MECCSIG Podcasts
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -MECCSIG (Monash Emergency and Critical Care Special Interest Group) aims to represent Monash University medical students interested in the areas of Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, and Trauma Medicine. Our goal is to connect students and clinicians with a shared interest in these areas of medicine by providing education and opportunities in emergency and critical care medicine through presentations, workshops and podcasts! MECCSIG hopes to promote further interest and participation in emergency medicine and critical care amongst both preclinical and clinical medical students. https://meccsig.mumus.org/ https://www.facebook.com/MonitorMECCSIG/
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Episodes
Critical Conversations: Navigating Intensive Care and Anaesthesia with Critical Care Nurses Brad and Aliesha
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBEmbark on a compelling dialogue as Atacan converses with Aliesha, an Intensive Care Unit nurse, and Brad, an Anaesthetics nurse, working at Barwon Health. Offering a glimpse into their journeys within critical care and nursing, Brad and Aliesha provide invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of working in anaesthetics and the Intensive Care Unit. This enlightening discussion delves into the intricacies of fostering an effective healthcare team and imparts crucial advice for medical st...
MECCSIG & BOQ Specialist: Careers in Critical Care Webinar 2023
September 20, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 83.2 MBMECCSIG brings to you our annual Careers in Critical Care Webinar for 2023! This year you can find presentations from Dr Benn Lancman (Anaesthetist & Trauma Medicine), Dr John Bonning (Emergency Medicine), Dr Kerianne Huynh (Intensive Care) and Dr Brenton Systermans (Expedition Medicine & Rural Generalist). We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
The World of Intensive Care Medicine with Dr Mikaela Rokicki
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Connor and Atacan engage in a conversation with Dr. Mikaela Rokicki, a College of Intensive Care trainee and registrar at Monash Health. Throughout the podcast, Mikaela provides insights into what a career as an intensivist entails and delves into her personal experiences in the field of medicine. Furthermore, she imparts valuable tips and tricks for medical students about to embark on ICU rotations, while also emphasising the importance of maintaining balance amidst the cha...
Life as an Emergency Physician and Medical Educator with A/Prof Deb Leach
May 20, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Katie and Lauren talk with A/Prof Deb Leach who is a leading Emergency Physician at Box Hill Hospital and the Director of Medical Student Programs at Eastern Health Clinical School. Deb shares with us some fascinating insights into her experiences as a doctor, medical educator and Australasian College of Emergency Medicine senior examiner. She shares many pearls of wisdom, including her approach to shift work and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Being a MICA paramedic with Chris Hastings
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBJoin medical students Katie and Lauren in conversation with mobile intensive care paramedic, Chris Hastings. With over 11 years of experience with Ambulance Victoria, Chris shares some of his fascinating clinical encounters and discusses the more complex aspects of his job including logistical challenges in the pre-hospital setting and managing high-stress situations.
Clinical Leaders Ep 6 - ED Overcrowding and Access Block with Dr Simon Judkins
October 07, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, Dr Simon Judkins discusses with Jack and Will the issues of overcrowding and access block in emergency departments throughout the country and the flow-on effects on patient care. These issues are also discussed in light of COVID, and the extra challenges healthcare workers face in Australia. Overall, a thoroughly insightful discussion and one that will be sure to get you thinking about the imperfect system we work in.
Clinical Leaders Ep 5 - Voluntary assisted dying with A/Prof Charlie Corke - Part 2
November 21, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this podcast, A/Prof Charlie Corke delves into the voluntary assisted dying scheme in Victoria, carrying a unique perspective as the Voluntary Assisted Dying Board deputy chair. He is the originator of the MyValues approach to advance care planning (www.myvalues.org.au) and has written the book 'Letting Go: how to plan for a good death' (https://amz.run/3vQk).
Clinical Leaders Ep 4 - A life of an intensivist with A/Prof Charlie Corke - Part 1
November 18, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this podcast, we talk with A/Prof Charlie Corke, one of Australia's leading Intensive Care Specialists and the past President of the College of Intensive Care of Australia and New Zealand. Charlie talks with us about his personal journey into intensive care medicine and provides insights about forging a career into intensive care as a junior doctor.
Clinical Leaders Ep 3 - Perioperative COVID-19 infection with Prof Paul Myles
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBProf Paul Myles is a consultant anaesthetist and is the chair of the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred Hospital and Monash University. In this podcast, Prof Myles discusses the implications of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection within surgical patients. He also provides advice for medical students interested in anaesthesia and being involved in clinical research. Some of the articles mentioned in the podcast can be found below: Mortality and pulmonary compli...
Clinical Pearls Ep 11 - MET calls: tachycardia and hypotension
November 05, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMET calls are daunting. It's important for medical students to understand basic principles behind a MET call. In this episode, John and Jack talk through a structure to approaching MET calls. We highly recommend Marshall & Ruedy's On Call, where more detailed approaches are explained.
Clinical Leaders Ep 2 - A journey into intensive care medicine with A/Prof Michael O'Leary
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this podcast, A/Prof Michael O'Leary, intensive care specialist and Co-State Medical Director of the NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service, talks about his journey into his current position in intensive care medicine. He shares stories and insights about his experiences in medical school, training as a junior doctor and progressing as a consultant.
Clinical Leaders Ep 2 - The life of an intensivist with A/Prof Michael O'Leary
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this podcast, A/Prof Michael O'Leary, intensive care specialist and Co-State Medical Director of the NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service, talks about his journey into his current position in intensive care medicine. He shares stories and insights about his experiences in medical school, training as a junior doctor and progressing as a consultant.
Clinical Pearls Ep 10 - Sodium Disorders
September 11, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, Stacey and Hao discuss an approach to sodium disorders. We hope you can develop a kNa-ck for Na+.
Clinical Pearls Ep 9 - Potassium Disorders
September 04, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, Mayu and Cathy talk about what happens when your K+ is not OK. How do patients present? What should you do in cases of hyper- and hypokalaemia?
Clinical Leaders Ep 1 - Scribes and Students in ED with A/Prof Katie Walker
July 11, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this exciting new series, Jack and Michael interview A/Prof Katie Walker on her research within emergency medicine. In particular, they discuss the role of scribes and students in the emergency department and how medical students can make the most of their emergency medicine rotations.
Clinical Pearls Ep 8 - Approach to Syncope and Collapse
July 02, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, John and Minru discuss what syncope is and how to approach a patient presenting after a suspected syncopal episode.
Clinical Pearls Ep 7 - Approach to Acute Kidney Injury
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBIn this podcast, Hao, Mayu, Kang, Cathy and Stacey tag team to discuss an approach to acute kidney injury.
Clinical Pearls Ep 6 - Respiratory Failure - Part 2
May 16, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMichael and Jack tackle respiratory failure once again. What steps need to be taken when a patient goes into respiratory failure? Listen to their approach in this podcast.
Clinical Pearls Ep 5 - Respiratory Failure - Part 1
May 09, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MBIn this episode, Jack and Michael explore the ins and outs of respiratory failure. Touching on the classification, common causes and presentations, you will come away with knowledge that may help you during this current pandemic!
Clinical Pearls Ep 4 - Approach to Fluid Management - Part 2
May 02, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIn this podcast, Mayu, Hao and Kang continue to talk about fluid management. They give tips and tricks to keep up your sleeve while on the wards or in ED where a patient requires fluid.
Clinical Pearls Ep 3 - Approach to Fluid Management - Part 1
April 18, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this podcast, Stacey and Cathy introduce the concept of fluid management. They discuss the reasons for giving fluids, types of fluids and how to clinically assess for fluid status.
Clinical Pearls Ep 2 - Rapid Sequence Induction / Intubation (RSI) Part 2
April 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBJohn and Hao ambitiously continue on their journey to unpack how RSI is performed and what to do if intubation is unsuccessful.
Clinical Pearls Ep 1 - Rapid Sequence Induction / Intubation (RSI) Part 1
April 04, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this podcast, John and Hao, final year medical students from Monash University, discuss Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation.