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Coffee Break HEMS Podcast
Coffee Break HEMS Podcast
Author: Austin Kiser
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Short-ish critical care medicine topics to help paramedics, respiratory therapists, and nurses expand their knowledge of critical care medicine and HEMS, operate better out in the field, and pass their specialty certification exams with confidence.
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In this episode, we'll discuss Serum Os and how to go about using it in a clinical setting. Serum Os = (Na X 2) + (Glu / 18) + (BUN / 2.8) Corrected Sodium = Current Na + 2 (Current Glucose + 100) Reach out! Instagram: @coffeebreakhemsEmail: austin@kisercpr.comGet the New book! "The flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" Preorder at www.kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll be discussing a patient with hypoxia AND lung obstruction! It's a fun little episode and takes a deeper look into what affects our CO2 and O2 on the vent. Preorder "Flight Medics Guide to Lab Interpretation" starting on 12/1! Go to amazon.com or visit us at www.kisercpr.comReach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhemsemail: austin@kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll be diving into bilirubin and why that darn patient is so yellow.
In this episode we'll be looking at the differences between CMV and PCV modes on the Hamilton T1. If you're not watching this episode on Spotify, you're wrong! Reach out on instagram: @coffeebreakhems
In this episode we'll be diving into CO2. How is moved, what the numbers actually mean, and how we get rid of it. finally, we'll top it off with a little bit of "why is that CO2 not normal?"Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhemsShop: www.kisercpr.com/shopemail: austin@kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll be discussing the difference between static and dynamic lung compliance and how we can use these numbers to figure out if the patient has high airway resistance, low lung compliance or a mixture of both! Reach out:instagram: @coffeebreakhemsemail: austin@kisercpr.comShop: kisercpr.com/shop
In this episode, we'll be discussing comprehensive stroke care with Tom Latosek. He's a former paremedic and current Resident with a special interest in neuro. I hope you enjoy!
In this episode we'll be looking through the myths of ketoacids in the body and why they're absolutely required for life. Enjoy!
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In this episode we'll be discussing the six most common stroke syndromes. Yes, it's not just the hemispheres that can die, weirdly the whole brain can infarct.
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In this episode, we'll be discussing a better EMS stroke assessment. Is it required? No. Does it make you a better, more well-rounded provider? Yes. Let's get over of fear of new learning and see if we can provide a better EMS stroke assessment for our level I patients.
In this episode Sam and I will be discussing clinical and psychological issues in EMS as well as my own personal journey towards improving my balance in life after a career in EMS.
In this episode, Tyler and I will be discussing the logistics and nuances of ROSC care.
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In this episode we'll be discussing our final part of cardiac arrest survival: ROSC care. People suck at it, let's fix that.
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In this episode we'll be discussing the reversible causes of cardiac arrest for PEA cardiac arrests. Are the H's and T's a little outdated and only partially helpful? Likely. Found out more in the episode.
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In this episode we'll be discussing cardiac arrest and some the things we can do to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. Our current CCF data is disturbingly poor, and we can do better. Here's a few tips.
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email: austin@kisercpr.com
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In this long-awaited episode, Lindsey and I will be teaming up to discuss three important topics in the world of emergency and critical care. Hypervigilance, owning failure, and questioning everything. Don't miss out!
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@coffeebreakhem
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in this episode we'll be discussing the augmentation and escalation of pediatric respiratory care when we don't otherwise have a magic bullet.
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In this episode we'll be discussing cardiac axis and its importance in the differential of several non-ACS conditions. Finally, we'll answer the question: is the AHA wrong in telling us to give adenosine for monomorphic wide-complex tach? This will give you the answer.
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austin@kisecpr.com
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In this episode we'll be discussing the logistics of proning in the transport environment for severely hypoxic patients.
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Go review it on Amazon today, Here: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Airway-Management-Prehospital-Hospital/dp/B0CY6CS3GK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9AVH6EEE3AFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fdc4TmQWEJEDpKtXZFLA0KEqGBiilwKttbBl6GZB0ktKHckKIvLBJwjBQDa0su9VE_ewMFje3reAFn0_FuAh9h4buzF36ja5FLWhtMiO8a4YXayWDKT6SCtOtjUJQJTppC21VZDHVoM_q3FPaRZ1a01HATOIl2GSVmM5rLgDc4gAlbRDQmRhEkafaIyU5Qp6jBqy0SzC21iDEfU-_tlWpZG63GPWTWIF2MG9RY0v7f0.H1VKnFWIXsKvZKZaWt-IffbypQs8NVwAyo4x7n5wE3w&dib_tag=se&keywords=clinical+airway+management&qid=1712764958&sprefix=%2Caps%2C1205&sr=8-1
Today we were blessed with an interview with the one and only Dr. Haney Mallemat who is the founder of the ResusX medical conference and a critical care doc in NJ. Haney can be found on instragram @criticalcarenow where he shares his awesome wealth of knowledge with us on a daily basis. Dr. Mallemat and I will be discussing the logistics of airway management and patient resuscitation in a scenario-based format.
Get your coffee break swag: www.kisercpr.com/cbh
Get a copy of the airway book: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore
Link to ResusX free conference content!:
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Reach us on instagram: @coffeebreakhems
email: austin@kisercpr.com





Just wanted to drop a line to say thanks. listened to this on my way to work yesterday and the first patient we transported was a massive head trauma. What a great reminder and review before that call
I thought this was about "hearing earthy men sing" while drinking coffee. thanks for nothing.