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Critical Care CrossroadsEp. 21: The World's Okayest HROB Episode (ft. Mike Carunchio)Mike Carunchio (The World's Okayest Medic Podcast) joins the crew for a discussion on HROB!Follow @critcarecrossroads on Instagram for updates about the show and more content from the crew!
2025-12-0852 min
The World’s Okayest Medic PodcastArtificial Intelligence in EMS (with a Wilderness Paramedic)Listener discretion is advised.
Thank you to Mike Damkot for coming onto the podcast. Check him out on his podcast "EMS On the Mountain."
2025-11-0355 min
A Duty To ActMichael Carunchio | The World's Okayest MedicIn this engaging conversation, Jennifer and Mike Carunchio delve into the world of podcasting, particularly within the EMS community. Mike shares his journey from being a paramedic to starting 'The Okayest Medic Podcast,' discussing the challenges and rewards of creating educational content. They explore the importance of real-life case studies, the ethical considerations of sharing patient information, and the impact of social media on the profession. Mike also reflects on the risks of sharing opinions in a public forum and the balance between monetization and maintaining authenticity in podcasting. The discussion highlights the significance of networking, time management...
2025-08-131h 08
Heavy Lies the HelmetOpinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio Though evidence dictates much of what we do as emergency medical providers, some areas remain open to debate: How are we justifying stroke ambulances, CCT speciality teams, AHA guidelines, and our choice of crystalloids? How are we justifying what professionals are allowed to post on social media? And do we agree with the currently accepted norms? Who better to join us in this discussion than Mike Carunchio of The World's Okayest Medic Podcast. Diving into these and other controversial topics, we see if our two platforms can come to a consensus in a...
2025-06-131h 10
The Distinguished Savage PodcastMike Carunchio, Worlds Okayest Medic Podcast, Ep308Mike Carunchio is a seasoned Paramedic and the host of the Worlds Okayest Medic Podcast, a podcast that delves in to all things EMS. You can find Mike's podcast here, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppB0DZKUuh-xjEY-8-unVA You can find this shows website here, https://www.thedistinguishedsavage.com You can find this shows sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.com The views, information, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guest speakers a...
2025-06-031h 40The World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNurse Gwenny Takes Over the PodcastLISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
NurseGwenny takes over the podcast and interviews Mike (not like you don't hear enough from him...)
2024-04-0100 min
Alert Medic 1Controversy in Cardiac Arrest Care w/ Mike Carunchio, The World's Okayest ParamedicCody, Josh, and Mustafa from the Alert Medic 1 team sit down with Mike Carunchio, from the World's Okayest Paramedic, to discuss various topics related to the care of the patient suffering from cardiac arrest.
2024-02-231h 04
Alert Medic 1Esmolol Use in Persistent V-Tach/V-Fib, and other EMS topics w/ Mike Carunchio, Founder & Host:The World's Okayest Medic PodcastMustafa & Josh sit down with Mike Carunchio, founder and host of The World's Okayest Medic podcast to discuss the use of esmolol in persistent vfib & vtach cardiac arrests. They then progress to discuss various topics in EMS, including point of care ultrasound, EMS education, and the federal recognition of paramedic practitioners.
2023-12-151h 11
The Pragmed ShowMonday Morning Medics Discuss a Neonate Code w/ Mike CarunchioWelcome to the third episode of Monday Morning Medic! In this series of episodes, Jason, Aaron, and Chris Rosa sit down and talk about real life calls and patients that we or our special guests have had. We discuss treatments and outcomes to help learn from real-world cases. In this episode, Aaron, Jason and Chris sit down with Mike from the World's Okayest Medic podcast and talk about a neonate code he ran a few years back. It is a great call that we sit down and dissect with tons of lessons learned and fun to be...
2023-07-1745 minThe Pragmed ShowMonday Morning Medics Discuss a Neonate Code w/ Mike CarunchioWelcome to the third episode of Monday Morning Medic! In this series of episodes, Jason, Aaron, and Chris Rosa sit down and talk about real life calls and patients that we or our special guests have had. We discuss treatments and outcomes to help learn from real-world cases. In this episode, Aaron, Jason and Chris sit down with Mike from the World's Okayest Medic podcast and talk about a neonate code he ran a few years back. It is a great call that we sit down and dissect with tons of lessons learned and fun to be...
2023-07-1745 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastGuest Panel DiscussionMike, Sarah, Alaina, and Wes discuss various topics and go down rabbitholes.
2022-12-0700 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastRecent Questions from the DMsphereListner questions and my (rambling) answers.
REFERENCES
Baize, Kohman, Stoffel, Weigartz. (2021). Albuterol versus terbutaline in emergency department management of asthma or COPD exacerbation. Critical Care Medicine 49(1 suppl 1): 410.
Busti. (2015). Nitroglycerin Use in the Initial Management of Ischemic Pain from Acute Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI, STEMI). Available: https://www.ebmconsult.com/articles/nitroglycerin-use-in-initial-management-ischemic-pain-acute-myocardial-infarction-nstemi-stemi
Mike Sarraille, George Randle, Josh Cotton. The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent.
Salim Rezaie, "The Death of MONA in ACS: Part III – Nitroglycerin", REBEL EM blog, November 5, 2017. Available at: https://rebelem.com/death-mona-acs-part-iii-nitroglycerin/.
2022-11-0400 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastUnscripted: Off-the-Cuff DiscussionMike and Ashley discuss random stuff: imposter syndrome, dispatch, and "the brand" among other topics.
2022-09-1800 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastQ&A: Precepting, Being Close to the Hospital, FP-C ExamThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2022-03-2200 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastThe Chest Pain EpisodeDo I need to ACS everyone that is having chest pain? Do I need to do a 12-lead on everyone who complains of chest pain? Is it BS when the chest pain is right sided or reproducible?
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2022-03-0900 min2022-02-2800 min2022-02-2300 min2022-02-1700 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastAnalysis ParalysisSmith, Mike. (2012). Analysis Paralysis. EMS World. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/article/10526554/analysis-paralysis
Van Horne, Riley. "Left of Bang"
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2022-02-1000 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastPediatric GSW; Using Warm Bodies to Fill SpotsThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2022-02-0800 min2022-02-0200 min2022-01-2900 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSunday Night DebriefAshley and Mike debrief the randomness of the last two weeks at work. This is really an episode about nothing. Also, this is my first attempt at using two microphones - I apologize for any audio issues.
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2022-01-2400 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastEMS Physicians, Volunteer EMSA discussion about prehopsital physicians in the US and volunteer EMS: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please don't listen to this if you are easily offended. You were warned.
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2022-01-2000 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMore Thinking About Airway (and EBM)Benger JR, Kirby K, Black S, Brett SJ, Clout M, Lazaroo MJ, Nolan JP, Reeves BC, Robinson M, Scott LJ, Smartt H, South A, Stokes EA, Taylor J, Thomas M, Voss S, Wordsworth S, Rogers CA. Effect of a Strategy of a Supraglottic Airway Device vs Tracheal Intubation During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest on Functional Outcome: The AIRWAYS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2018 Aug 28;320(8):779-791. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.11597. PMID: 30167701; PMCID: PMC6142999.
Bernhard M, Becker TK, Gries A, Knapp J, Wenzel V. The First Shot Is Often the Best Shot: First-Pass Intubation Success in Emergency Airway Management. Anesth Analg. 2015 Nov;121(5):1389-93...
2022-01-1600 min2022-01-0700 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNew Year, New Dumpster FireSome start of a new year ramblings: EMTALA, ED wait times, COVID, royal medical directors
REFERENCES:
Gulya, K. (2017). Seventh Circuit Case Highlights Potential Conflict Between Powers of Medical Director and City in Discharging EMS Staff When Losing "Credentials". National Law Review. Accessed at https://www.natlawreview.com/article/seventh-circuit-case-highlights-potential-conflict-between-powers-medical-director
Wolfberg, Wirth. (16 Nov 2021). Ambulances held hostage: Can the hospital make you stay? Accessed at https://www.ems1.com/ambulance/articles/ambulances-held-hostage-can-the-hospital-make-you-stay-jQESFoe1BQTrtUYc/
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2022-01-0300 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastChristmas ClinicalCarley, S. (2004). Suicide at Christmas. EMJ Online. Available at http://emj.bmj.com/content/emermed/21/6/716.full.pdf
CDC. (2004). Fall-Related Injuries During the Holiday Season --- United States, 2000–2003. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5348a1.htm
Long, Brit. (2018). EM@3AM: Esophageal Foreign Bodies. EMDocs Blog. Available at http://emdocs.net/em3am-esophageal-foreign-bodies/
Rohrer-Mirtschink S, Forster N, Giovanoli P, Guggenheim M. Major burn injuries associated with Christmas celebrations: a 41-year experience from Switzerland. Ann Burns Fire Disasters. 2015;28(1):71-75.
Shaw, et. al. (2018). Death and readmissions after hospital discharge during the De...
2021-12-2000 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastHappily HypoxicOmicron update, COVID stats, assessment of the hypoxic COVID patient
Reference: Dhont, S., Derom, E., Van Braeckel, E. et al. The pathophysiology of ‘happy’ hypoxemia in COVID-19. Respir Res 21, 198 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-020-01462-5
2021-12-1400 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastRectal Foreign BodiesDISCLAIMER: bad words, adult topics
Cologne, Ault. (2012). Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard? Clin Colon Rectal Surg, 25, 214-18.
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2021-12-1200 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastThanksgiving ClinicalNot really anything Thanksgiving related....random topics and rantings
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2021-11-2530 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNormalization of DevianceReferences:
http://www.aviationchief.com
NASA. (2014). The Cost of Silence: Normalization of Deviance and Groupthink. Retrieved from: https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-normalizationofdeviance-2014-11-03b.pdf?sfvrsn=4
Mullane, Mike. Normalization of Deviance — IAFF. Available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljzj9Msli5o
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2021-11-2237 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastDifferential DiagnosisThoughts on the "differential diagnosis."
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2021-11-1629 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastLessons from My Partner Bill: A True OGBill is my HEMS partner, mentor, and friend. He started his career in EMS in 1976. Here is his introduction, some of his insights, and discussion on generation gaps and career progression. Also, sorry about the background noise: we were at work at the airport. Planes were taking off and the office chairs we were sitting in were creaking.
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2021-11-1130 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSaturday Night ClinicalAddendums on the calcium episode and the heart failure episode...as always...random ramblings as well...
Citations:
Anand IS, Gupta P. Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure: Current Concepts and Emerging Therapies. Circulation. 2018 Jul 3;138(1):80-98. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.030099. PMID: 29967232.
Hayes. (2013). Mythbuster: Calcium Gluconate Raises Serum Calcium as Quickly as Calcium Chloride. Retrieved at https://www.aliem.com/mythbuster-calcium-gluconate-raises-serum-calcium-as-calcium-chloride/
Calcium Chloride. RK.MD Blog. (2018). Retrieved at https://rk.md/2018/calcium-chloride/
Maak CA, Tabas JA, McClintock DE. Should acute treatment with inhaled beta agonists be withheld from patients with dyspnea who may have...
2021-11-0730 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastStaffing Shortages, Work Conditions, Corporate GreedI think I might have gone a little hard in the paint on this one...
TOPICS:
Corporate greed
Staffing shortages
Incentive pay
Working conditions
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2021-10-2930 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastEMS Organizational NarcissismAs always: real talk, no BS, and maybe controversial views of when narcissism pervades the culture in EMS agencies...
Duchon & Drake. (2009). Organizational narcissism and virtuous behavior. Journal of Business Ethics 85, 301-308.
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2021-10-2530 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCalcium Facts for the EMS ProviderFaine. (n.d.). The calcium quandry. EP Monthly. http://epmonthly.com/article/the-calcium-quandry
Farkas. (2020). IBCC. Available at http://emcrit.org/ibcc
Graudins, et. al. (2016). Calcium channel antagonist and beta blocker overdose: antidotes and adjunct therapies. Br J Clin Pharm 81(3).
Nickson. (2020). Hypocalcemia. LITFL Blog. Available at http://litfl.com/hypocalcemia
Sauter, et al. (2015). Calcium disorders in the ED: independent risk factors for mortality. PLoS One 10(7).
Swaminathan. (2017). CORE EM: Hypocalcemia. Available at http://www.emdocs.net/core-em-hypocalcemia
Webster, et. al. (2016). Ionised calcium levels in major trauma patients who received...
2021-10-2219 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNeonatal Resus, Gestalt, HeuristicsCook C. Is clinical gestalt good enough?. J Man Manip Ther. 2009;17(1):6-7.
Jeanmonodod, Asuka, Jeanmonodod. (2021). Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Accessed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459183/
Van Horne, P., & Riley, J. (2014). Left of Bang. New York: First Black Irish Entertainment
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2021-10-1400 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastRandom Q&ATopics discussed:
Albuterol and CHF
Staffing shortages
12-lead EKG indications
Being a "rat"
TEMS
Imposter Syndrome
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2021-10-0737 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNot Killing Your TBI PatientReferences:
2021 Pennsylvania EMS Protocols.
Spaite DW, Hu C, Bobrow BJ, et al. The Effect of Combined Out-of-Hospital Hypotension and Hypoxia on Mortality in Major Traumatic Brain Injury. Ann Emerg Med. 2017;69(1):62-72. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.007
Jain V, Choudhary J, Pandit R. Blood Pressure Target in Acute Brain Injury. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2019;23(Suppl 2):S136-S139. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23191
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2021-10-0631 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastWhen You Get Investigated or SuedThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-09-3027 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastPelvic TraumaReferences:
Hsu, S. D., Chen, C. J., Chou, Y. C., Wang, S. H., & Chan, D. C. (2017). Effect of Early Pelvic Binder Use in the Emergency Management of Suspected Pelvic Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study. International journal of environmental research and public health, 14(10), 1217. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14101217
Nickson. (2019). Weingart on Pelvic Trauma. Retrieved from https://litfl.com/weingart-on-pelvic-trauma/
Shlamovitz GZ, Mower WR, Bergman J, Chuang KR, Crisp J, Hardy D, Sargent M, Shroff SD, Snyder E, Morgan MT. How (un)useful is the pelvic ring stability examination in diagnosing mechanically unstable pelvic fractures in blunt trauma...
2021-09-2023 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastWorkplace DramaThis podcast references two books, both by Marlene Chism.
*No Drama Leadership, 2015
Stop Workplace Drama, 2011
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2021-09-1446 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMitigating Stupidity: Risk Management for the EMS ProviderThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-09-0520 min2021-09-0527 min2021-08-2138 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastHyponatremia and Other RandomnessTopics covered: Hyponatremia, crappy education, Delta variant, National Registry changes
2021-08-1529 min2021-08-0938 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastTraumatic Shock: Part 1Stuff you need to know about traumatic shock for general practice, FP-C/CCP-C exams, etc.
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2021-08-0629 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMad Dog LeadershipMattis, J. & West, B. (2019). Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead. New York: Random House.
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2021-07-3147 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSplenic TraumaPodcast for prehospital providers who aren't looking for a snoozefest.
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2021-07-2923 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMCIs, Astronauts, & ChecklistsBooks mentioned:
Col. Chris Hatfield, *An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
Dr. Atul Gawande, The Checklist Manifesto
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2021-07-0920 min2021-07-0737 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCardiac Tamponade with Shayne BiermanThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-05-2126 min2021-05-1925 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastTraumatic Asphyxia, The 12-Lead EKG and the StudentReference: http://www.derangedphysiology.com
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2021-05-1830 min2021-04-2739 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSunday Night Ramblings with Mike and MikeThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-04-2641 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastThe Middle of the Road Employee, COVID, Evidence Based MedicineLooking at the importance of the employee who shows up and does his or her job; COVID discussion; looking at evidence-based medicine
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2021-03-2237 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastNSTEMI, Accountability, Anemia, and Amish PeopleStucchi, M., Cantoni, S., Piccinelli, E., Savonitto, S., & Morici, N. (2018). Anemia and acute coronary syndrome: current perspectives. Vascular health and risk management, 14, 109–118. https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S140951
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2021-03-0756 min2021-03-0133 min2021-02-0631 min2021-01-1826 min
The World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCOVID Thanksgiving Special, Skills, Supervisors, Cancel Culture Wimps, Business UpdateThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-11-2828 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMental Health; Mike and Missy IntroThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-11-0800 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastIt's Been a While: Random Ramblings, UpdatesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-11-0529 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastPediatric Upper Airway, COVID-19, New Business VentureThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-10-1629 min2020-09-2635 min2020-09-2418 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastA Casual Night at the Hangar with Shayne RNThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-09-0616 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastMini Follow-Up: Leadership is EVERYTHINGThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-09-0108 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastUPS Leadership StyleBook review of "Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver: Delivering a Culture of We, Not Me." by Ron Wallace.
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2020-08-3027 min2020-08-1525 min2020-08-0120 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastFlash Pulmonary EdemaCimen, et. al. (2017). Flash pulmonary edema: A rare cause and possible mechanisms. Turkish J EM 17(2).
Purvey & Allen. (2017). Managing acute pulmonary oedema. Aust Prescri 40(2).
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2020-07-2515 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastPediatric Airway ManagementReferences
Gebhard. (n.d.). Pediatric Airway Management. http://strac.org/files/education/2018_conference/presentations/pedi_dr_daniel_gebhard_pediatric_airway_presentation.pdf
Walls. (2012). Manual of Emergency Airway Management, 4th Ed.
http://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/covidnet/covid19_5.html
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2020-07-1622 min2020-07-0625 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastWhen Chiropractors Attack, Kawasaki DiseaseKawasaki:
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/kawaski.html
http://www.healthychildren.org/english/health-issues/conditions/heart/pages/kawasaki-disease.aspx
Recommended: CDC, Seattle Childrens' Hospital, NIH
Chiropractic:
Ernst. (2007). Adverse effects of spinal manipulation: a systematic review. J R Soc Med 100(7).
Jones, Jones, & Nugent. (2015). Vertebral artery dissections after chiropractic neck manipulation. Proc (Baylor UMC) 28(1).
Kwan-Woong Park, et. al. (2008). Vertebral artery dissection: natural history, clinical features, and therpeutic considerations. J. Korean Neurosurg Soc 44(3).
Wheeler, et. al. (2015). Risk of traumatic injury associated with clinical spinal manipulation in Medicare part B beneficiaries aged 66-99. Spine 40(4).
2020-07-0117 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastTP-C: Wound BallisticsAdcock & Chancellor. (2013). Death Investigations. New York: JB Learning.
Panagiotis, et. al. (2014). Gunshot wounds: a review of ballistics related to penetrating trauma. J. Acute Disease 14, 178-85.
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2020-06-0916 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCivil Unrest, Ranting, & TP-C ExamBozeman & Winslow. (2004). Medical aspects of less than lethal weapons. Internet J. of Rescue and Disaster Med. 5(1).
El Warea, et. al. (2019). Riots in Beruit: description of the impact of a new type of mass casualty event on the emergency system in Lebanon. Disaster Medicine & Public Health Prep 13(5-6)
Haar, et. al. (2017). Death, injury, and disability from KIP. in crowd control settings and a systematic review. BMJ Open 7(12).
Straton. (2009). Less lethal weapon injury. http://www.mediced.com/content/pages/lectureflies/llwi_printable2009.pdf
Wei, et. al. (2017). The Little India Riot: experiences of an...
2020-06-0318 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastECMO: The Good, Bad, and the UglyMakdisi & Wang. (2015). ECMO review of a lifesaving technology. J. Thoracic Dis. 7(7).
Oliver. (2009). Anticoagulation and coagulation management for ECMO. Semin Cardiothoracic Vasc Anesth 13(3).
http://litfl.com/ecmo-extra-corporeal-membrane-oxygenation
https://litfl.com/ecmo-trouble-shooting/
https://derangedphysiology.com/main/required-reading/cardiothoracic-intensive-care/Chapter%206.1.3/troubleshooting-ecmo-circuit
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2020-05-3123 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastEyeball Leadership, Pulmonary EmbolismElliot. (1992). Pulmonary Physiology During PE. *Chest 101(4 suppl).
Rathbun, et. al. (2004). Clinical utility of d-dimer in patietns with suspected PE and non-diagnostic lung scans or negative CT findings. *Chest 125(3).
Sinek, Simon. *Leaders Eat Last.
http://derangedphysiology.com
http://emdocs.net/r-e-b-e-l-em-the-critical-pulmonary-embolus-patient
http://www.litfl.com/ecg-changes-in-pulmonary-embolism
http://www.litfl.com/pulmonary-embolism****
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2020-05-2616 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastShort, Rapid-Fire Case Study: Thyroid StormCornwall & Mulfin. (2010). Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies: Thyroid Storm. Thera. Adv. Endocrinology Metab. 1(3).
http://www.litfl.com/thyroid-storm
http://www.emcrit.org/ibcc/thyroid-storm
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2020-05-2012 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastAttila the Hun: What "The Scourge of God" Can Teach Us About Being Good EMS Providers and LeadersBook referenced:
Roberts, Wess. (1990). Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun.
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2020-05-1129 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCOVID 19 Social Media, Obstetrics, Aortic DissectionFukui. (2018). Management of acute aortic dissection and thoracic aortic rupture. Journal of Intensive Care 6(15).
http://litfl.com/acute-aortic-dissection
My notes from the ECHO Conferences and FP-C review course.
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2020-05-0619 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSuicidologyReferences:
Betz & Boudreaux. (2016). Managing sucidial patients in the emergency department. Ann EM 67(2).
Jamison, K.R. (2000). Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide.
http://training.sprc.org
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2020-05-0215 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastCritical Care Transports, Don't Destroy Your Leadership CapitalThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2020-04-2925 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastBurn PatientsMy notes from the CRASH FP-C Review Course.
http://emcrit.com
Notes from lecture by William Hughes, MD. Feb 2019.
ABLS Provider Manual.
http://litfl.com/abdominal-compartment-syndrome-and-intra-abdominal-hypertension
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://example.com
http://second-example.com
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2020-04-2420 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastSharpen Your Saw, Don't Be a SlugCovey, S. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Hadfield, C. An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.
Willink, J. Discipline Equals Freedom. Field Manual.
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2020-04-1920 min2020-04-1626 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastBONUS: COVID-19 Cardiovascular EffectsReferences:
Clerkin, et. al. (2020) COVID-19 and CV disease. Circulation.
Guo, Fan, & Chen. (2020). CV implications of fatal outcomes of patients with COVID-19. JAMA Cardiology.
Hua, et. al. (2020). Life threatening cardiac tamponade complicating myopericarditis in COVID-19. European Heart Journal.
Meyer, et. al. (2020). Typical takotsubo syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection. European Heart Journal.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.litfl.com/coronvirus-disease-2019-covid-19
http://emcrit.org/ibcc/covid19
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2020-04-1510 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastAtypical StrokeREFERENCES:
Gustafson, Y., et. al. (1991). Acute confusional states (delirium) in stroke patients. Cerebrovascular Diseases 1, 257-64.
Murano, T., and Myers, K. (2019). Stroke: The subtle, atypical, and egnimatic. Emergency Medicine Reports 40(6).
Nydahl, P., Bartoszek, G., Binder, A., Paschen, L., Margraf, N. G., Witt, K., & Ewers, A. (2017). Prevalence for delirium in stroke patients: A prospective controlled study. Brain and behavior, 7(8)
Pasinska, P., Kowalska, K., Klimiec, E., Szyper-Maciejowska, A., Wilk, A., & Klimkowicz-Mrowiec, A. (2018). Frequency and predictors of post-stroke delirium in PRospective Observational POLIsh Study (PROPOLIS). Journal of neurology, 265(4), 863–870.
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2020-04-0824 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastThe Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918Not your typical FOAMed topic. The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918.
"Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it."
2020-04-0325 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastRectal Bleeding, Meet Ashley, "Non-Cardiac" Chest PainReferences:
Rectal Bleeding
http://emcrit.org/ibcc/gi-bleeding
http://www.litfl.com/gastrointestinal-haemorrhage
http://www.litfl.com/lower-gastrointestinal-haemorrhage-ddx
Chadhry, Singh, & Subhar. (1997). Octreotde in Gastroenterology.
Ramaekers, et. al (2019). Predictive Model for 30 Day Outcomes Among ED Patients with Lower GI Bleeding.
Sildiroglu, et. al. (2018). Acute LGIB: Predictive Factors and Clinical Outcome for Patients Who Need First Time Mesenteric Clinical Angiography.
Sitrate & Gralnek. (2016). Management of Patients with Acute GI Bleeding.
"Non-Cardiac Chest Pain"
El-Menyar, et. al (2010)
Junghaus, et. al (2015)
Ricci, et. al (2016)
Spalding, et. al (2003)
Swap & Nagurney (2005)
2020-03-3019 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastDealing with the Alcoholic PatientFrom my lecture at the Texas EMS Conference "Dealing with the Alcoholic Patient"
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2020-03-2729 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastARDS, Bleeding Control, SWAT, LeadershipThis week, [someone], [someone else] and [another person] cover [topic].....
Topics discussed:
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Topic B
Topic C
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2020-03-2722 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastAortoenteric Fistula, COVID-19, Bad Attitudes in EMSWARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
References:
Busuttil, Goldstone, & Drigimari. (2001). Management of AEF. Semin Vasc Surg 14(1).
Cedars-Sinai. (2019). Aortoenteric Fistula. http://cedars-sinai.edu/patients/health-conditions/aortoenteric-fistula-AEF.aspx
Schmitz, Steffen, & Grundmani. (2015). When is surgery recommended for treatment of AAA? Institute of Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. http://informedhealth.org
Xirometeritis, Dalainas, Samatakos, and Filis. (2011). Aortoenteric Fistula: Present Day Management. Int Surg 96: 266-73.
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2020-03-2221 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastGear, Head Bangers, & Critical Stress IncidentsReferences:
Case Western Reserve University. (2006). Monro-Kellie Doctrine. http://casemed.edu/clerkships/neurology/neulrngobjectives/monroe%kellie.htm
Grossman, David. (2013). On Combat. NYC: Hatchette.
My notes from the CRASH FP-C Course: 2013 and 2016.
Werakkody & Goel. (n.d.). Monro-Kellie Hypothesis. http://radiopedia.org/articles/monro-kellie-hypothesis?lang.us
2020-03-2000 minThe World’s Okayest Medic PodcastInaugural Episode, Analgesia, Angel Dust, QAWelcome
Analgesia over sedation
PCP
QA
Conclusion
References:
Bonomo JB, Butler AS, Lindsell CJ, Venkat A. Inadequate provision of postintubation anxiolysis and analgesia in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. 2008;26(4):469–472. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2007.05.024
Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Restoring the character ethic. New York: Free Press.
DEA. (2019). Phencyclidine. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/pcp.pdf
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