Is there a specific time during our shift when we are too fatigued to safety practice? That was the...
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Motorcycle Simulation
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, SMACCDub, SMACCforce Motorcycle trauma, 0Motorcycle Trauma Simulation and discussion from Brent May.
The Golden Fleece, Golden Hour & Golden Rule
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, awareness, Communication, ptsd, self-care, SMACCDub, stress, wellness, 0Time tested rules and myths explored in a real life adventure, meant to honor and display the courage, commitment...
Critical Care in Difficult Contexts
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, conflict, epidemic, humanitarian emergencies, internally displaced people, natural catastrophes, refugees, severe acute malnutrition, SMACCDub, 0What paradigms should take precedence during a humanitarian emergency when the needs may overwhelm the resources, particularly in the...
Prehospital Doctors Debate – PRO: Anthony Holley, CON: Dr Marietjie “MJ” Slabbert
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, ems, interventions, prehospital, SMACCDub, training, Trauma, 0Ever wondered if prehospital doctors add LITTLE or LOTS of value in trauma? Ever wondered if an Amazonian Warrior...
It is time to throw away the hard cervical collar – PRO: Darren Braude, CON: Karim Brohi
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, Cervical spine immobilization, controversy, debate, SMACCDub, spinal motion restriciton, spinal protection, Trauma, 0Darren Braude and Karim Brohi battle it out in the #SMACCDub Cage Match ‘It is time to throw away...
Neurocritical care and traumatic brain injury – PRO: Martin Smith, CON: Mark Wilson
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, cerebral ischemia, Neurocritical care, neuromonitoring, outcomes, secondary brain injury, SMACCDub, traumatic brain injury, 0Martin Smith The management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) has undergone extensive revision following evidence that longstanding and...
The Sick and the Dead: Evidence-Based Trauma Resuscitation in 2016
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, Evidence Based Medicine, Resuscitation, SMACCDub, thoracotomy, Trauma, 0Resuscitation of the critically ill trauma patient involves a myriad of high-stakes, time-sensitive management decisions. The landscape is shifting...
DNR Should Be The Default: PRO – Alex Psirides, CON – Sara Gray
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, CPR, default, DNAR, DNR, Do Not Resuscitate, End of life, End Of Life Care, Ethics, Futility, Resuscitation, SMACCDub, 0Alex Psirides – PRO The application of ‘CPR-for-all’ is the ultimate evidence drift. A treatment that is completely appropriate...
SMACC Force Rant: Is it the Skillset or Background that Count?
Phoebe Adams, , 2016, The Talks smaccDUB 2016, Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care, ATACC, Critical Care Paramedic, Critical Care Physician, Critical Care Retrieval, Immediate Care, Paramedic, PHARM, PHEM, Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine, Prehospital care, Prehospital Doctor, Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Prehospital Training, SMACCDub, 0In a 2 min rant about medical tribalism, Dr. van der Velde questions which medical specialty, if any, owns...