Wesley Trauma Talk Podcast

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Trauma Talk is brought to you by Wesley Trauma Services which is a ACS verified Level 1 Adult & Level 2 Pediatric trauma center located in Wichita, Kansas. Every even Tuesday we release a new episode about a trauma topic concerning patient care.

Wesley Trauma Services


    • Jan 31, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Wesley Trauma Talk Podcast

    Wesley Health Care High Risk OB Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 24:39


    My guests Kellie Fredin and Alexa Coker from Wesley's Labor and Delivery and Maternal Transport, are here to discuss High-Risk OB transports. 

    The History Of LifeWATCH.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 47:58


    This is the story of LifeWATCH. LifeWATCH was the third air medical transport service founded in the United States right here at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. My four guest all worked at LifeWATCH and this is their story. 

    The Benefits of an After Action Debriefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 22:42


    My guest is Dr. Gina Berg and Trauma PA Deanna Parsons discuss their published study "Acceptability and Implementation of Debriefings After Trauma Resuscitation.". The episode lays the groundwork for any hospital/service/team to provide a standard approach to an after-action debriefing. If you want to improve your team's communication and possibly decrease burnout, this episode is for you. 

    A Chaplains Role on the Trauma Team/How to Deliver Difficult Information

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 14:45


    My guest is Amy Claassen and we discuss her role as Chaplain on the Trauma Team. Amy also discusses how to deliver difficult information to the family.

    The Evolution of Rib Fracture Management w/ Doctors Sliter and Sudbeck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 22:26


    In this episode, we explore the evolution of rib fracture management with two expert doctors in the field, Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck. Rib fractures are a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort, and managing them properly is critical to ensuring a successful recovery. Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck discuss the history of rib fracture management and how it has evolved over the years, from simple pain management to more advanced techniques such as rib plating and surgical stabilization. They also share their experiences and insights into the current state of rib fracture management and the latest techniques and technologies being used to treat these injuries.

    Creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program w/ Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 43:48


    In this episode, we are joined by Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare. Tracy shares her expertise on Trauma Systems, explaining what they are and why they are important. She also discusses the challenges of creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program, offering insights and practical tips based on her extensive experience in the field. From the essential elements of a successful trauma system to the importance of communication and collaboration, Tracy covers a range of topics that will be of interest to anyone involved in trauma care or healthcare management. Whether you are a physician, a nurse, an administrator, or a policymaker, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of trauma care and the strategies that can help improve outcomes for patients. Tune in to learn from one of the leading experts in the field of trauma care!

    Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation w/ Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 17:57


    My guest is Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long who and our topic is pediatric trauma resuscitation. 

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    Imaging Considerations for the Pediatric Patient w/ Dr. Kim Molik

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 13:02


    Dr. Kim Molik, Wesley's Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, stops by to discuss imaging considerations for the pediatric patient. Dr. Molik also explains how to use the PECARN algorithm for evaluating pediatric imaging needs. We also discuss assessing the pediatric c-spine.

    The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Long Spine Board w/ EMS Chief Frank Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 12:40


    On this episode of Trauma Talk our guest Butler Co EMS Chief and Nurse Frank Williams. We discuss the pros, cons, and pressure sores of Long Spine Boards

    Identifying Human Trafficking with Melissa Cooke, LMSW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 20:26


    We discuss identifying and what to do when a health care provider suspects a patient is a human trafficking victim. Our guest is Melissa Cooke, LMSW, from the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. 

    RSI: A Review of the Medications

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 14:48


    Our guest is Kathy Hall, Trauma/Critical Care Pharmacist, who discusses the medications involved in an RSI. 

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    Christmas Vacation Injury Review with Dr. Dave Acuna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 11:41


    On this holiday special edition of Trauma Talk, I sat down with Dr. Dave Acuna, Wesley Trauma Services Adult Medical Director, and review 3 classic scenes from National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. 

    Ocular Trauma with Dr. Michele M. Riggins, MD.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 17:47


    On this episode I discuss ocular trauma and its treatment, both in the hospital and pre-hospital setting with Dr. Michele M. Riggins, MD. Dr. Riggins is a board-certified ophthalmologist. She specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus and Blepharospasm.

    Trauma Bay Case Study: ”The Case Of The Magic Bullet”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 13:24


    On this episode of Trauma Talk, two of our Wesley Trauma Services PAs, Calder, and Staci, give insight on what it is like to be in the trauma bay while reviewing a GSW (gunshot wound) case study.

    Drowning Myths and Misconceptions w/ Dr. Kyle Lemley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 13:12


    On this episode of Wesley Trauma Talk, I sit down with the Medical Director of Wesley's PICU Dr. Kyle Lemley and discuss the myths and misconceptions of drowning. 

    Organ Donation with Midwest Transplant Network part2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 13:35


    On part 2 of our discussion with Midwest Transplant Network, MTN explains what happens in a hospital during the organ donation process. 

    Organ Donation with Midwest Transplant Network part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 14:48


    We discuss what healthcare providers should and shouldn't do to promote organ donation, how organ donation works, and patient considerations with Midwest Transplant Network. 

    Burn Assessment and Fluid Resuscitation with Dr. William Waswick.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 14:35


    I interview Wesley Trauma Services Trauma Surgeon and Burn Surgeon Dr. William Waswick about burn assessment, fluid resuscitation, and associated injuries of burns.  

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    Venomous Snake Bite Considerations in Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 20:23


    On this episode we have two special guests: Jeff Ettling, Ph.D. who is the President & CEO at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Dr Ettling will be discussing venomous snakes of Kansas, why they are important to our ecosystem, and what to do if you come across one. We then interview Kathy Hall who is the Pharmacists for Wesley Trauma/SICU about all things anti-venom.

    Everything TXA with Dr. Bill Palko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 16:31


    We discusses everything TXA with Wesley's Medical Director of Transfusion Services and Pathologist Dr. Bill Palko. 

    Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms with Dr. Kerri Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 19:38


    This episode of Wesley's Trauma Talk is focusing Non Accidental Trauma (NAT). Our guest is Dr. Kerri Weeks Pediatrician and fellowship trained child abuse specialist. Dr. Weeks will be discussing how to recognize and what to do when a health care worker suspects child abuse.

    Concussion Considerations in Pediatric Patients with Dr. Kimberly Molik and Speech Language Pathologist Michael Hogwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 18:27


    On the 6th episode of Trauma Talk we discuss recognizing, screening, and long term treatment of concussions in pediatric patients with Wesley Pediatric Trauma Director Dr. Kimberly Molik and Speech Language Pathologist Michael Hogwood. We also discuss the importance of the Kansas Concussion Score Card.

    Preparing your agency and self for serve weather response. Also on this episode: The who, what, when, where, and why of Team Rubicon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 15:28


    On this episode of Trauma Talk, I speak with Dan Pugh MBA, CEM, MEP Preparedness Consultant and Team Rubicon volunteer about preparing your agency and self for serve weather and MCI responses. We also discuss his involvement with the volunteer organization Team Rubicon. Educational Objectives and links mentioned in this episode can be found at wesleytraumatalk.podbean.com on the additional resource link.

    Field Amputation Considerations and Making the Cut.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 17:29


    On this episode of Trauma Talk I speak with Sedgwick Co EMS Director/Medical Director and ER physician Dr. John Gallagher about field amputation considerations and making the cut.

    Trauma Considerations in OB patients with Dr. Melissa Hague

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 23:56


    In this episode of Trauma Talk we interview Dr. Melissa Hague OBGYN and Trauma Liaison about trauma considerations in OB patients. You can find educational objectives and handouts mentioned in the episode at: https://wesleytraumatalk.podbean.com/p/training-objectives-and-additional-resources-for-episode/

    The 7 P's of Drug Induced Intubation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 30:34


    On this episode of Trauma Talk we discuss the 7 P's of drug induced intubation. Our guest is Frank Williams, Service Director at Butler County EMS in Butler County Kansas. Frank has decades of experience as a Flight RN/Paramedic. We are also joined by our guest host Wesley EMS Coordinator and Flight RN/Paramedic Travis Morin.  

    Recognizing Hypotension in Traumatic Pediatric Patients.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 18:58


    Our guest on the first episode of Trauma talk is Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director Dr. Kim Molik. We are also joined by Trauma RN and Pediatric Trauma Program Manager Meghan Landwehr as we discuss recognizing and treating hypotension in traumatic pediatric patients. 

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