ED JAM

This episode was an informal conversation with ED CNE Brad and ICU RN Tino on the topic of sepsis. Themes that were discussed included , definitions, management, fluid administration, iv antibiotics, vasopressors and Inotropes. Brad and Tino shared some stories and clinical experience from their time as Intensive care and Emergency nurses.    Resources  Surviving_Sepsis_Campaign__International.21....

Restart the heart, is exactly what Intensive Care Paramedics, Jeni and Harry are trained to do. However generally they are not expected to do it on their fellow paramedics. This episode is about Adam ( a paramedic) who was feeling unwell after a bike ride. Two intensive care paramedics and friends of Adams treated him, then whilst driving things turned south. Themes such as out of hospital Cardiac...

Chest decompressions in the dark, surgical airways with night vision goggles- a few of the things that Dr Dan Pronk has had to do whilst operating as a Special Operations Doctor in the military. This episode will leave you in awe for not only the people in the military but for all emergency services working under pressurised situations. Dan served the majority of his military career within Special...

On this weeks episode I discussed Paediatric ECG's  with Dr Paul Gilhooly. Paul outlined and spoke about how to interpret Paeds ECG'S, in a systematic structured approach. Paul is an emergency advanced trainee choosing to specialise in adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine. On the episode we discuss four real paediatric ECG cases that are worth a listen and a look at, check the show notes for th...

This episode was a discussion with Dr Maddie Reynolds about intubation and drugs. On the episode we spoke about how Maddie approaches intubation as an anaesthetic registrar. Maddie also spoke about some important things that she does that I think all Clinicians should take a listen to. Get ready to jump into some detailed pharmacology as Mads unpacks agents like Suxamethonium, Propofol  Rocuronium...

For Brett Connellan, every surfer’s worst nightmare became his reality when he was attacked by a Great White Shark. On this episode of ED Jam, Brett shares his trauma story and how he turned one of the worst days of his life into positive things. I also speak with Shark conservationist Maddison Stewart (aka Shark girl) to discuss some common issues about shark safety and how these 'last dinosaurs'...

On this weeks episode I sat down with Surgical Registra, Mark Macaranas to discuss bowel obstructions. Mark has been a surgical reg for over 10 years and he uncovers his approach to bowel obstructions in the emergency department. The episode featured themes such as patient assessment, diagnosis , CT scans and even the contentious Nasogastric tube. The episode takes a bit of a twist when we talk to...

This weeks episode is a little different, I sat down with Dr Courtney Peros to discuss a real clinical case. The case features themes of resuscitative decision making, team work and a teams decision that saved a patients life. Courtney unpacks her family background and professional background that has assisted in her life as an emergency consultant. If you want to get motivated, this episode will...

One of the most common presentations to Emergency departments worldwide is Bronchiolitis. This week Dr Niki Minto discusses Bronchiolitis from Mild, Moderate to Severe. This episode is great for all emergency clinicians wanting to understand the Causes, Diagnosis, treatments and even what to do when we are caring for children affected by Bronchiolitis. Niki also brings into the podcast some case d...

This week on the EDjam we discuss resuscitation. Dr Aruna talks through her approach to running a successful resuscitation for her patients, herself and her team. We talk about categorising the resuscitation into themes, mental offloading to the wider team, being prepared for the worst and understanding your roles as team leader. Aruna gives some great medical and non medical advice that any emerg...

This episode discusses Suicidal Ideation and Organic/ drug induced psychosis with transitional nurse practitioner Benny. Benny's role is based in the community, acute psychiatric ward and the emergency department. On the episode we talked about drug induced psychosis how patients typical present, what information do mental health clinicians need, we also discussed schedules and sections and the me...

This episode i spoke with Dr Hayley Worth and she talked us through her 10 tips from her experience as a Palliative care and emergency Doctor. Hayley really gave some tangible advice especially in relation to Paediatrics, parents and performance as a health clinician. If it's dealing with a difficult parent to trusting your clinical judgment Hayley leaves nothing behind.  Show notes    To follow H...

On this Episode i sat down and talked to ED staff specialist Dr Todd Steggles about how to interpret Normal and Abnormal Chest X-rays. Todd talked us through his approach to reading CXR's and gave some helpful tips for all listeners. On the episode we discussed abnormal X-ray findings within four main pathologies, pneumonia, pulmonary odema, pleural effusions and a pneumothorax. Todd also opened u...

This week on the EDjam podcast, I interviewed Xana and Jess, two crazy Australian travel nurses. On the episode they opened up about what led them to travel nursing and what it is like to take the leap of faith. Working in Emergency departments to correctional centres they give us a great insight into what life is really like on the open road. There website the nourished nurses unpacks all the ess...

This episode I sat down with Pat, a paramedic named Irwin and Geraldine (Pat's wife) to discuss the traumatic events of Valentines Day 2016. The three of them retold their experiences, emotions and challenges when Pat was hit by a car whilst riding his pushbike on the south coast of NSW Australia.  Irwin (paramedic and friend) talks about being emotionally invested in a job and what we can learn a...

This week I sat down with Chelsea and Laura about their transition from nursing students to new graduate nurses. Both secured a position in a competitive environment and started their first rotation in emergency in 2021. On the episode we discuss the infamous new grad interviews, questions commonly asked, what to do in preparation and how to approach the process as a whole. We talked about mistake...

From a barista to a Paramedic, during the height of a pandemic, Sam jumped into the drivers seat and started to treat. On this episode I chatted to Sammy ( the coiled spring) about his first year as a paramedic. On the episode we talked through Sam's first ever job as a paramedic, what to do when you make a mistake, what it's like working on road, transitioning from a student to services uniform a...

On this weeks episode I travelled to meet BPT trainee and Youtube sensation Armando Hasudungan. Armando has more than 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube and is currently working as an oncology registrar. He has a passion for medical teaching and has helped millions of students around the world understand different medical conditions through interactive drawings. In this episode, Armando unpacked F...

Prehospital trauma through the eyes of Peter Economou. Life in Australia as a paramedic is not for the faint hearted  !!!!.  In this Episode I sat down with Peter Economou a very experienced paramedic. Peter has been working in this field for over 20 years and remains at the forefront of emergency care. He has held extensive positions as a paramedic and is one of the most respected clinicians work...

This week I travelled to one of the busiest emergency departments in the state, where I chatted to emergency consultant Daniel Gaetani. Daniel is an emergency doctor with a love for toxicology and all things ultrasound. This episode we unpacked the new paracetamol overdoses guidelines.  We talked through four real cases and discussed indications for NAC infusions. The episode included pharmacokine...

This week I traveled to Prince of Wales hospital and sat down at one of the biggest genomics/genetics laboratories in the country to talk to Rebecca. Dr Rebecca Walsh is a scientist, hematologist and genomisist (only a few of her titles!). Within the episode we discussed sickle cell crisis and what every ED staffer needs to know. We also discussed CAR-T cell therapy; currently a very hot topic. We...

For this weeks episode I travelled to the NETS (The Newborn & paediatric Emergency Transport Service) base to talk to retrieval/PICU /NICU nurse Gillian Massey. Gill has extensive experience in paediatric and neonatal intensive care and has been working at NETS for 6 years. On this episode we cover: what is NETS, how the Neonatal/paediatric retrieval system works, how patients are triaged, what it...

On Episode 10, we discuss crossbows and snakebites with emergency nurse/midwife and author Christian Wright . Christian is a remote health nurse in the Northern Territory with extensive experience in emergency/paediatric rural medicine. Christian highlights the treatment of patients from minor to major in areas where access, circumstance and culture play a significant role.     We discuss cross-cu...

In this week's episode I chat with Kevin, an emergency consultant and retrivealist. We discuss the role of retrieval systems in NSW, prehospital vs inter hospital transfers, doctor-paramedic teams, preparation of patient for retrieval and packaging a patient for transfer. We also discuss the impact of COVID 19 and as always a case of the week. This Canadian born legend is worth a listen.    Show n...

This week we chat with Dr Sarah Newman, emergency and retrieval doctor, about all things Trauma.  Sarah unpacks patient assessments, primary survey, blood products and shares some experiences from her time with NSW ambulance (think Helicopters).   Show notes  The CRASH-2 trial: a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of the effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive even...