Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine Podcast

For directors working in the health sector, there’s an important chapter on leading through crisis in my new book “Experiences of Health Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic: In Their Own Words”. #AGS2022 #InTheirOwnWords https://t.co/iwZCZu9096 — Prof Marie Bismark FAICD (@mbismark) March 2, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Hi folks! This episode I chat with Professor Marie Bismark onContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 240 Experiences of Health Workers in COVID-19 Pandemic with Professor Marie Bismark"

 Hi folks! This episode I discuss the first RCT of ketamine vs haloperidol/lorazepam sedation for acute behavioural disturbance in a major tertiary hospital emergency department. Show notes: Efficacy of ketamine for initial control of acute agitation in the emergency department: A randomized study Podcast ( available here and on iTunes) Right Click and Choose Save-asContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 237 First RCT of ketamine in emergency department management of acute behavioural disturbance"

Hi folks! This episode I discuss a new book by Dr Yumiko Kadota, telling her story through medical school and early surgical training, resulting in disabling depression. Her experiences of sexism, racism and workplace bullying are not singular as her book has captured the attention of many who have experienced similar. Show notes: EMOTIONAL FEMALEContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 236 Emotional Female by Dr Yumiko Kadota"

Discussion Content Warning:sexcrimes,childexploitationHi folks! This episode I discuss some dark things like physicians involved in child exploitation and abuse. This is something I have been thinking over recently as a respected mentor of mine has pleaded guilty to crime of child exploitation. PLease tune off if this will be disturbing or distressing for you. ShowContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 235 There are Crocodiles"

Hi folks! . In this episode I share some pearls of wisdom and hard learnt lessons of 15 yrs of prehospital airway management! Show notes: THIS IS THE WAY Podcast ( available here and on iTunes) Right Click and Choose Save-as to Download the Podcast.

Hi folks! . In this episode I announce my resignation after 15yrs with Royal Flying Doctor Service, Queensland section. I chat about a prehospital ketamine study from QUeensland as well as the upcoming Diploma in Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine Show notes: Diploma in Prehospital and Retrieval medicine Ketamine as a rescue treatment for severe acuteContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 231 15yrs as a Royal Flying Doctor"

  Hi folks! . In this episode I have a good chat to Dr Tony Harrington, a retired emergency physician, on the 1980s era in Queensland and evolution of retrieval medicine & emergency medicine. Show notes: Dr Tony Harrington MBBS, FRACGP, DA,RCS (Eng) FACEM, OAM (Retired) It is interesting to reflect and see how farContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 230 Queensland retrieval medicine in the 1980s with Dr Tony Harrington"

Hi folks! . In this episode I have a good chat to Dr Marcus Kennedy about his new fictional book The Cut and his career in retrieval medicine in Australia. Show notes: Click here to go to author website and read more about The Cut! Click here to read more about Oxford Specialist handbook ofContinue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 229 The Cut by Dr Marcus Kennedy"

Hi folks! Dr Anne Creaton talks to Dr Ilikini Naitini  on the development of retrieval medicine in Fiji . Show notes:   Podcast ( available here and on iTunes) Right Click and Choose Save-as to Download the Podcast.

All the feels in Australia right now…2020 has been tough and it’s only April Passing the baton of hope #Covid_19australia #bushfires Artwork credit:https://t.co/GfkMwAeKJy pic.twitter.com/zdAfi7XfiZ — Dr Alyce Wilson (@AlyceNWilson) April 9, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Hi folks! I chat about the new world order of COVID19 and how its affected me and others on the PHARM .Continue reading "PHARM podcast Episode 227 Life on the PHARM in time of COVID19"

Hi folks! I chat to Flight MICA paramedic Darren Hodge about his new book : A Life on the Line Show notes: Links: info@darrenhodge.com Web: https://www.darrenhodge.com Podcast ( available here and on iTunes) Right Click and Choose Save-as to Download the Podcast.

Hi folks! I chat about penetrating trauma in remote care this episode Show notes: The slides to go with podcast Penetrating torso trauma in remote Oz Podcast ( available here and on iTunes) [https://media.blubrry.com/prehospitalpodcast/content.blubrry.com/prehospitalpodcast/PHARM-2019-10-16-237.mp3] Right Click and Choose Save-as to Download the Podcast.

Hi folks!Long time friend of the show, paramedic Ben Gilmour is back to talk about his new book! Show notes: (From Ben) Some links, I guess these: Review of The Gap in the Canberra Times https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6344752/the-gap-is-a-poignant-glimpse-into-the-trials-of-an-ambos-life/ Article on paramedic mental health in SMH here https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/national/what-keeps-emergency-workers-going-can-help-us-all-20191006-p52y44.html Many different ways to read The Gap https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-gap-9781760890209 And myContinue reading "PHARM Podcast 224 The Gap with Benjamin Gilmour"

The colleagues of Loretto Harvey, who died while competing in the Townsville Triathlon Festival last weekend say she was caring and selfless. The 50-year-old was well known for her nursing role at the Rural Flying Doctor Service. Report on 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/mVIhEwxPLk — 7NEWS Townsville (@7NewsTownsville) August 30, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Hi folks ,Continue reading "PHARM Podcast 223 Fear of flying in aeromedical retrieval and a dedication to Loretto Harvey"

Oh! I got this script as a tattoo. Sorry my scars kind of show in the image, I didn’t realize they would. Anyway…I love this idea. @silv24 gave it to me. “You should know you’re not alone.” pic.twitter.com/T0VowF5qsx — Mitochondrial Eve (@browofjustice) July 16, 2019 Hi folks! Show notes: Burnout recognised by WHO in newContinue reading "PHARM Podcast 222 Burnout with The Brow of Justice"