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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 be discussing the different types of Atrial Fibrillation patients you'll encounter in the field and how to treat them! (And why ACLS got it wrong).
In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the finer points from our previous episode on ventilating a sick ARDS patient. A listener, Jay B., reached out with some awesome questions about the strategy and it warranted a whole other episode. Enjoy! Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhemsemail: austin@kisercpr.comCheck out our new book at www.kisercpr.com/bookstore
In this episode, we'll be discussing mechanically ventilating a patient with incredibly low lung compliance and a high metabolic rate. It was rough, but we got through it! Don't forget to preorder "The Flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" today! Order at: www.kisercpr.com/bookstoreReach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhemsemail: austin@kisercpr.com
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!
Reach out:
email: austin@kisercpr.com
instagram: @coffeebreakhems
Merch and books: www.kisercpr.com/shop
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.
Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com
Instagram: @coffeebreakhems
Merch/Books: www.kisercpr.com
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.
Reach out:
email: austin@kisercpr.com
instagram: @coffeebreakhems
Visit our Store: www.kisercpr.com/shop
In this episode we'll be discussing our final part of cardiac arrest survival: ROSC care. People suck at it, let's fix that.
reach out:
instagram: @coffeebreakhems
email: austin@kisercpr.com
shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop
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.
reach out:
Instagram: @coffeebreakhems
email: austin@kisercpr.com
Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop
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.
Reach out:
Instagram: @coffeebreakhems
email: austin@kisercpr.com
Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop
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!
Get our books and reference cards:
www.kisercpr.com/bookstore
Reach out on instagram:
@coffeebreakhem
Email:
austin@kisercpr.com
in this episode we'll be discussing the augmentation and escalation of pediatric respiratory care when we don't otherwise have a magic bullet.
Reach out:
austin@kisercpr.com
Instagram: @coffeebreakhems
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Books/Reference guides: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore





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.