BASICS Scotland Podcast
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Welcome to BASICS Scotland Podcasts - Conversations with a wide range Pre-hospital Emergency Care experts talking about medical topics that relevant to BASICS Scotland Responders and anyone interested in immediate care. Our podcasts are released weekly make sure to subscribe to listen to our latest releases. Do get in touch with your feedback, questions & ideas for future podcasts. More info here:
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Johnny Will - Urgent Care
June 20, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBJohnny chats us through the urgent care section of the ambulance service Top 3 tips With Urgent Care Patients, take your time. Ask yourself "What does my patient need, where best can that be achieved, and in what timescale is it required". Follow the BRAN principles: consider and discuss with the patient the 'Benefits', 'Risks', 'Alternatives' and what likely happens if we do 'Nothing'. Phone a friend: Professional to Professional conversations enable better decision making, grea...
Bernd Wallner & Hermann Brugger - CPR with restricted patient access.
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBBernd and Hermann talk us through their research into performing CPR with restricted patient access. Three top tips 1 - In an asphyxiated patient start ventilation as soon as possible 2 - In a situation of restricted patient access, don't think about standard CPR, start ventilation asap, even if in a really awkward or alternative position. 3 - Even minimal training makes a difference so regular training and practice of CPR is crucial and should be included in other training, ...
Peter Lorrain-Smith – Police Scotland
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBResponders of all types are focused on saving life but what happens if the scene becomes a crime scene? What is a crime scene and how do we manage this? Peter takes us through the roles, responsibilities of the police and responders at the scene and what might happen post the event. Key points from this podcast: Understand that the Police aim is to save life Carry ID when possible Don’t touch anything you don’t need to – if you do, admit to it! About Peter After working in the lei...
Pam Barker and Duncan McDonald - Role of the Scottish Ambulance Service Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
May 30, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBPam and Duncan talk us through the roles, responsibilities and capabilities of the SORTs across Scotland. They detail what and when the SORT team can be of help and what their roles are in the scape of multiagency responses. Top tips: 1) Gather information and details from the scene, the more information is passed back the more help can be targeted to the situation. 2) Work with other agencies and use their skills and resources 3) Don’t be afraid to ask for advice and help. ...
John Aitchison - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Who are they and what do they do?
May 23, 2022 14:55 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBJohn chats us through the skills, roles and responsibilities of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, what can they do on scene, how they can help with the patients, and how this all fits into the multi-agency working to bring the best care to the patient. Top tips 1) Visit your local Scottish fire and rescue station and get to know and train with the crews 2) Remember the hierarchy of safety, your safety is paramount. Wear correct PPE and follow any briefs given/discussed 3) Don’t ...
Damon Powell – Roles, Responsibilities and Capabilities of MRT
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBDamon, Chair of Scottish Mountain Rescue, chats us through the roles, responsibilities and skillsets of the volunteer rescue teams that the organisation represents. As part of our multi-agency series, which gives us some insight into the organisations that we may meet as responders in the field. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Notify the teams early, don’t delay in asking for the response the teams would much rather be tasked early and stood down when not needed than have a late respon...
Stuart Braithwaite – RNLI
May 10, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBStuart chats us through the roles, responsibilities and skill set of the voluntary emergency service the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), including not only their role of saving lives at sea but also their involvement with patient transfer, education and other lesser known about duties. Key points from this podcast: Have a look at the RNLI check cards and see how they work and how useful they are in a handover and management of the patient. If you are involved in working wit...
Paddy Morgan – Drowning and cold water immersion
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBDr Paddy Morgan talks us through what happens when your body meets cold water, what to do, not only as a casualty but also if you are called as a responder to deal with a suspected drowning event. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Oxygen, Oxygen, Oxygen, Oxygen!! If you find yourself in the water – FLOAT! Teach this to your nearest and dearest as a crucial survival technique. Approach the scene as if it were an RTC and follow the simple algorithms of the safety CAcBCDE approach and reme...
James Stevenson - Major Incidents
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MBA slight departure from our usual format. This weeks podcast is an excerpt for 2022's virtual conference. The first of twelve experts on the theme of "THE BASICS OF CHALLENGING SCENES AND SITUATIONS" If you are interested in hearing further fantastic content from our panels sign up here: https://basics-scotland.org.uk/basics-scotland-virtual-conference-2022/ ------------ James takes a look at Major Incidents, the definition, roles of the first doctor on scene and some case discussions f...
Caitlin Wilson - Prehospital Feedback
April 18, 2022 12:44 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBTop 3 points: Seek feedback Use feedback Give feedback About Caitlin: Caitlin Wilson (Twitter: @999_Caitlin) is a paramedic for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and is currently undertaking a PhD on prehospital feedback at the University of Leeds funded by the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Translational Research Centre. Her final PhD study is an online diary study exploring predictors and effects of prehospital feedback for patient-facing ambulance staff in the UK. T...
Mark Worrall - Seizures in the Paediatric Patient
April 11, 2022 12:01 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBMark chats us through seizures in the paediatric patient from febrile convulsions to status epilepticus Top Tips: Follow your ABCDE Don’t ever forget glucose Buccal midazolam or if you are really stuck intranasal midazolam if you can't get it in the mouth and they have been seizing for more than 5 minutes Biography: Mark is a Paediatric Intensivist at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, a consultant in Paediatric Critical Care Transport at ScotSTAR and a responder and Co -Directo...
Mark Worrall - Paediatric Respiratory Emergencies part 2
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBMark chats us through commonly occurring respiratory disorders such as wheezing, asthma, breath stacking, pneumonia and COVID in the paediatric patient Top Tips: Take your time and ask questions to try and work out where in the respiratory tract the problem is. A good history will aid this Keep it simple Try and keep the child and family calm Resources: Resuscitation council UK Paediatric basic life support guidelines Paediatric basic life support Guidelines | Resuscitat...
Mark Worrall - Paediatric Respiratory Emergencies part 1
March 30, 2022 17:01 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBMark chats us through the commonly occurring respiratory disorders of choking, epiglottitis, croup and bronchiolitis. Top Tips: Take your time and ask questions to try and work out where in the respiratory tract the problem is. A good history will aid this Keep it simple Try and keep the child and family calm Resources: Resuscitation council UK Paediatric basic life support guidelines Paediatric basic life support Guidelines | Resuscitation Council UK Biograp...
Mark Worrall - Anaphylaxis in the paediatric child
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBIntroduction: Mark chats us through anaphylaxis in children and how we can treat them 3 Top Tips: When you are assessing a child, think could this be anaphylaxis in your differential Always look up the dose Hydrocortisone and chlorophenamine are not now initial satges of children in anaphylaxis Resources: Resuscitation council Guidance for healthcare proifessionals : anaphylaxis Emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions: Guidelines for healthcare providers | Resuscitat...
Caitlin Wilson - Hyperventilation Syndrome
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBCaitlin Chats us through hyperventilation syndrome, classically referred to as “panic attack” and how we can spot it and treat the syndrome Top 3 tips: Keep an open mind – Hyperventilation Syndrome (HVS) is a diagnosis of exclusion! Use your diagnostic tools & clinical judgement - Don’t guess what findings might be! Be cautious when diagnosing HVS in older patients or when you’re uncertain in HVS being the sole diagnosis + safety net the patient when considering non-conveyance! ...
Gail Topping - Are you OK?
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBTop 3 tips Put your own oxygen mask on first. Take the time to look after yourself first - you can’t help anyone else if you’re running on empty. Even if it’s just 5 mins for a cuppa and a chance to unwind, take that time. Don’t be afraid to talk about mental health. If you’re concerned about someone else, ask them if they’re okay, but make sure to ask them twice because most people’s first response will be something like “I’m fine, just tired”. Always be kind. None of us know what an...
Dave Strachan - Suspension Trauma
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBOur own Dave Strachan become the interviewee and discusses suspension trauma Top 3 tips 1 Suspension trauma happens quickly so be aware! 2 We, the rescuers, are potentially the cause of some of this so in an MRT or technical rescue think about patient position and getting patients to move their limbs where possible 3 Look at the data! Understanding of this condition is changing rapidly as more research is carried out. Resources and links https://www.wemjournal.org/action/showPd...
April Lochhead - Falls in the community
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53 MBApril talks us through falls in the community, how we can treat and refer these patients ensuring the right care at the time in the right place Top 3 tips: Always establish a patient's baseline and compare this to their presenting complaint for realistic assessment Consider potential detrimental impacts to patients with an unnecessary ED admission Engage with local falls pathways and use Prof to Prof links. Biography: April has 31 years of clinical background in NHS Scotland. ...
Winston de Mello - Prehospital management of burns
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBWinston chats to us about burns and the treatment of these in the prehospital environment Top 3 tips: Take a SAFE approach Stop the burning process Cool the burn but not the patient Biography: Dr de Mello undertook his medical training at Guy’s Hospital and Southampton. He served in the RAMC as a Regular and Reservist from 1976 to 2013 ending his military career as Colonel TA BATLS from 2007-2013. His NHS employment as an Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Physician was at M...
Lucy Powls - Obstetric Emergencies in the Pre-hospital Environment
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBLucy talks us through the obstetric emergencies of shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse, and how to treat these in the pre-hospital environment. Top 3 tips: 1. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse 2. Call for help as soon as possible and make sure the receiving maternity unit is pre-alerted to the emergency you are bringing in 3. The debrief is very important for these emergencies, considering the parents, the responders and ...
Dr Martin McCallum – How to treat stage 1 and 2 hypothermia in the pre-hospital environment
November 15, 2021 12:03 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MBMartin chats us how to deal with those with more common and less severe Hypothermia at Stages I and II - in a presentation given as part of our International Hypothermia Conference Resources: BASICS Scotland Hypothermia Conference videos https://basics-scotland.org.uk/hypothermia/ About Martin: Martin is currently running Artemis Outdoors, a small company providing bespoke Safety and Medical Cover for outdoor and indoor events and Outdoor Instruction. He was previously a Field Guide wi...
Tim Leeuwenburg – What Basics/Sandpiper are doing in Oz
November 01, 2021 12:16 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBTim chats us through what it is like to be a rural doctor in Australia Top 3 Points from this podcast: Know your local teams. Train with them, support them and practice sim scenarios. Know your equipment. The Sandpiper clinician is really there to perform a limited suite of meaningful interventions (do the basics, well). Making sure you know where your equipment is packed and how to use it is vital Be an advocate for change, whether at local level, State or Nationally. Harness the go...
Kevin Rooney – Sepsis
October 25, 2021 11:26 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBKevin chats us through what sepsis is and how to treat and manage sepsis patients. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Follow your A to E approach For a septic patient if you have the ability and can’t get blood cultures then deliver antibiotics Give fluid and continually reassess and consider the sepsis 6. About Kevin: Kevin Rooney was appointed as a consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley in July 2003. He is the Clinical Director for Criti...
James Hale - Permissive Hypotension
October 18, 2021 11:16 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBJames clarifies what the process of permissive hypotension is and how and why to use it as a temporary management strategy. Top 3 tips: 1. Try not to think about a specific number in these patients but look at the bigger picture. Assess for multiple signs of shock when deciding how to treat these patients. 2. Think about the patient’s journey - how far do they need to go, how you are going to get there and how long will it take? Patient’s requiring a longer journey may require ...
Dr Paul Perry – What is NHS 24 and how can it help in prehospital care?
October 11, 2021 12:16 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBPaul chats us through some of the services available on the NHS 24 service and how it all fits into the prehospital world. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Remember the telephone number 111 for NHS 24 NHS 24 has lots of services outside of the telephony line 111. Go to NHS inform – Scottish health information you can trust | NHS inform to find out more NHS 24 is on Social Media too Resources: NHS Inform About Paul: Dr Paul Perry works as an Associate Medical Direct...
Dr Jonathan Hanson - Head Injuries
October 04, 2021 11:07 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MBJonathan chats us through head injuries, focusing on concussion, what to look for, how to assess, how to treat. Top 3 tips: “If in doubt sit them out”- if you suspect concussion treat it as such, remove the player and don’t let anyone return to play on the same day. Look for concussion education resources. Either the Sport-Scotland concussion document or NES PBSGL modules require good places to start. Learn to take a concussion history - most concussions do well but recent past histo...
LisaJane Naidoo - Scottish Ambulance Services pathways around child protection
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBLisaJane chats us through the pathways for identifying and supporting children at risk, how this fits into the Getting it Right For Each Child (GIRFEC) model and how this fits into a multi-agency approach for that child. Biography Lisa Jane is the clinical effectiveness lead for child protection at the Scottish ambulance service. Top 3 tips 1) Go with your gut, if you are feeling stressed or intimidated in an environment, imagine how a child feels within that environment 2) ...
Mary Munro - Drug harm reduction and the naloxone - take home project
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 50 MBMary chats to us about the interface between the emergency 999 services and the day to day problems associated with drugs and addiction Top 3 tips 1) By understanding why someone may use substances, the importance of our use of language and knowledge of what services are available to support we can help people into a journey of recovery and stop preventable drug related deaths. 2) Harm Reduction is not about encouraging drug use, but allows people to use drugs in a safer way. ...
Peter David - Damage control resuscitation
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBPete talks us through the definition of damage control resuscitation and the application of this concept to critically injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. The discussion ranges from the practicalities of delivery to novel therapies sitting on the horizon. Top 3 tips: Remember that the classic ABC algorithm has morphed into CABC and that C stands for the control of catastrophic haemorrhage. This has to be immediate and concurrent with managing the airway, breathing and circulati...
Pete Davis - Damage control resuscitation
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBPete talks us through the definition of damage control resuscitation and the application of this concept to critically injured patients in the pre-hospital setting. The discussion ranges from the practicalities of delivery to novel therapies sitting on the horizon. Top 3 tips: Remember that the classic ABC algorithm has morphed into CABC and that C stands for the control of catastrophic haemorrhage. This has to be immediate and concurrent with managing the airway, breathing and circulati...
Stuart Manwell - The Scottish Major Trauma Network and the Major Trauma Triage Tool
August 23, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBStuart chats us through the Scottish Trauma network, what a major trauma centre is and the major trauma triage tool, helping us get the right patient to the right place at the right time. BIOGRAPHY Stuart is a Paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) based in Paisley and is currently the Project Lead Major Trauma Triage Tools (MTTT). Stuart started his SAS career as a Community First Responder with Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders who were awarded the Queen’s Award...
Fiona Stevenson - Child protection in the community
August 16, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBFiona talks us through our responsibilities to the child in the community, what red flags to look for and what we can do about our concerns. Bio I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I specialised in adult addiction and the impact this has on children and young people. I have worked across both statutory and non-statutory agencies including Youth Justice and was the lead nurse for child protection across Glasgow city addiction services and then the Lead Officer for Glasgow Child Pr...
Aebhric O’Kelly - Prolonged field care in remote areas
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 51.6 MBAebhric focuses on some aspects and some hints and tips for delivering prolonged field care in remote areas Biography Aebhric is a former US Army Green Beret, a Psychologist and a board-certified Critical Care Paramedic. He is the dean for the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation which offers medical education programmes for the remote, austere and offshore industries. Aebhric taught on the NATO Special Operations Combat Medic course in Pfullendorf, Germany and taught ...
Aebhric O'Kelly - Prolonged field care in remote areas
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 51.6 MBAebhric focuses on some aspects and some hints and tips for delivering prolonged field care in remote areas Biography Aebhric is a former US Army Green Beret, a Psychologist and a board-certified Critical Care Paramedic. He is the dean for the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation which offers medical education programmes for the remote, austere and offshore industries. Aebhric taught on the NATO Special Operations Combat Medic course in Pfullendorf, Germany and taught ...
JP Loughrey - Major Incidents - Part 2
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBOver the next few weeks we will run a series of podcasts on Major incidents. Throughout the series Dr JP Loughrey talks through how the services prepare, what resources are available, some of the lessons learned from major incidents and communication and triage. Top tips Communicate effectively, using a recognized framework for consistency (METHANE) Realistic Medicine is an accurate representation of what we should strive for, even in a Major Incident Practice, train, drill, tabl...
JP Loughrey - Major incidents
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBOver the next few weeks we will run a series of podcasts on Major incidents. Throughout the series Dr JP Loughrey talks through how the services prepare, what resources are available, some of the lessons learned from major incidents and communication and triage. Top tips Communicate effectively, using a recognized framework for consistency (METHANE) Realistic Medicine is an accurate representation of what we should strive for, even in a Major Incident Practice, train, drill, tabl...
David Lauritsen – Role of the Scottish Fire And Rescue Service
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBDavid Lauritsen wears multiple hats living in a very rural community, in this podcast, he chats through the skills, communication strategies, teamwork and other aspects of the management of patients involved in a road traffic collision. Top 3 Points from this podcast: If a Firefighter offers to do a removal from the car to create space and uses jargon that you don’t understand, ask for a time scale for the job, there are many terms such as B-post removal, roof flap, or dashboard roll we ...
Murdo Macauley - Why & how do we search - HM Coastguard Agency
July 12, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBMurdo explains the reason effective Search Management is vital when looking for missing people. Discussing the rational and some of the techniques behind the decisions that are made supported by in-depth research. Additionally, the role that BASICS and other medical responders may find themselves playing. Tips People are often nearer their place last seen than the lay-person would think they are - put yourself in the casualties shoes Missing persons are often time critical incident...
Paul Watson - Palliative Care
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBPaul Watson, project lead for end of life care at the Scottish Ambulance Service talks about how the service is striving to bring better palliative care to patients across Scotland with some discussion around the areas of non-technical skills, “just in case” boxes, and the other tools that can be used to support these patients. Key points from this podcast: Remember to check the patients emergency care summary, key information summary. This holds a wealth of useful information. Don’t ...
Mark Worral - Management of the Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) in the paediatric patient
July 05, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBMark talks us through the process of managing ROSC in the paediatric patient. Bio: Mark is a Paediatric Intensivist at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, a consultant in Paediatric Critical Care Transport at ScotSTAR and a responder support clinician for BASICS Scotland. His interests include the management of critically unwell children anywhere. Top Tips: 1) Do the basics well and use the ABCDE approach you would in the adult approach and just tweak the equipment a...
Helene Marshall – The physiology of pregnancy and assessment and treatment of Post-Partum haemorrhage
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHelene chats us through the physiological changes in the pregnant women and post-partum haemorrhage assessment and management Top 3 Points from this podcast: Consider the 4 T’s: Tone, Tissues, Trauma, Thrombin (and coagulation) If you have a woman than tells you she is at high risk for a post-partum haemorrhage you should consider giving her the 600mcg of misoprostol after she has had her baby. Think about the blood volume that the woman has and how she is able to tolerate a greater b...
Les Gordon - Primary survey, some special considerations
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBLes talks us through the primary survey in some special circumstances, some kit considerations and some human factors to think about. Top 3 tips 1) Most importantly when you are delivering the primary survey don’t get side tracked to non-life threatening issues 2) Expect to repeat the primary survey at least once and probably more times, reassessment is crucial 3) Practice, practice, practice Resources and links Experience in Prehospital Intubation Significantly Infl...
Lucy Powls – Normal birth and neonatal resus
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBLucy Powls describes the process of normal birth, including the mechanisms of labour. She then looks at newborn assessment and takes us through the neonatal resuscitation algorithm. Top 3 Points from this podcast: Remember in most cases, pregnancy and childbirth are normal physiological processes Try to keep calm as this will reassure the woman (she doesn’t need to know whether you have delivered a baby before!) With newborn babies it is a respiratory issue – most babies will respo...
Les Gordon – Primary survey overview and practical considerations
June 21, 2021 20:04 - 52 minutes - 95.2 MBLes chats us through some interesting aspects of the primary survey Top 3 Points from this podcast: Most importantly when you are delivering the primary survey don’t get sidetracked to non-life-threateningissues Make sure you document everything as thoroughly as you can You have to play the hand you have been dealt, in the prehospital environment resources and environment can be limiting, do your best and remember the conditions are not optimal Resources: Evolution and Development o...
Adrian Kay - H.M. Coastguard
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBAdrian Kay, Senior Coastal Operations Officer for H.M. Coastguard, explains more about the 3 sections of the coastguard service, and how the 3000 volunteers make up the 400 UK crews. Understanding how these crews fit into the responder network, and what their roles, responsibilities and capabilities are, will allow BASICS Scotland Responders to make better use of these resources in the future. Top tips from this podcast: Call early- via ambulance control to the Coastguard Ops Room rather ...
Karyn Webster - The deteriorating paediatric patient and the PEWS score
June 14, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 64.1 MBKaryn chats us through the deteriorating patient, what to look for and how to treat these patients and the PEWS score system and function Top Tips 1) Remember that you are assessing a point in time 2) Be very aware of where they have been and where you think they are going when carrying out the examination 2) If you think the child is ok to return home, coach the family so that they know what to look for and how to access the necessary healthcare if things change Resourc...
Alastair Beer – Aircraft crashes and the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Team
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this week’s podcast Alastair Beer talks about the role of the RAF Mountain Rescue; how it differs from the civilian Mountain Rescue and what capabilities it has. He highlights the dangers of air crash sites and the hazards that face responders who are tasked to air accidents. Key points from this podcast: If it is a military aircraft always assume it is armed and with a civilian aircraft consider the ballistic recovery systems therefore always assume you are working under a high level o...
Paul Savage – The benefits of realistic simulation when training in clinical skills and scenarios
June 07, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.3 MBReturn podcast guest Paul Savage talks to the BASICS about the benefits of moulage in training scenarios. https://www.saviourmedical.com/ Twitter / Instagram : @saviourmedical Savour Medical Simulation Service – Wound Catalogue Saviour Medical – Zero-Hero Medical Moulage and Simulation Course BIOGRAPHY Mr Paul Savage OBE BSc SRP – Managing Director Saviour Medical Ltd with a mixed portfolio. Paul walked into a Lifeboat station on his 17th birthday and never left, initially volu...
Cliff Reid – The Zero Point Survey
May 31, 2021 16:54 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBCliff, based in Australia, talks us through the zero-point survey, why it is important and how we use it for the emergency setting. Top 3 Points from this podcast: There are multiple opportunities to optimise how a prehospital mission goes that present themselves long before you set eyes on the patient(s). No matter how good you are (or think you are), it’s the output of the TEAM that ultimately determines patient outcome. Effective scene management / environmental control is the key det...
Aravindan Veiraiah – Toxicology In Overdose And Poisoning
May 26, 2021 11:45 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBToday Aravindan discusses the best way to approach and treat patients who may be experiencing overdoses, poisonings and/or drug-related agitation Top 3 Points from this podcast: Use sodium bicarbonate more, if this is a drug you carry and is within your scope of practice, for sodium channel blocking drug overdoses. Antidotes for the sedatives e.g. naloxone should only be used for protection of the airway and/or ventilation and a clear record of the reason for giving this antidote made. I...