Major Incidents from a Scottish Perspective with John Paul Loughrey

In this conversation, we will explore some of the lessons learned through years of major incident attendance in Scotland from the Emergency Medical Retrieval Services (EMRS). We examine the Scottish Trauma Network, the demographics of healthcare in Scotland, and some of the recent and seminal major incidents that have informed EMRS’s approach. We also include some of the lessons learnt through the Manchester bombings – that of paediatric triage and treatment in Mass Casualty incidents. We examine some of the lessons learnt through using CSCATTT, METHANE, activation and tasking, communications both remotely and at site, preferred triage tools and much more.   To do this I have John Paul Loughrey with me. JP is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the QEUH in Glasgow and has worked with EMRS in a variety ous roles since 2011. He is the Major Incident lead for ScotSTAR and is Vice-President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. In addition, his other main professional interests include major trauma care, teaching and training and organising large-scale CPD events and conferences. Reflex Medical This podcast is sponsored by Relex Medical. Whether you need syringes and steri-strips or Littmann stethoscopes and advanced life support training manikins, Reflex Medical are here to help. When you’re restocking your ambulance or checking your paramedic equipment list there is only one place you need to go for your medical supplies – Reflex Medical. To see more of their innovative diagnostics and medical devices please click here: ⁠⁠https://reflexmedical.co.uk/⁠⁠ Discount Code: PHCP10 The above code will give you 10% off Reflex Medical web prices, this excludes sales items and can't be used in conjunction with other discounts.  Celox Medical This podcast is sponsored by Celox Medical. Since 2006 when Celox granules were first introduced, Celox trauma products have been used to save the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. In 2008, the third-generation haemostat Celox Gauze became the UK MoD product of choice and was used to save lives in the recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Now Celox Rapid Gauze takes over as the product of choice and will be used on the front line by all branches of the armed forces. To see more of their innovative haemorrhage control products please click here: ⁠⁠https://www.celoxmedical.com/