🩺 Episode Overview: In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series , we step away from clinical procedures to explore something just as vital: grief and debrief after difficult paediatric cases . Whether it's a tragic outcome, a confronting resuscitation, or an emotionally charged encounter, these experiences leave a mark. We talk candidly about the importance of reaching out, how to support each other, and how to create a culture where psychological safety and structured debriefing are the norm...
Jul 14, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 5
🩺 Episode Overview: In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series , we explore one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—aspects of paediatric care: analgesia . Effective pain management in children not only improves comfort but also reduces fear, builds trust, and improves outcomes. We discuss the challenges in recognising and treating pain in children, practical approaches for safe analgesia, and debunk common myths that contribute to under-treatment. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Why pain ...
Jul 08, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this third episode of our Paediatric Mini-Series , we tackle the critical topic of paediatric trauma —a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Dr Andrew Tagg, co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles and an expert in paediatric emergency care, joins us to walk through the unique considerations, common pitfalls, and high-yield strategies for managing the injured child. From the subtle signs of serious injury to trauma team activation, we explore how trauma in children differs from...
Jul 01, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Paediatric Mini-Series! In Episode 2 of our paediatric mini-series, we dive into the most common causes of wheeze in children— Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and Croup . Dr Andy Tagg walks us through how to clinically differentiate between these conditions and what to do in the pre-hospital setting. Whether you're a student or practicing paramedic, you'll gain confidence in: Recognising the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of respiratory distress Differentiating between upper a...
Jun 23, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Paediatric Mini-Series! In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Andrew Tagg — emergency physician and co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles — to explore one of the most powerful tools in paediatric emergency care: the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) . 💬 What We Cover: 🔺 What is the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)? 🔺 The three components: Appearance , Work of Breathing , and Circulation to Skin 🔺 How to use the PAT in real-time, high-pressure s...
Jun 16, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. In the first episode of 2025, we have a chat with Nick Abussi about what clinical decision making entails, how do we develop it from student to experienced clinician, how to be cognisant of cognitive bias and some tools to improve our clinical decision making. Nick is a critical care paramedic, apart of 'The Shift Extension' and 'Explor-a Medicine' . Please check out these links for more incredible information. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of e...
Feb 20, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. In this episode, Dannie Wurtz and Neil Noble sit down and discuss Australian recruitment for the USA. They answer FAQ that they have had to navigate with their cohorts of Australian paramedics and what a career and experience working in the USA can look like. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity. To learn more, please follow the following links and reach out to Dannie and Neil: International Medic Solutions and Australia EMS . DISCLAIMER: Al...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Welcome back to the FINAL episode of the 'Research Mini-Series'. In this episode, Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us understand if the research that we are looking at is reliable and of good quality. This is crucial in all stages of our careers, from university student, to paramedic on road, to completing a research study. Our practice needs to be guided by evidence-based study and information. Topics discussed include: Predatory journals Impact factor of a journal Q rating Date submitted vs. date pub...
May 30, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. This episode follows on from starting out with a research idea and delves into different types of research methodology and the next steps in the process. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us break down these concepts into easy to follow ideas. Have a passion or a strong interest in what you want to study. For all of the current researchers and educators spark imagination in students and colleagues. Please check out the textbook Introducing, Designing and Condu...
May 28, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. Things we've discussed in this episode to help you on your journey: Setting up 'Google Scholar Alerts' Using platforms such as: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley etc. to keep all of your articles in one place - this can assist you with finding out a methodology to use and you may find that there are the same groups of people doing particular studies around your topic. Much more... Please check out this textbook Introducing, Designing and Conducting Research fo...
May 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Welcome back to the Research Mini-Series! In this episode we interview paramedic, Abbie Little on her journey from paramedic to PhD candidate! In this episode we break down some of the attitudes and barriers that people have towards getting started in research. Abbie discusses her experience, the positives, the challenges and what she would like others to take away from this. Here is the link to her study if you can take some time to read through and participate! DISCLAIMER: all of the opinions ...
May 23, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Welcome to the first episode of our 'Research Mini-Series'. In this episode, we have a discussion with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie. Sandy is a paramedic, educator and researcher who has inspired both new knowledge as well as other students and clinicians in their research journey's. Today we discuss Sandy's journey into research and the exciting places that it has led him. We also have a fantastic giveaway with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie and Elsevier textbooks! Keep an eye out! Please look at Edge Human Perfor...
May 21, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In 2024 we are trying something a little different & having a deep dive into certain topics. We wanted to change the ideas and attitudes held towards research. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us tackle this topic, inspire and spark imagination! We have special guest Abbie Little, who shares her full circle experience. This topics is broken down into easy and digestible episodes to help navigate challenging terms and ideas. Sandy provides real and easy tips and tricks! At some point in our careers,...
May 19, 2024•2 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a conversation with Dr Josh Allison from Unique Expeditions . Josh is an Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Doctor based in London. Over the years he has gained field experience across the globe, where he provides medical support for teams heading into remote and austere environments. Whether navigating 7,000m Andean mountains, American deserts or dense tropical jungles, he’s done it all whilst looking after teams of intrepid exp...
Nov 06, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Sam is a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedic with a passion for adventure. He has been involved in expeditions and adventures across the world in the role of a paramedic. This week we have a chat about his experiences, what it means to be a paramedic on a expeditions, some of the various clinical challenges and how to navigate scope of practice etc. Examples of courses: https://www.r2rinternational.com/ https://wms.org/ https://worldextrememedicine.com/world-extreme-medicine-conference...
Oct 12, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week we have a chat to Jim Davies. Jim has an extensive career in the adventure business from white water rafting, pack rafting, canyoning etc. Jim moved from Australia to Scotland and created Ace Adventures . He then decided to become a paramedic, having recently finished his course. In today's episode we talk about the anecdotal benefits of adventure for the first responder community. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See ...
Sep 27, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. To follow on from the most previous episode, we have a chat to Carl Dowling about his alternative paramedic pathway experience. From Carl: “I am currently an active paramedic who works primarily as clinical educator in the United Kingdom delivering resuscitation training to healthcare staff for the NHS Trust. In my spare time I assist in the delivery of CPD/CME education to health care workers around the world. I have a backgrou...
Aug 07, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week we have a chat to Andy Bell, currently the lead paramedic of the RFDS, about what a career in paramedicine can look like. He discusses the skill set and attributes that make paramedics desirable in various roles and roles that paramedics can do outside of the traditional roles. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week we have a chat with Silas Houghton Budd about the elusive ECG/EKG. Silas is a critical care / HEMS paramedic with experience in NHS critical care and motorsport medicine roles. He has professional interests in airway management, resuscitation and ECG interpretation, and research experience in paramedic airway management. Silas has been teaching ECG interpretation for nearly ten years and has a DipECG from the Society for Cardiological Science & Technology. We go through the importa...
Jun 12, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week we have a chat with Amy Gomes, Critical Care Paramedic and A/Clinical Support Officer, educator and co-founder of Paramedic Education Australia. We have a discussion about 'End of Life' care and navigating the challenging aspects of this in the prehospital world. Amy Gomes Linkedin Free QUT End of Life Resource DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. Please follow your local policies, procedures and legislation. See omnystudi...
May 29, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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May 01, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week we have a chat to accredited practising dietitian and director of Bite Me Nutrition Jonathan Steedman. We have a chat about how to approach nutrition for shift work, the impacts on our bodies and hunger levels, fuelling during the awkward shift times and how to approach nutrition in general. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’ are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week we have a chat to Dr David Convissar, Cardiac Anesthesiologist, SICU & CTICU Intensivist, clinical instructor at Harvard Medical and creator of 'Count Backwards From 10' . We go through some common cardiovascular terms such as blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, preload, afterload and contractility before talking about cardiogenic shock. This is often a forgotten and misunderstood shocked state, so Dr Convissar gives us the step by step on what it is, its clinical presentation ...
Apr 03, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' we have a chat to paramedic Glenn Ryan, also known as 'Your Paramedic Mentor' on Instagram. We discuss setting yourself up for success when it comes to placement and the various expectations, how to approach university and when it comes to applications and assessment days. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 20, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week we have a chat with Matt Pepper about tactical medicine and working within austere environments. Matt is a NSW intensive care and special operations team paramedic, president of the Australian Tactical Medicine Association, worked in the Australian Army, jointly created the Tactical Medical Operations capability in NSWAS and is a Clinical Training Officer for Tacmed Australia. Paramedics can find themselves working in situations such as natural disasters, cases by water/height etc. and...
Mar 06, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome back to another episode! This week we have a chat to UK paramedic Carl Betts about when critical reflection can be unhealthy. This stemmed from a paper that Carl wrote about how graduates and students can be overly reflective and overly critical. Rather than having a positive outcome, it can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. We talk about the graduate experience and the art of finding a healthy balance when it comes to reflection. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on ...
Feb 20, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 2
To kick off season 4, we have a chat to Dr Lewis Potter, creator of 'Geeky Medics'. OSCEs are a stressful time for a lot of students and often can be a hurdle to continue through different degrees. Dr Potter goes through how to set yourself up for success when it comes to OSCEs. Check out Geeky Medics for incredible free content and OSCE preparation. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Feb 06, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Hey team! Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Season 4 is already here with the first episode releasing next week and I'm incredibly excited to share it with you. This is a quick recap of who your host is and what the podcast is about! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023•2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It’s the final episode of 2022! There is no better way to end this year than having a chat to Callum Shepherd, an Aussie paramedic working in HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) in London. We delve into his transition to the UK, the different roles he’s undertaken and the lessons he has learnt that would have been beneficial at the beginning of his career! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’ are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This week we have a chat to Emily and Maddy about their student tour experience in the USA with Australia EMS. We chat about how they applied, what they did and their biggest learnings. It was great to hear them share their experience and is a fantastic opportunity for students to get on board future tours! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 31, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 19
