MedicALS

An overview discussion of the modifications with carrying out resuscitation with COVID-19. 

Some tips for new paramedics and students entering the profession, what you dont get taught at uni!

This episode discusses the considerations in managing a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest. Also, a massive thanks to all our dedicated firefighters across NSW and Vic that are working hard day and night to keep us safe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the NSW and Vic communities affected by these devastating fires. 

This episode discusses the pathophysiology and considerations in managing anaphylaxis in a prehospital setting. 

Associate Professor Eburn is the leading researcher in the area of emergency services, emergency management and the law. He is the author or co-author of three books and has made over 80 other contributions as book chapters, journal articles, professional publications and conference and professional development presentations. His blog, Australian Emergency Law, is widely read and respected throughout the sector. He provides us with his professional perspective on jurisdictional laws relating to pre-hospital care. 

We speak with Boston MedFlight CCP James Boomhower, on the paramedic education standards in the USA, National Registration and Paramedic welfare. 

This episode discusses the benefits and considerations for the use of ketamine in pre-hospital care.

Hello and welcome to the introduction and first podcast of medicALS. This is your host John McCormack, registered paramedic and NSW Ambulance clinical training officer. This podcast is dedicated to all aspects of paramedic education in NSW and Australia and will include medical first responders and be covering clinical and operational topics but won't be limited to one particular aspect of patient care.