In this special Pre-Hospital Care Podcast tactical medicine compilation, we explore the clinical, operational and human challenges of providing care in high-risk and austere environments.
Steve Woods examines the management of ballistic trauma, including whole blood administration, pleural drainage and recognising injury patterns, before discussing an equally important topic: clinician self-care and resilience.
We then turn to Eric Acevedo, who explores conflict negotiation and de-escalation techniques. From hostage and conflict situations to everyday pre-hospital encounters, these skills can help clinicians build rapport, reduce confrontation and work with patients who may be reluctant to accept treatment or attend hospital despite significant illness or injury.
A compilation exploring the reality that tactical medicine isn't just about procedures and equipment, it's about clinical judgement, communication, resilience and making good decisions under pressure.
🎙️ EMS2027 – European EMS Congress
The Pre-Hospital Care Podcast is heading to Ireland!
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be in Killarney in April 2027 as the official podcast host for EMS2027, the European EMS Congress.
📅 13–15 April 2027
📍 The Gleneagle, Killarney, Ireland
🎯 Theme: “Connecting Care Across Communities”
EMS2027 will bring together clinicians, researchers, educators and leaders from across Europe and beyond to explore the future of EMS, with a programme covering innovation, technology, sustainability, human factors, research and the future of integrated emergency care.
I’ll be there with the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast, bringing you interviews and conversations with speakers, clinicians, researchers and EMS leaders — capturing the ideas, experiences and discussions shaping contemporary pre-hospital care.
If you work in EMS, emergency medicine, pre-hospital care or healthcare, make sure you have 13–15 April 2027 in your diary.
I’ll see you in Killarney!
Find out more and register with EMS Europe – EMS2027.
🎙️ GWAAC Symposium 2026 – Innovation in Pre-Hospital Care, hosted by the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC).
📅 Friday 16 October 2026
📍 Pravha Lounge, Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
🎯 Theme: Innovation
The symposium will bring together leading clinicians, practitioners and experts to explore innovation and the future of pre-hospital care, with six expert speakers sharing their experience and perspectives.
If you work in pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, critical care or the wider healthcare community, this is an event not to miss. Sign up here.
