Medic In The Middle

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In this episode we cover Rapid sequence induction,

Consultant anaesthetist Nageena (The air ambulance service Helimed 53+54) joins us on this episode to discuss RSI

In this episode we cover

-definition

-indications for the procedure

-equipment and resources required for RSI

-pre procedure and post procedure checks

-RSI drugs

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In this episode we chat to Consultant Anaesthetist Doctor James Nayyar (The Air Ambulance Service) whom is the creator of the FOAMed platform Kid Confident - https://www.kidconfident.org/

We take you on a whistle stop tour of Paediatric trauma, discussing key concepts when managing and treating these patients.

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In this episode we are joined by Consultant anaesthetist Lauren Weekes (Devon air ambulance, BASICS Devon, University Hospitals Plymouth)

Topics covered in this episode:

-epidemiology

-pathophysiology

-assessment + management in pre-hospital setting

-Primary + Secondary Brain injury

-pre-hospital critical care interventions

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Hello! Welcome back to the show. In this Episode, James Yates (GWAAC, Resus Room, soNAR) Joins us to discuss Neonatal Management and transition of the newborn at birth.

Topics covered include:

- What is soNAR?

- Neonate definition

- Pre term birth

- Neonate assessment and management

- Fetal + newborn circulation

- Stabilisation at birth (DCC, Thermal Care)

- Assessing and managing a newborn

- Neonatal Life Support/ Post Transitional care

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Welcome back to Medic in The Middle, in this episode we speak to YAS HART Critical Care Paramedic Jonathan Bush to talk about Drownings

In this Episode expect to hear about

- Drowning definition + Epidemiology

- Drowning Physiology

- The 'Metabolic Ice box'

- Scene safety and scene management

- When is resuscitation futile ?

- ALS considerations during cardiac arrest

Welcome back to Medic in the Middle. In this episode we were lucky enough to catch up via a long distance call with Firefighter/EMT Jordyn Goddard, based in Virginia - USA.

In this episode we discuss the Day to day life of an American Firefighter/EMT and how EMS systems are structured in the USA. We also discuss the similarities and differences to USA vs UK EMS systems plus much more!

Many thanks again to Jordyn for featuring on the show!

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Welcome back to Medic in The Middle.

On this episode we are joined by Midlands Air Ambulance Critical care paramedic Ryan Ferris. 

We discuss Brain impact apnoea and discuss if isolated head injury can be the cause of cardiovascular collapse in trauma patients. 

Covered in this episode: 

- Overview 

- Pathophysiology + differences to TBI

- Prevalence of Brain Impact Apnoea

- Assessment and Mangement Strategies

- Cardiovascular collapse associated with Brain impact apnoea

In this Episode we discuss LVAD (Left ventricular assist Devices) with LVAD Specialist Nurse and Heart+Lung transplant Co-ordinator Philippa Doherty.

Topics covered in this episode;

- LVAD definition

- LVAD epidemiology

- Assessing an LVAD patient 

- Complications in LVAD patients 

- The unconscious + acutely unwell LVAD patient 

- Rhythm Management/Cardio-version/Defibrillation 

- Cardiac arrest considerations + management

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Welcome back to Medic in The Middle! 

As winter dawns and it is starting to get a bit chilly, We thought it would be rather fitting to delve into the topic of Hypothermia!

Joined by Rob Fenwick ACP EM (The Resus Room) we together tackle this subject and recap on some key points when managing Hypothermic patients.

Covered on this show;

- Definition of Hypothermia and Incidence

- Primary + Secondary Hypothermia

- Mechanisms of heat loss + Homeostasis

- Pathophysiology associated with Hypothermia 

- Considerations to Treatment

- Considerations of Extreme Hypothermia and Cardiac arrest.