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National clinical practice guidelines - are they the future?
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Clinical practice varies between the different state ambulance services in Australia. Yet we all claim to be evidence-based. So why is this, how big of a problem is it and what should we do about it? Are national guidelines the answer? James speaks with paramedic and PhD candidate Matt Wilkinson-Stokes to find out, while David shares his perspectiv…
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For over a decade after a large study showed a mortality benefit, this drug remained controversial. David and James look at the TXA saga.
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Clinical conversations is back. But where have we been, what have we been doing and what do we have planned for the future?
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We’re all familiar with the concept of STEMI. But the definition is built around a single ECG sign – not the underlying problem itself. Is that the best way to do it? Should we be thinking about this in a totally different way? Is Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI) the new STEMI? Notes OMI Manifesto Amal Mattu on YouTube Subtle STEMI iOS app The…
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Capnography plays a crucial role in the treatment of a range of life-threatening conditions. Its central role following intubation is undeniable and it's also an important part of our approach to cardiac arrest and sedated patients of all kinds. Yet it is not always as straightforward as it might seem. In this episode, David and James speak with Ma…
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Shock is the quintessential critical illness. Bread and butter for everyone involved in prehospital and critical care. But do we really understand it? Could we be doing better for these patients? James is joined by Assoc. Prof. David Anderson, intensivist and Ambulance Victoria Medical Director, for a... shocking discussion.…
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People experiencing acute behavioral disturbance are some of the most vulnerable patients we treat. It’s a deeply distressing situation for the patient and extremely confronting for clinicians and carers. In this episode, we speak with psychiatrist Dr Alison Taylor about important changes we're making to improve care for these patients.…
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Family violence is a deeply confronting and serious problem that occurs across all ages, genders, and socioeconomic groups. It has a profound impact on the health and well-being millions of people across the globe. How can we identify family violence? How should we respond to a disclosure of family violence? How can we help victim survivors? Ambula…
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Withholding or ceasing resuscitation
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The decision to withhold or cease resuscitation is one of the most impactful and also one of the more confronting decisions that paramedics make in the field. AV Medical Director Associate Professor David Anderson discuss Dr Natalie Anderson, PhD discuss the decision making process and how to better approach these difficult cases. MyGriefToolbox - …
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Ambulance Victoria recently introduced intranasal ketamine for the treatment of moderate and severe pain. It has proven to be effective but we have identified opportunities to do better. Clinical Practice Development Specialist James Oswald and Medical Director David Anderson discuss the new Clinical Practice Guideline and some of the lessons we've…
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