The Critical Clinician

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Welcome to your go-to podcast for developing essential skills and knowledge as a budding paramedic. Each episode dives deep into the crucial aspects of emergency prehospital care. Our podcast covers everything from trauma management and medical emergencies to effective communication and critical decision-making🚑There are no names, places, addresses or identifiable mentions within this podcast as to protect the anonymity and confidentially of all patients and physicians as per AHPRA requirements for paramedic professionality.

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Gibb's reflective cycle | CRIB CHAT 05.09.2024 16:29

In this CRIB-CHAT episode, we discuss a method of self reflection. Sources: Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle . (2020, November 11). The University of Edinburgh. https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience/gibbs-reflective-cycle Business, M. (2022, September 20). Gibbs Reflective Cycle: Feel the Benefit of Experiential Learning . Medium; Medium. https://makingbusinessmatter....

Methamphetamines | PART 2 29.08.2024 10:07

In this part 2 of 2 episode, we will be discussing the pharmacodynamics of methamphetamine use and how it can cause cardiac arrests Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Sources: Logan, B. (n.d.). Methamphetamine - Effects on Human Performance and Behavior . http://www.biblioteca.cij.gob.mx/Archivos/Materiales_de_consulta/Drogas_de_Abuso/Articulos/methamphetamine.pdf DEA. (2024). Methamphetamine . DEA. h...

Post mortem changes and 'Rapid Discontinuation of CPR' | PART 1 22.08.2024 12:06

In this part 1 of 2 episode, we will be talking about the Rapid Discontinuation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation criteria and the bodily changes following death. Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Sources: Queensland Ambulance Service (2022). Clinical Practice Guidelines: Resuscitation/ General guidelines. Queensland Ambulance Service. https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/21910...

Acute cholecystitis 15.08.2024 10:33

In this episode, we talk about acute cholecystitis. Sources: · Adachi, T., Eguchi, S., & Muto, Y. (2021). Pathophysiology and pathology of acute cholecystitis: A secondary publication of the Japanese version from 1992. Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 29(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbp.912 · John Hopkins Medicine. (2022). Cholecystitis. Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedici...

Preparing for your first placement | CRIB CHAT 09.08.2024 20:56

In this CRIB-CHAT episode, we discuss the things to take and conversations to have on your first on-road placement. {02:55}{Equipment to take} {04:50}{The morning of your first shift} {08:45}{The 'expectations' chat} {13:10}{Enroute to your first job} {15:30}{Difficult mentors} {17:15}{Asking for feedback}

Hypoglycaemia 27.07.2024 9:17

Thankyou for listening once again. This episode explores a case and pathophysiology relating to hypoglycaemia. Sources: • Hamdy, O. (2024, July 18). Hypoglycemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. Medscape.com; Medscape. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/122122-overview • Mathew, P., & Deepu Thoppil. (2022, December 26). Hypoglycemia. Nih.gov; StatPearls Publishing. https:...

Sepsis 22.07.2024 9:48

We discuss the pathophysiology for a case with the hallmark symptoms of sepsis. Sources: Queensland Ambulance Service. (2021). CPG Medical/Sepsis. Queensland Ambulance Service. https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/219052/cpg_sepsis.pdf Remi, Neviere, MD. (2024). Pathophysiology of Sepsis. Up to Date. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pathophysiology-of-sepsis#:~:text=It%20i...

Laryngeal trauma 12.07.2024 11:18

In this episode we talk about the treatment and pathophysiology of laryngeal trauma in a *bizarre* case. TW: brief mention of suicide. Sources: Knipe, H. (n.d.). Laryngeal trauma | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org. Radiopaedia. Retrieved July 11, 2024, from https://radiopaedia.org/articles/laryngeal-trauma#:~:text=Cases%20and%20figures- Malvi, A.,& Jain, S. (2022). Laryngeal Traum...

Welcome! 12.07.2024 2:47

Welcome to the first episode of The Critical Clinician, your go-to podcast for paramedic cases, consolidation and critiquing. Join us on the never ending journey of learning.