Caroline Leech
Consultant in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Coventry, Deputy Clinical Lead of The Air Ambulance Service, and West Midlands Trauma Network Director. Her research interests include maternal out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and trauma.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
Maternal Arrest; Roadside to Resus
Caroline Leech, an Emergency Medicine and Prehospital doctor, shares her expertise on maternal cardiac arrests, a rare but critical situation affecting mothers and their unborn babies. She discusses the physiological changes during pregnancy that complicate resuscitation efforts. Insights from her recent paper on Resuscitative Hysterotomy challenge the conventional survival expectations for both mother and child. Caroline emphasizes the need for effective teamwork, communication, and training to prepare for these high-stakes emergencies while navigating the emotional toll on responders.
Feb 19, 2025 • 16min
Ep 261 - Moral Injury with Caroline Leech at Tactical Trauma 24
Caroline Leech, a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and expert in trauma care, discusses the pressing issue of moral injury in healthcare. She clarifies how moral injury differs from moral distress and outlines its three key mechanisms: acts of commission, acts of omission, and betrayal. Through compelling examples from emergency situations, Caroline highlights the emotional toll on responders and stresses the critical need for psychological support. The conversation shines a light on the healthcare system’s responsibility to address these issues for the well-being of providers.
