MECCSIG Podcasts

Join hosts Jess and Parth in conversation with Dr Kerrianne Huynh , intensivist at Monash Health and Head of ICU Simulation for the Monash Network. Dr Huynh shares her deeply personal story of navigating burnout, moral injury, and failure during fellowship, and how she rebuilt confidence and purpose as a clinician and leader. She reflects on the role of culture, mentorship, and psychological safet...

We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode, “DRSABCD,” hosted by Renesa Bhatia and Yajat Dua, senior academic team members on MECCSIG. Join us as we dive deep into how to complete a primary assessment and approach patient evaluation in a systematic way. What you’ll learn: - What is DRSABCD? - How to recognize signs of a deteriorating patient - How to intervene and what we can do to hel...

Embark on a compelling dialogue as Atacan converses with Aliesha, an Intensive Care Unit nurse, and Brad, an Anaesthetics nurse, working at Barwon Health. Offering a glimpse into their journeys within critical care and nursing, Brad and Aliesha provide invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of working in anaesthetics and the Intensive Care Unit. This enlightening discussion delves into the...

MECCSIG brings to you our annual Careers in Critical Care Webinar for 2023! This year you can find presentations from Dr Benn Lancman (Anaesthetist & Trauma Medicine), Dr John Bonning (Emergency Medicine), Dr Kerianne Huynh (Intensive Care) and Dr Brenton Systermans (Expedition Medicine & Rural Generalist). We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

In this episode, Connor and Atacan engage in a conversation with Dr. Mikaela Rokicki, a College of Intensive Care trainee and registrar at Monash Health. Throughout the podcast, Mikaela provides insights into what a career as an intensivist entails and delves into her personal experiences in the field of medicine. Furthermore, she imparts valuable tips and tricks for medical students about to emba...

In this episode, Katie and Lauren talk with A/Prof Deb Leach who is a leading Emergency Physician at Box Hill Hospital and the Director of Medical Student Programs at Eastern Health Clinical School. Deb shares with us some fascinating insights into her experiences as a doctor, medical educator and Australasian College of Emergency Medicine senior examiner. She shares many pearls of wisdom, includi...

Join medical students Katie and Lauren in conversation with mobile intensive care paramedic, Chris Hastings. With over 11 years of experience with Ambulance Victoria, Chris shares some of his fascinating clinical encounters and discusses the more complex aspects of his job including logistical challenges in the pre-hospital setting and managing high-stress situations.

In this episode, Dr Simon Judkins discusses with Jack and Will the issues of overcrowding and access block in emergency departments throughout the country and the flow-on effects on patient care. These issues are also discussed in light of COVID, and the extra challenges healthcare workers face in Australia. Overall, a thoroughly insightful discussion and one that will be sure to get you thinking...

In this podcast, A/Prof Charlie Corke delves into the voluntary assisted dying scheme in Victoria, carrying a unique perspective as the Voluntary Assisted Dying Board deputy chair. He is the originator of the MyValues approach to advance care planning ( www.myvalues.org.au ) and has written the book 'Letting Go: how to plan for a good death' ( https://amz.run/3vQk ).

In this podcast, we talk with A/Prof Charlie Corke, one of Australia's leading Intensive Care Specialists and the past President of the College of Intensive Care of Australia and New Zealand. Charlie talks with us about his personal journey into intensive care medicine and provides insights about forging a career into intensive care as a junior doctor. 

Prof Paul Myles is a consultant anaesthetist and is the chair of the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred Hospital and Monash University.  In this podcast, Prof Myles discusses the implications of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection within surgical patients. He also provides advice for medical students interested in anaesthesia and being involved in clinical research. Som...

MET calls are daunting. It's important for medical students to understand basic principles behind a MET call. In this episode, John and Jack talk through a structure to approaching MET calls.  We highly recommend Marshall & Ruedy's On Call, where more detailed approaches are explained.

In this podcast, A/Prof Michael O'Leary, intensive care specialist and Co-State Medical Director of the NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service, talks about his journey into his current position in intensive care medicine. He shares stories and insights about his experiences in medical school, training as a junior doctor and progressing as a consultant. 

In this episode, Stacey and Hao discuss an approach to sodium disorders. We hope you can develop a kNa-ck for Na+.

In this episode, Mayu and Cathy talk about what happens when your K+ is not OK. How do patients present? What should you do in cases of hyper- and hypokalaemia?

In this exciting new series, Jack and Michael interview A/Prof Katie Walker on her research within emergency medicine. In particular, they discuss the role of scribes and students in the emergency department and how medical students can make the most of their emergency medicine rotations.

In this episode, John and Minru discuss what syncope is and how to approach a patient presenting after a suspected syncopal episode. 

In this podcast, Hao, Mayu, Kang, Cathy and Stacey tag team to discuss an approach to acute kidney injury.

Michael and Jack tackle respiratory failure once again. What steps need to be taken when a patient goes into respiratory failure? Listen to their approach in this podcast. 

In this episode, Jack and Michael explore the ins and outs of respiratory failure. Touching on the classification, common causes and presentations, you will come away with knowledge that may help you during this current pandemic!

In this podcast, Mayu, Hao and Kang continue to talk about fluid management. They give tips and tricks to keep up your sleeve while on the wards or in ED where a patient requires fluid. 

In this podcast, Stacey and Cathy introduce the concept of fluid management. They discuss the reasons for giving fluids, types of fluids and how to clinically assess for fluid status. 

John and Hao ambitiously continue on their journey to unpack how RSI is performed and what to do if intubation is unsuccessful.

In this podcast, John and Hao, final year medical students from Monash University, discuss Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation.