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ED JAM (just a medical ) podcast Lifting the lid on emergency medicine for all people working in emergency departments.
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Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
On this weeks episode I sat down with Surgical Registra, Mark Macaranas to discuss bowel obstructions. Mark has been a surgical reg for over 10 years and he uncovers his approach to bowel obstructions in the emergency department. The episode featured themes such as patient assessment, diagnosis , CT scans and even the contentious Nasogastric tube. The episode takes a bit of a twist when we talk to Niki a former guest on the show, about her experience with a bowel obstruction.
Show Notes
Small Bowel Obstructions - Life in fast lane - click this link
large bowel obstruction- Life in fast lane - click link to access
Jama article- Small Bowel obstructions - 2018
Meckel's diverticulum in the 21st century- Click this Link - 2021
Meckel's diverticulum in the adult- 2017- Click this link
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
This weeks episode is a little different, I sat down with Dr Courtney Peros to discuss a real clinical case. The case features themes of resuscitative decision making, team work and a teams decision that saved a patients life. Courtney unpacks her family background and professional background that has assisted in her life as an emergency consultant. If you want to get motivated, this episode will pump you up and leave you feeling good.
Show Notes
* Pericardiocentesis - Emergency -New England Journal of medicine
* Resources for Pericardiocentesis - litfl pericardiocentesis click this link
* Percardiocentesis - aci.health.nsw.
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
One of the most common presentations to Emergency departments worldwide is Bronchiolitis. This week Dr Niki Minto discusses Bronchiolitis from Mild, Moderate to Severe. This episode is great for all emergency clinicians wanting to understand the Causes, Diagnosis, treatments and even what to do when we are caring for children affected by Bronchiolitis. Niki also brings into the podcast some case discussions that bring all the clinical information to life.
Case Notes
* Clinical Practice Guidelines- Bronchiolitis- Royal Children's Hospital
* Bronchiolitis - Acute Management for Emergency Departments- Bronchiolitis Policy- Infants and Children
* Changing Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Australia—Delayed Re-Emergence in Victoria Compared to Western Australia/New South Wales (WA/NSW) After Prolonged Lock-Down for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Click here to read
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
This week on the EDjam we discuss resuscitation. Dr Aruna talks through her approach to running a successful resuscitation for her patients, herself and her team. We talk about categorising the resuscitation into themes, mental offloading to the wider team, being prepared for the worst and understanding your roles as team leader. Aruna gives some great medical and non medical advice that any emergency clinician could use in their practice. We also touch on being a female in emergency medicine and the challenges faced. Aruna will leave you feeling inspired and more connected to the emergency calling.
Show Notes
* John Hinds - Crack the Chest. Get Crucified- click here
* Situation Awareness in Resuscitation by Mike Lauria click here
* EMCRIT PODCAST Click here
* Life in the Fast Lane - click this for link to website
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
This episode discusses Suicidal Ideation and Organic/ drug induced psychosis with transitional nurse practitioner Benny. Benny's role is based in the community, acute psychiatric ward and the emergency department. On the episode we talked about drug induced psychosis how patients typical present, what information do mental health clinicians need, we also discussed schedules and sections and the mental health act. Benny talked about suicidial ideation and touched on mens mental health. We also spoke about DBT ( Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and how they can be used in the process.
SHOW NOTES
* DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) CLICK THIS LINK
*A Comparison of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis and Schizophrenia (CLICK THIS LINK)
* Keeping a good mental health (fact sheet, click this link )
*Dear Mental Health Practitioners, Take Care of Yourselves- 2019 - self care ( click link to read )
* understanding depression its more than sadness (click this link)
* Understanding bullying ( click link )
* Dealing With Anger ( Click this link )
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
This episode i spoke with Dr Hayley Worth and she talked us through her 10 tips from her experience as a Palliative care and emergency Doctor. Hayley really gave some tangible advice especially in relation to Paediatrics, parents and performance as a health clinician. If it's dealing with a difficult parent to trusting your clinical judgment Hayley leaves nothing behind.
Show notes
To follow Hayley's instagram page click here
* An excellent article on the importance of communicating well with worried parents in the Emergency click this link
* This is the original ABCD doctor - Prof Michael Fasher - who taught me when I was at medical school, just phenomenal Click this link - Empathy is mightier than the thermometer
* An article entitled "Why Do Parents Bring Their Children to the Emergency Department?" to remind us that parents bring their children in to ED because they are worried about them, and there are a lot of emotions attached to this concern. CLICK THIS LINK
* An excellent acronym which we should all try to integrate into our daily interactions with all patients. How important is it to simply know who you're talking to and roughly how long things are going to take?! CLICK THIS LINK
* I highly recommend all SCH and RCH factsheets and guidelines -- both of which are excellent reading and learning for all nurses and doctors dealing with kiddies. My all time favourite of course being the one on fever: fever in and of itself is not harmful! CLICK THIS LINK FOR SCH AND RCH GUIDELINES
* Hayleys has also featured on a podcast called Feed, play and Love, the episode was titled "Birth from a doctors perspective"- click here to listen It is amazing
Saturday Aug 07, 2021
Saturday Aug 07, 2021
On this Episode i sat down and talked to ED staff specialist Dr Todd Steggles about how to interpret Normal and Abnormal Chest X-rays. Todd talked us through his approach to reading CXR's and gave some helpful tips for all listeners. On the episode we discussed abnormal X-ray findings within four main pathologies, pneumonia, pulmonary odema, pleural effusions and a pneumothorax. Todd also opened up about life as an ED consultant , communication issues and just how he personally copes with the stressors of such a high impact job. Todd also spoke about the importance of a debrief and learning from everyone, not just your superiors. This episode worth a listen for all.
Links
Watch the full video here on how to interpret CXR with Dr Todd Steggles
All Chest X-RAYS images were taken from radiopedia, 2021. All CXR's are unidentified in a purpose to protect patient safety.
1. Pneumonia
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumonia
2. Pulmonary odema
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pulmonary-oedema
3. pleural effusion
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pleural-effusion
4. Pneumothorax
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumothorax
Other helpful links
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
This week on the EDjam podcast, I interviewed Xana and Jess, two crazy Australian travel nurses. On the episode they opened up about what led them to travel nursing and what it is like to take the leap of faith. Working in Emergency departments to correctional centres they give us a great insight into what life is really like on the open road. There website the nourished nurses unpacks all the essential things, from what to pack, to recipes, flat tyres and even where to fill up fuel. This episode will defiently not disappoint you.
Resources
Podcast- There podcast - Keep your Gin UP - click this link
Facebook - Facebook the nourished nurses
Website -https://nourishednurse.com.au/ click this link
Helpful resources
Books
100 things what's on your list - Sebastian Terry https://www.amazon.com.au/100-Things-Whats-Your-List-ebook/dp/B0064YUD1M
Scratch road map of Australia
go-roadtrip click this link - map
med mastery
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
This episode I sat down with Pat, a paramedic named Irwin and Geraldine (Pat's wife) to discuss the traumatic events of Valentines Day 2016. The three of them retold their experiences, emotions and challenges when Pat was hit by a car whilst riding his pushbike on the south coast of NSW Australia.
Irwin (paramedic and friend) talks about being emotionally invested in a job and what we can learn as emergency clinicians.
Geraldine (Positive pants) retold her story from the moment she received the phone call about the accident to what it is like to see a loved one suffer. Her motivation, determination and willingness to remain positive are evident throughout this episode.
Finally, Pat talked about his recollection of events from the ride to waking up in an intensive care unit with multiple injuries and a breathing tube down his throat. Pat opens up about the dark days and the long road to take one small step. His story is truely a captivating glimpse into the eyes of a man who never gives up.
Resources
Pat and Geraldine present at the ITIM trauma night. Here you can watch Pat and Geraldine retell their story; it is truely inspirational.
Human factors within paramedic practice:the forgotten paradigm
Human factors from an ambulance practitioner perspective may be seen as those factors which affect the ability to undertake their routine practice and which are a direct result of working within the specialist field of prehospital emergency care
Tour de cure
Pat regularly rides and raises money for the tour de cure a cycling event that raises awareness for cancer. Follow the link to check it out and donate
Beyond blue
For those that would like to talk to someone or have been through significant trauma, beyond blue is a useful and helpful resource.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
This week I sat down with Chelsea and Laura about their transition from nursing students to new graduate nurses. Both secured a position in a competitive environment and started their first rotation in emergency in 2021. On the episode we discuss the infamous new grad interviews, questions commonly asked, what to do in preparation and how to approach the process as a whole. We talked about mistakes in the clinical setting and both Chelsea and Laura talked about their first ever mistakes as registered nurses. They also gave some advice to students on how to make the most of their placements.
Recommended Links by Chelsea and laura ( click them to gain access)
gradstart-recruitment-handbook.pdf
Practice Interview questions
New grad Sample questions and Responses
Interesting nursing education website and forum to join and follow
thenursebreak -Started in July 2019, the idea of The Nurse Break (TNB) was to fill a gap…there wasn’t a good platform for nurses and students to learn from other nurses/other professions in a peer to peer way, to get inspired about the world of nursing.
On instagram the resuscitationist is emergency physician who uploads daily video and medical teaching great for learning and staying uptodate.
Life in the Fast Lane - Is an amazing website that is useful for all emergency nurses, doctors and paramedics. It is up to date and gives details descriptions from diagnosis to treatment of common presentations in emergency.
Follow the @edjam_podcast on instagram