Podcast From St Mungo's

Dr Arun Sayal is an Emergency Physician from Toronto with a keen interest in orthopaedics. He has run a fracture clinic in his hospital for 12 years and assists the orthopaedic surgeons in theatre. In this episode, Arun shares some of the tips and pearls he has learned from the orthopaedic specialists, which will guide emergency physicians to better manage cases that are ‘common, commonly missed, and commonly mismanaged’.

Dr Jim Ducanto is an anaesthetist from the USA and founder of the SALAD technique, a stepwise approach to intubating the heavily soiled/bloody airway. In this episode, Eoghan and Jim discuss the background to, and the fundamentals of, the procedure. Plus, there’s a special offer for St Mungo’s listeners at the end.

In this episode, Eoghan discusses all things ‘Tissue Donation in the Emergency Dept’ with Neil Healy and Dr Sonja Allen: when to consider; what can be donated; steps to take; communication with families; what happens after the body leaves the ED; and a whole lot more

In this episode, Eoghan discusses all things ‘Tissue Donation in the Emergency Dept’ with Neil Healy and Dr Sonja Allen: when to consider; what can be donated; steps to take; communication with families; what happens after the body leaves the ED; and a whole lot more

The law around organ and tissue donation in Scotland is changing to an opt out system on 26 March 2021 to help save and improve lives. Mrs Lesley Logan is the Opt-Out Implementation Lead for NHS Scotland. In this episode Lesley and Eoghan discuss what this means for healthcare professionals.

Dr Alisdair MacConnachie is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases in Glasgow. Eoghan and Alisdair discuss the latest understanding of the disease and what has changed since the previous podcasts. This was recorded on February 26th 2021. Information is changing quickly, so please check the latest guidance from Public Health England, or Health Protection Scotland.

Dr Alisdair MacConnachie is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases in Glasgow. Eoghan and Alisdair discuss the latest understanding of the disease and what has changed since the previous podcasts. This was recorded on February 26th 2021. Information is changing quickly, so please check the latest guidance from Public Health England, or Health Protection Scotland.

Professor Robin Taylor discusses Treatment Escalation Plans (TEPS) which help to reduce patient harm and avoid futile treatments.

Dr Alisdair MacConnachie is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases in Glasgow. Eoghan and Alisdair discuss the latest understanding of the disease and what has changed since the previous podcasts. This was recorded on October 1st 2020. Information is changing quickly, so please check the latest guidance from Public Health England, or Health Protection Scotland.

Dr Erin Kilborn is an Emergency Medicine trainee who has worked around the world on a variety of medical missions. The aim of the podcast is to learn about Erin, her motivations, her experiences, and her tips and suggestions for those interested in Humanitarian Medicine. Prepare to be inspired!