Diabetic ketoacidosis

It has been said that more people suffer harm from our management of diabetic ketoacidosis than those that do from the disease itself. So how do we avoid these pitfalls in the emergency department? Adan Atriham is an emergency physician from Houston, Texas

Leadership skills for junior doctors

Many doctors will take leadership positions during their careers, but the skills required to succeed in these roles do not come naturally to all. Hash Abdeen is the Chair of the Council of Doctors in Training for the Australian Medical Association.  He joins Todd on the podcast to chat about his e…

Peer support for junior doctors

The stress of exams, clinical practice, finances and major life events takes a toll on junior doctors.  The added burden of COVID-19 has pushed many to the edge. Tahnee Bridson is an inspiring young doctor who saw an opportunity to help by establishing a peer-to-peer support group, known as Hand '…

NIV for SCAPE

Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Dr Roberto Cosentini is an emergency physician from Bergamo in Italy.  He joins Todd to discuss the use of NIV in the management of these patients.

Transcutaneous pacing

Transcutaneous pacing is an important emergency skill.  In this podcast, senior emergency medicine trainee Dr Tim Balfour joins Todd to discuss the indications for pacing, describe the process of applying and adjusting it, and share some tips and tricks for its use.

Vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia

As the world wrestles with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that much depends on our ability to vaccinate a large proportion of the population. Like all medications, vaccines have their side effects, and the most notable at present is an unusual syndrome of intravascular clotting associated with …

Preventing IV complications

The intravenous cannula may be the most common procedure performed in healthcare.  You probably perform several of them a day, without thinking twice. However, without attention to detail, it’s possible the humble cannula could cause your patient harm. Gillian Ray-Barruel is an experienced nurse …

Fiona McKenzie - negotiation skills for female doctors

Despite increased focus on gender inequities in healthcare in recent years, female doctors still experience the effects of systemic discrimination.  Rather than teaching them how to cope with discrimination, proactive strategies such as enhanced negotiations skills may help to level the playing fie…

Paul Secombe - ICU outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Paul Secombe is an intensive care physician at the Alice Springs Hospital in Australia.  He is the lead author of a recent review of the presentation, resource needs and outcomes of indigenous Australians admitted to an intensive care unit. He joins Todd on the podcast to explore the findings of t…

Jocelyn Lowinger - coaching in health

Dr Jocelyn Lowinger initially trained as a GP before working in health, where she first came into contact with professional coaching.  Fascinated by the idea, she undertook further training, and now offers this service across the healthcare industry. She joins Todd on the podcast to discuss coachi…