Clinical Brain Training

Discussion of some of the things I've learned from the few MCI's I've been a part of. Hope you find it useful.

A description and discussion of a few heart pumping airway problems. Thanks for listening. JY

Second part of pt safety discussion focusing on the pt safety issues for the trauma patient in the field. What problems can arise in extrication and transport.

Discussion of an expanded definition of patient safety and strategies to keep patients from harm throughout their course. JY

Discussion with Tom Joyce of Orange County about issues for ground providers concerning aeromedical transport. Thanks for listening. JY

Discussion of hypotension. Causes, workup, pratfalls and pitfalls. A little of me playing some Herbie Hancock at the beginning and end. Thanks for listening. JY

A discussion of respiratory failure, basic pulmonary function, and mechanical ventilation. Thanks, JY

I present a no-win scenario. No matter what you do the patient is going to get sicker. Spans the time from 911 call to the ICU. Guest spot from Chewbacca and music from an album I made in the 90's. Thanks for listening. JY

Podcast I did with EMS Chief Tom Joyce of Orange County Fire Rescue concerning the ideal characteristics of a high performing medic. These characteristics apply to all clinicians.

Continuing discussion of patient who crash, this time discussing acute changes in mental status. Happy Holidays!. JY

I begin a series discussing the crashing patient.  We discuss how to approach the situation, what to do first, and how to stay out of trouble and keep the patient alive. JY

Discussion of the rest of the abdominal organs, spine, and pelvis. Also a short discussion of what doctors can do at scenes to help expedite care once the patient reaches the hospital. Thanks.

This is a primer on Traumatology starting with pre-hospital and moving through the small intestine (no pun intended). At the beginning and the end is a recording I found of when I played baritone sax with the McDonald's Tri-State Jazz Ensemble in 1979. Not bad for a bunch of high school kids. JY

I discuss a typical severe GSW to the abdomen and chest. This is part 1 describing the actions during the initial surgery where damage control is necessary. Part 2 next week will describe what to do during the second operation. Also a tune from the CD I made with Tom Jolly in the 90's. Thanks for listening. JY

A discussion of patients who present with hyperurgent head and hyperurgent abdominal injuries. I discuss my decision tree and algorithm for care. Thanks for listening. JY.