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04.03 Talkin' bout Vasopressors (Feat Eddy J. Gutierrez MD)
2024/02/15
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
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04.02 When Dispatch Doesn't Get It Right (Feat. Tyler Gausen FP-C)
2024/01/26
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.
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04.01 ARDS: The death you didn't know you were responsible for
2024/01/16
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?
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03.19 The Achy Breaky Neonatal Heart
2023/03/25
In this episode we'll be discussing neonatal congenital heart defects. From recognition to treatment, and everything in between.
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03.18 Are Prehospital Transfusions Safe?
2023/02/24
In this episode we'll be discussing the safety of transfusing Rh positive blood into the population at large.
03.17 Medicine Cabinet Murder Pt III
2023/01/23
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.
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03.16 It Won't Fail Because Of Me
2022/12/30
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
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03.15 The fetal heart rate is dropping!!
2022/12/26
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.
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03.14 The 1 to 1 vent strategy
2022/12/12
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.
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email: kisercpr@gmail.com
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03.13 Why do we have so many fluids!?
2022/11/28
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!
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03.12 How does digoxin actually work?
2022/11/13
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.
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facebook: Austin Kiser
email: kisercpr@gmail.com
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03.11 Medicine Cabinet Murder Part II
2022/09/26
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
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HamiltionTy
2022/12/11
One of the better HEMS podcasts out there.
Austin does an amazing job presenting extremely complex info in a easily digestible podcast. Highly recommend! Podcasts build on one another in a very...
How things are broken down to help people understand shows true mastery of the craft. (Although we’re always learning). He definitely has it though. I...
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HaleyHRN
2022/07/31
BEST EXPLANATION FOR ER/ICU
I discovered your podcast about a week ago and I’m learning things I can use in my everyday practice as an ER nurse! I am having fun learning stuff I ...
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Kstreet31
2022/07/07
Super helpful!
As a pediatric/neonatal ground & flight respiratory therapist with 15yrs experience this has been super helpful in so many ways!!
Just ordered the bo...
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DebraKZ
2022/02/20
Great content
This podcast has helped me understand SO much about ventilation is a relatively quick time frame. Especially low compliance lungs in R/T ARDS and Covi...
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FlawdaMed
2021/12/05
Awesome
I love listening and learning to your podcast. Im a new fire medic working for a dept that transports and I learn alot from tuning in! Thank you!
Fox.two
2021/11/02
New medic
I’m a new medic (~1 year) working in a 911 system. Thank you so much for this podcast, I’d say I learn something new with every podcast, but it wouldn...
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Michele GU3
2020/12/29
Best Practice
It is clear that Austin researches his teachings with current best practice. He is easy to understand and I enjoy the duration of these podcasts! Keep...
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Ldudley95
2020/05/12
Hooked!
I love EMS podcasts, and when I stumbled upon this one, I was instantly hooked!!! Concepts that I have had a difficult time understanding seemed to in...