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Coffee Break HEMS Podcast

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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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04.08 Is the AHA Wrong? (Cardiac Axis)

4/29/2024
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. Reach out: austin@kisecpr.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems Get a copy of our books! www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Get your CBH Merch: www.kisercpr.com/cbh

Duration:00:35:26

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04.07 Proning Severely Hypoxic Pt's (Feat David Hersey)

4/10/2024
In this episode we'll be discussing the logistics of proning in the transport environment for severely hypoxic patients. Get a copy of the new Airway Management book: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore 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

Duration:01:04:22

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04.06 Talkin' bout Airway Management (Feat: Dr. Haney Mallemat)

3/25/2024
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!: https://www.resusx.com/coffee-break-hems Reach us on instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com

Duration:01:44:40

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04.05 All things ETCO2

3/16/2024
In this episode we'll be discussing why we breathe, how we remove CO2 and why the normal CO2 level is 40 (in the USA). Pre-Order the Clinical Airway Management Guide www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Get CBH Merch! www.kisercpr.com/cbh Reach out on instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com

Duration:00:38:50

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04.04 The Hamilton Series: Breath Types and Modes

3/1/2024
By popular request we are adding a series of episodes throughout the year to delve into the Hamilton Ventilator as it is now becoming the standard platform the both in-hospital and prehospital critical care. In this episode we'll discuss what a "pressure ventilator" is and how the breath types work on the hamilton. Additional, we'll be talking about the basic modes of invasive ventilation on the platform. Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Get a copy of the book or vent cards: www.kisercpr.com/shop Hold off on getting the coffee break merch, but please go check it out on our shop and let us know what you think!!

Duration:00:31:12

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04.03 Talkin' bout Vasopressors (Feat Eddy J. Gutierrez MD)

2/16/2024
In this episode I'll be interviewing the fascinating Eddy J. Gutierrez MD. Eddy is an critical care doc in Florida and the Author of "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook". If you work in critical care and deal with vasoactive medications on a daily basis, you better own a copy of this book! You can follow Eddy on Instagram at @eddyjoemd and visit him on his website at www.eddyjoemd.com Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com Shop: www.kisercpr.com Don't forget to snag a copy of our new reference guides and a be on the lookout for our preorders for the second book!

Duration:01:15:26

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04.02 When Dispatch Doesn't Get It Right (Feat. Tyler Gausen FP-C)

1/26/2024
In this episode, Tyler and I will be discussing a patient case he has several months ago that is a great example of managing several problems at the same time in the field. We also get into a great discussion on how to differentiate between DKA and HHS in the field as well as the differences in our considerations during an interfacility transport of these patients. Check out our reference cards: www.kisercpr.com/shop Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com Follow us on instragram: @coffeebreakhems

Duration:01:12:37

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04.01 ARDS: The death you didn't know you were responsible for

1/16/2024
In this episode we'll be discussing our contribution to patient outcomes during our resuscitation of sick patients. We look at a few interesting studies that review BVM ventilation volumes and. How does this affect our patients, and is there something we can do to change this? Connect with us: austin@kisercpr.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems Visit our shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop

Duration:00:41:22

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03.19 The Achy Breaky Neonatal Heart

3/25/2023
In this episode we'll be discussing neonatal congenital heart defects. From recognition to treatment, and everything in between. Reach out: kisercpr@gmail.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems

Duration:00:31:48

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03.18 Are Prehospital Transfusions Safe?

2/24/2023
In this episode we'll be discussing the safety of transfusing Rh positive blood into the population at large.

Duration:00:17:23

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03.17 Medicine Cabinet Murder Pt III

1/23/2023
In this episode we'll be discussed the diagnosis and treatment of dextromethorphan overdose in the field and what we can do for these patients. Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook: /Austinkiser email: kisercpr@gmail.com www.kisercpr.com/register

Duration:00:16:16

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03.16 It Won't Fail Because Of Me

12/30/2022
In this episode we'll be discussing the age-old question I get on a weekly basis. How can I be better? See our full list of 2023 courses: kisercpr.com/register and click the CE tab Ask me a question: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook : /kisercpr emails: kisercpr@gmail.com

Duration:00:19:44

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03.15 The fetal heart rate is dropping!!

12/26/2022
In this episode we'll discuss the four of decelerations you may see at the bedside during a high-risk obstetrical transport. What they are and how you treat them. reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook: Austin Kiser email: kisercpr@gmail.com Check out our reference guides and vent management book: www.kisercpr.com/shop

Duration:00:17:53

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03.14 The 1 to 1 vent strategy

12/12/2022
This episode covers the termed "1:1 vent strategy". when your patient have horribly high airway resistance AND high AutoPEEP there's no other place to turn. This strategy is rarely utilized because these patients aren't common, which is why it's so important to understand. reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook: Austin Kiser email: kisercpr@gmail.com Check out our reference guides and vent management book: www.kisercpr.com/shop

Duration:00:25:20

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03.13 Why do we have so many fluids!?

11/28/2022
In this episode we'll be discussing the various kinds of fluid we have available for infusion, when each is necessary and how our fluid compartments work. Enjoy! reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook: Austin Kiser email: kisercpr@gmail.com Check out our reference guides and vent management book: www.kisercpr.com/shop

Duration:00:21:03

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03.12 How does digoxin actually work?

11/14/2022
In this episode we'll be discussing digoxin and how it works in the heart. Then, we'll look at how it becomes toxic, what you'll need to look for, and how to fix it. reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems facebook: Austin Kiser email: kisercpr@gmail.com Check out our reference guides and vent management book: www.kisercpr.com/shop

Duration:00:13:57

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03.11 Medicine Cabinet Murder Part II

9/26/2022
In this episode we'll be discussing diagnosis of toxicological issues, and how we can't take a primary diagnosis at face value. Check out the previous episode that'll help you dissect this case: The badassery of Base Excess The Worlds Okayest pH talk Reach me: Instragram @coffeebreakhems Email: kisercpr@gmail.com Get your vent and lab reference cards: kisercpr.com/shop
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03.10 Demystifying Hyponatremia

8/22/2022
In this episode, we'll be discussing hyponatremia in the critical care world. From diagnosis to management, we've got you covered. Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Email: kisercpr@gmail.com Buy the book! www.kisercpr.com/shop Rate us on Amazon!
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03.09 Adv Hemodynamic Monitoring: The Easy Way

8/5/2022
In this episode we'll be discussing how to conquer the hemodynamics portion of your specialty exam. It seems to be taught a little more complicated than it really is. Look at SVR, then follow the pressures from the right heart to the left heart. Wherever the pressure or output dies, there's your problem. (apologies for the misspeak in the beginning, I said mm per Hg twice!) Reach out: Instagram @coffeebreakhems email: kisercpr@gmail.com Get the Book! www.kisercpr.com/shop
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03.08 The First Clean Kill

7/1/2022
In this episode I'll be discussing failure. How it seems inevitable, how it's horrible, but how it's also so important. I have never really told these stories and I had to be very vulnerable in order to tell them. I hope you can find solace in the fact that this happens to us all.