Wesley Trauma Talk Podcast

Jan 31 2024 27 ep. 19 mins 36
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Trauma Talk is brought to you by Wesley Trauma Services which is a ACS verified Level 1 Adult & Level 2 Pediatric trauma center located in Wichita, Kansas. Every even Tuesday we release a new episode about a trauma topic concerning patient care.

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Wesley Healthcare High Risk OB Team

Jan 31 2024 24 mins  
My guests Kellie Fredin and Alexa Coker from Wesley's Labor and Delivery and Maternal Transport, are here to discuss High-Risk OB transports.

The History Of LifeWATCH.

Dec 11 2023 47 mins  
This is the story of LifeWATCH. LifeWATCH was the third air medical transport service founded in the United States right here at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. My four guest all worked at LifeWATCH and this is their story.

The Benefits of an After Action Debriefing

Nov 20 2023 22 mins  
My guest is Dr. Gina Berg and Trauma PA Deanna Parsons discuss their published study "Acceptability and Implementation of Debriefings After Trauma Resuscitation.". The episode lays the groundwork for any hospital/service/team to provide a standard approach to an after-action debriefing. If you want to improve your team's communication and possibly decrease burnout, this episode is

A Chaplains Role on the Trauma Team/How to Deliver Difficult Information

Oct 16 2023 14 mins  
My guest is Amy Claassen and we discuss her role as Chaplain on the Trauma Team. Amy also discusses how to deliver difficult information to the family.

The Evolution of Rib Fracture Management w/ Doctors Sliter and Sudbeck

May 09 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, we explore the evolution of rib fracture management with two expert doctors in the field, Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck. Rib fractures are a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort, and managing them properly is critical to ensuring a successful recovery. Dr. Sliter and Dr. Sudbeck discuss the history of rib fracture management and how it has evol

Creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program w/ Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare.

Apr 17 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Tracy McDonald, Vice President of Trauma, Burn, and Reconstructive Surgery at HCA Healthcare. Tracy shares her expertise on Trauma Systems, explaining what they are and why they are important. She also discusses the challenges of creating, maintaining, and growing a program improvement program, offering insights and practical tips based on her exte

Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation w/ Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long

Apr 10 2023 17 mins  
My guest is Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long who and our topic is pediatric trauma resuscitation.

Imaging Considerations for the Pediatric Patient w/ Dr. Kim Molik

Mar 01 2023 13 mins  
Dr. Kim Molik, Wesley's Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, stops by to discuss imaging considerations for the pediatric patient. Dr. Molik also explains how to use the PECARN algorithm for evaluating pediatric imaging needs. We also discuss assessing the pediatric c-spine.

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Long Spine Board w/ EMS Chief Frank Williams

Nov 17 2022 12 mins  
On this episode of Trauma Talk our guest Butler Co EMS Chief and Nurse Frank Williams. We discuss the pros, cons, and pressure sores of Long Spine Boards

Identifying Human Trafficking with Melissa Cooke, LMSW

Aug 01 2022 20 mins  
We discuss identifying and what to do when a health care provider suspects a patient is a human trafficking victim. Our guest is Melissa Cooke, LMSW, from the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County.