Episodes
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Ep. 54: It’s a boy! Difficult deliveries- Prehospital obstetrics
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In this episode Dr. Maria Moreira joins us to talk us through prehospital pregnancy difficult deliveries. We'll discuss how to handle nuchal cords, cord prolapse, breech presentations, and shoulder dystocias.
Videos of each technique- https://emspodcast.com/difficult-deliveries/
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Ep.53: Midazolam IV vs IM vs IN- a real world study
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In this episode we look at a recent observational study out of the journal of neurology looking at the effectiveness of midazolam when comparing the IV vs IM vs IN routes. We'll discuss the study as well as other studies involving status epilepticus to tease out best practices for your next shift.
This Episodes Journal article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9930617/
RAMPART trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3211107/
American Epilepsy Society Algorithm: https://www.aesnet.org/clinical-care/clinical-guidance/guideline-prolonged-seizures?_gl=1*1lmlmse*_ga*MTIzMDc0MjA2NC4xNzAwMDM0ODUx*_ga_GV192D9FPY*MTcwMDAzNDg1MS4xLjAuMTcwMDAzNDg1MS42MC4wLjA.
Blog post:
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
There are few treatments in our tool box that can have more of a positive impact than non-invasive ventilation. This episode is designed to help you better understand the physiology of how it works and how to use it more effectively. Dr. Bo Burns, the Chair of Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, joins us again for another great discussion.
Blog post- https://emspodcast.com/non-invasive-ventilation-understanding-the-physiology/
Intubation checklist mentioned at the end of the episode- https://emspodcast.com/ou-em-intubation-checklist/
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Coco Wham is a paramedic at the Denver Health Paramedic Division. She is also a 4th year medical student and has a masters in integrated sciences. She is an author on a recent study in the American Journal of Surgery with our previous guest, Dr. Eric Campion. Their latest study looked at prehospital ETCO2 values and if they were predictive of death and need for massive transfusion as compared to commonly accepted measurements, such as systolic blood pressure and shock index. The new study is titled, "Prehospital ETCO2 is predictive of death in intubated and non-intubated patients." We discuss this study with her and what's next for this research. We also touch on why prehospital providers should get involved with research.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Dr. Eric Campion is an attending trauma surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He has several studies published on the utilization of End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2) in critically injured hemorrhagic shock patients. As a former paramedic, Dr. Campion has also been studying this data's application to the prehospital setting. In this episode we discuss the results of two specific studies which lead to his most recent study with Paramedic Courtney "Coco" Wham. There will be a companion episode released later this month!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Dr. Spencer Tomberg, a physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics at Denver Health, discusses pain management and the complex nature of pain perception, highlighting the physical and emotional components. He describes how individuals may have different perceptions of pain due to variations in the action potential and synaptic regions. He dives into the etiology and routes of pain signals from the visceral system and how that contributes to referred pain. He also discusses the differences in treatment when approaching acute, subacute, and chronic pain. Ultimately, it's important to consider the individuality of pain experiences when treating patients and not take a one size fits all approach. Check out another great lecture from the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference.
See more from the blog post on our website at:
https://emspodcast.com/pain-perception-is-complex/
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, innovations continually push the boundaries of what's possible. One such groundbreaking procedure is Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA). Dr. Ernest E Moore, who has literally written the book on trauma surgery, teaches us what REBOA is and how it is being used to save lives in critical situations. Another episode from the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference.
See more on this topic from the blog post on our website:
https://emspodcast.com/resuscitative-endovascular-balloon-occlusion-of-the-aorta-reboa/
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Stacy Trent, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Denver Health Emergency Department, discusses the importance of proper airway management in the emergency setting and introduces the mnemonic SOAPME (suction, oxygen, airway assessment, pharmacy and plan, monitor and equipment) for intubations. Dr. Trent brings with her the most up to date literature about optimizing success and decreasing adverse events during intubation. In this episode we delve deep into the often overlooked aspects of pre-oxygenation and airway assessment, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and the potential consequences of neglecting these steps.
More on our website at: https://emspodcast.com/are-you-prepared-for-your-next-intubation/
Plus check out this new trail on DL vs VL for intubation that Dr. Trent eludes to at the end of this episode: https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2301601
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Ep. 46: Pediatric Disaster Preparedness with Dr. Jeffery Upperman
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Is your EMS agency prepared for a pediatric disaster? In this episode of EMS CAST, Dr. Jeffrey Upperman joins the hosts live at the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference. Dr. Upperman gave an entertaining and engaging lecture on what you need to start thinking about to be prepared for a pediatric disaster in your area. After his lecture he joined our podcast to discuss his passion for pediatric disaster preparedness and the journey he has taken over the past 15 years to develop educational platforms in this area. There are some easy steps you can take to make sure that you and your crew are prepared should a disaster strike. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Upperman's work and the importance of being prepared for emergencies involving children.
EMS Cast Blog Post:
https://emspodcast.com/pediatric-disaster-preparedness/
Video of the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles disaster Olympix-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZVgdRj-bCc
And check out some more great resources here -
https://www.chla.org/trauma-program/pediatric-disaster-resource-and-training-center
Saturday Jul 15, 2023
Ep. 45: Spinal Emergencies with Dr. Bo Burns at the RMTEMC
Saturday Jul 15, 2023
Saturday Jul 15, 2023
Stop blowing off back pain patients! There may be a true emergency lurking underneath. Dr. Bo Burns teaches us why we should take atraumatic back pain so seriously. We're back with another episode from the RMTEMC. We dive deep into the topic of epidural abscesses and cauda equina. These are true spinal emergencies, so we should understand them. Our expert guest, Dr. Bo Burns shares valuable insights on how to recognize and diagnose, emphasizing the importance of a high index of suspicion. We also explore the role of pre-hospital providers in identifying at-risk patients and providing crucial information to the emergency department. Join us as we unravel the complexities of spinal emergencies and learn about the latest clinical decision tools and treatment options.
Blog post- https://emspodcast.com/spinal-emergencies-a-closer-look-at-back-pain/