ED JAM

"Keeping the pressure down" is a podcast episode about a real life Paedatric Emergency case. The Episode explores what  Emergency Fellow Dr Janani Prageshan experienced whilst on a busy evening shift and how she deal with the situation. The conversation explores themes of advocacy, clinical judgment and also how to deal with a specific ophthalmology Emergency.      Show notes  -Lateral canthotomy...

This episode i sat down with ED consultant Dr Siobhann Ritson and discussed an interesting case and talked about simulation. Siobhann works in a mixed emergency department and is also a Director of medical training in the emergency department. The episode was predominately focused around and interesting paediatric case and how cases can evolve whilst patients are in the ED. We also discussed simul...

This episode I sat down with the experienced emergency nurse practitioner Al Hodge to discuss his new venture into the urgent care space. Al discussed the future of nurse practitioners and the reason why nurse practitioners are useful in urgent cares environments and emergency departments. Within the episode we also discussed a clinical case and how good decision-making can save lives. Al is also...

On this episode I spoke with Dr Ben McKenzie about anaphylaxis and about his AMAX4 guideline. Ben is an emergency physician based in Melbourne. On the episode we discussed the new guideline and how ben likes to approach the critical anaphylaxis patient. On the episode we also spoke about the tragic loss of ben son Max to anaphylaxis, which’s has been a driving force for ben in his approach to the...

"Wingin it with Steph Wise " is all about being at the right place at the right time with the right person and the right brains. On this episode I sat down with the amazing Intensive Care Paramedic Steph and talked about a clinical cardiac arrest case that she attended. Steph responded to a job in Sydney south Sydney and what was initial just a trip and fall turned into something a little more. To...

If you want to know how to deliver a high performance approach to your role in the emergency and prehospital space, then this episode is for you. Dr Jamie Moran Emergency and Prehospital physician, discusses his approach to delivering high performance care to patients in any sphere. Themes such as people/culture, individualality, world class basics and being authentic were raised. The episode will...

  ON this week’s episode I sat down with Nurse practitioner damian valle to talk about a case of septic arthritis. Damo is a nurse pract with a love for teaching and training. The case is an excellent example of why getting a clinical history is important and why reassessment is always so important. On the episode we spoke why doing a complete physical exam is paramount.      SHOW NOTES Disseminat...

Resuscitative Hysterotomy is an amazing real case from Brazilian doctor, Guilherme Resener. The podcast episode runs through a real case that the HEMS Physician attended to and the quick thinking that took place whist on shift. Within the case we talked about guidelines for resuscitative hysterotomy, when and where to cut, statistics and why there is a need for aggressive interventions for good ou...

Situational Awareness is something that all Paramedics, Nurses and Doctors need to use on a daily basis. On this episode Theo outlines why it is so imperative in the current context to be situational aware and vigilant as a paramedic. Theo is a paramedic from Tasmania and also runs the "Student Paramedic" a large social media presents on both Instagram, tik tok and YouTube. He flipped his life fro...

This week I spoke with neurosurgical registrar Dr Simon Haron about Spinal Cord injury SCI. Simon spoke about the important structures of the spinal cord, anatomy/physiology and why prevention of a secondary injury is so important for patients that have suffered a spinal cord injury. Blood pressure targeting was a topic of discussion as well as central cord syndrome.                               ...

Epistaxis (nosebleed) is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency department. Understanding how to manage it is imperative for all emergency clinicians. This week ENT Registrar Veena , outlines her approach to Epistaxis .The episode we discussed the 5 pillars of epistaxis management Pressure, topicalisation, Visualisation, Packing and Surgical Tr...

On this weeks episode I (benny) did a solo session about my tips for education and how I am approaching education this year. Hope you like it. My aim is to encourage anyone in the teaching space. Show notes  High fives motivate: the effects of gestural and ambiguous verbal praise on motivation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145712/

This week I had the privilege to discuss how Dr Simon Potter                            (Adult/paediatric emergency Consultant) approaches paediatric seizures. Simon gave away some gold in the episode and discussed some important points that all clinicians can take back to their workplace. Themes that were raised are below,  * What to do when a child is having a seizures  * Why Glucose and ECG's a...

Fleeing from a war and lost in the bush alone for 3 weeks at the age of 9 was only the start to Chol Dengs Life. Chol Deng an Emergency Nurse from Sydney describes his early life in africa and what lead to him needed a kidney transplant in 2022. The story will have you on the edge of your seats in disbelief. The podcast just shows you that giving up isn't an option for Chol Deng.                 ...

This week on the EDJAM podcast I sat down with intensive care paramedic Sally.  Four months ago whilst folding the washing Sally had a medical event, this event lead to Sal experiencing what it was like to be on the "other-side" of the stretcher. Sally talked through her recent diagnosis and how being a clinician opened her eyes to what patients experience everyday.    Show notes  * Atrial Septal...

On this weeks episode I sat down with Clinical Nurse Consultant Daniel Van Vorst to discuss the MTP (massive transfusion protocol). Daniel is an esteemed emergency nurse with over 12 years of experience in a large  tertiary hospital.  Within the podcast Dan spoke about the role of MTP, indications , challenges, and the benefits of having a blood coordinator role  during major resuscitations. Dan a...

On this episode I sat down with the amazing Dr Cliff Reid to discuss his approach to hypotension. Cliff is a senior Staff Specialist/retrevialist with a special interest in Resuscitation. On the episode we discussed diagnosis, treatment , vasopressors and fluid status. Cliff will leave you with an overload of extremely useful information that you can implement in your own environments.           ...

This week I sat down and interviewed Dr Louis Traynor about febrile neonates. Louis is an Emergency Consultant with a keen interest in Emergency Paediatrics. On the episode we discussed neonatal fevers, how we manage/diagnose febrile neonates and why listening to parents is so important. The episode will leave you with a well rounded approach to febrile neonates.  SHOW NOTES  (Don't  forget the bu...

On this weeks episode I sat down and spoke with Alex from 'Student Paramedic Podcast' about her journey through paramedicine and nursing. Don't let age fool you- Alex is 22 but has wisdom for decades. Alex discusses topics such as learning, authentic self, developing resilience to build healthy habits and about not leaving stones unturned.     Show notes + LINKS  * the-student-paramedic-podcast -...

Expecting the unexpected is the name of the game in emergency work. On this episode I sat down after a fresh case with Dr Bec to chat about how to deliver a baby safely in an Emergency Department. Bec is an amazing human with a passion for women's health. Bec talked us through how clinicians can approach a delivery and gave us a few examples of how to approach delivery safely. Bec talked about her...

Tara talks about her experiences with mental health from over 20 years working as an intensive care paramedic. She shares her knowledge and some key turning points in her career that shaped her in the profession. Tara spoke about her personal experience and how mental health assessments have changed. Topics that were raised were PTSD, mental health assessments, suicide risk and why duty of care is...

On this week’s episode I sat down with Clinical midwife Consultant Amanda Rehayem to discuss hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.  Amanda unpacks the classifications, diagnostics, treatment and gives us some great clinical advice from her experience as a practicing midwife. From catching babies to preeclampsia, Amanda gives us useful insight into, how hypertensive disorders can really affect the p...

On this weeks episode I sat down and chatted with the amazing and very talented Dr Charlotte Durand. Charlotte is an Emergency Doctor with a passion for exercise, sport and a true lover of the great outdoors. This episode was focused around the topic of Concussion and in my opinion is a great episode for not only clinicians but for parents, families an those interested. We talked about CTE, the hi...

On this weeks episode I sat down with Coby Wiseman and discussed his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Coby comes from a family of emergency clinicians with his mum a lecturer/trauma Nurse and father an Intensive Care Paramedic. The episode also features Professor Maria Craig who is an paediatric endocrinologist, who was Coby doctor when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The episode talks through...

On this episode I sat down with Dr John Mackenzie and discussed the complexities of hyperbaric medicine. John discussed indications for hyperbaric treatment, the physiology behind medicine, how the unit works and some interesting cases. DCI, air embolisms, CAGE and even carbon monoxide poising were but a few of the topics discussed on this weeks chat.    His reputation definitely proceeded him and...