Welcome back to another episode of The Case.Report! This month we’re shaking things up a little as NCHDs Callum and Johnny work hard stabilising not just one patient, but an entire planetary ecosystem. Planet Earth has come to TCR resus in a critical condition and there’s no time to waste. With toxic levels of air pollution, rising global temperatures, escalating extreme weather events, threats to global food and water security, and a rapidly closing window to act - this is a health emergency be...
Apr 21, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Welcome back to another episode of The Case.Report! This month Leah and Liam take on a case of nitrous oxide (N2O) toxicity at the TCR ED, a presentation which unfortunately seems to be on the rise both nationally and around the globe. Our adult in the room is Dr Deirdre McElwee, an EM Consultant based in Tullamore with discretionary training in toxicology completed at The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. Who better to help us tackle our toxicology case?!Follow along with the show notes at ...
Mar 03, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Welcome to our first main episode of TCR for 2025 and we have got the ball rolling this February with three paediatric urological presentations to keep you refreshed on your PEM knowledge! We are thrilled to reintroduce Dr Emma Fauteux - CUH PEM lead, ( see S2E9 ) to be our AITR this week who gives us some hot tips for each of the cases! Listen now on Spotify , Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and as always, be sure to follow along with the show notes at thecase.report and...
Feb 03, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's hard to believe we're almost a month into the New Year. But it's not too late for resolutions if the gym pass has only been used once - and this episode might encourage you to make one focused on your own wellbeing that doesn't involve weights (and will actually teach you how to do it)! Conor sat down with Dr Una Kennedy and Dr Pádraic Dunne to discuss the NEMTP EMWellbeing Project - which is now live for sign ups from all CSTEM / ASTEMs (with plans to make it available to all trainees in f...
Jan 29, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Join us today for our first Sports Medicine Episode of season 5, where we’re bring our case to the streets of Dublin. Liam Loughrey and Carl Byrne join our very own Leah Flanagan who finds herself running a marathon (she doesn’t believe she could do one, but we believe in her here at TCR)! This month our adult in the room is Dr Stephen Gilmartin. He is an Emergency Medicine Consultant at Sligo University Hospital with a special interest in Sports & Exercise Medicine and minor injuries. With ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Joining us on our Parkinson’s Disease bonus episode this month, EM trainees Henrietta Sabbagha and Gideon-Phil Meyer speak to Conor O’Gara about their Parkinson’s disease Quality Improvement Projects they have supervised in Irish hospitals. We learn about their excellent audits to try and improve PD care in their emergency departments and pick up transferable tips for how to do so across the country. We run through their projects, discuss the highs and the lows, and we take home some hot tips to...
Nov 18, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Welcome to November's main episode of TheCase.Report! In this episode we dive into all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our team keep their differentials broad as they work up and diligently manage a 78-year-old man presenting with an acute behavioural change on a background of Parkinson's Disease. We’re delighted to have Dr Barry Keane, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St James’s Hospital join us this month as our Adult in the Room to review our work. This episode is bursting with clinical p...
Nov 04, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome back to TheCase.Report, it's our first episode of season 5! It's hard to believe that we're moving into the 5th year of TCR! All the way back in our first ever episode we had an infective case that was very topical at the time - covid - And so to kick things off for Season 5, we're looking at another highly infective case of viral haemorrhagic fever. Joining us on our case this month are our NCHDs Conor O’Gara, Leah Flanagan and Ralph Hurley O’Dwyer, who treat us to a comprehensive run t...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Season 5 is just around the corner! We'll be kicking off the new season October 7th. Mark your calendars! In the meantime, Mohammed is off to Pakistan this week to PakTraumaCon 2024. Being the insufferable nerd that he is, he's not satisfied annoying his colleagues and new acquaintances only at the conference, but has also been after them for chats before even getting on the plane... Someone needs to stop him! Joining him on this bonus is Prof Junaid Abdul Razzak, also a speaker at PakTraumaCon ...
Sep 19, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Let's take a look (or a listen) back to last year's IEMTA ASM, and specifically the inaugural Fergal Hickey lecture, given by none other than Dr Fergal Hickey himself.
Mar 25, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This time is always busy for our trainees with interview preparation so Leah took the opportunity to sit down with Dr Andrew Neill, consultant in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine in the Mater Hospital to discuss the controversial topic of REBOA. They discuss the UK-REBOA trial and the evidence behind the technique and why we should be cautious about it's used in the Irish trauma system in particular. As always, don’t forget to follow us on socials on instagram , twitter and ...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Ever wondered how to pursue an EM fellowship after finishing your SpR training? Is it worth it, and if so what are the benefits of doing a fellowship? We’re very excited to welcome back a familiar voice to our bonus episode this week to answer these questions and more! TCR alumnus Dr Deirdre Breslin joined Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) lead Dr Conor O’Gara to chat all things fellowships, frailty and finding out what to do with your interest in GEM. Dr Breslin is an EM consultant in the Mate...
Feb 26, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 9
With over 3900 neck of femur fractures (NOFs) reported in Ireland in 2021, these fractures represent a significant burden of morbidity and mortality, particularly for our older patients. Early recognition coupled with meticulous management, both in the ED and beyond, is instrumental in ensuring optimal outcomes. Orla Kelly puts TCR newcomers Conor O’Gara and Jane Cassidy through their paces with today’s case before we sit down with our Adult in the Room - Dr Mustafa Mehmood, Consultant in Emerge...
Feb 12, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Ever wondered how to make a referral to The Irish Paediatric Acute Transport Service (IPATS) when working in a tertiary hospital? What is the criteria for transferring a child, when can it be done by IPATS and when should the transfer be organised by the referring hospital? What do you need to have prepared before sending a child and how should you prepare to expect the unexpected? We thought we’d start off the new year as we mean to go on with a paeds bonus episode on the first day of 2024! In ...
Jan 01, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 7
We're in the Paediatric section of the TCR Emergency Department where Mo, Stephen and Rachel are concerned about a five day old baby. GBS sepsis is no joke, and our team bring us through the management of one of the most daunting cohorts of all: the septic neonate. Our Adult in the Room Dr Rasha Sawaya reviews our work, and also talks about feeding issues, what to do when your initial management doesn't work, and gives some tips and tricks for ED NCHDs who are graduating to more senior roles. Jo...
Dec 18, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Time to enter the Echo Chamber ! Dr Mai Nguyen joins Callum to discuss eFAST in Trauma in this bonus episode. Following on from a very detailed discussion of all things trauma in lasts week's main episode , we're diving into the specifics of using POCUS in trauma, and importantly how to do it effectively and efficiently. Dr Nguyen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Limerick where she is the Director of Ultrasound Training for Emergency Medicine, an EGLS instructor and a...
Dec 11, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
From the seatbelt sign and it’s association with intra-abdominal pathology to the “Hateful Eight” to the electrolyte breakdown in red cells, Callum, Eoghan and our AITR Dr Sean Croughan are doing a deep dive of managing the unstable trauma patient in this month's episode of thecase.report . Oh, and don't forget about distracting injuries! Following on from our second South African Special Episode last month, we’re back in Ireland in a rural ED. Eoghan, the only Reg working in ED this evening get...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Improvisation is the buzz word in this thrilling second bonus episode centred on South Africa ( you can find the first here ). We were delighted to sit down with TCR veteran Dr Jimmy Lee , Consultant in Emergency Medicine in University Hospital Galway. With a passion for Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine, Dr Lee recalls his unforgettable experience completing his Trauma and Resuscitation fellowship in Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa. With over 2,000 inpatient beds...
Nov 01, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In our first bonus of the season, Leah sits down with Dr Jamie Kearns and peppers him with questions. Can he withstand the onslaught? Jamie is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic and Head of Medical at Munster Rugby. He was awarded FFSEM (Irl) in 2017 and was elected to the Board of the FSEM in 2018.
Sep 24, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome back to a brand new season of TheCase.Report! As we continue to grow into our fourth season, so too does our team - a big welcome to our many new members who are taking TCR to new heights. The team have been working all throughout our summer hiatus to deliver what promises to be an incredibly exciting season 4! Many thanks as always to IAEM who make this podcast possible - at our heart, we are a community of learning and it is humbling to see how the podcast has evolved over time. But en...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Leah sat down with Professor Seamus Morris, Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Trauma surgeon at the National Spinal Injuries Unit as a follow up to our case. They go through all things cervical spinal collars, MRIs, ASIA scores and discuss the development of the trauma system for Ireland. Prof Morris is a specialist in spinal trauma surgery and after finishing his orthopaedic specialty training in RCSI, travelled to London and New York for fellowships. He is course director on a number of widely...
Jun 01, 2023•27 min
We’re back with some more spinal trauma for you. Orla re-joins us this month along with Liam and Marike to discuss an unusual case of spinal injury in the ED today. It’s one not to miss. We then catch up with Dr. Deirdre Glynn, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. James’s Hospital and trauma and POCUS enthusiast to discuss spinal cord syndromes and their management in the Emergency Department settings including the all important secondary prevention.
May 08, 2023•44 min
Our very own Callum Swift is in South Africa gaining some valuable out of programme experience, and has put together this excellent episode over there with some excellent EM colleagues. For the case, Callum is joined by Dr Heounohu Hessou. Their work is looked over by the Adult in the Room, Dr Martin de Man. Callum is then joined by Dr Katya Evans, who discusses palliative care in EM. Let's get to it!
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Carl sat down this month with Dr Siobhan Statuta, an incredible Sports Medicine Primary Care specialist based in the University of Virginia. She started her career working as a surgical technologist for an orthopaedic practice that specialises in sports injuries. She undertook her residency in Family Medicine and continued on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Faculty Development. She has multiple publications in the world of female athletic medicine and concussion. Dr Statuta has t...
Mar 26, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We’ve something new! Leah is entering the world of Sports and Exercise Medicine with Dr Carl Byrne, Emergency Medicine SpR and sports med fanatic. Aoife joins them from behind the scenes of TCR to discuss all things concussion. Professor John Ryan, Head of Medicine in Leinster Rugby and Consultant in Emergency Medicine in St. Vincent’s University Hospital is our Adult in the Room this month and helps us along our way. On balance, we’ve decided to start splitting our cases to give you even more c...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 5
Mohammed is joined by Karl and Stephen who have got an intoxicating case from the paeds ED for you this month! Our Adult in the Room Dr Eleanor Ryan isn't far off and is at hand to help with this sticky case. Karl also sat down with Dr Gergana Semova to chat about how to manage the scariest of all patients... the neonate! Be sure to head over to IPEM.ie to check out the exciting upcoming conference. Right, let's get to it!...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 4
RCSI's annual Charter Meeting is back this week, with the theme of "Shaping the Future". The EM session on Friday will be looking at the digital transformation we're in the midst of and will be chaired by Prof Conor Deasy. To get you warmed up for it, we've got a panel discussion from last year's Charter Meeting for you to enjoy. Make sure you head over to the RCSI website to check out the whole programme and register to attend. Right, let's get to it!...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Welcome back to another episode of TheCase.Report For our last show this year, we've got a retrospective from this year's IAEM Annual Scientific Meeting in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan. This year, TCR had our reporters on the ground, interviewing some of the wonderful speakers and delegates. And we've got a little selection of those kerbside interviews for you here! Behind the mic we had Mohammed, Saf, Liam and the newest member of our team, Amy. Right, let's get to it!...
Dec 12, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We're back with our third episode of the season, and what an episode it is! Leah is joined by Deirdre and Joe to talk through the case, with the one and only Dr Jason Vandervelde making a return as our Adult in the Room. Mohammed is joined by Prof. Simon Carley for our segment, talking about what we've learned from recent experiences in this field. Right, let's get to it!
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dr Santiago Castejón and Dr Vojtěch Mezera discuss end of life care. Find the corresponding GeriEM poster here .
Oct 16, 2022•10 min
