Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen P Wood

Susan Schiller holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent for Boston Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) and has over 30 years' experience as a critical care medic and clinical researcher. In 2011 she was promoted to Shift Commander overseeing tactical operations in the field. She is the recipient of numerous awards including, the Pozen Paramedic of the Year award for exemplary medical care; the Lashman Humanitarian Award for exemplifying compassionate care; is a 3-time recipient of the Unit Citation for extraordinary action in the line of duty; and is a 7-time recipient of the Pre-Hospital Save Medal for extraordinary resuscitation in the austere environment. Susan is a former adjunct faculty member of clinical training for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is currently adjunct faculty for the Boston Medical Center's ACGME EMS Fellowship. She has lectured nationally and internationally on multiple pre-hospital subjects including the response to the Boston Marathon Bombings. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in biology and Philosophy from Clark University, and a master's degree in Homeland Security from Northeastern University. Susan talks to host Stephen P Wood about planning for large scale events, and how communication, and training is key in how to respond when in progress.

Snake bites and scorpion envenomation is a frequent occurrence worldwide. For people who just enjoy the outdoors and especially for medical providers, it is important to know the species of snakes, scorpions and other venomous creatures that inhabit your area. In this episode, self-appointed “snake guy” Stephen P. Wood discusses snakes and scorpions with emergency medical doctor and toxicologist Michelle Ruha. Dr Ruha discusses some of the more important snake species in the United States, as well as some of the pathophysiology and toxicology associated with these snakes. She discusses some of the important principles of management, as well as some myths around some treatment modalities. Scorpions are next on the agenda and Stephen proposes a possible movie feature called “Scorpions on the Plane.” The conversation leads to monsters, specifically the Gila Monster and an unlikely case of Gila monster envenomation, including management and treatment. You can follow Michelle at https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/wims2021-ruha Twitter: @MichelleRuha

Lisa van der Sluijs is a college senior and world traveler who shared her experiences as a solo female backpacker at Harvard College during Womens Week. She is joined by host Stephen P. Wood for a frank discussion on backpacking solo. One of the biggest issues pertains to gender equity for solo backpackers. There are many who advocate against this practice citing safety concerns for solo-backpacking women. Lisa counters with the fact that there is nowhere that is truly safe for women, and that this is a global issue. Stephen and Lisa discuss some of the things that can make this practice safer, as Lisa shares some of her own experiences as a solo backpacker. She also shares some of her experiences, including solo backpacking in the Middle East. The conversation leads to a discussion on how more women, LGBQT and non-binary individuals can get started, stay safe and enjoy the outdoors and travel. Lisa is a graduating senior at Harvard College, where she studies Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies. She is both Dutch and German, and grew up in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. Outside of academics, Lisa really enjoys outdoor sports so you will often find her hiking, running, skiing, biking, or sailing. Lisa also likes to explore new places: she works in Austria as a ski instructor most winters, studied in Lebanon, interned for non-profits in Turkey and Jordan, and has solo backpacked many countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Lisa is passionate about solo backpacking on a budget and tries to encourage everyone (but especially women) to go out and explore the world by themselves.

In this Quick Strike episode, host Stephen P. Wood discusses the data on needle decompression for tension pneumothorax. Are we using the right equipment? The data suggests high failure rates in standard angio catheters versus kits specifically designed for this purpose. Check your equipment and see if you are carrying the right sized catheter for the job. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-wood4/support

Richard Garner is a career safety and security professional with global expertise in risk mitigation and threat management. He retired from US Naval Special Operations and continued work in both high threat and personal protection operations domestically and abroad. Mr. Garner has managed and conducted security operations in support of non profit organisations, the US State Department and other government agencies. Having visited or worked in excess of 100 nations he brings a unique perspective to global travel and risk mitigation. In this episode, our host Stephen P Wood is joined by Rich Garner, a career safety and security professional with global expertise in risk mitigation and threat management. He is retired from the US Naval Special Operations forces and continues to work in both high threat and personal protection operations domestically and abroad. Mr. Garner has managed and conducted security operations in support of nonprofit organisations, The US State Department and other government agencies. Having visited or worked more than 100 nations, he brings a unique perspective to global travel and risk mitigation. Stephen and Rich discuss ensuring that people considering humanitarian efforts with various NGOs or private organisations ensure that they have the appropriate safety and security measures in place before deployment. They discuss a variety of pre-deployment safety measures including document security and contact information. Rich discusses the importance of passport security and reasons for having either a second passport or a passport card. The two also discussed communications, including carrying a list of important contacts. Although quite rare rich also discussed what to do if detained by law enforcement, military forces or even what to do in the setting of a kidnapping.

in this episode, host Stephen P Wood and Dr. Pav Singh discuss ocular emergencies in expedition medicine. although a lot of attention is paid to high altitude cerebral edema, pulmonary edema and mountain sickness, eye injuries are quite common in expedition medicine as well. This can include anything from corneal abrasions, globe injuries, foreign bodies or infections. Stephen and Dr. Singh discuss some of the more common injuries, how do I identify them, how to treat them and when it's important to refer patients to an ophthalmologist. The pair focus on UV keratitis and its incidence in expedition medicine, including some case reports of high profile expeditions. The show concludes with preparing your kit to manage some of the more common eye injuries that can occur on expeditions.

A federal judge overturned Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement which offered the Sackler family immunity from future civil liability. Purdue Pharma's $4.5 billion settlement would have funded treatment programs for opioid use disorder. This hour, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong discusses the state's successful appeal to reject the bankruptcy settlement and the continued push for accountability from the Sacklers. He's joined by corporate law professor, Joshua Silverstein, an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. Acute care nurse practitioner Stephen P. Wood, a Visiting Researcher at Harvard Law School, traces the history of Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers, a drug dubbed ‘Mother's Little Helper,' and the overseas sales of opioids by Purdue Pharma subsidiary Mundipharma. Anthropologist Alexa Dietrich of Wagner College, a researcher on the role of corporations in society, discusses ethics and corporate governance. Produced by Sujata Srinivasan and Abe Levine Technical Producer Cat Pastor GUESTS: William Tong: Connecticut Attorney General Joshua Silverstein: Professor of Law, University of Arkansas, Little Rock Stephen P. Wood: Bioethicist, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Visiting Researcher at Harvard Law School Alexa Dietrich: Associate Professor of Anthropology, Wagner College Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Stephen P. Wood follows up with Luke Huntley, Australian snake catcher, after their discussion during the WEM 2021 conference. Stephen and Luke discuss the training that goes into snake catching as well as the legal requirements to be a certified snake catcher in Australia. Carpet pythons and Eastern Brown snakes are the most common snakes encountered in Luke's work and Stephen and Luke discuss these animals and Luke's approach to catching these beautiful creatures. Stephen and Luke explore the relocation of these snakes and some of the scientific data surrounding repatriation. Lastly, Stephen and Luke converse about some of the biggest threats to their survival, which is somewhat of a surprise. The pair finish off with a suggestion of a new side job for Luke, venomous snake wrestling in the UK.   Snake catcher Luke Huntley shares what it's really like working as a snake catcher in QLD Australia. Snake calls come in at all hours of the day and night, from easy calls when there's a sleeping python to very dangerous eastern brown snakes that have been riled up by a person or animal. Luke describes how handling technique and experience play such an important role in making the job safer. People's attitudes towards snakes and how full on this lifestyle can be! Luke has been catching snakes for a large part of his life but has made a career out of it for 6 years now. It's lead to filming opportunities on shows like Bondi vet and of course having an exceptional local reputation and knowledge. All of this and then coming home for a cup of tea with his own collection of Australia's and indeed the world's most deadly snakes.   https://www.snakecatchernoosa.com.au/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9899587/Snake-catcher-Noosa-Luke-Huntley-removes-carpet-python-Doonan-backyard.html https://whatsnew2day.com/snake-catcher-noosa-luke-huntley-removes-carpet-python-from-doonans-backyard/ https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-news-snake-catcher-wrangles-carpet-python-in-noosa-toilet/b6cae767-9296-49d0-a87a-c024a29ba938

Stephen P. Wood, MS, ACNP is an acute care nurse practitioner practicing emergency medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, and a fellow in bioethics at the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Stephen has been active in addressing the opioid healthcare crisis as a practicing nurse, educator, and as a public health official.His focus is on harm reduction and access to care in the setting of substance use disorder and human trafficking. He is also a consultant for the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force, and the New England Coalition Against Trafficking; the chair of the Winchester Hospital Substance Use Task Force; and the co-chair of the Southern Middlesex County Mental Health Working Group. He regularly contributes to the Petrie-Flom Center blog Bill of Health which can be found here https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/author/swood27/