Beyond The Artefact

Beyond The Artefact

A podcast for paramedics, by paramedics.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 7 - Talking Trauma with Prof Steve Dunjey

    The Team at Beyond the Artefact are excited to welcome our first ever guest on the show, Professor Steve Dunjey. Steve is an Emergency Physician and currently the head of Trauma at Royal Perth Hospital, the State Trauma Centre in Western Australia. We explore the concept of trauma prevention through raod safety campaigns and the role paramedics play in both the prevention of trauma as public health advocates, and as the primary medical responders to the most severe trauma cases.

    43 min

  2. May 14

    Episode 6 - Stop the Bleed

    In this month's episode, we farewell Michelle as a member of the Beyond the Artefact Team. Simon and Matt acknowledge that the month of May is 'Stop the Bleed' month, exploring all things haemorrhage control, taking a dive into the evidence of torniquets and pressure dressings.

    34 min

  3. Feb 6

    Episode 5 - GHB Overdose

    In this episode, your hosts, Matt, Michelle and Simon explore everything a paramedic needs to know about GHB use. After defining what GHB is, we discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of GHB overdose before tackling the research behind the assessment and management of these patients as it relates to paramedic practice.

    36 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    Episode 4 - Pressure Immobilisation Technique

    In this episode we investigate the evidence and intricacies of the pressure immoblisation technique (PIT). As the weather is warming up here in Australia, we thought this was a topic worthy of refreshing. We discuss the indications for the PIT, how it should be applied and the evidence supporting it's use, all while attempting to keep Matt's passion for the topic under control.

    40 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    Episode 3 - Foot and ankle injuries

    In this episode we explore the assessment of foot and ankle injuries from the paramedic point of view. We explore the use of the pneumonic RICE and compare it to the updated pneumonic Peace & Love. Some handy assessment tips are given out along the way.

    35 min

  6. 09/27/2025

    Episode 2 - Second Line Agents in Status Epilepticus

    In this episode, we explore the evidence behind the use of second line agents that paramedics could consider in status epilepticus that isn't responding to benzodiazepines. As yourself what you have available to you and if the evidence supports a change in practice?

    30 min

  7. 08/31/2025

    Episode 1 - Nicotine Overdose

    In this episode, we explore everything a paramedic needs to know about nicotine overdose, a rare, yet high risk presentation for paramedics.

    26 min

  8. 08/31/2025

    Beyond the Artefact Introduction

    In this introduction episode of Beyond the Artefact, you will discover what the podcast is trying to achieve and learn a little about Matt, Simon and Michelle, the creators and presentors of Beyond the Artefact, a podcast for paramedics, by paramedics.

    9 min
  • 8 Episodes

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A podcast for paramedics, by paramedics.

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  • Creator
    Beyond The Artefact
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Artefact

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