The SWORBHP Podcast sworbhppodcasts

It’s no secret that receiving an audit from SWORBHP can spark a lot of anxiety, but should it? Dr. Sean Doran (Local Medical Director) and Dwayne Cottel (Prehospital Care Specialist) discuss this in our latest podcast.
A variety of topics are discussed, including:
Why self-reporting is the best option and the importance of it
The auditing process and how things work behind the scenes
Feedback requests, why we reach out and the value in a prompt response
These questions and answers cover most of what you, as a Paramedic, should know about auditing and its process. We hope you enjoy and learn a lot from this great conversation!
If you have any other topics you want to see discussed on the SWORBHP Podcast, let us know by submitting them through our website: SWORBHP Podcasts – Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program (SWORBHP)

In this episode Dr. Lauren Valdis and Dr. Taylor Bechamp discuss the topic of Penetrating Chest Trauma in Prehospital Medicine.

Dr. Matthew Davis and Dr. Sarah Cocco review changes to the Cardiac Arrest Medical Directive. These changes were outlined in a memo sent out to SWORBHP paramedics on July 19th. More details can be found on our website: www.sworbhp.ca

In this episode of our SWORBHP Webinar series Dr. Lauren Valdis talks to Dr. Erfun Hatam about Trauma in Pregnancy as it relates to the prehospital world.
 
Caution: This subject matter, Trauma in Pregnancy, may be upsetting or distressing to some viewers. Please keep this in mind prior to watching.

Caution:This subject matter, pediatric trauma, may be upsetting or distressing to some listeners. A theoretical case of a pediatric patient who experienced a traumatic injury is discussed to help frame important learning points. Please keep this in mind prior to listening.
Description:In this episode of the SWORBHP Podcast Dr. Lauren Valdis is joined by our special guest Dr. Brett Plouffe, a Pediatric EM Fellow. This episode discusses pediatric trauma as it pertains to your practice.
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On this episode, Dr. Lauren Valdis and guest Dr. Rob Sogetrop present a webinar focusing on antidepressant overdoses in the world of prehospital medicine.