Art of Emergency Medicine

In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams.  We talk about the initial resuscitation, preparation and actions.  We then include a bit of bread and butter MTP and throw in a discussion on how you would transport a patient like this to a major centre.  We also discus briefly TEG and ROTEM.  Check out the cast notes and SAQ at

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy.  This is an important area of study for the Fellowship Written SAQ where the modifiers for bread and butter Resuscitation medicine is tested.  Our modifier for this episode is Pregnancy.  Whether you're preparing for your exams or refining your clinical practice, this episode will give you the critical insights you need. Let’s dive in. Check out the cast notes and SAQ at

In this banger of an episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Methadone.  This is an emerging public health area for emergency medicine trainees to build strong, exam-ready knowledge. In this episode, we take a focused look at methadone — covering its pharmacology, key prescribing considerations, and the management of methadone withdrawal syndromes. Whether you're preparing for your exams or refining your clinical practice, this episode will give you the critical insights you need. Let’s dive in. Check out the cast notes and SAQ at

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Drowning / Submersion Injury.  This is something with specific Australian context, implications and data.  Check out the cast notes and SAQ at

Welcome to our first podcast of 2025 on Dysbarism focussing on Decompression Illness.  We wanted to cover this important summer topic with a deep dive on Physics and pathophysiology which will make it a lot easier to understand and score high marks on potential SAQs.  As usual the accompanying SAQ document has potential questions that could be asked on this topic.  Go to  for the SAQ and cast notes.