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Clinical Update: June 2026
Jun 19, 2026
19m 23s
Clinical Updates: May 2026
May 11, 2026
37m 31s
Clinical Updates: March 2026
Mar 27, 2026
18m 48s
Paramedics DO diagnose: diagnostic safety with A/Professor Carmel Crock
Mar 1, 2026
1h 03m 39s
Clinical Updates: February 2025
Feb 15, 2026
31m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Clinical Update: June 2026 | Your monthly clinical update covering: · Clinical Practice Update: Forthcoming CPG changes including AF referral pathways, low‑risk chest pain risk scoring, and paediatric gastro guideline Ebola bulletin and CHO advisory Cardiac Arrest Team Performance Report: insights and practical takeaways for improving CPR quality PANDA trial update · Patient safety update: Non-transport decisions, assessment, trusting our equipment · Paper of the month: Naloxone and Clinical Outcomes in Susp... | 19m 23s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Clinical Updates: May 2026 | Your monthly clinical update covering: · CPG updates: New measles CPG + updated CPP for ACOs & CERTs · Hand hygiene refresher: Back to basics in challenging environments · Cardiac arrest outcomes: Conversation with Ziad Nehme on recent improvements · Survey plug: Clinical & Operational Service Delivery Plan · Patient safety: Case review – consulting via the Clinician when engaging external agencies (e.g. PIPER) · Tourni... | 37m 31s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Clinical Updates: March 2026 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine). This month's episode covers: Planned updates to CPGs in 2026Posterior StrokePatient Care RecordsEvaluation data of droperidol and dexamethasone as antiemeticsPaper of the Month: IV vs IO in cardiac arrestEquipment updateProfessional development opportunitiesSmall steps to transform your practicePaper of the Month Vascular access by paramedics during cardio... | 18m 48s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | ![]() Paramedics DO diagnose: diagnostic safety with A/Professor Carmel Crock | In this episode of Clinical Conversations, we're joined by Associate Professor Carmel Crock (Director of the Emergency Department at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Chair of the Quality & Patient Safety Committee at the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine) to unpack what diagnosis is, how diagnostic error happens, and how we can make diagnosis safer. We explore common pitfalls like premature closure and diagnostic momentum, and practical ways to improve diagnostic safe... | 1h 03m 39s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | ![]() Clinical Updates: February 2025 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine). Cardiac Arrest Update with AV Resuscitation Coordinator Steve MusgravePatient Safety Update: Stroke Assessment and Elderly FallsAlpine and Wilderness Response AlagaesiaToxicology EvaluationAlcohol Withdrawal GuidelineEquipment Update: Syringe DriversPaper of the Month Prehospital transesophageal echocardiography versus conventional advanced life support in... | 31m 09s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP and BiPAP) | In this episode of Clinical Conversations, James Oswald and Ambulance Victoria Medical Director Dr David Anderson unpack non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for prehospital care. They explain the key physiology (oxygenation vs ventilation), the practical difference between CPAP and BiPAP, and how this guides use in COPD, acute pulmonary oedema, COVID, asthma, and undifferentiated dyspnoea. The discussion also covers patient coaching, mask fit troubleshooting, essential monitoring, and how to recog... | 45m 45s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: December 2025 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine). Hear from Louise Reynolds (Victoria’s Chief Paramedic Officer) on the women’s pain inquiry findings—and what it means for paramedic practice.Spotlight the VVED back pain pathway: for many patients, opioids + ED isn’t the answer—community physio support can be surprisingly effective.Adam Ho (AV Senior Pharmacist) answers the most common medication questions... | 38m 21s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Clinical Conversations: Medical Director Live Q&A | In our first ever live episode of Clinical Conversations, James Oswald (CPG specialist and paramedic) is joined by Ambulance Victoria Medical Director Dr David Anderson for an end-of-year Q&A on the latest CPG updates. We work through staff questions on the “why” behind key changes—including respiratory care and oxygen targets, NIV expansion and mask issues, airway and RSI updates (including crash induction and consultation for single-responder MICA), and several medication updates such a... | 48m 59s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: November 2025 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine): 02:10 – CPG Update Released • Highlights major 2025 CPG changes, app issues, and expected three-month transition period (IFS ceases immediately). • Emphasis on professional judgment, understanding over memorisation, and upcoming live Q&A. • Request for staff feedback on new learning methods. 05:42 – Women’s Pain Inquiry Findings • Large V... | 22m 53s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: October 2025 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine): 01:40 – 2025 Clinical Update Coming Soon 02:20 – IFS Retirement & Paediatric RSI Feedback 07:05 – STEMI Performance Update 08:50 – Free Birth: Paramedic Implications 11:50 – PANDA Trial Update 13:50 – Patient Safety: Cognitive bias & discounting concerning symptoms 19:20 – Missing PCRs in Severe Adverse Events 21:50 – Guideline Monitoring: Minor ... | 29m 09s | ||||||
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| 10/7/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: Paediatic intubation special | James Oswald is joined by an expert panel to discuss the background, evidence and rationale behind the retirement of intubation facilitated by sedation: Richard Armour – MICA paramedic, PhD candidate, CPG specialist.Dr Claire Wilkin – PEM, AV Medical Advisor - PaediatricsA/Prof David Anderson – AV Medical Director Get in touch clinicalguidelines@ambulance.vic.gov.au David: @expensivecare | @expensivecare.bsky.social | LinkedIn James: https://linktr.ee/ClinicalConversations | 39m 59s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: September 2025 | Your monthly clinical update from James Oswald (Clinical Practice Guideline Specialist) and A/Prof Ben Meadley (Director of Paramedicine): Clinical Update Warm IV fluid (13:38): Stop warming IV fluids in overhead compartments or with hot water bottles. Risks scalding/superheating. Store in equipment towers only.Paediatric distraction (03:26): kits available now. Evidence-based, non-digital active tools work best. Order via iProc. Document use in VACIS.Paediatric NIV (9:20): pathways with RCH/... | 26m 59s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() Cardiogenic shock | This month James and David look at cardiogenic shock: recognition and classification, oxygen targets, fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, inotropes, and the possibility of shock centres in the future. They're joined by Professor Dion Stub, an interventional cardiologist, prolific researcher, professor at Monash University, member of the Australian Resuscitation Council, and medical advisor to Ambulance Victoria. Further resources Avoid trial: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulati... | 48m 44s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: August 2025 | Your monthly clinical update covering: Mandatory VVED Consults for Infants <28 Days – trends, rationale for policy, clarifications, and case example demonstrating impact. Stroke updates - performing ACT-FAST on all MASS positive patients, changes to VACIS and a plug for IV access. Complex Paediatric Respiratory Patients – Managing patients on home non-invasive ventilation, maintaining continuity of care, and upcoming resources. Trauma Updates – Blood component therapy expansion and complia... | 29m 55s | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | ![]() Q&A: Sedation, trauma, why we need to change and the future of paramedicine. | In this special Q&A episode of Clinical Conversations, James Oswald and Dr. David Anderson respond to the most common — and most complex — questions we've received on sedation, CPG implementation, and the evolving role of paramedics. We also reflect on why clinical guidelines are becoming more detailed, how to balance complexity with emergency care, and what the future holds for paramedics. Get in touch clinicalguidelines@ambulance.vic.gov.au Socials David: @expensivecar... | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: July 2025 | Your monthly update on clinical issues including: Clinical Practice Care and Control Powers (02:38 – 07:10) Overview of section 232 and 241 powers. Documentation: VACIS + RiskMan entries are essential. More info: See Mental Health Crisis Reform on OneAV. Verification of Death (07:10 – 08:48) Verifying death is voluntary for paramedics. Review WinOps 025 for current processes. AV is working with VicPol to improve processes. Encourage local discussion with TM/CSO about your approach. &... | 27m 31s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | ![]() Paediatric acute behavioural disturbance | In this episode of Clinical Conversations, we explore the complexities of managing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) in children and adolescents—a small but increasingly common and high-risk cohort. Host James Oswald and AV Medical Director Dr. David Anderson are joined by paediatric emergency physician Dr. Claire Wilkin, who brings deep expertise in paediatric critical care. Together, they discuss the causes of ABD in younger patients, differences from adult presentations, principles of de... | 56m 05s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | ![]() Clinical Update | Your monthly clinical update covering:Clinical Practice 03:10 – Respiratory CPG Update: Pulmonary edema, COVID, ILI, paediatric asthma changes coming soon. 04:00 – First Responder Analgesia: Supply challenges beingaddressed; updates coming. 05:10 – Button Batteries: New blue dye marker—importantvisual sign but not universally present. 06:00 – Mushroom Season Warning: Watch for toxidromes; VPIC support emphasized. 06:40 – VVED changes: Easier access to emergency physicians. Patient Safe... | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | ![]() Paediatric assessment, consultation and virtual emergency care | James Oswald and Dr David Anderson explore how consultation has evolved from a perceived weakness to a hallmark of clinical maturity. They discuss the growing role of virtual emergency care, particularly the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), in supporting paramedics with decision-making—especially when assessing young infants. Joined by pediatric emergency specialist Dr Harith Al-Rawi, the episode dives into the challenges of remote pediatric assessment, the value of collaboratio... | 57m 39s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: April 2025 | Your monthly clinical update covering: VVED Consultations for small infants New requirement: VVEDconsultation for non-transport of infants ≤28 daysStrong recommendation for 29days–3 monthsDriven by patient safety reviewand expert consensusNot about removing autonomy —it’s about adding clinical support RSI Checklist Update Addition of a pop-off valve checkfollowing a critical safety eventPrevents misdiagnosis of failedventilationReinforces value of checklists,even for experienced clinicians... | 30m 35s | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | ![]() Sedation safety for acute behavioural disturbance (Part 2) | In Part 2 of their sedation safety conversation, hosts James Oswald (paramedic and clinical guidelines specialist) and Dr. David Anderson (Medical Director of Ambulance Victoria) cover preparation for sedation and how to recognize and respond to deterioration. They break the problem into three evidence‑backed pillars: Prevent deterioration (have a listen to Part 1)Prepare for side‑effects – if you plan to sedate, you must plan to resuscitate Recognise & Respond when things go wrong Furth... | 31m 44s | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | ![]() Clinical Updates: March 2025 | Your monthly clinical update covering: Cardiac arrest outcomes An update on the sedation safety guidelineLessons learned from the patient safety team: appropriate use of the CT-6 traction splint and having a high index of suspicion for spinal and head injuries in older adults followingstanding height falls BVM blow off valve reminderPaper of the month: Prehospital antibiotics in sepsisMiller blade use for ALS paramedics Resources ACP Critical Care Summit Get in touch X / Twitter / Bluesky ... | 22m 10s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | ![]() Sedation safety for acute behavioural disturbance | In this episode of Clinical Conversations, hosts James Oswald (paramedic and clinical guidelines specialist) and Dr. David Anderson (Medical Director of Ambulance Victoria) dive into one of the most ethically and clinically complex areas of pre-hospital care—the questions of safety for during sedation for acute behavioural disturbance (ABD). They explore the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of sedation, the significant clinical risks, and real-world cases that highlight th... | 53m 37s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | ![]() "He's going to die" - Breaking bad news | In this episode of Clinical Conversations, James Oswald (Paramedic and Clinical Practice Guidelines Specialist) and Dr. David Anderson (Ambulance Victoria Medical Director) tackle one of the most challenging aspects of paramedicine—delivering bad news. Joined by guest Liz Perry (MICA Paramedic), they explore the difficulties paramedics face when communicating death and critical updates to families in the pre-hospital setting. We talk personal experiences, theoretical models like SPIKES, and p... | 53m 41s | ||||||
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