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PODCAST

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

The Shift Extension paramedic podcast is a free, open access source of information relevant to the profession of paramedicine. Join the team and their guests as we explore the medicine, challenge the norms, learn from our experiences and uncover new ideas.

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All Episodes

38:41

22: Episode 22 - Pilot to Paramedic with Captain Sean...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/11/27

Today we sit down Sean Golding, an Australian commercial airline captain, paramedic and technical dive instructor. Not long after completing Australia's first non-stop flight from New York to Sydney, Sean found himself out of work due to covid. We talk about how Sean became a paramedic, how he handles medical incidents during long haul flights and what we can learn from aviation to improve fatigue management and non-technical skills.

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47:24

21: Episode 21 - What would you do if....you went to...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/10/17

Matt is back to pick Nick's brain. This time it's all about the respiratory patient. - Should I give adrenaline to a sick COPD patient? - What is the difference between CPAP and BiPAP - How do I figure out the BVM? - How do I measure RR in an unconscious patient? - What is the point of a BVM filter?

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43:10

20: Episode 20 - Paramedicine in the 70's and beyond...

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2023/10/09

Today we sit down with Professor Peter O'Meara. Peter has been practicing paramedicine since the early 1970's and was one of the first to complete a profession focused PhD. We talk about his early career, the inception of paramedic degrees in Australia and where the future of professionalisation will take us.

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61:14

19: Episode 19 - What would you do if......a guy fell...

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2023/09/25

This is the first installment of our new case study "What would I do if". Matt poses a series of clinical questions on the topic of TBI and the general management of a trauma patient following a long fall. What should I take into a remote scene? Should I expose all of my trauma patients? Does everyone need a binder? How do I manage the agitated patient? Sedation or pain relief? How can I value add to my TBI patient?

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46:30

18: Episode 18 - The triple threat - Associate...

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2023/09/10

We sat down with paramedic, nurse, midwife, and academic Belinda Flanigan. Belinda has had an incredible career in paramedicine from ambulance officer to now the head of the first school of paramedicine in Australia. We talk about her career, her life as a midwife, how her PhD changed practice and some advice for those looking to dip their toes into research.

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40:05

17: Episode 17 - Clinical Guideline Manifesto with...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/08/27

Today we sit down with Matt, a paramedic, phd candidate and lead author of "The Clinical Guidelines Manifesto". The CGM is the most up to date comparison of ambulance service CPG's across Australia and New Zealand. We dive into the manifesto, how ambulance services create their own guidelines, and how we can improve the process of determining best practice. The manifesto was published in The Shift Extension industry journal. To read the manifesto head to www.theshiftextension.org

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39:59

16: Episode 16 - Finding paramedicine and purpose on...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/08/03

Today we sit down with New Zealand Extended Care Paramedic and Nurse Shell Piercy. Shell has had a diverse career working in military, ambulance, mining and wilderness settings. We talk about her experiences, finding your purpose and how to make the most of your career in paramedicine.

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49:58

15: Episode 15 - Are we ready to deal with death? -...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Dr Sandy Macquarrie is an accomplished paramedic, academic and researcher. After decades of ambulance and fire service in Canada, he migrated to Australia to teach. He completed a PhD in paramedic wellness and continues his work at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Last year, Sandy suffered 4 cardiac arrests. We sat down with Sandy to talk about how paramedics deal with death and dying. How do we care for family? How do we care for ourselves? What did he learn from his experiences as both a

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27:45

14: Episode 14 - Police providing a medical first...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/06/22

Today we are joined by Dustin Osbourne, a police officer from Queensland, Australia. Dustin was instrumental in the creation and delivery of the police tactical first aid program. We talk about his experiences providing medical care in the community and the role police can play.

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31:38

13: Episode 13 - Adapting to changing practice. Rice,...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Today we are joined by Mark Ward, an experienced remote area paramedic from QLD. We sat down to discuss how paramedics can adapt to their ever-changing clinical practice. We look at why things change slowly, why change is important and why vinegar and box jellyfish are not your friends.

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31:24

12: Episode 12 - The not so common cardiac arrest -...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/03/16

Today Nick and Sunny talk about cardiac arrest. How do we become better at managing these in our environment and care for others when the outcome is poor.

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24:09

11: Episode 11 - Fever and Syncope - Case Studies

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Today Sunny and Nick discuss the case of a 70-year-old with syncope in the presence of an ongoing infection. We talk about assessment, red flags, patient needs, and recommendation of care.

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25:34

10: Episode 10 - Taskforce Flood Assist, with Kate...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/12/12

Today we welcome Clinical Nurse Kate Carmody to the show. Kate is an experienced nurse, with military, civilian and out of hospital experience. Today we talk about the taskforce she led during the recent NSW flood disaster, providing vital medical care to isolated and vulnerable communities.

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27:38

9: Episode 9 - When Animals Attack - Case Studies

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/10/06

The poem "I'm a paramedic, but no one taught me how" by Julia Cornah teaches us that our studies can't prepare us for everything that we will encounter. That sometimes we have to be creative and think outside the box. Today Sunny and Nick reflect on some of the stranger jobs, the ones you can't learn to deal with from a textbook.

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50:34

8: Episode 8 - Paediatrics and perspectives with Dr...

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2022/08/22

We were fortunate to sit down with Dr Andrew Tagg, an paediatric emergency specialist from Australia. Andy is also the co-founder of the education platform, "Don't Forget the Bubbles". We had an amazing chat about how to a better clinician and how to look after yourself in the process.

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41:02

7: Episode 7 - The Amputation, The Aftermath, with...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/08/09

Today we sit down with Mr Darren Hodge. Darren is a MICA Flight Paramedic from Melbourne, Australia. Today he shares a case from his book "A Life on the Line". Not only did the case push Darren to his limits, but so did the aftermath.

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35:04

6: Episode 6 - Underestimated and Underutilised - The...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/07/10

Today we are joined by Ekaterina (Kat) Puzanova, the author of the article "Underestimated and Underutilised - The private paramedic sector". We explore this emerging sector, challenge some misconceptions, and discuss how private paramedics can serve our profession.

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32:05

5: Episode 5 - Big things from small beginnings, with...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Today we sit down with Alex Mair, to talk about her highly successful podcast. The Student Paramedic Podcast has been providing fantastic insights, learnings and ideas for students and paramedics alike. Alex tells us about where it all began, the lessons she learnt along the way, and how it helped her become a life long learner.

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36:47

4: Episode 4 - Soft skills or essential skills? with...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/05/30

We spend a lot of time developing our technical skills. But have we lost sight of the importance of the so called "soft skills"? Today we sit down with Andy Bell to discuss these skills and why they are essential to our practice. "A patient won't remember what you said, or what you did, they will remember how you made them feel"

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25:37

3: Episode 3 - Should family be present during ...

The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast ·

2022/04/21

We recently sat down with Mitchell Trethowan, to have a chat about his recent publication "Good Grief, Bad Grief - Should family be present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation". Can being present benefit the family, or can it hinder clinical interventions? Does being present allow the family to be involved in decision making, or does it hinder communication within the team? Tune in to hear our thoughts! To read the article in full, head to Good Grief Bad Grief - Clinical Education

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