In this episode we are thrilled to speak with Katie Palmer. Katie is a Physiotherapist and PhD candidate with Monash University Department of Paramedicine and is soon to complete. Katie speaks to us about her recently published qualitative research exploring the heartache of living with failure: The experience of people with chronic heart failure, it's a brilliant exploration of the lived experience of living and managing heart failure from a patients and family members perspective with rich insights into their lived experience. Learnings for the paramedic are explored and the links to the pap ..read more

In this episode we are privileged to speak with Rachel Irvine. Rachel is a Paramedic and PhD candidate with Monash University Department of Paramedicine. Rachel speaks to us about her recently published research exploring the epidemiological factors associated with paediatric out of hospital cardiac arrest. Disclaimer: the content discussed in this episode discusses concepts that may be challenging for some listeners. This podcast discusses death of children including suicide. We urge those that think it best for them to not listen to skip this episode and for anyone needing support they reach ..read more

In this episode we are thrilled to speak with not just one guest but three! Sam, Jake and Ben are Intensive Care Paramedics and researchers with the Monash University Department of Paramedicine. Sam, Jake and Ben will discuss complementing articles they have recently co authored all focused around Paramedic use of ultrasound.  The title of the studies to be discussed and links are below: Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound by Non-Physicians to Assess Respiratory Distress in the Out-of-Hospital Environment: A Scoping Review Can Non-Physician Providers Use Ultrasound to Aid in Establishing Per ..read more

In this episode we are thrilled to speak with Justin Hunter. Justin is a Critical Care Paramedic, Paramedicine Program Director and Assistant Professor with Oklahoma State University and has recently completed his PhD at Monash University investigating situational awareness in paramedicine. This podcast episode continues our international theme exploring EMS in the United States of America (USA), how it works and some of the unique challenges being faced. Within the episode Justin and I talk on many topics and here are the links to the articles and websites discussed: EMS Success- non for pro ..read more

In this episode we are thrilled to speak with Jack Chang. Jack is an EMT in Taiwan, researcher and published author and a graduate and alumnus of the Monash University Paramedicine program. This podcast episode continues our international theme exploring EMS in Taiwan, how it works and some of the unique challenges being faced. Within the episode Jack and I talk on many topics and here are the links to the articles and websites discussed: Taiwan Society of Paramedicine (English website coming soon) Burnout and health issues among prehospital personnel in Taiwan fire departments during a sudden ..read more

In this episode we are thrilled to speak with Walter Tavares. Walter is a Paramedic, Scientist and Assistant Professor at The Wilson Centre and Post-MD Education at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Medicine. Walter is also an adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University’s Department of Paramedicine. Walter holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics with specializations in Health Research Methods and Medical Education. This podcast episode continues our international theme but now exploring EMS in Canada, how it works and some of the unique challenges being faced. S ..read more

In this episode we are happy to speak with Christine King. Christine has 20 years’ experience as a practitioner, researcher, manager, and trainer in research, development, education and engagement across a broad range of projects from health to agriculture. She is currently a researcher at Monash University with the Department of Paramedicine and she is also an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Sustainability Research Centre, at the University of the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland  Christine is going to discuss an article she has recently co-authored titled ”Avoiding Difficult Conversat ..read more

In this episode, we are thrilled to speak with Mick Stephenson. Mick is an Adjunct Associate Professor within the Monash University Department of Paramedicine. Mick is also a member of the executive team at Ambulance Victoria being the executive director of clinical operations. He has been a  paramedic since 1996 and a MICA paramedic since 1999 Mick is going to discuss an article he has recently co-authored titled “Melbourne mobile stroke unit and reperfusion therapy: greater clinical impact of thrombectomy than thrombolysis”. Link to the study can be found here: https://www.ahajournals.o ..read more

In this episode we are thrilled to speak with Brian Haskins. Brian has over 20 years experience as an advanced paramedic, academic and manager in healthcare organisations in Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), USA and Ireland.  Brian is currently a PhD Scholar researching "The optimisation of first responders for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a Victorian setting" with the Centre of Research Excellence in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Australia and New Zealand (PEC-ANZ) and is a university lecturer with the department of Paramedicine at Monash University Brian is going to discus ..read more

This episode we are excited to have Ben Meadly a MICA Flight Paramedic with ambulance Victoria, Adjunct lecturer and PhD student with the department of Paramedicine at Monash University. Ben is going to discuss his recent co-authored research titled “the health and well being of paramedics- a professional priority”. This work was recently published in the journal of occupational medicine.  Article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32459853/ Want to know more about PHAWRU: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/spahc/research/paramedic-health-and-wellbeing-research-unit-phawru&nb ..read more