Heavy Lies the Helmet

Were you unable to attend AMTC?  If you were, were you able to attend every talk that you wanted to?  Or, are you wondering if you missed a key point during a talk that you were able to attend?  Tune in as we discuss key points from the AMTC talks that we personally attended in addition to our overall impression of the conference.  Due to the large amount of discussion, we are splitting this particular podcast into 3 episodes; 1 for each day of the conference.  In this particular episode, we discuss da

In this episode, we continue our electrolyte series by discussing one of the most infamous electrolytes: potassium.  Tune in as we cover hypo and hyper states, including their effects on our bodies' electrophysiology.  We also provide an acronym that we created to help you memorize the causes of hyperkalemia, specifically.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most dangerous secondary complications seen in the critically ill:  Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).  Tune in as we cover the clotting cascade and how opposing treatment regimens may be indicated for your patients depending on the stage of the disease's progression.

This is the next installment of our "Short Final" series.  In this particular episode, we discuss a controversial topic regarding nurses' qualification to intubate in the pre-hospital environment.  We also discuss maintaining competency for all disciplines, and whether your program's minimum requirements are enough to remain proficient.

In Part 1, we discussed chloride and touched on its close relationship with sodium.  In this episode, we continue our multi-part series focusing specifically on sodium.  Tune in as we discuss one of the highest regarded electrolytes, and how our treatment regimen can improve or worsen our patients' conditions.  We also recommend a specific phone app to assist your resuscitation.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Robert McKnight; an emergency physician who specializes in tactical medicine.  Active shooter scenarios are increasingly common and require specialized training for pre-hospital medical personnel.  Listen closely as Dr. McKnight relays invaluable information on how we as transport crew members can do our part in assisting law enforcement during these critical situations.

In this episode, we begin a multi-part series regarding electrolytes. Listen in as we discuss hypo and hyper states, and the obscure changes that will drastically change your plan of attack in the patient with dyschloremia.  We also briefly touch on acid-base balance and the limitations of anion gap.

In this "Short Final", we offer advice on how to acquire a job in HEMS/critical care transport.  Though this topic has been addressed by many others, it remains one of the most frequently asked questions by listeners.  We hope that our share of knowledge will contribute to your professional success in this particular field of medicine.

Most of us are familiar with resuscitation of the standard sick person. But how do we change our course of treatment when caring for the patient with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? In this episode, we bring out a case study and discuss variances in managing a sick SCD patient.

In this episode, we discuss potential bradycardia in traumatic injuries. We touch on main differential diagnoses and their treatment options; primarily focusing on neurological injuries and how we can maximize our effectiveness.

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and explain the intent of our podcast. We are extremely excited to begin this journey and hope to contribute valuable information to the critical care transport industry.