In this episode of the St Emlyn's podcast, host Natalie May interviews Karim Brohi, a vascular and trauma surgeon from London, during the London Trauma Conference. Brohi shares crucial insights from his talk on arterial dissection in trauma, highlighting the distinction between dissection and false aneurysms, the importance of early recognition and intervention in ischemic limbs, and the necessity of a robust interventional radiology team in trauma centres. Brohi emphasizes the critical need for rapid decision-making to improve functional outcomes, debunking traditional timelines for intervention, and advocates for simplified, impactful communication in medical presentations.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:34 Understanding Arterial Dissection in Trauma

01:23 Key Points on Ischemic Limb Recognition

02:12 Clinical Practice and Pulse Assessment

03:14 Time Sensitivity in Treating Ischemic Limbs

04:14 Role of Interventional Radiology

05:16 Effective Communication in Medical Talks

06:05 Conclusion and Contact Information