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MedicALS

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

MedicALS is a podcast hosted by John McCormack, a registered Ambulance Paramedic and clinical educator. Its an educational podcast for all medics and paramedics which provides content on medical first aid, clinical science, pre-hospital medicine and everything paramedicine. We'll also have special interviews and co-hosts from various clinical and non-clinical backgrounds sharing their insight into the profession.

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Episodes

COVID-19 and Resuscitation - Do we or Don't We?

August 04, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

An overview discussion of the modifications with carrying out resuscitation with COVID-19. 

Most Likely To Succeed: Some tips for new paramedics!

May 04, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Some tips for new paramedics and students entering the profession, what you dont get taught at uni!

The Pediatric Patient in Cardiac Arrest

January 05, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

This episode discusses the considerations in managing a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest.  Also, a massive thanks to all our dedicated firefighters across NSW and Vic that are working hard day and night to keep us safe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the NSW and Vic communities affected by these devastating fires. 

Look out its Anaphylaxis!

October 21, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

This episode discusses the pathophysiology and considerations in managing anaphylaxis in a prehospital setting. 

Interstate legal differences and challenges

September 24, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Associate Professor Eburn is the leading researcher in the area of emergency services, emergency management and the law. He is the author or co-author of three books and has made over 80 other contributions as book chapters, journal articles, professional publications and conference and professional development presentations. His blog, Australian Emergency Law, is widely read and respected throughout the sector. He provides us with his professional perspective on jurisdictional laws relating...

Paramedic's, an International Comparison.

September 15, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

We speak with Boston MedFlight CCP James Boomhower, on the paramedic education standards in the USA, National Registration and Paramedic welfare. 

"K Land" Ketamine in Pre-Hospital Care

September 11, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MB

This episode discusses the benefits and considerations for the use of ketamine in pre-hospital care.

Welcome to MedicALS podcast.

September 04, 2019 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MB

Hello and welcome to the introduction and first podcast of medicALS. This is your host John McCormack, registered paramedic and NSW Ambulance clinical training officer. This podcast is dedicated to all aspects of paramedic education in NSW and Australia and will include medical first responders and be covering clinical and operational topics but won't be limited to one particular aspect of patient care.