Managing patients and families psychological trauma is challenging & is often delayed as we are absorbed in the initial management and lifesaving treatment of a major trauma patient.

Connie Montagner joins us to explain why psychological trauma should not be forgotten and talks us through an easy to use framework to provide psychological first aid to our trauma patients, their families and ourselves. Current at date of publication; 09/07/2019.

Pre-hospital management of older trauma patients is challenging. James Marshall, Paramedic Educator with Ambulance Victoria, explains how physiological changes and co-morbidities complicate pre-hospital initial assessment and triage. James shares his own experiences and strategies to ensure optimal pre-hospital care for the older person trauma. Current at date of publication; 10/05/2019.

Did you know there are systems designed that send major trauma patients to the best hospital for their condition? The technology used gets patients to help in the most safe and timely manner.

Michael (Mick) Stephenson, Executive Director of Clinical Operations at Ambulance Victoria talks to us about the Ambulance Victoria response to major trauma patients. Mick describes activation systems that the initial 000 call will trigger to ensure an appropriate response; with extra consideration to ensure an accurate assessment, triage and management. Current at date of publication; 18/04/2019.

We chat with Dr. Jonathan Papson, the Director of Emergency Education at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, about the importance of teamwork and communication in managing major trauma. We discuss proven techniques for developing a functional team structure, using effective communication and demonstrate strategies to manage conflict. Jonathan also shares some of his own personal experiences in practice. Current at date of publication; 18/04/2019. 

In this episode Professor Peter Cameron talks us through the history & development of the Victorian State Trauma System (VSTS) and the Trauma Guidelines . He explains how a state-wide approach, evidence base, robust planning, & ongoing monitoring drive continuous quality improvement, seeing the VSTS evolve as a world leading trauma system. Current at date of publication:18/04/2019.