 of the SWAT medic from Episode 9. Listeners adore him. Show notes at medicmindset.com Twitter: @gingerlockeatx Facebook group: Medic Mindset Group This month we're really drilling down in to the specifics around suspected spinal injury in major trauma Michael Lauria (@ResusPadawan) is the perfect match for the concept of @medicmindset. Within the first minutes, he outlines tools for performing under stress. As a pararescue medic, he speaks from personal experience and as an academic, he knows the science behind his advice. Listen as… There is the potential for significant controversy in this month’s episode – and we would really appreciate the feedback of the prehospital community on this one. We have held the ‘no clear fluids’ mantra close to our hearts for most of our prehospital careers.… In this podcast we cover something fairly rare that if all goes well shouldnt even present to the ED Part 1: He's a SWAT medic, but he doesn't fit neatly in the tactical medic mold. Listen for yourself. medicmindset.com @gingerlockeatx We're back with some more papers to whet your critical appraisal and knowledge hungry appetite For the second part of the Asthma Guideline Podcast Chris Connolly and Becky Maxwell focus on its application in Paediatric Emergency Departments You may have been expecting a January New in EM. Well sorry folks, in the name of wellness and christmas holidays we took a month off Mike takes a few minutes to give you a quickie! Isn’t he amazing! For FREE! Don’t forget to look out for those coconuts! They are huge and can definitely put your safety at risk. There is lots of other things out there that can put… Mike takes a few minutes to give you a quickie! Isn’t he amazing! For FREE! Don’t forget to look out for those coconuts! They are huge and can definitely put your safety at risk. There is lots of other things out there that can put… Mike and Eric record live from the conference floor of AMTC, right from their little slice of medical heaven (their booth). Exhausted and weary from their long days and nights, the guys resort to talking about NASCAR. They must be delusional… or perhaps THEY really… Mike and Eric record live from the conference floor of AMTC, right from their little slice of medical heaven (their booth). Exhausted and weary from their long days and nights, the guys resort to talking about NASCAR. They must be delusional… or perhaps THEY really… Paediatric Trauma TARN report: Severe Injury in Children Simulation ATACC:The Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care course Thanks to Mark Forrest (@ObiDoc) for sharing these videos: References Spurr J, Gatward J, Joshi N, Carley SD. Top 10 (+1) tips to get started with in situ simulation… If anyone appreciates what it is like to be a medic without actually being one, it's Dr. Tania Glenn. She's a leading clinician in the identification and treatment of PTSD and specializes in caring for emergency responders. I caught up with her in her office,… Mike Verkest didn't want y'all to miss this episode that was recently delivered from the "other podcast" we produce around here. He even made an awesome introduction to it just to let you know what was up. Only problem is... he got cut. It's all… Mike Verkest didn't want y'all to miss this episode that was recently delivered from the "other podcast" we produce around here. He even made an awesome introduction to it just to let you know what was up. Only problem is... he got cut. It's all… Today we have an interview with Cian McDermott, an Irish trained EP working in Australia and an old friend of ours Details of the surgical skills course mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://wmstc.co.uk/portfolio/phem-ess/ The Sydney HEMS Traumatic Cardiac arrest operating procedure can be viewed on their website, and there are a number of useful references within the document: Policies and Procedures An… In this episode, Ginger deviates from the usual long, meandering format as she interviews a medic about his experience performing a surgical airway. Show notes at medicmindset.com We're back with some new and juicy papers for December 2016 Ventilation – a dark art. Difficult to be a master, easy to be average (or terrible)! This is “part 1”, which includes some of the basic (and not very basic) concepts behind ventilation. We recorded over 60 minutes of excellent content with George – we… Up to no good as usual, the guys have managed to sneak out of a review class in Portland, Oregon to try out their new tech. Can you imagine? Like 2 hogs looking at a wrist watch. In any case, take a break from all… Up to no good as usual, the guys have managed to sneak out of a review class in Portland, Oregon to try out their new tech. Can you imagine? Like 2 hogs looking at a wrist watch. In any case, take a break from all… Adult Guidelines. This guideline was published in 2016 and was an update on the previous iteration that has been updated yearly by SIGN We're back with some new and juicy papers for November 2016 The guest in this episode is a true "student of the game." Listen to the FOAMed (Free Open Access Medical Education) resources he uses. He is stoic, thoughtful, and a man of few words. For the listener, that means each concept he chooses to share… Southern sunshine rises over the deep south as the boys talk about their trip to the World EMS Expo in New Orleans with the one, and only Mr. Tater. If you miss this episode, you'll probably wake up with purple hair in the morning. You… Southern sunshine rises over the deep south as the boys talk about their trip to the World EMS Expo in New Orleans with the one, and only Mr. Tater. If you miss this episode, you'll probably wake up with purple hair in the morning. You… In this months Guidelines Podcast @chrisconnolly83 and @MaxiRebecca discuss the latest SIGN Guidelines on ACS. Below is a summary of the main discussion points and links to any relevant articles. I say it with every episode, but this one really does feel like my favorite so far. I couldn't be happier to share this medic with you. She's happy. She's competent. She's real and she willingly lets me wander around in her brain for a… We're back with some new and juicy papers for October 2016 Don't be intimidated by the length of this one. The best thing about this guest was that he didn't ask me to edit a thing. He tells us about his experience with video laryngoscopy, books recommendations, and about his life living in a cabin in… This one was a blast. She is an open book about what life is like as a medic and the listeners are loving her. She bravely entertains Ginger's questions about the unique intimacy shared between EMS partners. She is brave and funny and speaks from… Welcome back to the final podcast from RCEMs scientific conference in beautiful Bournemouth Welcome back to our daily podcasts from RCEMs scientific conference in beautiful Bournemouth Hello and welcome to the first of our daily podcast summeries from not-so-sunny Bournemouth for the RCEM annual scientific meeting YouTube videos: From the police officer’s perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toaA_TNwcxg From the mother’s perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KJZXOKStao The paper about watching resuscitation is this one: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1203366#t=article This is a section taken from the London Ambulance Service clinical bulletin, from 2011, which includes the SPIKES mnemonic: The alternative mnemonic mentioned in the… There has been a lot of talk about sepsis over the last year, in fact I heard someone recently saying they had "sepsis" fatigue, there have been so many debates in the FOAMed world this year We're back with some new and juicy papers for September 2016 RALLY THE SENATE! Dr. Rita Sahni is BAAAAACK with the boys on the show with some great news and another desperate plea for help in the fight for EMS right to work in the way we know it now. They also talk about some stuff… RALLY THE SENATE! Dr. Rita Sahni is BAAAAACK with the boys on the show with some great news and another desperate plea for help in the fight for EMS right to work in the way we know it now. They also talk about some stuff… Back at the Leeds CPD conference in March 2016 (we have some podcasts here, here and here if you want to know more) I had the chance to sit down with Jon Jones, Consutant in EM in Leeds to chat about major trauma We're back with some new and juicy papers for August 2016 This is the first in a series of monthly Guidelines podcasts. This month @AndyNeill joins @maxirebecca to discuss the recent Chest Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE disease The paper we mentioned by Jonathan Benger and Jules Blackham can be accessed here: https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-17-44 Stable versus unstable spinal injury The location of an injury and involvement of different structures defines the stability of a spinal injury. Anterior column: anterior longitudinal ligament and the anterior half… We have a New in EM special this month - recorded live at SMACC Dublin in the podcasting booth. In this action-packed episode of SecondShift, the guys welcome Kyle Aitken to the show… and then proceed to contribute to his delinquency. You won’t believe some of the subjects the guys talk about. Who let Eric write the script, anyway? Enjoy this episode with an… In this action-packed episode of SecondShift, the guys welcome Kyle Aitken to the show… and then proceed to contribute to his delinquency. You won’t believe some of the subjects the guys talk about. Who let Eric write the script, anyway? Enjoy this episode with an… In this episode of SecondShift, the guys bring back long-time friend Dr. Ritu Sahni to download some super-smart EMS stuff into our brains, and more! By popular demand, the top 5 returns with a Hollywood twist and WOW do the boys show their potty-mouths! Not… In this episode of SecondShift, the guys bring back long-time friend Dr. Ritu Sahni to download some super-smart EMS stuff into our brains, and more! By popular demand, the top 5 returns with a Hollywood twist and WOW do the boys show their potty-mouths! Not… In this podcast @maxirebecca and @drsgrier discuss DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and explore when and how decisions should be made. They also explore some of the challenges about decision-making and delve into the evidence and guidance currently available. Big thanks to Anand Swaminathan @EMSwami, Chris Nickson @precordialthump, Jesse Spurr @Inject_Orange, Chris Hicks @HumanFact0rz, and Tom Evens @doctomevens Their pre-workshop reading/listening recommendations: http://stemlynsblog.org/englishman-south-africa-robert-lloyd-st-emlyns/ http://emcrit.org/podcasts/toughness-michael-lauria-i/ Bandwidth Visualisation tips: Apologies for the quality of the sound – we recorded in a very echo-ey office! The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) green top guideline is accessible here: https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg_56.pdf We have talked about ramping previously, in Episode 6: Oxygenation. This is how a pregnant… Summer is coming which means its time to sit in a dark room while the sun blazes staring at your computer screen reading the latest literature... We got a whole lot of funny Shift for you to listen to this week! The guys bring back the 90's (for better, or worse), and debate the finer points of all things EMS, community paramedics, air medical, and even some light banter about nurses.… We got a whole lot of funny Shift for you to listen to this week! The guys bring back the 90's (for better, or worse), and debate the finer points of all things EMS, community paramedics, air medical, and even some light banter about nurses.… Procedural sedation is an amazingly useful skill to have, but it is not without its perils. Listen to our podcast for some tips on how to get started or to improve your practice Welcome back to our update on the latest literature in EM. In this episode of SecondShift the boys run to the border! Well they don't actually go anywhere. They just put in a call to our good friend Ryan Wyatt who is watching "the fence" from his cabana. You won't want to miss hearing about what… In this episode of SecondShift the boys run to the border! Well they don't actually go anywhere. They just put in a call to our good friend Ryan Wyatt who is watching "the fence" from his cabana. You won't want to miss hearing about what… This podcast explores a common issue in the ED The recent resurgence in this method of suicide has put emergency responders at a significant increase of serious injury and death. This podcast discussed the current most frequent methods of attempted and successful inhalational suicide – keep safe. There are a multitude of… We hope you enjoyed our sepsis podcast. It is obviously a huge topic and there is lots of information to cover; a couple of other recently released podcasts are available which are produced with the Emergency Medicine community in mind, but will no doubt expand… The most horrible thing you could ever imagine… has not happened. Don’t worry about a thing, we are still here and in this episode of SecondShift the guys have a special treat for you! Nope, it’s not pie! No, it’s not chocolate escargot flambé. The… The most horrible thing you could ever imagine… has not happened. Don’t worry about a thing, we are still here and in this episode of SecondShift the guys have a special treat for you! Nope, it’s not pie! No, it’s not chocolate escargot flambé. The… Welcome back to our 2nd monthly literature review podcast. In true StEmlyns style he had a whole series of excellent blog posts summarising his talk immediately available. It's not just any day around the podcast studios... yes, it's Thursday. But it's not just any Thursday! Today is the greenest Thursday of the year! Happy Saint Patrick's Day from everybody at FlightBridgeED and the SecondShift podcast! We had that leprechaun guy from that… It's not just any day around the podcast studios... yes, it's Thursday. But it's not just any Thursday! Today is the greenest Thursday of the year! Happy Saint Patrick's Day from everybody at FlightBridgeED and the SecondShift podcast! We had that leprechaun guy from that… To provide a bit of balance following our earlier hyperoxia podcast, this episode we are discussing circumstances when we want to deliver extra oxygen to patients and ways to do this effectively, including an interview with Sydney HEMS Consultant Yash Wilmalasena on apnoeic oxygenation. Hope… The podcasts covers topics from his talk on CT in Trauma and gives some of the benefits and drawbacks of CT and its place in the Trauma Patient Journey. Welcome to the RCEM CPD event in Leeds. We're here to give you updates and some pearls that we've gleaned from the conference. Welcome to the RCEM CPD event in Leeds. We're here to give you updates and some pearls that we've gleaned from the conference. Welcome to the RCEM CPD event in Leeds. We're here to give you updates and some pearls that we've gleaned from the conference. What’s up, SecondShift-ers? It’s been a couple nights since we birthed a new episode from the proverbial creative womb of the SecondShift podcast. Lucky for you this episode is classed up by our good friend, and FlightBridgeED writer, Mister Klint W. Kloepping—otherwise known as @NoDesat… What’s up, SecondShift-ers? It’s been a couple nights since we birthed a new episode from the proverbial creative womb of the SecondShift podcast. Lucky for you this episode is classed up by our good friend, and FlightBridgeED writer, Mister Klint W. Kloepping—otherwise known as @NoDesat… Welcome to the first in a new series of monthly podcasts at the RCFN looking at recent literature. A summary of RCEM's Safety Toolkit. it was produced by RCEM to help deliver safe, high quality care to patients. This is a special edition of SecondShift… why is it special? Because I wrote that it was special. Can’t you read??? But seriously, this is sort of a special edition. The boys have invited back long-time friend of the show, Dr. Ritu Sahni to talk… This is a special edition of SecondShift… why is it special? Because I wrote that it was special. Can’t you read??? But seriously, this is sort of a special edition. The boys have invited back long-time friend of the show, Dr. Ritu Sahni to talk… NICE guideline on IV fluid Therapy in Children and young People in Hospital. Welcome to PHEMCAST episode 5: Amputation One of the things we never want to have to do, but need to be prepared for. Have a listen, consider your kit, your top-cover arrangements, and when and how you may need to get this done.… The guys are back after their holiday hiatus, riding on on a pair of off-season reindeer. Yes, ladies and gentlemen we are back for your educational-entertainment pleasure! Since they haven’t seen a mic for a few weeks, the guys yack on about what’s new in… The guys are back after their holiday hiatus, riding on on a pair of off-season reindeer. Yes, ladies and gentlemen we are back for your educational-entertainment pleasure! Since they haven’t seen a mic for a few weeks, the guys yack on about what’s new in… The FRCEM in its current form contains a management viva. This will be changing over the next few years and ultimately will be replaced. A basic overview of the management of a common tachycardia in the ED – SV We hope you enjoyed this PHEMCast. Please feedback your comments via the blog, twitter or email us on PHEMCAST@gmail.com. The NARU video we mention in the podcast can be accessed here: http://naru.org.uk/videos/ior-nhs/ And the paper we discuss is: Chilcott RP. Managing mass casualties and decontamination.… Santa Claus came early this year, SecondShift-ers! Download this podcast and unwrap the most entertaining gift you will ever get from the lads at SecondShift (and quite possibly the ONLY gift you’ll ever get from us). Dr. Ritu Sahni endures Mike and Eric with the… Santa Claus came early this year, SecondShift-ers! Download this podcast and unwrap the most entertaining gift you will ever get from the lads at SecondShift (and quite possibly the ONLY gift you’ll ever get from us). Dr. Ritu Sahni endures Mike and Eric with the… So no doubt now we're approaching winter your ED will be under pressure and both your team and the hospital will be looking for strategies to reduce crowding and most importantly improve care Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Pass the cranberry sauce, the dressing, some ham marinated in Ski, and these turkeys yammering on about some medical stuff that 9 out of 10 people find mildly amusing. Special thanks to our guest, Bruce Hoffman, for classing up the program! Download… Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Pass the cranberry sauce, the dressing, some ham marinated in Ski, and these turkeys yammering on about some medical stuff that 9 out of 10 people find mildly amusing. Special thanks to our guest, Bruce Hoffman, for classing up the program! Download… So you're in the Emergency Department when a medical alert arrives. He's tachypnoeic, tachycardic and visibly cyanotic with saturations of 75% on room air. You start to reach for the high flow oxygen but there's a voice in your head saying "STOP! What about his… Hello and welcome to our next episode – we hope you enjoy it. This episode concentrates on hyperoxia – the delivery of lots (often too much) oxygen and the harms it may cause our patients. We both had colds – many apologies for the… For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. This talk hopes to explore how we make decisions in the ED, why it's often difficult in a time poor, information light setting and gives some strategies for how we might analyse and improve our performance. For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. In addition to being a Consultant Trauma and Vascular Surgeon, Dr Brohi is also a Professor in Trauma Sciences and the founder of Trauma.org. He spoke to us on the subject of critical bleeding in trauma patients. September 2015 brought us the superb RCEM Annual Scientific Conference in Manchester. Rick Body and the Organising Committee did a superb job of providing us with 3 days of education, entertainment and networking. For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. Sorry for the slight delay releasing our “October” podcast – but here it is (note how it is cunningly labelled Episode 2)! This month we are reviewing the evidence for the pelvic binder and discussing scenarios in which it should (and should not) be used.… We go off the air for just a little break and what do ya’ll do? Complain! Don’t you people have anything better to do than listen to us? We hope not! Mike and Eric return to your ears with very special guest Dr. Peter Antevy… We go off the air for just a little break and what do ya’ll do? Complain! Don’t you people have anything better to do than listen to us? We hope not! Mike and Eric return to your ears with very special guest Dr. Peter Antevy… For those of you who weren't able to attend and for those of you who want to listen again to some of the great talks, this month we'll be bringing you some of the superb plenary sessions on the podcast. What does the presence of dipstick haematuria mean to you in the context of blunt abdominal trauma? This podcast investigates a recent paper on the topic and discusses its utility. When you assess your patient you need to take a good focussed history, make a thorough examination focussing on evidence of respiratory failure/distress and make an assessment to the hydration status of the child, whilst thinking about and taking steps to discount other diagnoses such… Mike and Eric welcome friend, and special guest Wes Foote of AirLife Georgia 5 to the show in what is arguably one of the most entertaining episodes so far. Arguably. Just agree with me. Download and subscribe now! You won’t want to miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener… Mike and Eric welcome friend, and special guest Wes Foote of AirLife Georgia 5 to the show in what is arguably one of the most entertaining episodes so far. Arguably. Just agree with me. Download and subscribe now! You won’t want to miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener… Don’t worry! We are back! The guys finally figured out how to turn their microphones back on. Amazing! It only took them 3 week to figure it out! Mike and Eric return to violate your eardrums after a little technical troubleshooting and some upgrades. Obviously… Don’t worry! We are back! The guys finally figured out how to turn their microphones back on. Amazing! It only took them 3 week to figure it out! Mike and Eric return to violate your eardrums after a little technical troubleshooting and some upgrades. Obviously… It is most useful in the non-shockable side of the algorithm and can be an aid when considering the 4 Hs and the 4 Ts of the ALS Algorithm Here's what went on at the fantastic RCEM '15 Annual Conference in Manchester on the final day Here's what went on at the fantastic RCEM '15 Annual Conference in Manchester on Day 2 Here's what went on at the fantastic RCEM '15 Annual Conference in Manchester on Day 1 Urine testing potentially isn't the most glamorous of topics but it's an area which there's a HUGE scope for us improving on. TCA overdose an uncommon presentation to the Emergency Department. TCA overdoses can however be fatal. After we chased those ugly gremlins out of our computers and audio equipment, the guys begged (and probably even bribed) Mr. Matt Currin to come back to the show and it was even better the second time! Join Mike, Eric, and Matt for this episode… After we chased those ugly gremlins out of our computers and audio equipment, the guys begged (and probably even bribed) Mr. Matt Currin to come back to the show and it was even better the second time! Join Mike, Eric, and Matt for this episode… We all feel the pressure when managing the feverish child. Differentiating simple viral illness from Serious Bacterial Infection can be challenging in the Emergency Department and requires good clinical acumen. What’s happening SecondShift-ers? It’s another exciting week around the FBE podcast studios! Mike and Eric welcome special guest, Dr. Ritu Sahni to the podcast! He’s got an impressive list of credentials as medical director of several services, immediate past president of NAEMSP, and finds time… What’s happening SecondShift-ers? It’s another exciting week around the FBE podcast studios! Mike and Eric welcome special guest, Dr. Ritu Sahni to the podcast! He’s got an impressive list of credentials as medical director of several services, immediate past president of NAEMSP, and finds time… Mike has made his way all the way down from Oregon to the great state of Kentucky! Welcome, Mike Verkest! They got all gussied up, hit the bourbon trail, drained the barrels, but ever the professionals they chugged a couple red-eyes and broadcast this episode… Mike has made his way all the way down from Oregon to the great state of Kentucky! Welcome, Mike Verkest! They got all gussied up, hit the bourbon trail, drained the barrels, but ever the professionals they chugged a couple red-eyes and broadcast this episode… Traumatic Cardiac arrest is a stressful and time critical presentation to the ED. You need to have a solid structure in your mind for how to deal with it in a safe and effective manner. Tonight on the show, Mike and Eric belly up to the bar with Jeff Birrer, regional director for the Difficult Airway Course EMS. Time to wade through the swaps with alligators, Ducks, and Beavers and get schooled on some airway stuff, EMS stuff, and stuff… Tonight on the show, Mike and Eric belly up to the bar with Jeff Birrer, regional director for the Difficult Airway Course EMS. Time to wade through the swaps with alligators, Ducks, and Beavers and get schooled on some airway stuff, EMS stuff, and stuff… t’s episode 6 now and the guys are metaphysically... metaphorically... (whatever) cracking open a cold one with their good friend, and host of MedFlight Radio, Aaron Jennings! That’s right! THE Ohio State has been invited to hang out with a couple Ducks! Waste an hour… t’s episode 6 now and the guys are metaphysically... metaphorically... (whatever) cracking open a cold one with their good friend, and host of MedFlight Radio, Aaron Jennings! That’s right! THE Ohio State has been invited to hang out with a couple Ducks! Waste an hour… The Returning Traveller is designed to give junior ED clinicians the tools needed to safely manage these patients who attend more often – and more unwell – than we think. Here it is – our very first podcast, and guess what – it is on supraglottic airways! This first episode reviews the history of the laryngeal mask airway and we discuss the relative benefits and risks of supraglottic airway devices. We’ve interviewed Dr Rob Moss,… Everything is all gumdrops and lollipops here! SecondShift celebrates Ski on tap as they raise their proverbial chalice to the Oregon Ducks with special guest, "Tater" — remember this guy… you won’t forget him after this! The boys talk some education stuff, filming first responders… Everything is all gumdrops and lollipops here! SecondShift celebrates Ski on tap as they raise their proverbial chalice to the Oregon Ducks with special guest, "Tater" — remember this guy… you won’t forget him after this! The boys talk some education stuff, filming first responders… As Emergency Medicine continues to grow as a specialty, newer fields are coming in to our practice on a more regular basis. If you’re still listening to the guys then we would like to send you a special gift! We don’t have any special gifts though so how about our eternal gratitude instead? That’s the best medicine! In the mean time, Mike and Eric welcome special guest… If you’re still listening to the guys then we would like to send you a special gift! We don’t have any special gifts though so how about our eternal gratitude instead? That’s the best medicine! In the mean time, Mike and Eric welcome special guest… The ED plays a crucial role in raising the alarm for non-accidental injuries. Frequently, we may be the first port-of call for a child who has gone through the unthinkable, and it is our role to think about the possibility in this vulnerable group. This is the first in a new series of podcasts from the RCEM Research & Publications Committee. In this episode of SecondShift, Eric and Mike talk culture (or lack there of) and their apprehension to embrace southern culture, lightning bugs and “buggies”. Yea, there’s more content, but do you really need to know more than that? Of course the guys cover the… In this episode of SecondShift, Eric and Mike talk culture (or lack there of) and their apprehension to embrace southern culture, lightning bugs and “buggies”. Yea, there’s more content, but do you really need to know more than that? Of course the guys cover the… This week the guys talk about a bunch of stuff that you may, or may not be concerned with. Rest assured, it's pretty entertaining though... and that's what matters, right? From raising the dead (well, sort of) to a guy named "Tater," this podcast is… This week the guys talk about a bunch of stuff that you may, or may not be concerned with. Rest assured, it's pretty entertaining though... and that's what matters, right? From raising the dead (well, sort of) to a guy named "Tater," this podcast is… So here is a guide to the new NICE pneumonia guidelines that were published in December 2014, I hope you find it useful. There's no doubt that a case of sepsis will pass through your ED in the next hour or so. The guys kick things off right in the first episode of our new show, SecondShift. You have probably had conversations like this one with friends and associates where you work. Known worldwide for amazing education podcasts, classes, tools and products, FlightBridgeED, LLC. invites you to… The guys kick things off right in the first episode of our new show, SecondShift. You have probably had conversations like this one with friends and associates where you work. Known worldwide for amazing education podcasts, classes, tools and products, FlightBridgeED, LLC. invites you to… Squadron Leader Rob James spoke at the Telford Trauma Care Conference about blood loss in Trauma, it's management and some novel devices that could be used when blood products are not immediately available. SMACC-US was phenomenal! An amazing event, superb education, great networking, and fantastic hospitality. Here's a brief overview of some highlights. Best Practice Guidelines are produced by the Royal College for important problems where there is anticipated to be little or no relevant high quality evidence. The 3rd in the series on Eye Anatomy. This vodcast looks at the bits that move the eye. Make sure you check out the other 2 vodcasts, bits of the eye and bony parts of the eye as well. Enjoy! Soft tissue infections are bread and butter cases for the EM clinician. Adrian Boyle gives an overview of the main take home points from his talk on just this topic at the #RCEMBelfast Conference. James Harding, Consultant at UHCW in Interventional Radiology, gives an overview of his talk from the Trauma Care Conference in Telford on Interventional Radiology (IR) in Trauma. Resus Officers – They know how to run an arrest, it's what they do and they are all very experienced at it. Athletes in the ED, my ED, we hardly ever see them……..or so you might think. Actually the definition of an athlete means you come across them far more often than you may first have thought. How many ECG's do you see in your average shift in ED. Ensuring that your skills of interpretation are of high quality is imperative. This is a blog and podcast produced on collaboration with St. Emlyns and the RCFN based on Professor Simon Carleys talk from the Trauma Care UK conference in Telford. Aggressive Extrication, Immobilisation & Logrolls; Trauma Care Conference Hyperkalaemia is a common electrolyte disturbance with life threatening complications. The recognition and effective treatment is crucial in the ED. This vodcast gives a sound overview of the approach to hyperkalaemia. Best Practice Guidelines are produced by the Royal College for important problems where there is anticipated to be little or no relevant high quality evidence. Improving care in the ED, one department's response to the Francis report. Gavin Lloyd sums up his talk from the #RCEMBelfast conference and discusses how his department has implemented some simple but effective measures to make some real differences to the care received by their… Part 2 of the eye. This vodcast looks at the bony parts of the eye and the orbit. Make sure to check out Part 1 on bits of the eye. Part 3, the bits that move the eye will be out soon. Enjoy! This podcast covers the Best Practice Guideline on Crowding in the Emergency Department. This is a huge problem for all of us that work in Emergency Medicine and this guideline aims to help inform your management of such a situation. This year's Douglas Chamberlain lecture at the LCAS was given by Prof. James Manning on his 25 years of research into cardiac arrest and the use of Selective Aortic Arch Perfusion in it's management. Trauma is a significant cause of mortality worldwide, especially amongst children and young adults, with the majority of deaths occurring shortly after arrival in hospital. We managed to grab John Hinds after his fantastic talk on airway management in the ED at the RCEM Spring CPD conference to talk through some key areas of airway management & service setup. Day 3 of the First CPD Conference since the College went Royal Day21 of the First CPD Conference since the College went Royal Day 1 of the First CPD Conference since the College went Royal Welcome to the first of a new series of podcasts that will be published on the Best Practice Guidelines. Is there a role for the Impedance Threshold Device in hypotensive, spontaneously breathing, trauma patients? Prehospital ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest is a mind-boggling feat when you consider the rapid response, technical ability and logistics required, so the work that is being done in Paris is groundbreaking and fascinating. Does the use of urine drugs-of-abuse screens ever change the management of your patients in the ED? A look at the evidence behind the practice and current recommendations. Sudden, unexpected death in hospital is unfortunately inevitable and something that many of us will have to deal with many times throughout our careers, regardless of our specialty. Reduced conscious level is a common finding in the ED. With a wide variety of causes a required treatments a systematic approach can make ascertaining that cause a lot easier. The RCEM CPD event in Belfast is fast approaching. With a diverse programme, interactive sessions and some fantastic speakers from across the UK. Have a listen to this introductory podcast and don't miss out, book your place now! This was the first year that the London Trauma Conference included a breakaway session dedicated to Trauma Nursing. Medicine who gave the keynote speech at the motorsport medicine breakaway session and took the time to speak to me afterwards. Here we have the second official LTC Podcast recorded live at the conference, an interview with Stefan Mazur, Consultant Emergency Physician & Prehospital Care / Retrieval Specialist; who gave several talks in the Trauma Conference and Remote Care sessions. Authors aimed to derive and validate a Clinical Decision Rule (CDR) for suspected cardiac chest pain to risk stratify patients in the ED In the first of my official LTC podcasts recorded live at the conference I interview Mr Doug West, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Relieve pain with words only…@slemfoam tickles the surface on how. Acute Confusion in the Emergency Department Crowding in the ED; A huge problem for all working in the ED. This podcast from @CEMFOAMedSW addresses how we can function most efficiently as clinicians and departments How do the presence of absence of Framingham Risk Factors affect your perception of patients in the ED having ACS? This podcast looks at this topic and the evidence supporting or refuting their place in the ED. Medical Coordinators SOP (How to be the fat controller) Consider organ donation in all patients who are intubated and a plan has been made to withdraw care. Eye anatomy part one'. Learn/refresh your anatomy of the eye in this vodcast from @AndyNeill, starting with 'bits of the eye'. A podcast on a recent paper of the utility of ETCO2 for the diagnosis of PE from @AcmeDr and @ParmyDeol Identification of a deteriorating patient is key to early intervention with the acutely deteriorating patient. This podcast will help to give you a sound understanding of Early Warning Scores. Wondering what aggressive antihypertensive treatment does for acute haemorrhagic stoke? Listen to this podcast to hear about a signficant trial on this topic published in the NEJM in 2013. A topic to muddy the FOAMed waters; constipation, a problem for many patients in which their care could be dramatically improved. Find out how in this podcast Didn't manage to make it to the European Society of Emergency Medicine conference in Amsterdam, aka #EuSEM14? Well don't worry Airway management in the form of RSI is a key skill of the Emergency Medicine clinician, this podcast talks through the key parts of RSI. Useful as either an introduction or a recap of the procedure. Podcast on NICE head injury Interview with Prof Col Russell, Defence Consultant Advisor for EM, on EM in the military. Interview with Gareth Davies about an emerging treatment coming to your ED soon. Master Paediatric Analgesia in the ED A podcast about one of the most frequent presentations and poisoning seen in the ED. Nuts and bolts guide to running in-situ sims Crystalloids vs colloids; the debate continues in this podcast on a recent paper. Hone your diagnostic skills with this podcast on test thresholds and likelihood ratios. Learn about a rare type of poisoning which is cropping across the UK Struggling to find a resource on how to approach the IDU, check out this podcast No matching episodes. Check the spelling or select another podcast. EMSUK Podcast Directory
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Seeing the Whole Child: Paediatric Mental Health in Pre-Hospital Care with Kristina Maximous
Major Incident Management: Lessons from the Frontline
Within the Trenches Ep 658
126. Tech Perspectives with Chief Fire Officer Callum Faint
From Frazzle to Flow: Mental Focus, Rehearsal, and Peak Performance in Pre-Hospital Care with Dr Stephen Hearns
Within the Trenches Ep 657
Grief and Bereavement: Understanding Loss in Pre-Hospital Care
125. Tech Perspectives with Corinne Russell about data ethics
From Black Hawk to HEMS: Decision-Making Where It Matters Most with Kodey Bogart
Aeromedical Medicine: The Flying ICU. Where Physiology Meets Aviation with Dr Ina Schmidt
RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Within the Trenches Ep 656
124. Tech Perspectives with John Derryman from Wiltshire Police
Neurodivergence in Pre-Hospital Care: ADHD and Autism with David Birch
Within the Trenches Ep 655
After the Shock: Life Beyond Cardiac Arrest with Paul Swindell, Zoe Hitchcock and Noah Cohen
123. Tech Perspectives with Police AI Director Al Murray
Not So FAST: Rethinking Stroke Recognition in Pre-Hospital Care with Shane Devlin and Ronan Walker
Reframing Anaphylaxis; Roadside to Resus
Mastering the Pre-Hospital Airway: Assessment, RSI, SALAD & FONA
Within the Trenches Ep 654
Bonus episode - in conversation with Matthew Hopley, the National Police Chaplain
Right Patient, Right Time: The True Value of HEMS with Callum Sutton
Within the Trenches Ep 653
Frailty, Falls, Delirium & Handover: Navigating Complexity in Geriatric Emergency Care
RCEM AC April 2026
Rethinking Resuscitation: The Case for Physiology-Led Care with Mark Faulkner
Pre-Hospital Maternity Care: Optimising Outcomes for Mothers and Newborns
Within the Trenches Ep 652
Bonus episode: Learning from first time show exhibitors
High Fidelity Simulation in Pre-hospital Care: Training for Reality, Debriefing for Impact with Ben King
TBI Compilation Series: The Battle for Brain Survival
Within the Trenches Ep 651
Fatigue on the Frontline: Evidence, Risk, and the Reality of EMS Work with Professor Daniel Patterson
Paediatric Critical Care: High-Stakes Decisions, Real-World Practice
Within the Trenches Ep 650
122. In conversation with Dr Gareth Davies, Medical Director for the TT Races
REBOA Beyond Haemorrhage: Physiologic Control in Deep Shock With Jon Barratt & Halden Hutchinson-Bazely
Trauma Fundamentals in Pre-Hospital Care: Chest, Pelvis & Spine
Excellence in Defibrillation; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 649
121. In conversation with CFO Craig Flannery about on-call firefighters
Beyond the ED: A Vision for Emergency Medicine in the Community with Tony Joy
Within the Trenches Ep 648
Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Prehospital Medicine: From First Principles to Final Hours
120. In conversation with outgoing HMI Sir Andy Cooke
March 2026
Finding a Different Path: Changing Careers in Healthcare with Laura Hall and Kelly Wright
Where Wilderness Medicine Meets Conservation with Kelly Wright
Within the Trenches Ep 647
119. In conversation with the RNLI about the fleet of the future
Neck of Femur Fractures: Contemporary and Future Directions in Pre-Hospital Care with Emma Moore
Choosing Your Critical Care Adventure with Kelly Wright
Within the Trenches Ep 646
118. In conversation with Kate Fisher-Stevens about police data
From Burnout to Flourishing: Rethinking Paramedic Wellbeing with Paige Mason
Decision Making; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 645
The Physicality of Healthcare with Kelly Wright
Within the Trenches Ep 644
117. In conversation with Chris Bell about Report Fraud
Reframing Resuscitation: From Termination to Withdrawal of Life Support with Darren Braude
Six Months of Search and Rescue (SAR) with Laura Hall
116. In conversation with NWAS Operations Director Dan Ainsworth
TBI: The Battle for the Injured Brain with Professor David Menon
Building Resiliency in Responders with Laura Hall
Within the Trenches Ep 643
February 2026
Pre-hospital ECPR: Pushing the Boundaries of Resuscitation with Nikki Hewitt
115. In conversation with CEO Mhairi Sharp
Mike Taigman on AI
Pre-hospital ECPR: Pushing the Boundaries of Resuscitation with Nikki Hewitt
7/7 Bombings: The UK's Worst Terrorist Attack in History - Part 3
Within the Trenches Ep 642
114. In conversation with Group Commander Lucy Macleod
Sepsis Unmasked: ‘What Pre-Hospital Teams Should Know’ With Dr Ron Daniels
Airway Management in Trauma; Roadside to Resus
7/7 Bombings: The UK's Worst Terrorist Attack in History, Part 2
Within the Trenches Ep 641
113. In conversation with HMI Kathryn Stone OBE
Novel Psychoactives and The New Drug Landscape: A Conversation with Dr Caroline Copeland
Bonus episode: JESIP Q&A
Within the Trenches Ep 640
January 2026
Bonus episode: ESN Q&A
7/7 Bombings: The UK's Worst Terrorist Attack in History - Part 1
Interoperability and Outcomes: NATO Trauma Management on the Battlefield with Anita Podlasin
Within the Trenches Ep 639
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) with Laura Hall
112. Leadership and culture in fire: learning from the inside out
111. Product evaluation through the tender process
110. Confident approaches to using AI in the fire and rescue service
Stress Inoculation and Performance: Redefining Resilience with Andy Bell
109. Masterclass on how to build behaviour change starting with blood
Our Leaders' Group Chat
The 'Circle of Life', with Sarah Spelsberg
Bonus episode: How policing is using geospatial data
Within the Trenches Ep 638
108. How to get what you want - the role of specifications
107. Spies, lies and tech emergencies in the age of AI
The Power of Storytelling in Prehospital Care: A Conversation with Clare Murphy
106. If police uniform is unfit for purpose, what can be done to improve it?
Within the Trenches Ep 637
Seeing the Forest Beyond the Trees: Understanding the Healthcare System as a Whole with Radu Venter
105. Inclusivity and the importance of sizing for everybody
Paediatric Seizures; Roadside to Resus
104. Halving violence against women and girls in 10 years needs tech as an enabler
The Pre-Hospital Stroke Spectrum: Early Recognition, Rapid Decisions, and Stroke Pathways with Maren Ranhoff Hov
103. How to manage burnout and come back fighting fit
Within the Trenches Ep 636
'Paramedics Aren't Heroes, it's Time to Stop Saying They Are' with Radu Venter
102. Building resilience strategy, capacity and capability
101. Beyond our sight and why drone innovations are vital for frontline response
The Leadership Mindset: Building Culture, Confidence, and Compassion in Pre-Hospital Care with Andy Bell
100. Giving evidence at an inquiry
Point of Care Ultrasound in Remote and Rural Medicine with Sarah Spelsberg
Within the Trenches Ep 635
Breaking the Myths: Defibrillation and the Next 5 Years of Resuscitation with Michael Heller
Best of the PHCP in 2025 - Part 2
Best of the PHCP in 2025 - Part 1
Within the Trenches Ep 634
Beyond Being Nice: Rethinking Psychological Safety with Michaela Kerrissey
Within the Trenches Ep 633
The 'Not Really An Asthma Attack' Case with Dr Sarah Spelsberg
99. Strengthening the system: people, planning and interoperability
98. Live facial recognition: bringing communities with you
Culture Under Pressure: Frontline Voices on Ambulance Service Reform with Lee McLaren
97. Bariatric care: rescues with dignity
Within the Trenches Ep 632
Bonus episode - Trailblazing with Professor Shane Ewen
The Wider World of Pre-hospital Care; Roadside to Resus
What Should Paramedic Mentorship Look Like, with Radu Venter
December 2025
96. Communicating resilience: building trust through preparedness
95. Levelling the forensic playing field for UK policing
94. Using VR to give police recruits insight into male crimes against women and girls
When Everything Went Wrong: The Untold Story of DC’s Worst Day with former EMT Bruce Goldfarb
Within the Trenches Ep 631
“The Real Learning Begins on the Job” with Radu Venter
Bonus episode - Detroit Fire Department x Haas Alert
93. Managing the risk from contaminants
92. Operation Boxboard: a case study in multi-agency incident learning
Understanding Violence Among Young Men: A Conversation with Dr. Naomi Murphy
91. Getting to the root of work-related stress in the control room
EMS Decision-Making: Rushing the OODA Loop with Radu Venter
Bonus episode - Launch of the Gratitude Games
90. The clean vehicle concept: how clean is clean?
Within the Trenches Ep 630
89. Discover the technology behind the Emergency Services Network
After Death: Understanding Grief in Pre-Hospital Care with Liz Gleeson; Part 2
88. Leadership and change: lessons from a military career
Within the Trenches Ep 629
"No One Dies From Pain" An Unhelpful EMS-ism with Radu Venter
87. The Swedish perspective on contaminants
86. Lancashire Constabulary and the case for live streaming body cam video
85. From experience to action: disability inclusion in the emergency services
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). The Condition We Often Miss
Leaving Room For Rougher Edges in EMS with Radu Venter
84. Protective clothing in focus: requirements and challenges across the fire sector
Within the Trenches Ep 628
83. Introducing ambient scribing and how it is freeing up time for the frontline
Holding Space in Crisis: Understanding Grief in Pre-Hospital Care with Liz Gleeson Part 1
82. How to set up a fire and rescue service in Mount Everest
Resuscitation Guidelines 2025; Roadside to Resus
Thinking: Vomiting
Within the Trenches Ep 627
The Dry Stone Wall of Healthcare: Connection, Resilience, and Improvement
81. Learning and the art of debriefing once the disorder has ended
80. Why mapping solutions are integral to the Safer Streets mission for policing
79. Professionalising neighbourhood policing
From Road Paramedic to Critical Care: Inside Zoe Boswell’s HEMS Pathway. GWAAC Series Part 3
Human Factors on Expedition with Ryan Atkinson
Within the Trenches Ep 626
78. Looking after our first responders when the disorder subsides
77.Wicked problems in policing and what tech can do to solve them
76. How to successfully transition from the emergency services to a new career
Paediatric Cardiac Arrest with Paul Banerjee. Paediatric Series Part 3
Jungle Medicine Survival Guide: Evading Leeches, Bullet Ants, and Mosquito Bites with Will Duffin
Bonus episode - JESIP huddles and Ten Second Triage at Operation Tendley 2
Within the Trenches Ep 625
75. Equipping our first responders to deal with public disorder
74. How cloud enables transformation for policing
Women in Critical Care: The Journey, Challenges, and Successes in HEMS with Sophie MacDougall. GWAAC Series Part 2
Pre-Alert '25; Roadside to Resus
73. Can you manage a healthy lifestyle if you work shifts?
Train Hard, Fight Easy. The Benefits of In-situ Wilderness Training with Will Duffin
Within the Trenches Ep 624
72. Insights from a new CEO: leadership in the air ambulance service
71. Reaching new heights: the future of police aviation and public safety
From Anxiety to Psychosis: Managing Mental Health in Pre-Hospital Care. Mental Health Part 3
70. Discover new EHRC guidance to tackle harassment, discrimination and victimisation
Climate Hypocrisy and Carbon Democracy. Ryan Atkinson blog post
Within the Trenches Ep 623
For Every Response season three - from the show floor
Breaking Barriers: Dr Celestine Weegenaar on Training, Teamwork, and Women in PHEM. GWAAC Series Part 1
Local Loss in a Global Crisis. Ryan Atkinson blog post
Within the Trenches Ep 622
Suicide Prevention on the Frontline. Mental Health Part 2
Learning from Diving Incidents: Justice, Stories, and Accountability with Gareth Lock
Within the Trenches Ep 621
Palliative Care Case Studies with the Palliative and End of Life Care Team
September 2025
Learning from Diving Fatalities: A Systemic Failure with Gareth Lock.
Within the Trenches Ep 620
69. Show special - The West Midlands one
Responding to Mental Health Crises with the London Ambulance Service (LAS). Mental Health Part 1
Sickle Cell Disease; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 619
'Say yes to the' ...with Wayne Auton. Blog Post 6
68. Show special - Protecting the Protectors
Negotiation Under Pressure: Crisis Communication in Pre-Hospital Care with Eric Acevedo. Tactical Medicine Part 2
Espirit de Corps with Wayne Auton. Blog Post 5
Within the Trenches Ep 618
67. Show special - Tech solutions
Pre-Hospital Ultrasound in Trauma: Practice, Governance, and Lessons Learnt with Mike Palmer. Part 2
August 2025
Within the Trenches Ep 617
'Normal or numb', an enduring question in Prehospital Care with Carl Betts. Blog Post 4
66. Show special - Health and wellbeing
Sound Decisions: The Evolving Role of Pre-Hospital Ultrasound in Trauma Care with Mike Palmer. Part 1
'It's not like this in the real world'. Dave Halliwell FCPara
Where Critical Analysis Becomes Critically Unhealthy with Carl Betts. Blog Post 3
Within the Trenches Ep 616
Training to Breathe: Paul Butler’s Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
Within the Trenches Ep 615
The Pitt: A Lifeline for Emergency Medicine Providers with Sarah Spelsberg: Blog Post 2
Lessons from the Brink: What Death Can Teach Us About Living with Matt Morgan
Within the Trenches Ep 614
Emergency Medicine and PTSD with Sarah Spelsberg
From Cockpit to Critical Care: The role of Immersive Technology with Jamie Anderson and Lily Stanley
Within the Trenches Ep 613
Inside HART: The Evolution and Integration of Hazardous Area Response Teams with Andrew Warner
July 2025
Within the Trenches Ep 612
Advancing Cardiac Arrest Care, SPEAR; Roadside to Resus
65. In conversation with Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales
The Dying Patient: Palliative and End of Life Care: Part 3
Within the Trenches Ep 611
Decision Making in Slow Time: Leading with Intentionality Under Pressure with Ahenkora Bediako. Decision Making Part 3
Within the Trenches Ep 610
64. In conversation with Rachel Tuffin
Rehabilitation on the frontline: Insights from Mike Palmer
Within the Trenches Ep 609
63. In conversation with Sam Burton
Navigating Collective Trauma: NHS Ambulance Teams in the COVID-19 Crisis with Jo Mildenhall
Within the Trenches Ep 608
62. In conversation with Alison Blakely
The Last Year of Life. Palliative and End of Life Care: Episode 2
Within the Trenches Ep 607
Pain; Roadside to Resus
61. In conversation with Phil Garrigan
Embedding Lasting Change within Ambulance Services with Carl Betts
June 2025
Tactical Medicine Unfiltered: High-Threat Care with Stephen Wood. Part 1
Within the Trenches Ep 606
60. In conversation with Jo Coles
Shaping the Future of Pre-Hospital Care: A Conversation with John Martin
Bi-Polar, Balance, and Breakthroughs: Marc Watson on Leadership and Mental Health
Within the Trenches Ep 605
59. In conversation with Alex Woodman
Palliative and End of Life Care in Pre-hospital Care with the PEoLC team. Episode 1
Within the Trenches Ep 604
The Critical Pediatric - A Prodigy EMS Collab
58. In conversation with Carl Christie
Navigating Advanced Practice: The Role of Supervision with Professor Deborah Harding
Within the Trenches Ep 603
Two Worlds of Innovation: NHS vs Private Sector with Hannah Browning
57. In conversation with Amanda Coleman
AI Risk Prediction and Decision Support System (AI-TRiPS) for Trauma Care with Zane Perkins
Recognising Red Flags: A Guide to Paediatric Pathologies with Sarah Edwards. Part 2 Paediatric Series.
GCS; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 602
56. In conversation with Adam Hopper
The Person Centred Approach to Therapy with Chris Molyneux
Within the Trenches Ep 601
May 2025
55. In conversation with David Boyle
Decision-Making under high pressure situations Part 2 - with Olly Sapsford
Within the Trenches Ep 600
Paediatric Assessment in Critical Care with Anna Dobbie: Paediatric Series Part 1
Start where you stand.
Sustaining a World-Class HEMS Service: London’s Air Ambulance with Jayne Clarke
For Every Response season two - conversations with leaders
Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival with Mark Faulkner
Within the Trenches Ep 599
The Power of Shared Learning in Pre-Hospital Care with Sara Orritt
Within the Trenches Ep 598
Opioid Overdose; Roadside to Resus
The Evolving Nature of Major Incidents with Adam Desmond
54. Taking a multi-agency approach to burns casualties
53. Why wildfires are not just a fire problem
Within the Trenches Ep 597
April 2025
52. Emergency Services Network, future mission critical comms today
Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest with Mike Christian
51. Evaluating PPE, doing it once for the benefit of all
50. City of London approach to preventing violence against women and girls
Vehicle Borne Attacks in Barcelona with Jorge Morales Alvarez
49. Tough Talk: raising awareness about male suicide
Within the Trenches Ep 596
48. Making energy savings and cutting emissions across blue light estates
47. Cutting through the hype and how AI can deliver for emergency services
Vehicle Borne Attacks in New Orleans with Bill Salmeron
46. Talking about inclusive PPE, where does the conversation start?
45. The impact of the move to alternative drive high performance police cars
Within the Trenches Ep 595
44. Successful implementation of trauma risk management
43. The challenges and opportunities of decarbonising blue light fleets
42. Why rolling out the Ambulance Radio Programme is not just a tech challenge
Improving communication and decision-making within Geriatric care. Part 3, with Iain Wilkinson and Georgie Gill
41. Why is it so hard to source PPE that fits women?
40. Ethical policing, doing the right things for the right reason
Within the Trenches Ep 594
Electrical Injuries; Roadside to Resus
AI-Enhanced Extended Reality Simulations for Medical Training with Martien Strik
Within the Trenches Ep 593
March 2025
Delirium, Confused States, and Elderly Pathologies with Iain Wilkinson and James Adams. Part 2, Geriatric Series
Within the Trenches Ep 592
The Future of AI-Enabled Training With Luca Carenzo and Federico Barra
Within the Trenches Ep 591
Frailty in Geriatric Patients with Iain Wilkinson and James Adams. Part 1, Geriatric Series
Kangaroos, Simulation & Cardiac Arrest
Within the Trenches Ep 590
Within the Trenches Ep 589
Pre-Hospital Care in Germany with Johannes Strobel
February 2025
Maternal Arrest; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 588
Ethical and Legal Decision-Making. Medico legal aspects of PHC Part 3 - with Steve Bell
Within the Trenches Ep 587
Physician-led Interprofessional Teams with Mike Christian
Within the Trenches Ep 586
Managing Complex Legal Scenarios. Medico legal aspects of PHC Part 2 - with Mark Faulkner
Within the Trenches Ep 585
Is NATO ready for war? With Tim Hodgetts
Bronchiolitis; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 584
Documentation and Communication. Medico-legal aspects of Care Part 1 - with Mark Faulkner.
January 2025
Within the Trenches Ep 583
The Anatomy of Decision Making Under High Pressure Situations
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 3: Noah and Erran's Story
Within the Trenches Ep 582
Within the Trenches Ep 581
Resilience, Loss and Post Traumatic Growth with Keir Rutherford and Lisa Burrell
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 2: Zoe Hitchcock's story
Within the Trenches Ep 580
Reflections on 2024 with the PHCP
Within the Trenches Ep 579
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 1: Paul Swindell and Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK
Within the Trenches Ep 578
Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine with Will Broughton
Within the Trenches Ep 577
Decision Making, Prioritisation, Leadership & EBM; 50 Shades of Critical Care Roadside to Resus
Violence against Paramedics with Dr Justin Mausz
Within the Trenches Ep 576
The Successes and Challenges of Major Trauma Networks in the UK with Ash Vasireddy
December 2024
Within the Trenches Ep 575
Educating High Performing Teams with Clare Richmond
Within the Trenches Ep 574
PTSD Part 3: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Seth Gillihan
Pre-hospital Care in Care Homes with Lance A. Slatton
Extrication Consensus Statement FPHC; Roadside to Resus
PTSD Part 2: Beyond adventure with Will Millard
Thinking: Rapid A-fib
Within the Trenches Ep 573
Within the Trenches Ep 572
Selecting for high performers with Chris Denny
PTSD part 1: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with Abigail Pamich
November 2024
'Understanding barriers and enablers to supportive teams in UK health systems' with Paul Crampton and Millie Kehoe
Within the Trenches Ep 571
12 lead ECG Algorithms with Prof Peter MacFarlane
Within the Trenches Ep 570
Front of Neck Access (FONA) and the SALAD technique (Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) With Cliff Reid
Within the Trenches Ep 569
Part 2: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles
Adrenal Crisis; Roadside to Resus
Part 1: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles
Within the Trenches Ep 568
Tackling alcoholism with Jonathan Hunt-Glassman
Trauma Series Part 4: Spinal Trauma with Jim Walmsley
Within the Trenches Ep 567
October 2024
Mental Health on the frontline and TRiM with Lucy Gough
The Art of Precepting with Keith Velaski
Within the Trenches Ep 566
STAB5: Dealing with Penetrating Torso Injuries
Scottish HEMS: Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS): The first decade of national coverage with Ryan McHenry
Within the Trenches Ep 565
Trauma Series Part 3: Head Trauma with Mark Wilson
Contemporary Challenges in Pre-hospital Maternal care with Camella Main
Pulmonary Embolism; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 564
Trauma Series Part 2: Pelvic Trauma with Ash Vasireddy
September 2024
PHCP and the Student Paramedic Podcast with Alex Mair
Trauma Series Part 1: Thoracic Trauma with Geoff Healy
Within the Trenches Ep 563
Emergency Resilience and Breaking Bad News with Alexandra Jabr
Within the Trenches Ep 562
The Progression of Paramedicine with Chief Executive of the College of Paramedics, Tracy Nicholls
The Future of Critical Care Education with Sharon Norman and Adam Greene
Within the Trenches Ep 561
Blood Administration in Haemorrhagic shock within EMS systems
Within the Trenches Ep 560
The Military Walking Blood Donor Program With Andrew Beckett
Within the Trenches Ep 559
August 2024
Pre-hospital Work Place Culture in Focus with Carl Betts
Within the Trenches Ep 558
The Paramedic Norwegian Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP) study with Maren Ranhoff
Within the Trenches Ep 557
The Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) in action with Phil Cowburn
Within the Trenches Ep 556
Within the Trenches Ep 555
Acute Kidney Injury; Roadside to Resus
The EXIT Project on Spinal Immobilisation with Tim Nutbeam
Within the Trenches Ep 554
Paramedics' Perspectives on Palliative Care Emergencies
Insights from Macmillan's Paramedic End-of-Life Lead
Decision Making in the moment
The Concept of Total Pain in Palliative Care
The Value of Effective Communication Skills in Palliative Care
July 2024
International Paramedics Day with the PHCP
Within the Trenches Ep 553
Exploring Palliative and End of Life Care for Paramedics
Life as a Sydney HEMS Registrar with Samuel Bulford
Within the Trenches Ep 552
Pre-hospital Retrieval Cases in Sydney Australia with Brian Burns
Within the Trenches Ep 551
Major Incident Triage; Roadside to Resus
The future of oxygen saturation monitoring with Rob Pupelis
Within the Trenches Ep 550
Designing for Healthcare: The human-centred approach with Craig Joseph
June 2024
Within the Trenches Ep 549
Females in PHEM with Ffyon Davis
Within the Trenches Ep 548
Restore Podcast Part 3: From Tsunami to Cancer Survival with Ani Naqvi
Virtual Reality Paramedic Training with Sam Willis
Within the Trenches Ep 547
Spinal Cord Injury from a patient perspective with Jack Mannings
Within the Trenches Ep 546
May 2024
Cardiac Arrest, Start With The End In Mind; Roadside to Resus
The early recognition of Dementia with Ernest Fung
Within the Trenches Ep 545
Following J.R.
Becoming a University Ambulance NHS Trust with CEO Jason Killens
Within the Trenches Ep 544
Training Vs Instinct: The life of a Fast Jet Pilot with Paul Heasman
Within the Trenches Ep 543
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pre-Hospital Care with Nico Preston
Within the Trenches Ep 542
Within the Trenches Ep 541
Within the Trenches Ep 540
Patient liaison and follow-up with Sarita Taneja and Stuart Plumbley from Kent, Surrey, Sussex (KSS) HEMS
Cauda Equina Syndrome; Roadside to Resus
Restore Podcast: Changing direction with Mike Donal
Within the Trenches Ep 539
The Spinal Immobilisation Study (SIS) with Prof Mark Wilson
April 2024
Within the Trenches Ep 538
The relationship between Paramedic theory and practice with Vince Clarke
Within the Trenches Ep 537
Life as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with Dan Dutfield
Restore Podcast: Overcoming Adversity with Jay Baldwin
Within the Trenches Ep 536
Leadership lessons learned from a Lifeboat Coxswain with Robbie Maiden
EMJ Podcast - March 2024
End Tidal CO2; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 535
The Future of Pre-hospital Maternity Care with Consultant Midwives Camella Main, Stephanie Heys and Dawn Kerslake
Within the Trenches Ep 534
March 2024
Team Performance with London HEMS Medical Director Tom Hurst
Within the Trenches Ep 533
The International Journal of Paramedicine with Editor in Chief, Mic Gunderson
Within the Trenches Ep 532
Life as a London HEMS Paramedic in 2024 with Kerien Rodwell
Within the Trenches Ep 531
Refractory VF; Roadside to Resus
The Future of Military Medicine with Major General Tim Hodgetts
Within the Trenches Ep 530
February 2024
Life Threatening Anaphylaxis and the AMAX4 algorithm with Ben Mckenzie
Within the Trenches Ep 529
Within the Trenches Ep 528
Within the Trenches Ep 527
Paediatric Fever; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 526
January 2024
Within the Trenches Ep 525
Within the Trenches Ep 524
The Scottish Trauma Network with Martin Esposito
The best of 2023 part 2
The best of 2023 part 1
Within the Trenches Ep 523
Update on the Ukraine War: Life in Conflict
Caring in a Broken System; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 522
The Pathophysiology of Drowning with Prof Mike Tipton
December 2023
Major Incidents from a Scottish Perspective with John Paul Loughrey
Within the Trenches Ep 521
Burnout in Paramedics with Liz Thyer
Addiction Part 3: The Psychology and Psychiatry of Addiction with Dr Brian Wells
Within the Trenches Ep 520
Within the Trenches Ep 519
Blood gases; Roadside to Resus
Exercise Associated Collapse and the differentials with Luca Carenzo
Within the Trenches Ep 518
POCUS as a predictor of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest outcome with Tim Harris
Within the Trenches Ep 517
November 2023
Safe sedation of Acute Behavioural Disturbance with Tim Edwards
Within the Trenches Ep 516
The Innovation of Thrombectomy for Ischemic Strokes with Kunle Ogungbemi
EMJ October 2023
Within the Trenches Ep 515
Addiction part 2: The Toxic Drug Crisis with Jen Bolster
Spontaneous Pneumothorax; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 514
Reverse Mentoring with Carl Betts
Within the Trenches Ep 513
October 2023
Penthrox in the Pre-hospital environment
Within the Trenches Ep 512
Global Health Systems strengthening with Aneesah Peersaib
Addiction Part 1 - Specialist Addiction Therapist Mark Dempster
Within the Trenches Ep 511
End of Life Care; Roadside to Resus
Trauma Outcome Scores with Mark Faulkner
Within the Trenches Ep 510
Within the Trenches Ep 509
September 2023
The future state of Pre-hospital Care with Jason Killens
Within the Trenches Ep 508
Paramedics - don’t miss out on a tax refund for work
Dealing with Stress with Natasha Adams from HARU
Within the Trenches Ep 507
EMJ August 2023
Point of Care Ultrasound in Critical Care with Dan Nevin
Within the Trenches Ep 506
Pre-hospital Urgent Care with Kate Hardy
Within the Trenches Ep 505
A pre-hospital blood transfusion protocol with Adam Greene
Within the Trenches Ep 504
August 2023
Part 2 - Reflections on major incident management with Keir Rutherford & Alec Wilding
Within the Trenches Ep 503
Reflections on Major Incident Management with Keir Rutherford and Alec Wilding
EMJ July 2023
Within the Trenches Ep 502
Innovations in Non-Invasive Ventilation with Aurika Savickaite
Trauma Primary Survey; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 501
Bleeding and coagulation in Trauma with Ross Davenport
Within the Trenches Ep 500
International Paramedics Day 2023 - Spotlight on Nigeria
July 2023
The performance pizza with Stephen Hearns
Within the Trenches - Imagine Listening Bonus
Breaking ground with Consultant Paramedic Vicki Brown
Within the Trenches Ep 499
EMJ June 2023
Within the Trenches Ep 498
The most downloaded episode - The High Acuity Response Unit (HARU) & Critical Care with Stephen Rashford
Traumatic Pneumothorax; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 497
Human Factors within practice part 3: Task & patient safety with Jim Walmsley
Within the Trenches Ep 496
June 2023
Flash Teams with Ben Watts
Within the Trenches Ep 495
Human factors and leadership with Clare Fitchett
Within the Trenches Ep 494
Head Injury Updates; Roadside to Resus
High Fidelity Simulation with Neel Bhanderi
Trailer: Within the Trenches - True stories from the 911 dispatchers who live them
Within the Trenches Ep 493
Human factors and crisis management with Matt Edwards
Within the Trenches Ep 492
May 2023
Vasopressors in Trauma
Within the Trenches Ep 491
Within the Trenches Ep 490
EMJ April 2023
Human Factors in practice
Can't Intubate Can't Oxygenate; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 489
The Turkey Earthquake UKISAR deployment with Debs Swann
April 2023
Spinal immobilisation with Jim Walmsley
Within the Trenches Ep 488
EMJ March 2023
How to deal with sexual assault with CEO Jayne Butler
Within the Trenches Ep 487
Within the Trenches Ep 486
Neck of Femur Fractures; Roadside to Resus
Pelvic Trauma with Ash Vasireddy
Within the Trenches Ep 485
Myocardial Hypo-perfusion in Trauma with Robbie Lendrum
Guidelines for EM - Management and investigation of results from the ED
March 2023
The Ukrainian Crisis with Mark, Luca and Alione.
Within the Trenches Ep 484
Within the Trenches Ep 483
Crush; Roadside to Resus
Recreational Drug Toxicology with Dima Abdulrahim
The Weatherman
EMJ February 2023
Within the Trenches Ep 482
Crew Resource Management (CRM) with Neil Jeffers
Within the Trenches Ep 481
The pre-hospital airway with John Chatterjee
February 2023
Ten Second Triage (TST) with Claire Park
Within the Trenches Ep 480
Within the Trenches Ep 479
Within the Trenches Ep 478
The UK Paramedic Strikes with Carl Betts - reflections on a sad day.
COPD; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 477
January 2023
The Trauma Handover with Andrew Pearce
Death Notification Choreography
Within the Trenches Ep 476
Within the Trenches Ep 475
Schwartz Rounds – The emotional debrief with Aggie Rice
Within the Trenches Ep 474
Thoracotomy: The current research and outcomes with Zane Perkins
Effective teams and dealing with difficult people
Within the Trenches Ep 473
Pacing; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 472
Exertional Heat Injury with Harvey Pynn
The art of active listening
December 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 471
Rory O'Connor with Adrian Chiles on Radio Five Live
TXA – an update
Fighting fatigue in the EMS workforce with Kristy Sanderson.
Within the Trenches Ep 470
Combat Casualty Care with Ed Barnard
Within the Trenches Ep 469
Acute Behavioural Disturbance; Roadside to Resus
Sirens In His Voice
Within the Trenches Ep 468
Within the Trenches Ep 467
November 2022
The root of improvement with Carl Betts
Within the Trenches Ep 466
Within the Trenches Ep 465
EMJ Podcast October 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 464
Bradycardia; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 463
Within the Trenches Ep 462
'Public Health Paramedicine' with Andrew Furber
October 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 461
‘Blood Products and the SWIFT trial for traumatic haemorrhage’ with Jason Smith
EMJ Podcast September 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 460
Extrication
Extrication; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 459
Surviving Cardiac Arrest part 2 with Zoe Hitchcock
Within the Trenches Ep 458
Risk Mitigation with Dave Callen
RCEMLearning September 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 457
EMJ Podcast August 2022
The COPD Pathway with Jonathon Will and Tom Fardon
‘Emerging research priorities within pre-hospital care’ with Sarah McLaughlin and Lisa Ramage.
Within the Trenches Ep 456
5 Days with Hazzard
Within the Trenches Ep 455
Within the Trenches Ep 454
Getting to the Black with David Fifer
Within the Trenches Ep 453
August 2022
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest with Richard Lyon
Within the Trenches Ep 452
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with Jennifer Bute
Within the Trenches Ep 451
Within the Trenches Ep 450
Lactate; Roadside to Resus
Graham Clark talks on LBC Radio
Within the Trenches Ep 449
Jo Mildenhall talks mental health on Radio Solent
Within the Trenches Ep 448
July 2022
The 'seesaw balance of frustration and contentment'. Retention in the world of frontline ambulance staff with Carl Betts
Within the Trenches Ep 447
Within the Trenches Ep 446
‘Surviving cardiac arrest’ with Noah and Erran
Intraosseous Access; Roadside to Resus
Johnny Will - Urgent Care
Within the Trenches Ep 445
Bernd Wallner & Hermann Brugger - CPR with restricted patient access.
Monkeypox Virus with Professor Kelechi Nnoaham
June 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 444
Peter Lorrain-Smith – Police Scotland
Within the Trenches Ep 443
Pam Barker and Duncan McDonald - Role of the Scottish Ambulance Service Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
Emergency dispatch with Jerry Overton
Within the Trenches Ep 442
Within the Trenches Ep 441
John Aitchison - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Who are they and what do they do?
Head injuries with consultant neurosurgeon Mark Wilson
Double Date: Kris & Sara
Pediatric Pain
Damon Powell – Roles, Responsibilities and Capabilities of MRT
Leadership and Followership; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 440
Stuart Braithwaite – RNLI
Within the Trenches Ep 439
EMJ Podcast May 2022
Paddy Morgan – Drowning and cold water immersion
Within the Trenches Ep 438
Within the Trenches Ep 437
I have your back.
James Stevenson - Major Incidents
Within the Trenches Ep 436
The fundamentals of Mountain Rescue with Ben Cooper and Jamie Patterson
Acute Aortic Syndromes; Roadside to Resus
Caitlin Wilson - Prehospital Feedback
‘From Ruin to Recovery’ with Allistair MacSorley
Within the Trenches Ep 435
Pain (& analgesia)
Mark Worrall - Seizures in the Paediatric Patient
Within the Trenches Ep 434
April 2022
Mark Worrall - Paediatric Respiratory Emergencies part 2
Mark Worrall - Paediatric Respiratory Emergencies part 1
Within the Trenches Ep 433
RePHILL
EMJ March 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 432
Mark Worrall - Anaphylaxis in the paediatric child
Governance within High Performing Teams with Pete Sherren
Within the Trenches Ep 431
Thinking: Abdominal Pain
Portfolio Medical Careers Podcast, an interview with Eoin Walker
Within the Trenches Ep 430
Caitlin Wilson - Hyperventilation Syndrome
Within the Trenches Ep 429
Debrief - Roadside to Resus
March 2022
Gail Topping - Are you OK?
Within the Trenches Ep 428
Paediatric pain management with Will Broughton
Dave Strachan - Suspension Trauma
EMJ February 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 427
April Lochhead - Falls in the community
‘Designing the RSI’ with Paul Swinton
Within the Trenches Ep 426
The epidemiology of cardiac arrest with Katherine Pemberton and Tom Archer
Broad Complex Tachycardia; Roadside to Resus
Finding Feedback
Winston de Mello - Prehospital management of burns
Within the Trenches Ep 425
Cold Injury
Within the Trenches Ep 424
February 2022
The Best of 2021 - The Restore Podcast with Eoin Walker
EMJ January 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 423
Within the Trenches Ep 422
Where is Natalie Zink?
Narrow Complex Tachycardia; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 421
Within the Trenches Ep 420
January 2022
Within the Trenches Ep 419
Within the Trenches Ep 418
Ventilation; Roadside to Resus
The Limit of Jace
Within the Trenches Ep 417
December 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 416
The 'power of the debrief', types and tools for debrief
Within the Trenches Ep 415
Lucy Powls - Obstetric Emergencies in the Pre-hospital Environment
EMJ - November 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 414
Dr Martin McCallum – How to treat stage 1 and 2 hypothermia in the pre-hospital environment
Breaking Bad News; Roadside to Resus
The story of the Cycle Response Unit (CRU) with Tom Lynch MBE, MStJ & Tom Baverstock
Within the Trenches Ep 413
November 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 412
Tim Leeuwenburg – What Basics/Sandpiper are doing in Oz
'Focused ultrasound in out-of- hospital cardiac arrest by Advanced Paramedics', with Nick Brown
Within the Trenches Ep 411
Within the Trenches Ep 410
Kevin Rooney – Sepsis
Within the Trenches Ep 409
James Hale - Permissive Hypotension
Intubation; Roadside to Resus
Dr Paul Perry – What is NHS 24 and how can it help in prehospital care?
October 2021 Part B
October 2021 Part A
Within the Trenches Ep 408
Dr Jonathan Hanson - Head Injuries
Within the Trenches Ep 407
Andy Elwood – It’s Good to Talk
EMJ Podcast September 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 406
LisaJane Naidoo - Scottish Ambulance Services pathways around child protection
Within the Trenches Ep 405
Acute Coronary Syndrome; Roadside to Resus
Mary Munro - Drug harm reduction and the naloxone - take home project
Thinking: Pediatric Respiratory
Within the Trenches Ep 404
Within the Trenches Ep 403
Within the Trenches Ep 402
Pete Davis - Damage control resuscitation
September 2021
Episode 91 – Vaccine Straight Talk
Episode 91 – Vaccine Straight Talk
Within the Trenches Ep 401
EMJ August 2021
Pete Davis - Damage control resuscitation
Within the Trenches Ep 400
Stuart Manwell - The Scottish Major Trauma Network and the Major Trauma Triage Tool
Within the Trenches Ep 399
Fiona Stevenson - Child protection in the community
Within the Trenches Ep 398
Aebhric O’Kelly - Prolonged field care in remote areas
Within the Trenches Ep 397
Episode 90 - Tired
Episode 90 - Tired
August 2021
JP Loughrey - Major Incidents - Part 2
Within the Trenches Ep 396
Within the Trenches Ep 395
Ultrasound
JP Loughrey - Major incidents
Within the Trenches Ep 394
Episode 89 - Surprise!
Episode 89 - Surprise!
David Lauritsen – Role of the Scottish Fire And Rescue Service
Pre Alert; Roadside to Resus
Within the Trenches Ep 393
EMJ Podcast July 2021
Murdo Macauley - Why & how do we search - HM Coastguard Agency
Within the Trenches Ep 392
Paul Watson - Palliative Care
Mark Worral - Management of the Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) in the paediatric patient
July 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 391
Helene Marshall – The physiology of pregnancy and assessment and treatment of Post-Partum haemorrhage
Within the Trenches Ep 390
Les Gordon - Primary survey, some special considerations
Acute behavioural disturbance
Within the Trenches Ep 389
Lucy Powls – Normal birth and neonatal resus
Les Gordon – Primary survey overview and practical considerations
CPD Podcast Part B
Within the Trenches Ep 388
Adrian Kay - H.M. Coastguard
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage; Roadside to Resus
Karyn Webster - The deteriorating paediatric patient and the PEWS score
Within the Trenches Ep 387
Episode 88 - Welcome to the Shi** Show
Episode 88 - Welcome to the Shi** Show
Alastair Beer – Aircraft crashes and the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Team
Reading: Dr. Maia Dorsett
Reading: Michael Herbert
Reading: Nyssa Hattaway
Mixtape: The One Book
Paul Savage – The benefits of realistic simulation when training in clinical skills and scenarios
June 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 386
Cliff Reid – The Zero Point Survey
Episode 87- EMS Week 2021
Episode 87- EMS Week 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 385
Aravindan Veiraiah – Toxicology In Overdose And Poisoning
Joel Symonds - The Advanced Practitioner in Critical Care APCC) Paramedic team what can they bring in terms of skills, medications and equipment to help you at a scene?
EMJ Podcast May 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 384
Within the Trenches Ep 383
Mary Leroy – Understanding the autistic patient in the emergency setting
Joel Symonds - The Advanced Practitioner in Critical Care (APCC) Paramedic role, who are they and what do they do?
David Whalley – Big incidents, the effects and how we can look after ourselves
May 2021
PC Ben Gates - A patient’s perspective from a road traffic collision (RTC)
The Jungle
Within the Trenches Ep 382
Audra Starkey – The healthy shift worker
Resuscitation Guidelines 2021; Roadside to Resus
Mark Worral - Paediatric pain management in the pre-hospital environment
Episode 86: Why is In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Like a Box of Chocolates?
Episode 86: Why is In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Like a Box of Chocolates?
Within the Trenches Ep 381
Iain Craighead – A Responders Perspective
Pam Barker and Duncan McDonald - How SORT handle Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive incidents
Within the Trenches Ep 380
Intubation
Joel Symonds – The role of humour in pre-hospital emergency care
Dr Karyn Webster - Recognising and managing possible child abuse and children at risk
Within the Trenches Ep 379
Within the Trenches Ep 378
EMJ Podcast April 2021
Within the Trenches Ep 377
Newborn Life Support; Roadside to Resus
Andy Elwood – It’s Good to Talk
Within the Trenches Ep 376
Within the Trenches Ep 375
Lisa Artis – The importance of Sleep
Peter Aitken - How do we manage patients with counterintuitive behaviour?
April 2021
Angela Lewis – Peer Support and Debriefing
Catherine Buckland - Diving injuries and insults - The water phase
Episode 85: COVID - One. Year. Later.
Episode 85: COVID - One. Year. Later.
Tom Quinn – The Paramedic 2 Trial
Ed Barnard Part 2 - What does the research tell us about traumatic cardiac arrest?
Altitude
Paul Rees – Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA)
Ed Barnard - What does the research tell us about traumatic cardiac arrest?
Maternal Emergencies; Roadside to Resus
Episode 84: Disparity Part 2
Episode 84: Disparity Part 2
Paul Rees – ROSC – Post Resuscitation Care
March 2021
Duncan Tripp - UK SAR
Drowning
Ian Scott – Hypothermia & ECMO
Paul Savage - Check Card Medicine
EMJ Podcast February 2021
Eric Pirie - Prolonged Care in the Field
Saving Lives is Not Enough
Alison Gallagher - Cave rescue, who are they and what do they do?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis; Roadside to Resus
Paddy Morgan – Assessment, Treatment and Management of Accidental Hypothermia in the Prehospital Environment
Thinking: Lift Assist
Martin Esposito - Pain Relief
February 2021
Jon McCormack – Paediatric Cardiac Arrest
EMJ January 2021
Christine Proudfoot - Dementia and related diseases in the emergency setting
Richard Lyon - Management of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Episode 83: 4th Annual Protocol Review!
Episode 83: 4th Annual Protocol Review!
Supraglottic Airways; Roadside to Resus
Stephen Hearns - Peak Performance Under Pressure
Lucy Powls - Maternal Hypertension and Pre-eclampsia
Episode 82: Disparity in EMS Care?
Episode 82: Disparity in EMS Care?
Episode 81: mRNA Vaccines
Episode 81: mRNA Vaccines
EMJ Podcast December 2020
December 2020
Anaphylaxis; Roadside to Resus
Black History: Further Perspectives
November 2020
Pump the brakes.
Black History Month: a paramedic perspective
Poisoning; Roadside to Resus
Prehospital burns care: updated
RCEM ASC Conference 2020 day 1
Episode 80: Beta DEA Rules
Episode 80: Beta DEA Rules
Episode 79: From Zero to MikeyV - Makeover Tips
Episode 79: From Zero to MikeyV - Makeover Tips
October 2020
EMJ September 2020
Toxidromes; Roadside to Resus
Episode 78: The Unnamed Episode
Episode 78: The Unnamed Episode
September 2020
EMJ August 2020
Episode 77: Bobby is a dead man…
Episode 77: Bobby is a dead man…
Thinking: Bradycardia
August 2020 Part 2
August 2020 Part 1
Episode 76: Christmas in July
Episode 76: Christmas in July
Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest; Roadside to Resus
EMJ July 2020 prognostic accuracy of q-sofa
Episode 75: Adventures in HIPAAland
Episode 75: Adventures in HIPAAland
Paramedic Diversity 2020
July 2020
EMJ Podcast June 2020
TXA in GI Bleeds, HALT-IT; Roadside to Resus
Episode 74: Racial Disparities in EMS
Episode 74: Racial Disparities in EMS
Rewound: The Changing Face of the Paramedic Profession
Domestic Violence - What Can Paramedics Do?
June 2020 Part 2
June 2020 Part 1
Episode 73: Special Guest Episode with the Sklar Brothers
Episode 73: Special Guest Episode with the Sklar Brothers
Understanding Frailty: a Paramedic Perspective
In The Water
Transfer; Roadside to Resus
Episode 72: Winds of Change?
Episode 72: Winds of Change?
New Ways of Working: Paramedics in Primary Care
New Ways of Working: the Rotating Paramedic Programme in Wales
May 2020 Part 2
May 2020 Part 1
Covid 19 - a joint podcast from the College of Paramedics and PHEMcast
Episode 36: COVID-19
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Mental Health - Staying Well During the Covid-19 Response
Paramedic Insight Podcast: A message for you: Remember
CPD Podcast 6 - Simon Carley talks to Dan Horner
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Managing Minor Injuries During the Covid-19 Response
Get on the train
Pelvic Injury; Roadside to Resus
CPD Podcast 5 - Simon Carley talks to Katherine Henderson
CPD Podcast 4 - Simon Carley talks to Sunil Dasan
Episode 71: Trust your PPE
Episode 71: Trust your PPE
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Early Registration During the Covid-19 Response 1
Episode 70: Happy Hour!
Episode 70: Happy Hour!
Paramedic Insight Podcast - Non Technical Skills and the Challenges of the Covid 19 Response
Episode 69: COVID-19 Quarantined Day 77... "What a DUB"!
Episode 69: COVID-19 Quarantined Day 77... "What a DUB"!
Paramedic Insight Podcast - Critical Care Paramedics and the Covid 19 Response
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Introduction to series
April 2020
Cutting Edge PHEM; Roadside to Resus
Medic Mindfulness
Episode 68: COVID19 UPDATE
Episode 68: COVID19 UPDATE
March 2020 - Part 2
March 2020 Part 1
Episode 67: Riding the WAVE!
Episode 67: Riding the WAVE!
EMJ February 2020
Stabbing; Roadside to Resus
February 2020
Mixtape: Ridealongs
Episode 66: Dedicated to Maisi
Episode 66: Dedicated to Maisi
Seizures; Roadside to Resus
The EMS Collaborative Podcast
The EMS Collaborative Podcast
January 2020
Episode 64: The Rhode Island Rant
Episode 64: The Rhode Island Rant
Thinking: Shortness of Breath
Episode 63: The LAP! (Long Ass Podcast)
Episode 63: The LAP! (Long Ass Podcast)
December 2019
Antifragile
EMJ Podcast November 2019
Episode 62: The Craig Newgard Incident
Episode 62: The Craig Newgard Incident
The Second Baby
November 2019
Episode 61: Get your FLU SHOT
Episode 61: Get your FLU SHOT
Can TXA save lives in head injuries, CRASH-3; Roadside to Resus
Episode 60: SecondShift and the BIG House
Episode 60: SecondShift and the BIG House
Zoom out with Humor
October 2019
Episode 35: The collapsed infant
Episode 59: Who let the Fentanyl dog out?
Episode 59: Who let the Fentanyl dog out?
They were sweating.
Shock in Trauma; Roadside to Resus
Episode 58: The MikeyV Sandwich
Episode 58: The MikeyV Sandwich
Our Medical Education Renaissance
Stroke Management; Roadside to Resus
EMJ podcast August 2019
Episode 57: No one really knows…
Episode 57: No one really knows…
August 2019
Tania Glenn. Back Again.
Episode 56: Snails and Goose Liver
Episode 56: Snails and Goose Liver
EMJ podcast July 2019
Stroke; Roadside to Resus
Episode 34: Back pain
July 2019
SecondShift-Episode 55: It's the Brain Zaps!!
SecondShift-Episode 55: It's the Brain Zaps!!
Thinking: Headache
Heat Illness; Roadside to Resus
EMJ Podcast June 2019
Episode 54: Boots and Pants and Boots
Episode 54: Boots and Pants and Boots
June 2019
Good, Bad and Ugly
EMJ Podcast May 2019
Drowning; Roadside to Resus
May 2019
Episode 53: The Bourn Ultimatum
Episode 53: The Bourn Ultimatum
Tourniquets (are hurty)
Episode 52: "You owe me a dead body"
Episode 52: "You owe me a dead body"
April 2019
Episode 33: Psychosomatic Illness
National Registry Pass-ology
Episode 51: Don’t squeeze the Charmin
Episode 51: Don’t squeeze the Charmin
Slow Squeeze at #FAST19
Episode 50: In Memory of Mo Stadeli
Episode 50: In Memory of Mo Stadeli
Episode 32: Ketamine
Episode 49: Who’s the Mann?
Episode 49: Who’s the Mann?
March 2019
Thinking: Syncope
Hypothermia; Roadside to Resus
February 2019
Episode 48: The Emma Davis Episode
Episode 48: The Emma Davis Episode
Do Less
Episode 31: Stroke & Dizziness
Shock; Roadside to Resus
Shock the System (an EMS World Collaboration)
January 2019
Episode 47 - Protocols and Prime Rib
Episode 47 - Protocols and Prime Rib
Thinking: Agitation
Listening in Color
December 2018
Cricoid Pressure; Roadside to Resus
November 2018
Episode 30: Head injury
Episode 46 - "Second Shift Live!" - Oregon EMS Conference Part 2
Episode 46 - "Second Shift Live!" - Oregon EMS Conference Part 2
Episode 45 - "Second Shift Live!" - Oregon EMS Conference
Episode 45 - "Second Shift Live!" - Oregon EMS Conference
Burns; Roadside to Resus
Talking Teaching
October 2018
The Skyline and Cupcakes
September 2018
Thinking: Tachycardia
Episode 44 - WTF, Backboards?
Episode 44 - WTF, Backboards?
August 2018
Lifer
Episode 43 - 14 Days to Better Epinephrine
Episode 43 - 14 Days to Better Epinephrine
Head Injury; Roadside to Resus
Stay Curious with Eric Bauer
Episode 29: Major Incidents
July 2018
External Haemorrhage; Roadside to Resus
Thinking: Chest Pain
June 2018
Episode 42 - The Brothers Are Back!
Episode 42 - The Brothers Are Back!
Episode 41 - PART-on me, why are you freaking out!?
Episode 41 - PART-on me, why are you freaking out!?
Paediatric Arrest; Roadside to Resus
"Someone's Someone" with Noah Galloway and Ashley Liebig
May 2018
Episode 40 - Teslas and Tammy Jo
Episode 40 - Teslas and Tammy Jo
Episode 28: LOST
Aortic Dissection
In the Zone. The Antevy Zone.
Episode 39
Episode 39
April 2018
March 2018
Episode 38
Episode 38
RSI; Roadside to Resus
It's Tyler
Sepsis; Roadside to Resus
When Things Get Wicked
Episode 27: Checklists
Episode 37
Episode 37
February 2018
Episode 26: Tranexamic Acid
Overlearning
January 2018
Episode 36
Episode 36
The Airway Evangelist
Handover; Roadside to Resus
Episode 25: Tension pneumothorax 2
Episode 24: Tension pneumothorax 1
Traumatic Arrest; Roadside to Resus
Episode 23: Intraosseus access
Episode 22: BASICS & FPHC Conference 2017 – Part 2
Episode 35
Episode 35
Look Away Kid
Return in spontaneous circulation; Roadside to Resus
Episode 21: BASICS & FPHC Conference 2017 – Part 1
Episode 34
Episode 34
Cardiac Arrest; Roadside to Resus
DFTB17
Episode 20: End Tidal Carbon Dioxide
September 2017
Episode 33
Episode 33
Asthma; Roadside to Resus Part 2
What a Ride
Asthma; Roadside to Resus Part 1
August 2017
Episode 32
Episode 32
Beauty to Death Ratio
Acute Heart Failure; Roadside to Resus
Episode 19: Surgical Airway
Episode 18: The Ventilator Part 2
Harder. Faster.
Episode 31
Episode 31
May 2017
Episode 30
Episode 30
Episode 17: Broken? Impact on the rescuer
April 2017
SWAT medic Part 2: We all go through this.
Nice spinal injury guidelines
Beat the Stress with Michael Lauria
Episode 16: “Blood”
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
SWAT medic Part 1: I wasn't prepared.
February 2017: New in EM
BTS/SIGN Asthma Guideline 2016 Part 2/Children
RCEM FOAMed Update
Episode 29
Episode 29
Episode 28
Episode 28
Episode 15: Paediatric Trauma & How to Do Sim
Dr. Tania Glenn, Warrior Healer
Special Crossover Episode
Special Crossover Episode
Acute behavioural disturbance
Episode 14: Thoracotomy
Strong Work
December 2016: New in EM
Episode 13: The Ventilator
Episode 27
Episode 27
BTS/SIGN Asthma Guideline 2016 Part 1/Adults
November 2016: New in EM
The Strong, Silent Type
Episode 26
Episode 26
Sign 2016 ACS Guidlines
I never run.
October 2016: New in EM
The Medic in Pumped-up Kicks
It's such a weird job.
RCEM16 Bournemouth Day 3
RCEM16 Bournemouth Day 2
RCEM16 Bournemouth Day 1
Episode 12: Breaking Bad News
Sepsis Guidelines
September 2016: New in EM
Episode 25
Episode 25
Lessons learned from major trauma with Jon Jones
August 2016: New in EM
Chest 2016 VTE Guidelines
Episode 11: Gentle Patient Handling
July 2016: New in EM
Episode 24
Episode 24
Episode 23
Episode 23
Do not attempt resuscitation
Episode 10: Stress Inoculation
Episode 9: Maternal Collapse
June 2016: New in EM
Episode 22
Episode 22
A primer on procedural sedation
New in EM May 2016
Episode 21
Episode 21
Power of Apology
Episode 8: Chemical Suicide
Episode 7: Sepsis
Episode 20
Episode 20
New in EM April 2016
Self-Actualistaion and Transcendence with Simon Carley
Episode 19
Episode 19
Episode 6: Oxygenation
Use of CT in Trauma
RCEM Leeds Day 3
RCEM Leeds Day 2
RCEM Leeds Day 1
Episode 18
Episode 18
March 2016 New in EM
The Safety Toolkit
Episode 17
Episode 17
IV Fluid in Children
Episode 5: Amputation
Episode 16
Episode 16
Management for the FRCEM
Ready Steady Blow
Episode 4: Chemical incidents
Episode 15
Episode 15
Creating flow in your ED; hospital targets
Episode 14
Episode 14
HYPOXIC DRIVE: FACT OR FICTION?
Episode 3: Hyperoxia
Patient Handover
Making good judgements
Cut to cure
Minor head injury…..probably
Paediatric Trauma
What nobody told you about troponins
Making a Difference in Trauma Critical Bleeding
Cutting Edge Advances in Major Trauma Care 2015
What it takes to be at the cutting edge
Episode 2: The Pelvic Binder
Episode 13
Episode 13
The future of UK EM
Pee Values
NICE Bronchiolitis
Episode 12
Episode 12
Episode 11
Episode 11
FEEL Part 1
RCEM Manchester Day 3 Summary
RCEM Manchester Day 2 Summary
RCEM Manchester Day 1 Summary
Are you taking the pee? Urine testing in the ED
Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose - Is Fat Where It's At?
Episode 10
Episode 10
Feverish Illness in Children
Episode 9
Episode 9
Episode 8
Episode 8
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Episode 7
Episode 7
Episode 6
Episode 6
The Returning Traveller
Podcast: September 2015: The LMA
Episode 5
Episode 5
RSI - Basics of Neuromuscular Blocking agents
Episode 4
Episode 4
Recognition of Child Abuse in the ED
EBM Part 1
Episode 3
Episode 3
Episode 2
Episode 2
NICE Pneumonia Guidelines
Sepsis in the ED
Episode 1
Episode 1
Blood Loss in Trauma
smaccUS highlights
RCEM Guideline; Information sharing and Community Violence
Eye Anatomy Part 3
Soft tissue infection
IR in trauma
LTC Podcast 8 - Role of the Resus Officer
Athletic ECGs
ECGs not to miss in the ED
Top 10 Trauma Papers 2014-15
Aggressive Extrication, Immobilisation and Logrolls; Trauma Care Conference
Hyperkalaemia
RCEM guideline; Domestic Violence
Care in the ED
Eye Anatomy Part Two
RCEM Crowding Guidelines
saap intra-aortic adrenaline in cardiac arrest
Emergency Department Thoracotomy
John Hinds on Airway at #RCEMBelfast
RCEM Belfast Day 3 Summary
RCEM Belfast Day 2 Summary
RCEM Belfast Day 1 Summary
Guideline; end of life care in the ED
Impedance Threshold Device in trauma
LTC Podcast 6 Prehospital ECMO
Urine Drug abuse screens in the ED
LTC Podcast 5 Management of sudden death in hospital
causes of unconsciousness
RCEM CPD EVENT; BELFAST MARCH 2015
LTC Podcast 4 – Trauma Nursing and Research
LTC podcast 3; 25 Years between, through and over the hedges of Ireland
LTC Podcast 2 - Prehospital USS / Transfer of Difficult Patient / Prehospital TXA
MACS CDR
LTC Podcast 1 Chest Trauma
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Acute Confusion in the Emergency Department
Crowding in the ED
Framington Risk Factors in the ED
Being a Fat Controller
Organ Donation
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End-Tidal CO2 in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
EWS in the ED
Interact 2
Constipation
EuSEM14 roundup
RSI - Introduction
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EM in the Military
Reboa
Paediatric analgesia
Paracetomol overdose
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- Updated 5 Oct 2026
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