The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast
Episodes
Rapid Fire Q&A
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New NREMT Test and Passing the Boards
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transporting the Cardiac ICU Patient
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday Message
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Woke CPR Dummies, Crying Doctors, Albuterol, & Fentanyl
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simply a commentary episode.
"You're Supposed to Get My Back" with Bill
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Panel Discussion
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Sarah, Alaina, and Wes discuss various topics and go down rabbitholes.
Things to Know if You Want to REALLY Want to Fly
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
High Flow Nasal Cannula
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: Frank Lodeserto MD, "High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) – Part 1: How It Works", REBEL EM blog, August 20, 2018. Available at: https://rebel...
High Risk OB
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
August, Phyllis. (2022). Preeclampsia: Clinical Features and Diagnosis. Up-to-Date. Euser, A. & Cipolla, M. (2009). Magnesium sulfate for the trea...
Recent Questions from the DMsphere
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listner questions and my (rambling) answers. REFERENCES Baize, Kohman, Stoffel, Weigartz. (2021). Albuterol versus terbutaline in emergency department...
Bonus: Supraglottic Airways
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: PMID 30167699, 22664746, 22504150, 220474079, 25461079, 22664746, 35001830
Debriefing the Code from Hell
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: Burton LV, Beier K. Papillary Muscle Rupture. [Updated 2022 Jul 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing...
Meaningful Clinical Competencies
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TAME: Fitness and Tactical EMS
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PROBING the POCUS Question
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Myth of Anaphylaxis
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: Campbell & Kelso. (2022). Anaphylaxis: Emergency Treatment. http://www.litfl.com/tip-10-pearls-for-managing-anaphylaxis http://emcrit....
BLS Crews: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Motley: Endocrine, Diabetic Patients
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Motley, EMT, RN: instructor from IA Med comes on to shoot the breeze and talk about endocrine patients and responding to diabetics.
Unscripted: Off-the-Cuff Discussion
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Ashley discuss random stuff: imposter syndrome, dispatch, and "the brand" among other topics.
"But The Cards Said She Was Changing Color!:" PMD Stinks
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: Karl A. Sporer, Nicholas J. Johnson, Clement C. Yeh & Glen M. Youngblood (2008) Can Emergency Medical Dispatch Codes Predict Prehospit...
The Liver ICU Hot Mess
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REFERENCES: Farkas, Josh. (Feb 14, 2021). Acute Liver Failure. Internet Book of Critical Care. Available: https://emcrit.org/ibcc/alf/ Forkin, Katheri...
Downtime Chat with Bill
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is literally just my partner Bill and I shooting the proverbial breeze with a microphone between us.
Patient Assessment vs. ASSessment
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Chris Nickson. (2020). GCS. Available at http://www.litfl.com/glasgow-coma-scale
Old People Do the Darnedest Things
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*READ THE TOPICS COVERED BEFORE LISTENING*** Case study of a 92 year old with delirium Causes of delirium Geriatric toxicology Geriatric STI's and se...
Friday Afternoon Clinical
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Status Asthmaticus
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REFERENCES: Blevins, Charles. (2021). Intubating Asthma. American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Available at https://www.aaem.org/UserFiles/file/CCMS...
Fixing Paramedic Education
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lies They Taught You in Paramedic School
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References (I didn't alphabetize them...sorry): Bello G, De Santis P, Antonelli M. Non-invasive ventilation in cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Ann Transl...
If You Must Intubate the Patient with Metabolic Acidosis...
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REFERENCES: Capone J, Gluncic V, Lukic A, Candido KD. Physiologically Difficult Airway in the Patient with Severe Hypotension and Metabolic Acidosis. ...
Creating a Culture of Idiocy
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EMS Education with the Training Coordinator
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Collins is a paramedic, EMS training coordinator, and educator.
Baby Codes
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not a nice topic to discuss but necessary for what we do as EMS providers. References: Adams, S., Good, M. And Defranco, G. (2009). Sudden infant deat...
Recipe Medic - Part Deux
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Puking Podcast
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HEED THE REFERENCES: Anand Swaminathan, "REBEL Core Cast 47.0 Nausea and Vomiting", REBEL EM blog, January 13, 2021. Available at: https://rebelem.com...
The Acute Abdomen
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DAS REFERENCES: Bordeianou, L. Yeh, D. Management of SBO in adults. Available at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-small-bowel-obstructi...
The "Recipe Medic"
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BLS Stroke
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: PMID 9099184, 34496173, 28338314, 18584497, 15017757, 32383104, 25295027; doi:10.6274/tnd.08108
CCT: Peds Ocean Drowning
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: PMID 29606895 http://derangedphysiology.com/main/required-reading/trauma-burns-and-drowning/
Uvalde, Mission Mindset
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CCT 101: Trauma Transfer
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MINI BONUS: Emerging From Darkness (First Responder Mental Health)
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Critical Care Transport 101
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Critical care transport is a cerebral logistics game. You need not get analysis paralysis.
100th Episode
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Random discussion at my basement bar. Topics covered: An old school code Body armor How to get into critical care EMS
GSW Logistics
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Operational Perspectives from an EMS Pilot
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SWAT Medic Stuff, Blood, & Gear
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Follow up to my Damage Control Resus episode and random rambling. References: PMID 35082563, 21178760, 9971864
Tachyarrhythmias, Clinical Decisionmaking
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and I kill time at work and discuss two patients with fast heart rates. Hear us muddle awkardly through AVRC and then we go down a bunch of rabb...
The NAEMSE 2022 Conference Looks Awful
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Subject Fallen"
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not a sexy topic but I talk about geriatric falls. References: PMID 33060534 PMID 25983268 PMID 22971148 PMID 22971148 Rezaie. (2015). Minor Head Trau...
Damage Control Resus
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References: Bradford. (2022). RePhill. https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/icm/rephill/ Smith IM, Crombie N, Bishop JR, McLaughlin A, Naumann D...
Professionalism, Public Perception, Organizational Pride, and Angry Volunteers
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Medical Errors, RaDonda Vaught, Organizational Narcissism part Deux
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wasn't going to do another episode this week but so many people reached out and asked my opinion on this case that I felt compelled to post an episo...
Ketamine Is the Schiznit
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worthwhile articles I mentioned: Bell, John. (2017). In Vogue: Ketamine for Neuroprotection in Acute Neurologic Injury. International Anesthesia Resea...
C-Collars Are Stupid
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Q&A: Precepting, Being Close to the Hospital, FP-C Exam
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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The Chest Pain Episode
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need to ACS everyone that is having chest pain? Do I need to do a 12-lead on everyone who complains of chest pain? Is it BS when the chest pain...
My Dad Talks About Strokes
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Posterior Stroke
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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A Head Full of Blood
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Analysis Paralysis
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith, Mike. (2012). Analysis Paralysis. EMS World. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/article/10526554/analysis-paralysis Van Hor...
Pediatric GSW; Using Warm Bodies to Fill Spots
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Blunt Chest Trauma
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Listener Questions
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Sunday Night Debrief
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley and Mike debrief the randomness of the last two weeks at work. This is really an episode about nothing. Also, this is my first attempt at usi...
EMS Physicians, Volunteer EMS
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about prehopsital physicians in the US and volunteer EMS: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please don't listen to this if you are easily...
More Thinking About Airway (and EBM)
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Benger JR, Kirby K, Black S, Brett SJ, Clout M, Lazaroo MJ, Nolan JP, Reeves BC, Robinson M, Scott LJ, Smartt H, South A, Stokes EA, Taylor J, Thomas ...
Rethinking Airway
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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New Year, New Dumpster Fire
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some start of a new year ramblings: EMTALA, ED wait times, COVID, royal medical directors REFERENCES: Gulya, K. (2017). Seventh Circuit Case Highlight...
Christmas Clinical
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carley, S. (2004). Suicide at Christmas. EMJ Online. Available at http://emj.bmj.com/content/emermed/21/6/716.full.pdf CDC. (2004). Fall-Related Injur...
Happily Hypoxic
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Omicron update, COVID stats, assessment of the hypoxic COVID patient Reference: Dhont, S., Derom, E., Van Braeckel, E. et al. The pathophysiology of ...
Rectal Foreign Bodies
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: bad words, adult topics Cologne, Ault. (2012). Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard? Clin Colon Rectal Surg, 25, 214-18. T...
Thanksgiving Clinical
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not really anything Thanksgiving related....random topics and rantings This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Normalization of Deviance
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
References: http://www.aviationchief.com NASA. (2014). The Cost of Silence: Normalization of Deviance and Groupthink. Retrieved from: https://sma.nas...
Differential Diagnosis
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the "differential diagnosis." This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Lessons from My Partner Bill: A True OG
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill is my HEMS partner, mentor, and friend. He started his career in EMS in 1976. Here is his introduction, some of his insights, and discussion on...
Saturday Night Clinical
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Addendums on the calcium episode and the heart failure episode...as always...random ramblings as well... Citations: Anand IS, Gupta P. Anemia and Iron...
Staffing Shortages, Work Conditions, Corporate Greed
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I think I might have gone a little hard in the paint on this one... TOPICS: Corporate greed Staffing shortages Incentive pay Working conditions This p...
EMS Organizational Narcissism
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As always: real talk, no BS, and maybe controversial views of when narcissism pervades the culture in EMS agencies... Duchon & Drake. (2009). Orga...
Calcium Facts for the EMS Provider
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Faine. (n.d.). The calcium quandry. EP Monthly. http://epmonthly.com/article/the-calcium-quandry Farkas. (2020). IBCC. Available at http://emcrit.org/...
Neonatal Resus, Gestalt, Heuristics
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cook C. Is clinical gestalt good enough?. J Man Manip Ther. 2009;17(1):6-7. Jeanmonodod, Asuka, Jeanmonodod. (2021). Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Acce...
Random Q&A
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics discussed: Albuterol and CHF Staffing shortages 12-lead EKG indications Being a "rat" TEMS Imposter Syndrome This podcast is hosted by ZenCas...
Not Killing Your TBI Patient
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
References: 2021 Pennsylvania EMS Protocols. Spaite DW, Hu C, Bobrow BJ, et al. The Effect of Combined Out-of-Hospital Hypotension and Hypoxia on Mort...
When You Get Investigated or Sued
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Pelvic Trauma
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
References: Hsu, S. D., Chen, C. J., Chou, Y. C., Wang, S. H., & Chan, D. C. (2017). Effect of Early Pelvic Binder Use in the Emergency Management...
Workplace Drama
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast references two books, both by Marlene Chism. *No Drama Leadership, 2015 Stop Workplace Drama, 2011 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Mitigating Stupidity: Risk Management for the EMS Provider
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Burnout
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Med Twitter, Delta Variant
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hyponatremia and Other Randomness
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered: Hyponatremia, crappy education, Delta variant, National Registry changes
Traumatic Shock - Part 2
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Traumatic Shock: Part 1
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff you need to know about traumatic shock for general practice, FP-C/CCP-C exams, etc. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Mad Dog Leadership
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mattis, J. & West, B. (2019). Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead. New York: Random House. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Splenic Trauma
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast for prehospital providers who aren't looking for a snoozefest. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
MCIs, Astronauts, & Checklists
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Books mentioned: Col. Chris Hatfield, *An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth Dr. Atul Gawande, The Checklist Manifesto This podcast is hosted by Zen...
Becoming a Flight Medic; Gear
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Cardiac Tamponade with Shayne Bierman
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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EMS Week, EMS Education
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Traumatic Asphyxia, The 12-Lead EKG and the Student
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: http://www.derangedphysiology.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Last Week's Patient from Hell
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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