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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 manage ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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

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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more