Wesley Trauma Talk Podcast

RSI: A Review of the Medications

Our guest is Kathy Hall, Trauma/Critical Care Pharmacist, who discusses the medications involved in an RSI. 

Christmas Vacation Injury Review with Dr. Dave Acuna

On this holiday special edition of Trauma Talk, I sat down with Dr. Dave Acuna, Wesley Trauma Services Adult Medical Director, and review 3 classic scenes from National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. 

Ocular Trauma with Dr. Michele M. Riggins, MD.

On this episode I discuss ocular trauma and its treatment, both in the hospital and pre-hospital setting with Dr. Michele M. Riggins, MD. Dr. Riggins is a board-certified ophthalmologist. She specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus and Blepharospasm.

Trauma Bay Case Study: ”The Case Of The Magic Bullet”

On this episode of Trauma Talk, two of our Wesley Trauma Services PAs, Calder, and Staci, give insight on what it is like to be in the trauma bay while reviewing a GSW (gunshot wound) case study.

Drowning Myths and Misconceptions w/ Dr. Kyle Lemley

On this episode of Wesley Trauma Talk, I sit down with the Medical Director of Wesley's PICU Dr. Kyle Lemley and discuss the myths and misconceptions of drowning. 

Organ Donation with Midwest Transplant Network part2

On part 2 of our discussion with Midwest Transplant Network, MTN explains what happens in a hospital during the organ donation process. 

Organ Donation with Midwest Transplant Network part 1

We discuss what healthcare providers should and shouldn't do to promote organ donation, how organ donation works, and patient considerations with Midwest Transplant Network. 

Burn Assessment and Fluid Resuscitation with Dr. William Waswick.

I interview Wesley Trauma Services Trauma Surgeon and Burn Surgeon Dr. William Waswick about burn assessment, fluid resuscitation, and associated injuries of burns.  

Venomous Snake Bite Considerations in Trauma

On this episode we have two special guests: Jeff Ettling, Ph.D. who is the President & CEO at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Dr Ettling will be discussing venomous snakes of Kansas, why they are important to our ecosystem, and what to do if you come across one.We then interview Kathy Hall who is the Pharmacists for Wesley Trauma/SICU about all things anti-venom.

Everything TXA with Dr. Bill Palko

We discusses everything TXA with Wesley's Medical Director of Transfusion Services and Pathologist Dr. Bill Palko.