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'Medic In The Middle' is a podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle is a new podcast, exploring a range of different topics, issues and articles based around Para-medicine and the pre hospital environment. This fi

Thomas Alderson


    • Apr 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 13 EPISODES


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    Drowning - (HART/CCP - Jon Bush)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 53:16


    Welcome back to Medic in The Middle, in this episode we speak to YAS HART Critical Care Paramedic Jonathan Bush to talk about Drownings In this Episode expect to hear about - Drowning definition + Epidemiology - Drowning Physiology - The 'Metabolic Ice box' - Scene safety and scene management - When is resuscitation futile ? - ALS considerations during cardiac arrest

    Road Traffic Collision + Pelvic Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 64:41


    Welcome back to Medic In the Middle! In this episode we are joined by West Midlands Care Team The West Midlands Central Accident, Resuscitation & Emergency team is a charitable organisation who respond to serious medical incidents within the West Midlands, UK providing enhanced clinical care to critically ill patient's. For more information on WM CARE head to https://wmcareteam.com/wmct/ Featuring: Dr Emir Battaloglu Dr Steph Cowan CCP Pete Bowles In this episode we discuss Road traffic collisions, extrication, pelvic injuries, and management of pelvic injuries. Twitter Handle @medicmiddle

    USA Special (Ft. Firefighter/EMT Jordyn Goddard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 59:47


    Welcome back to Medic in the Middle. In this episode we were lucky enough to catch up via a long distance call with Firefighter/EMT Jordyn Goddard, based in Virginia - USA. In this episode we discuss the Day to day life of an American Firefighter/EMT and how EMS systems are structured in the USA. We also discuss the similarities and differences to USA vs UK EMS systems plus much more! Many thanks again to Jordyn for featuring on the show! Twitter @medicmiddle

    Brain Impact Apnoea (Ft. CCP Ryan Ferris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 40:52


    Hello! Welcome back to Medic in The Middle. On this episode we are joined by Midlands Air Ambulance Critical care paramedic Ryan Ferris. We discuss Brain impact apnoea and discuss if isolated head injury can be the cause of cardiovascular collapse in trauma patients. Covered in this episode: - Overview - Pathophysiology + differences to TBI - Prevalence of Brain Impact Apnoea - Assessment and Mangement Strategies - Cardiovascular collapse associated with Brain impact apnoea

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    LVAD - (Left Ventricular Assist Device)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 41:48


    In this Episode we discuss LVAD (Left ventricular assist Devices) with LVAD Specialist Nurse and Heart+Lung transplant Co-ordinator Philippa Doherty. Topics covered in this episode; - LVAD definition - LVAD epidemiology - Assessing an LVAD patient - Complications in LVAD patients - The unconscious + acutely unwell LVAD patient - Rhythm Management/Cardio-version/Defibrillation - Cardiac arrest considerations + management Twitter: @MedicMiddle

    Hypothermia - Ft. Rob Fenwick (Resus Room)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 57:57


    Welcome back to Medic in The Middle! As winter dawns and it is starting to get a bit chilly, We thought it would be rather fitting to delve into the topic of Hypothermia! Joined by Rob Fenwick ACP EM (The Resus Room) we together tackle this subject and recap on some key points when managing Hypothermic patients. Covered on this show; - Definition of Hypothermia and Incidence - Primary + Secondary Hypothermia - Mechanisms of heat loss + Homeostasis - Pathophysiology associated with Hypothermia - Considerations to Treatment - Considerations of Extreme Hypothermia and Cardiac arrest.

    Haemorrhage Part 2 (CCP Ryan Ferris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 22:45


    Welcome back to Medic in the Middle, in this episode Critical Care Paramedic Ryan joins us for part 2 of 'Haemorrhage'. In this episode we cover: - Hypovolemia in trauma (Fluid management) - TXA  - Oxygenation   Follow on Twitter - @MedicMiddle  Music Composed and performed by Tom Alderson.

    Haemorrhage Part 1 (CCP Ryan Ferris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 43:46


    'Medic In The Middle' is a podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle aims to explore a range of different topics, issues and articles based around Pre - hospital emergency medicine. This first series will feature guests from a range of different Pre hospital and in hospital specialties. On this show HEMS CCP Ryan Ferris Joins us again to talk about haemorrhage and principles of haemorrhage control. Follow the show on twitter '@Medicmiddle' Show notes/references are below: https://www.traumacare.org.uk/ - External Haemorrhage Control Presented by Paul Parker (Tournequets + improvised haemorrhage control techniques) https://persysmedical.com/blog/hypothermia-prevention/trauma-triad-of-death/ https://www.jems.com/patient-care/three-reasons-not-to-use-saline-or-crystalloids-in-trauma/ https://phemcast.co.uk/ https://go.drugbank.com/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23477634/ Trauma Care Webinar: Fractured Neck Of Femur Presented by Martyn Parker https://www.tarn.ac.uk/

    Mental Health + Mental Capacity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 46:01


    Welcome back! In this episode, Mental health triage car paramedic Cat and Registered MH Nurse Sarah join the show to discuss mental health and mental capacity. Topics covered in this episode  - Mental health triage car role - Raid team/Liason psychiatry (emergency department mental health teams) - Mental health sections  - Mental capacity act - Suicide assessment risk  - Pharmacology of mental health medications and overdose implications

    Asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 33:49


    Welcome back to the latest instalment from Medic in The Middle, todays episode on is on Asthma, and we are going to be covering; -Asthma definition -Management of asthma -Asthma pathophysiology  -Pharmacodynamics of drugs used in emergency management -Considerations for cardiac arrest Enjoy! Music performed and written by Thomas Alderson

    Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 53:46


    Medic In The Middle is back! This time, talking about Diabetes. With special Guest Dr. Muhammad Ali Karamat - Consultant Diabetes + Endocrinologist In this podcast we will cover; - Diabetes definition + Pathophysiology - Type 1 + Type 2 diabetes - Management of Hypoglycaemia + Hyperglycaemia - DKA + HHS     - Covid-19 related issues surrounding Diabetic patients - Management of emergency conditions

    Traumatic Cardiac Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 61:34


    'Medic In The Middle' is a new podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle is a new podcast, exploring a range of different topics, issues and articles. This first series will feature guests from a range of different Pre hospital and in hospital specialties. Todays Episode features special guest - Ryan Ferris, Critical care paramedic working for Midlands Air Ambulance and we will be discussing Traumatic Cardiac Arrest. Music Composed by Tom Alderson

    Maternity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 80:03


    'Medic In The Middle' is a new podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle is a new podcast, exploring a range of different topics, issues and articles. This first series will feature guests from a range of different Pre hospital and in hospital specialties. Todays Debut episode is Maternity, featuring guest Midwives Lauren and Helen. Covering: -Stages of labour -Birthing process and Physiology -Shoulder dystocia, Cord prolapse, Breach Birth -PPH and Eclampsia -Care of a newborn -Pre term delivery

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