Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episodes
Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest with Mike Christian
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into one of the most challenging and high-stakes procedures in trauma medicine—prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) for ...
Vehicle Borne Attacks in Barcelona with Jorge Morales Alvarez
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in a short mini-series focusing on vehicle-borne attacks having transitioned from a relatively rare method used by Terrorist Vehicl...
Vehicle Borne Attacks in New Orleans with Bill Salmeron
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016, ISIS encouraged vehicle attacks through its online magazine, targeting crowded outdoor events. Rather than large-scale attacks using weapons ...
Improving communication and decision-making within Geriatric care. Part 3, with Iain Wilkinson and Georgie Gill
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll explore the communication barriers that clinicians encounter in delivering coordinated care for geriatric patients, including...
AI-Enhanced Extended Reality Simulations for Medical Training with Martien Strik
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will delve into the latest advancements and innovations in XR technology - the world of Extended Reality and its groundbreaking ap...
Delirium, Confused States, and Elderly Pathologies with Iain Wilkinson and James Adams. Part 2, Geriatric Series
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delirium is a common and often under-recognised condition among older adults, particularly during emergencies.It can be triggered by a range of factor...
The Future of AI-Enabled Training With Luca Carenzo and Federico Barra
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we dive into the concept of how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising how we train for critical scenarios and indeed critical skills such ...
Frailty in Geriatric Patients with Iain Wilkinson and James Adams. Part 1, Geriatric Series
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on the critical topic of frailty and fall assessment in elderly patients. Frailty is a complex condition that affects many o...
Pre-Hospital Care in Germany with Johannes Strobel
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Johannes Strobel, a leading figure in Pre-hospital Critica...
Ethical and Legal Decision-Making. Medico legal aspects of PHC Part 3 - with Steve Bell
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re delving into one of the most complexand critical topics in pre-hospital care, that of ethical and legal decision-making. Whet...
Physician-led Interprofessional Teams with Mike Christian
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the role of interprofessional teams within pre-hospital care and examine the latest research published on this topic. Over...
Managing Complex Legal Scenarios. Medico legal aspects of PHC Part 2 - with Mark Faulkner
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the intricate legal landscape that pre-hospital care providers must navigate daily. From understanding fundamental duty ...
Is NATO ready for war? With Tim Hodgetts
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into NATO’s medical readiness for large-scale conflicts, addressing pressing questions about preparedness and challenges i...
Documentation and Communication. Medico-legal aspects of Care Part 1 - with Mark Faulkner.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into a critical topic for all pre-hospital providers: Documentation and Communication—Protecting Patients and Provid...
The Anatomy of Decision Making Under High Pressure Situations
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we explore why decision-making is a cornerstone of effective pre-hospital care. Using a compelling c...
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 3: Noah and Erran's Story
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the new year, we speak with Noah, whose life changed dramatically in 2016. While exercising at school in North London, Noah s...
Resilience, Loss and Post Traumatic Growth with Keir Rutherford and Lisa Burrell
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we reflect on the experiences, challenges, and growth that define a career in Paramedicine. Paramedics have the privilege of caring f...
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 2: Zoe Hitchcock's story
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Zoe Hitchcock, whose life took a dramatic turn 11 years ago in 2013. While walking along Oxford Street in London, Zoe e...
Reflections on 2024 with the PHCP
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up 2024, this special year-in-review episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast feels particularly personal. It’s been a year full of chall...
Surviving Cardiac Arrest Part 1: Paul Swindell and Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the deeply personal and often overlooked journey of cardiac arrest recovery. Joining us is Paul Swindell, a cardiac arrest...
Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine with Will Broughton
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Professor Will Broughton’s inaugural lecture, Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine. As the ...
Violence against Paramedics with Dr Justin Mausz
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the prevalence, causes, types and critical issues of violence against paramedics. Justin Mausz shares his insigh...
The Successes and Challenges of Major Trauma Networks in the UK with Ash Vasireddy
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into the critical topic of major trauma networks in the UK. These networks have revolutionised trauma care, significantl...
Educating High Performing Teams with Clare Richmond
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will examine the fundamentals of training and education of high-performing teams. We discuss the role of real-world scenarios and ...
PTSD Part 3: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Seth Gillihan
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third and final part of the PTSD series looking at the empirically proven talking therapies. In this episode we examine CBT with Seth Gill...
Pre-hospital Care in Care Homes with Lance A. Slatton
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the important and often overlooked aspect of paramedicine—caring for elderly patients in care homes. As the po...
PTSD Part 2: Beyond adventure with Will Millard
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re joined by explorer, writer, and presenter Will Millard, whose incredible adventures have taken him to some of Earth's most remote and u...
Selecting for high performers with Chris Denny
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will explore the critical topic of selecting prehospital clinicians for high-stakes environments. We explore the traditional ...
PTSD part 1: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with Abigail Pamich
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abigail Pamich, an experienced clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in therapy and mental health. ...
'Understanding barriers and enablers to supportive teams in UK health systems' with Paul Crampton and Millie Kehoe
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine and explore the complex dynamics of teamwork in UK healthcare. Effective teamwork is crucial for delivering safe...
12 lead ECG Algorithms with Prof Peter MacFarlane
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the history and development of ECG algorithms with a leading expert in the field. We'll cover the early days of ECG interp...
Front of Neck Access (FONA) and the SALAD technique (Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) With Cliff Reid
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the concept and skill of Front of Neck Access (FONA)and also the Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decont...
Part 2: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the second part of the conversation with Krissie Stiles. In this episode, we look at the pain management, coolin...
Part 1: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will explore the key aspects of burn care, beginning with the prevalence, causes, and classification of burn severities. We'l...
Tackling alcoholism with Jonathan Hunt-Glassman
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the surge in alcohol consumption during the pandemic, the rise of digital health innovations in addiction treatment, an...
Trauma Series Part 4: Spinal Trauma with Jim Walmsley
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review the historical literature around spinal trauma, the actual prevalence of spinal trauma, and guidelines from RCSEd, NICE, NE...
Mental Health on the frontline and TRiM with Lucy Gough
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the role of TRiM (Trauma Risk Management). This is a trauma-focused peer support system designed to assist indiv...
STAB5: Dealing with Penetrating Torso Injuries
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into a crucial tool that has recently been released by GWAAC for emergency personnel: the STAB5 mnemonic. This simple yet powe...
Scottish HEMS: Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS): The first decade of national coverage with Ryan McHenry
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the evolution and achievements of Scotland's Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS), a lifeline for critically unw...
Trauma Series Part 3: Head Trauma with Mark Wilson
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 in the Trauma Series: In this session, consultant neurosurgeon Mark Wilson discusses the fundamentals of head injury, focusing on brain injury...
Contemporary Challenges in Pre-hospital Maternal care with Camella Main
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we explore critical topics that significantly impact maternal and neonatal outcomes, with insights shared by Camella Main, a ...
Trauma Series Part 2: Pelvic Trauma with Ash Vasireddy
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts in specialist pre-hospital care. In this ...
PHCP and the Student Paramedic Podcast with Alex Mair
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, we chat with Alex Mair, a paramedic who qualified in 2022 after studying in Australia. Alex discusse...
Trauma Series Part 1: Thoracic Trauma with Geoff Healy
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts on specialist pre-hospital care. In today...
Emergency Resilience and Breaking Bad News with Alexandra Jabr
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key resources around breaking bad news and innovative approaches to building compassionate syste...
The Progression of Paramedicine with Chief Executive of the College of Paramedics, Tracy Nicholls
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Nicholls, Chief Executive of the College of Paramedics, joins us in this episode. With over 25 years of experience, Tracy has significantly infl...
The Future of Critical Care Education with Sharon Norman and Adam Greene
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will speak with two distinguished guests who are leaders in critical care. Joining us from Cardiff University is Sharon Norman, th...
Blood Administration in Haemorrhagic shock within EMS systems
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues our series on traumatic bleeding, focusing on the use of blood transfusions in prehospital settings. While blood transfusions a...
The Military Walking Blood Donor Program With Andrew Beckett
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will look at the innovative Walking Blood Donor program as a collaborative effort between the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian B...
Pre-hospital Work Place Culture in Focus with Carl Betts
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll delve into the organisational culture of ambulance services; and the unwritten rules, beliefs, and behaviours that shape ho...
The Paramedic Norwegian Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP) study with Maren Ranhoff
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the upcoming Paramedic Norwegian Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP), a stepped wedge randomised trial evaluating...
The Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) in action with Phil Cowburn
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) to understand its performance in action. We explore the development and impact of the ...
The EXIT Project on Spinal Immobilisation with Tim Nutbeam
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into The EXIT Project, an initiative founded by Tim Nutbeam and Rob Fenwick, aimed at improving spinal care, indications for...
International Paramedics Day with the PHCP
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition of the PHCP podcast for International Paramedic Day explores the diverse and evolving landscape of the paramedic field. Our hosts...
Life as a Sydney HEMS Registrar with Samuel Bulford
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine and explore the anatomy of work that a Sydney HEMS Registrar sees within their time at one of the most progressi...
Pre-hospital Retrieval Cases in Sydney Australia with Brian Burns
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking with Dr. Brian Burns about the range of Pre-hospital cases seen in NSW Australia. In the episode, we will explore the prevale...
The future of oxygen saturation monitoring with Rob Pupelis
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I speak with Rob Pupelis, CEO of Spectros Medical Devices, about the latest advancements in tissue oximetry and the future of this medical ...
Designing for Healthcare: The human-centred approach with Craig Joseph
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, the author of Designing for Healthcare: The human-centred Approach, Craig Joseph joins us to discuss design processes, workflows...
Females in PHEM with Ffyon Davis
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the percentage and growth of females in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). We also examine the diversity wi...
Restore Podcast Part 3: From Tsunami to Cancer Survival with Ani Naqvi
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be speaking with Ani Naqvi. Ani is an Executive Transformation Expert and Mentor who guides leaders towards productivity, self...
Virtual Reality Paramedic Training with Sam Willis
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the utility and innovation of virtual reality training as a tool for paramedic practice. We will examine the eng...
Spinal Cord Injury from a patient perspective with Jack Mannings
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Jack Mannings, the Spinal Injury Association (SIA) support coordinator for London. Jack shares ...
The early recognition of Dementia with Ernest Fung
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is a priority for many. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are currently more than 5...
Becoming a University Ambulance NHS Trust with CEO Jason Killens
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine what is involved with the application and benefits of becoming a University Ambulance NHS Trust. As of the start...
Training Vs Instinct: The life of a Fast Jet Pilot with Paul Heasman
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into the life of a fast jet pilot with Paul Heasman. Paul speaks candidly about Crew Resource Management (CRM), the line betwe...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pre-Hospital Care with Nico Preston
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the role of AI within pre-hospital care. We will also look at how AI is being embedded within the systems and pr...
Patient liaison and follow-up with Sarita Taneja and Stuart Plumbley from Kent, Surrey, Sussex (KSS) HEMS
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine Patient Liaison and follow-up. Pre-hospital clinicians are often just the first point of medical contact, so che...
Restore Podcast: Changing direction with Mike Donal
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode where I speak with Mike Donal. We unpack his journey through growing up, dropping out of school, drug use, mental health, self...
The Spinal Immobilisation Study (SIS) with Prof Mark Wilson
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Professor Mark Wilson about the forthcoming SIS trial. This randomised study aims to compare the safety and patient out...
The relationship between Paramedic theory and practice with Vince Clarke
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will look at the relationship between Paramedic theory and practice with Vince Clarke. We will dig into Vince’s doctorate i...
Life as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with Dan Dutfield
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will look at the life of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). We will dig into what the training looks like, the autonomy...
Restore Podcast: Overcoming Adversity with Jay Baldwin
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be speaking with Jay Baldwin. At 26 Jay had suffered bilateral leg amputations from an IED whilst serving in the British army ...
Leadership lessons learned from a Lifeboat Coxswain with Robbie Maiden
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Robbie Maiden, a lifeboat coxswain, as he shares his journey from being embedded in a culture from a young...
The Future of Pre-hospital Maternity Care with Consultant Midwives Camella Main, Stephanie Heys and Dawn Kerslake
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation we discuss the future of pre-hospital maternity care with three leading consultant midwives from UK NHS ambulance services. Dawn ...
Team Performance with London HEMS Medical Director Tom Hurst
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine human performance, some of the fundamental components of performance, models of performance, and how we train ve...
The International Journal of Paramedicine with Editor in Chief, Mic Gunderson
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will unpack the International Journal of Paramedicine and the original vision for the journal. We will also look at the reach...
Life as a London HEMS Paramedic in 2024 with Kerien Rodwell
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are speaking with London HEMS Paramedic Keiren Rodwell. We dig into Keiren's background from working as a paramedic student in ...
The Future of Military Medicine with Major General Tim Hodgetts
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation we will examine the current state of play within UK military medicine, the demographics of modern military capability; that of de...
Life Threatening Anaphylaxis and the AMAX4 algorithm with Ben Mckenzie
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we speak with Australian emergency physician Dr. Ben Mckenzie. Ben has developed the AMAx4 algorithm as a streamlined approach t...
The Scottish Trauma Network with Martin Esposito
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine how trauma is both managed and reported on throughout Scotland. The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) receives ov...
The best of 2023 part 2
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a selection of 10 of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In this episode, we hear from: Major Incident Management with Keir Rutherford and...
The best of 2023 part 1
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a selection of 10 of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In this episode we hear from: The UKISAR deployment to the Turkey earthquake disa...
Update on the Ukraine War: Life in Conflict
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine some of the contemporary reflections on the Ukraine crisis with David and Shawn. We will examine what it is curr...
The Pathophysiology of Drowning with Prof Mike Tipton
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will be looking at the current guidelines on the pre-hospital management of drowning and the academic research that underpins...
Major Incidents from a Scottish Perspective with John Paul Loughrey
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will explore some of the lessons learned through years of major incident attendance in Scotland from the Emergency Medical Re...
Burnout in Paramedics with Liz Thyer
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the concept and the reality of psychological burnout among Paramedics. The effects of burnout are estimated to c...
Addiction Part 3: The Psychology and Psychiatry of Addiction with Dr Brian Wells
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the conversation, we examine the definition of addiction, the meta-substances (stimulants, sedatives, opioids), the time horizon of an addicted per...
Exercise Associated Collapse and the differentials with Luca Carenzo
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will explore some of the nuances and challenges of Exercise Associated Collapse (EAC) with Luca Carenzo. The basis of this in...
POCUS as a predictor of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest outcome with Tim Harris
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine whether point-of-care ultrasound is a reliable predictor of outcome during Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA). We wi...
Safe sedation of Acute Behavioural Disturbance with Tim Edwards
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will look at the research examining methods of safe sedation by Advanced Paramedic Practitioners within London and examine th...
The Innovation of Thrombectomy for Ischemic Strokes with Kunle Ogungbemi
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will explore why Thrombectomy is considered a leading stroke intervention and can contribute to the early rehabilitation and treat...
Addiction part 2: The Toxic Drug Crisis with Jen Bolster
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the complex and challenging environment of toxic drug and substance misuse on the streets of Vancouver and acros...
Reverse Mentoring with Carl Betts
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will explore reverse mentoring and challenging the status quo in quality improvement with Carl Betts. We will look at Carl’s ref...
Penthrox in the Pre-hospital environment
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we will look at the benefit and utility of Methoxyflurane, more commonly known as Penthrox. Penthrox is a volatile, self-administere...
Global Health Systems strengthening with Aneesah Peersaib
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine how to approach systems strengthening in clinical practice within the context of Sierra Leone with Aneesah Peersaib. We wi...
Addiction Part 1 - Specialist Addiction Therapist Mark Dempster
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this next period, we will be recording a mini-series on addiction starting with this first episode with Specialist Addiction Therapist Mark Dempste...
Trauma Outcome Scores with Mark Faulkner
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the various types of trauma scores that feature both out-of-hospital and in-hospital to measure trauma – those...
The future state of Pre-hospital Care with Jason Killens
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the current state of NHS ambulance service delivered care and how we can approach this with a different perspect...
Dealing with Stress with Natasha Adams from HARU
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the challenges of exposure to high-stress situations, the principle of ‘psychological stunning’ and how to d...
Point of Care Ultrasound in Critical Care with Dan Nevin
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we will examine the utility and functions of ultrasound within air ambulance services. We look at how the aggregation of data an...