Ep 242 - Prehospital Neuroprotection with Ed Langford at PREMIER 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Ed Langford, a Specialist Trainee in Emergency Medicine and co-founder of Enhanced Care Services, shares insights on prehospital neuroprotection, particularly in pediatric cases. He recounts a gripping real-life incident involving a 13-year-old with a traumatic brain injury. The discussion covers critical strategies for airway management, advanced interventions, and the importance of teamwork among paramedics and critical care teams. Ed emphasizes the evolving approaches to stabilize patients and prevent neurological damage while showcasing the remarkable recovery achieved.

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Prehospital Neuroprotection: Management of Pediatric Head Injuries

00:00 • 11min

In this episode, we delve into the critical role of neuroprotection in pre-hospital care, particularly in pediatric head injuries. Through a real-life case study of a 13-year-old boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car, we explore the steps taken by paramedics and critical care teams to stabilize him and prevent further neurological damage. From airway management to advanced interventions, this episode highlights the challenges of pre-hospital neuroprotection and the incredible teamwork that led to the patient’s remarkable recovery.

There is more detail on the full blogpost here.

This podcast was recorded live at the Hope Church in Winchester as part of the PREMIER conference. We are grateful to the organizing team for hosting us and allowing us to use the audio. The PIER and PREMIER websites are full of amazing resources for anyone working in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, and we highly recommend them.

The Speaker

Ed is a Speciality Trainee in Emergency Medicine in Wessex and a trainee Critical Care Practitioner with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Ed is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Enhanced Care Services, a Southampton-based company delivering enhanced and critical care to the event medical sector, providing frontline ambulance services across Hampshire and clinical education at all levels, employing over 200 clinicians. Ed holds the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (RCSEd) and, having promised to not take on any more work, is currently undertaking a Masters in Resuscitation, Pre-hospital and Emergency Medicine at QMUL.

Enhanced Care Services

Enhanced Care Services' mission is to provide and influence excellent patient care, irrespective of injury, illness or location, through the delivery of high-quality clinical operations and education. Founded in 2015, ECS now provide frontline ambulance operations across the South, delivers extensive medical cover to some of the most prestigious events across the UK and provides education from its bespoke education centre in Southampton and beyond.