Cut to the case!

Jess joins Emma and Jonathan to discuss cardiac arrest in trauma. In this case it’s a high velocity gunshot wound with exsanguinating extra thoracic injuries. Do you deviate from the protocol or just keep it simple?

Severe abdominal pain scanned and sorted with ultrasound! Emma Paterson joins Jonathan Papson on the cut to the case team to discuss a case of an acute abdomen where a timely ultrasound makes the diagnosis and facilitates treatment.

It’s all about access! Hot on the heels of our vascular access workshop, Jonathan and Emma are joined by Jess Thomas to discuss strategies for vascular access in a shock trauma case who has none.

Got your qualification and looking for a job? Amy and Jonathan talk about the ED’s Job Skills workshop where they cover tips for your CV, cover letter, the interview and what comes next when looking for a consultant job in Emergency Medicine. 

Emergency Department Thoracotomy! Jonathan and Emma discuss indications, the "Seven Step" technique and an approach to training which can help to make this unfamiliar procedure familiar.

DAMA! Jana and Jonathan talk about a case where a patient wants to discharge themselves against medical advice - the reasons, the risks and a sensible approach to this all too common situation in the Emergency Department.

Cut to the case on location in Singapore. Hear Jonathan’s 5 take homes about women’s health in midlife as he and Sonia attend the Singapore International Menopause conference 2026.

Jonathan and Emma discuss trauma team formation. Thanking team members for coming, learning their names and ascertaining their roles enables people to perform at their best and feel comfortable in their role.

It’s not just a man’s disease! Women have a higher mortality and more complications from heart disease than men. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on Women’s hearts. Cardiologist Monique Watts joins Emma and Jonathan to discuss how chest pain can present differently in women, the pathophysiology behind this and how we need to change the way we think.

When things go wrong! Jonathan returns from sabbatical and joins Jana to discuss how to look after patients when things go wrong or a mistake is made. Learn the key elements of both patient and system management for Open Disclosure.