Medic In The Middle

Thomas Alderson
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'Medic In The Middle' is a podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle is a new podcast, exploring a range of different topics, issues and articles based around Para-medicine and the pre hospital environment. This first series will feature guests from a range of different Pre hospital and in hospital specialties. Music Composed and Performed by Tom Alderson.

  1. 08/06/2025

    Sedation - (Dr. Omar Khan - Midlands Air Ambulance Charity)

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Omar Khan - an Anaesthetist with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) to explore the realities of sedation in pre-hospital and critical care settings. We take a look at what safe and effective sedation looks like outside the hospital environment, and how Enhanced care teams approach it in the PHEM setting. 🔍 Topics covered include: What sedation actually is in the context of pre-hospital careThe four principles of sedation and how they guide safe practiceCommon indications for sedation in trauma and medical emergenciesContraindications, cautions, and red flags to watch forA breakdown of sedative agents: what’s used, why, and whenMonitoring standards during sedation – what’s essential and what’s idealThe role of human factors, team communication, and decision-makingBalancing risk vs. benefit in dynamic and often unpredictable environmentsReal-world insight into how sedation fits within critical care team operations Whether you're working on the road, in the air, or building your knowledge as a junior clinician, this episode offers practical, experience-based insights from a leading pre-hospital provider https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(25)00076-9/fulltext https://www.midlandsairambulance.com/ Twitter - @MedicMiddle

    34 min

  2. 06/13/2025

    Lifelong Learning with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC)

    In this episode, I sit down with the Education Team from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) to talk all things training and professional development. We explore the wide range ofcourses offered not only to clinicians but also to members of the public.Whether you're an aspiring paramedic, a seasoned healthcare professional, orsomeone looking to gain life-saving skills, MAAC has something for you. We dive into: ·       RCUK-accredited courses (E-ALS) ·       European Trauma Course (ETC) ·       PHEM-focused training tailored for pre-hospital clinicians ·      Courses delivered by MAAC’s own critical careclinicians,combining real-world experience with evidence-based practice These high-quality, accessiblecourses are designed to support continuous professional development and raisethe standard of emergency care across the region. 🔗 Find out more or book a course at: ⁠https://www.midlandsairambulance.com⁠ Twitter- ⁠@MAA_Charity⁠ @Medicmiddle

    27 min

  3. 02/04/2025

    Shock In Trauma (Dr.Caroline Leech)

    Welcome back to Medic In The Middle! In this episode we are joined by EM consultant and PHEM legend Dr.Caroline Leech In this episode we tackle; - Definitions of Shock - Types of Shock - The Hateful Eight in trauma - Why patient's may present atypically - Management of Shock - Questions from twitter - Practical takeaways https://www.binasss.sa.cr/ene23/25.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1473289/ https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(24)00854-2/abstract https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1342509/pdf/jaccidem00006-0007.pdf https://litfl.com/thinking-beyond-bleeding/

    53 min

  4. 07/07/2024

    RSI (Dr.Nageena Hussain)

    Welcome back! In this episode we cover Rapid sequence induction, Consultant anaesthetist Nageena (The air ambulance service Helimed 53+54) joins us on this episode to discuss RSI In this episode we cover -definition -indications for the procedure -equipment and resources required for RSI -pre procedure and post procedure checks -RSI drugs Twitter @Medicmiddle

    46 min

  5. 04/17/2024

    Paediatric Trauma - Dr James Nayyar (KidConfident)

    Welcome back to the show! In this episode we chat to Consultant Anaesthetist Doctor James Nayyar (The Air Ambulance Service) whom is the creator of the FOAMed platform Kid Confident - https://www.kidconfident.org/ We take you on a whistle stop tour of Paediatric trauma, discussing key concepts when managing and treating these patients. Twitter - @MedicMiddle @KidConfident23

    1h 1m

  6. 10/27/2023

    Traumatic Brain Injury (Dr Lauren Weekes)

    In this episode we are joined by Consultant anaesthetist Lauren Weekes (Devon air ambulance, BASICS Devon, University Hospitals Plymouth) Topics covered in this episode: -epidemiology -pathophysiology -assessment + management in pre-hospital setting -Primary + Secondary Brain injury -pre-hospital critical care interventions Twitter @Medicmiddle @WeekesLauren

    56 min

  7. 08/30/2023

    Neonates (Ft. James Yates - Resus Room)

    Hello! Welcome back to the show. In this Episode, James Yates (GWAAC, Resus Room, soNAR) Joins us to discuss Neonatal Management and transition of the newborn at birth. Topics covered include: - What is soNAR? - Neonate definition - Pre term birth - Neonate assessment and management - Fetal + newborn circulation - Stabilisation at birth (DCC, Thermal Care) - Assessing and managing a newborn - Neonatal Life Support/ Post Transitional care Twitter @medicmiddle

    1h 18m

  8. 04/21/2023

    Drowning - (HART/CCP - Jon Bush)

    Welcome back to Medic in The Middle, in this episode we speak to YAS HART Critical Care Paramedic Jonathan Bush to talk about Drownings In this Episode expect to hear about - Drowning definition + Epidemiology - Drowning Physiology - The 'Metabolic Ice box' - Scene safety and scene management - When is resuscitation futile ? - ALS considerations during cardiac arrest

    53 min
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'Medic In The Middle' is a podcast series hosted by registered Paramedic, Tom Alderson. Medic In The Middle is a new podcast, exploring a range of different topics, issues and articles based around Para-medicine and the pre hospital environment. This first series will feature guests from a range of different Pre hospital and in hospital specialties. Music Composed and Performed by Tom Alderson.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Alderson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thomas Alderson
  • Show Website
    Medic In The Middle