PHEMCAST

Vasopressors in Trauma

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Further reading Matt has kindly provided a list of references from his Trauma Care talk which this podcast is based on: Peri-operative and critical ca...

TXA – an update

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Read more about the Cochrane injuries group: https://injuries.cochrane.org/about-us-0 Have a listen to the earlier TXA podcast here: https://phemcast....

Extrication

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Road traffic collisions are a leading cause of death and injury. Following a road traffic collision many patients will remain trapped in their vehicle...

Pain (& analgesia)

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the book Jon quotes, “Pain is a symphony…” The International Association for the Study of Pain’s revised definition of...

RePHILL

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before you listen to this new podcast, we encourage you to go back and have a listen to Episode 16: Blood which we released in 2017 outlining the avai...

Cold Injury

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Emmanuel Cauchy. George’s adventures! Grading frostbite The GELOX study The Hyperbaric oxygen study d...

Ultrasound

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some useful videos: Hopefully you found the podcast interesting, but since this is quite a visual topic we have put together some videos to demonstrat...

Acute behavioural disturbance

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Definitions UK definition (RCEM): It describes the sudden onset of aggressive and violent behaviour and autonomic dysfunction, typically in the settin...

The Jungle

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a joint podcast with our friends & colleagues at WEMCast – to hear more from them, have a look at their podcast back catalogue, and...

Intubation

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guidance documents College of Paramedics Statement on Intubation, available here. AAGBI Safer Prehospital Anaesthesia 2017, available here. Positionin...

Altitude

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46441129 From: https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/blog/should-i-use-supplemental-oxygen-on-kilimanjaro/ Wan...

Drowning

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some facts Drowning is important: 1,000 people drown every day, 2 every 3 minutes, 41 per hour. It is the world’s 3rd leading cause of acci...

Episode 36: COVID-19

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Case definition Current case definition for COVID-19 can be accessed here. Risk stratification This is the Emergency Medicine Specialty guide we discu...

Episode 35: The collapsed infant

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A: Optimal airway position for infants Note how a rolled towel is placed under the baby’s shoulders to allow space for the occiput and avoid fle...

Episode 34: Back pain

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So, where is the Cauda Equina? From Core EM How does a herniated disc cause CES? This fab infographic summarising the key points about the CES guidanc...

Episode 33: Psychosomatic Illness

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many thanks to Suzanne O’Sullivan for her time in putting this podcast together. Her excellent books “It’s all in your head” and “Brainstorm...

Episode 32: Ketamine

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

      Huge thanks to the team at World Extreme Medicine and WEM Cast for sharing the interview with Richard Harris.     &#160...

Episode 31: Stroke & Dizziness

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  The Danish mnemonic to help remember the elements of a cerebellar neurological examination: There are lots of Youtube videos to demonstrate the...

Episode 30: Head injury

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Quite a few of our previous podcasts include content which is relevant to this Head Injury one. Why not go back and have a listen to: Episode 3: Hyper...

Episode 29: Major Incidents

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Another invitation to the Trauma Care Conference this year inspired us to combine two of the excellent speakers into this podcast considering m...

Episode 28: LOST

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Cardiac arrest is the end point, it is the symptom, not the diagnosis. The pathophysiological process varies, and this is particularly relevan...

Episode 27: Checklists

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We recommend reading Atul Gawande’s book ‘The Checklist Manifesto’. It’s a well written, fascinating story about the introduct...

Episode 26: Tranexamic Acid

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  The paper which we discuss in the interview is available open access here How does tranexamic acid work? Critical appraisal aids To understand ...

Episode 25: Tension pneumothorax 2

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Where can you undertake decompression of a pneumothorax? Be particularly careful when using the 2nd intercostal space mid-clavicular line that you are...

Episode 24: Tension pneumothorax 1

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Firstly, go and read Simon and Tim Harris’ great 2005 paper on the subject which we reference repeatedly in the podcast. It is available free op...

Episode 23: Intraosseus access

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The various devices which Tony discusses are: This video shows the rapidity of infusion entering the circulation from a humeral IO. This is the paper ...

Episode 22: BASICS & FPHC Conference 2017 – Part 2

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 21: BASICS & FPHC Conference 2017 – Part 1

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 20: End Tidal Carbon Dioxide

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Guest contributor: Lauren Weekes What is ETCO2? % or partial pressure of carbon dioxide measured somewhere near the mouth at the end of a normal exhal...

Episode 19: Surgical Airway

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  The West Midlands surgical skills course offers cadaveric training for PHEM and EM practitioners on rare life saving procedures. Click here to ...

Episode 18: The Ventilator Part 2

04 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many apologies for the delay in the release of this podcast! A second apology is due for the sound quality – it was recorded at a ‘live&#8...

Episode 17: Broken? Impact on the rescuer

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has been compiled over a year – many thanks to our four contributors, who have shared their stories and knowledge. They were interv...

Episode 16: “Blood”

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  There is the potential for significant controversy in this month’s episode – and we would really appreciate the feedback of the prehospital...

Episode 15: Paediatric Trauma & How to Do Sim

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paediatric Trauma TARN report: Severe Injury in Children Simulation ATACC:The Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care course Thanks to Mark Forrest (@Obi...

Episode 14: Thoracotomy

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Details of the surgical skills course mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://wmstc.co.uk/portfolio/phem-ess/ The Sydney HEMS Traum...

Episode 13: The Ventilator

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ventilation – a dark art. Difficult to be a master, easy to be average (or terrible)! This is “part 1”, which includes some of the b...

Episode 12: Breaking Bad News

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube videos: From the police officer’s perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toaA_TNwcxg From the mother’s perspective: https://www.yo...

Episode 11: Gentle Patient Handling

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  The paper we mentioned by Jonathan Benger and Jules Blackham can be accessed here: https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1757-7241-...

Episode 10: Stress Inoculation

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Big thanks to Anand Swaminathan @EMSwami, Chris Nickson @precordialthump, Jesse Spurr @Inject_Orange, Chris Hicks @HumanFact0rz, and Tom Evens @doctom...

Episode 9: Maternal Collapse

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the quality of the sound – we recorded in a very echo-ey office! The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) green to...

Episode 8: Chemical Suicide

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The recent resurgence in this method of suicide has put emergency responders at a significant increase of serious injury and death. This podcast discu...

Episode 7: Sepsis

10 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoyed our sepsis podcast. It is obviously a huge topic and there is lots of information to cover; a couple of other recently released po...

Episode 6: Oxygenation

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

To provide a bit of balance following our earlier hyperoxia podcast, this episode we are discussing circumstances when we want to deliver extra oxygen...

Episode 5: Amputation

02 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

    Welcome to PHEMCAST episode 5: Amputation One of the things we never want to have to do, but need to be prepared for. Have a listen, con...

Episode 4: Chemical incidents

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoyed this PHEMCast. Please feedback your comments via the blog, twitter or email us on [email protected]. The NARU video we mention in...

Episode 3: Hyperoxia

06 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Hello and welcome to our next episode – we hope you enjoy it. This episode concentrates on hyperoxia – the delivery of lots (often too much...

Episode 2: The Pelvic Binder

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for the slight delay releasing our “October” podcast – but here it is (note how it is cunningly labelled Episode 2)! This month we are rev...

Podcast: September 2015: The LMA

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is – our very first podcast, and guess what – it is on supraglottic airways! This first episode reviews the history of the larynge...