Care Post Sexual Assault

Amy and Jonathan welcome Catriona Moynihan, Emergency Physician and expert in forensic matters, to discuss the care of a victim survivor of sexual assault who presents to your ED.Support the show

Jess joins Emma and Jonathan to discuss cardiac arrest in trauma. In this case it’s a high velocity gunshot wound with exsanguinating extra thoracic injuries. Do you deviate from the protocol or just keep it simple?Support the show

Severe abdominal pain scanned and sorted with ultrasound! Emma Paterson joins Jonathan Papson on the cut to the case team to discuss a case of an acute abdomen where a timely ultrasound makes the diagnosis and facilitates treatment.Support the show

It’s all about access! Hot on the heels of our vascular access workshop, Jonathan and Emma are joined by Jess Thomas to discuss strategies for vascular access in a shock trauma case who has none.Support the show

Got your qualification and looking for a job? Amy and Jonathan talk about the ED’s Job Skills workshop where they cover tips for your CV, cover letter, the interview and what comes next when looking for a consultant job in Emergency Medicine. Support the show

Emergency Department Thoracotomy! Jonathan and Emma discuss indications, the "Seven Step" technique and an approach to training which can help to make this unfamiliar procedure familiar.Support the show

DAMA! Jana and Jonathan talk about a case where a patient wants to discharge themselves against medical advice - the reasons, the risks and a sensible approach to this all too common situation in the Emergency Department.Support the show

Cut to the case on location in Singapore. Hear Jonathan’s 5 take homes about women’s health in midlife as he and Sonia attend the Singapore International Menopause conference 2026.Support the show

Jonathan and Emma discuss trauma team formation. Thanking team members for coming, learning their names and ascertaining their roles enables people to perform at their best and feel comfortable in their role.Support the show

It’s not just a man’s disease! Women have a higher mortality and more complications from heart disease than men. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on Women’s hearts. Cardiologist Monique Watts joins Emma and Jonathan to discuss how chest pain can present differently in women, the pathophysiology behind this and how we need to change the way we think.Support the show