Welcome to the first episode of Push Dose Medic. In this episode, I'll explain a new concept I have developed to help battle the ongoing issues with first responder mental illness.

Welcome to the first episode of Push Dose Medic. In this episode, I'll explain a new concept I have developed to help battle the ongoing issues with first responder mental illness.

Are you ready to Team Lift?

Thanks for listening!  Feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com  So, the first day on the truck and you're en route to a respiratory arrest. Are you prepared to intubate? Do you have a plan? Let's talk airway with the PPE of airway management! P-Plan/Prep P-Position E-Execute/Intubate   Check out the FlightBridgeEd podcast on the HEAVEN criteria https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/the-flightbridgeed-podcast/2-flightbridgeed-podcast/268-heaven-lemons    VS. 

Thanks for listening!  Feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a> So, the first day on the truck and you're en route to a respiratory arrest. Are you prepared to intubate? Do you have a plan? Let's talk airway with the PPE of airway management! P-Plan/Prep P-Position E-Execute/Intubate Check out the FlightBridgeEd podcast on the HEAVEN criteria <a href="https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/the-flightbridgeed-podcast/2-flightbridgeed-podcast/268-heaven-lemons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/the-flightbridgeed-podcast/2-flightbridgeed-podcast/268-heaven-lemons</a>  VS.

The PPE of Airway Management 

From prehospital to the emergency room, Narcan is misunderstood. Let's change that and educate yourself along with others. *Follow your local protocols*    Questions, concerns or updated information I didn't mention? Contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com. Thanks!!

From prehospital to the emergency room, Narcan is misunderstood. Let's change that and educate yourself along with others. *Follow your local protocols* Questions, concerns or updated information I didn't mention? Contact me at <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a>. Thanks!!

Hero or advocate? Let's talk Narcan.

The season is among us! Pediatric respiratory emergencies are important to identify and treat correctly.  Please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com    For more information on racemic epi check out Owen Wood's podcast "DitchDocEM" https://www.ditchdocem.com/2017/04/17/racemic-epinephrine/    Quick and easy chart for comparison!!              Notice the "steeple" airway shape. CVS             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPgCxPyeTkk                      Notice the enlarged epiglottic structure  EBT

The season is among us! Pediatric respiratory emergencies are important to identify and treat correctly.  Please feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a> For more information on racemic epi check out Owen Wood's podcast "DitchDocEM" <a href="https://www.ditchdocem.com/2017/04/17/racemic-epinephrine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ditchdocem.com/2017/04/17/racemic-epinephrine/</a> Quick and easy chart for comparison!!           Notice the "steeple" airway shape. CVS             <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPgCxPyeTkk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPgCxPyeTkk</a>    Notice the enlarged epiglottic structure  EBT

'Tis the season! Pediatric Airway!

All aboard the trauma train!! Let's break down the trauma triad of death a little bit for us new medics. Of course, this can be a complicated concept but it doesn't have to be! Trauma can be fun if we do it correctly!! Please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com    A further breakdown of the trauma triad. https://www.jems.com/articles/2018/03/three-reasons-not-to-use-saline-or-crystalloids-in-trauma.html

All aboard the trauma train!! Let's break down the trauma triad of death a little bit for us new medics. Of course, this can be a complicated concept but it doesn't have to be! Trauma can be fun if we do it correctly!! Please feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a> A further breakdown of the trauma triad. <a href="https://www.jems.com/articles/2018/03/three-reasons-not-to-use-saline-or-crystalloids-in-trauma.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jems.com/articles/2018/03/three-reasons-not-to-use-saline-or-crystalloids-in-trauma.html</a>

This is Trauma!!

Tylenol...who knew something so simple and OTC can be so deadly. Tylenol toxicity can be complicated so let's break it down in simple terms.    Please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com  Stickers are available! Contact me for ordering.   Check out this easy breakdown of the stages of toxicity!  Below are some additional resources that breakdown toxicity a little further. Check them out. IBCC Resource- https://emcrit.org/ibcc/acetaminophen/#epidemiology_&amp;_pharmacokinetics Video Resource- https://youtu.be/Is41fA5_XGQ 

Tylenol...who knew something so simple and OTC can be so deadly. Tylenol toxicity can be complicated so let's break it down in simple terms.  Please feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a> Stickers are available! Contact me for ordering. Check out this easy breakdown of the stages of toxicity! Below are some additional resources that breakdown toxicity a little further. Check them out. IBCC Resource- <a href="https://emcrit.org/ibcc/acetaminophen/#epidemiology_&amp;_pharmacokinetics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emcrit.org/ibcc/acetaminophen/#epidemiology_&amp;_pharmacokinetics</a> Video Resource- <a href="https://youtu.be/Is41fA5_XGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Is41fA5_XGQ</a>

Baby, you're toxic!!

Andrew Fisher

Let's kick off this initiative this year and make a change. This is for you and everyone around you, 8-12 million people are trained in CPR annually, not its time for everyone to be trained in hemorrhage control. Take a class and bring a friend,  you won’t regret the information or fun!   Stop by bleedingcontrol.org for local classes near you! If you are unable to locate a class, visit your local EMS station for more information. Bleeding control kits can be purchased through bleedingcontrol.org   Check out Andrew’s information at stopthebleedmonth.org   If you train, attend or share this message, use #NSTBM19 so we know! Make sure you follow and share all platforms! #NSTBM19 Facebook- National Stop The Bleed Month Instagram- stopthebleedmonth Twitter- @NSTBM19   Below are 3 different styles of tourniquets.  1. Fake CAT7- Notice no significant markings on the pressure plate. 2. CoTCCC approved CAT 3. CoTCCC SOF-T Wide    If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com

Let's kick off this initiative this year and make a change. This is for you and everyone around you, 8-12 million people are trained in CPR annually, not its time for everyone to be trained in hemorrhage control. Take a class and bring a friend,  you won’t regret the information or fun! Stop by <a href="http://bleedingcontrol.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bleedingcontrol.org</a> for local classes near you! If you are unable to locate a class, visit your local EMS station for more information. Bleeding control kits can be purchased through <a href="http://bleedingcontrol.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bleedingcontrol.org</a> Check out Andrew’s information at <a href="http://stopthebleedmonth.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stopthebleedmonth.org</a> If you train, attend or share this message, use #NSTBM19 so we know! Make sure you follow and share all platforms! #NSTBM19 Facebook- National Stop The Bleed Month Instagram- stopthebleedmonth Twitter- @NSTBM19 Below are 3 different styles of tourniquets.  1. Fake CAT7- Notice no significant markings on the pressure plate. 2. CoTCCC approved CAT 3. CoTCCC SOF-T Wide If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com

National Stop The Bleed Month With Andrew Fisher

This week I'm rolling out a new segment where I'll discuss research papers of interest. Today we are comparing the Airways 2 and the PART trial. These are similar papers discussing data on airway management in OHCA. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy. If you have any ideas for future topics, please let me know.  For more information on these trials follow these links. http://www.airways-2.bristol.ac.uk/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698493 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698491   If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com The Push Dose Medic website is now live!!!  www.pushdosemedic.com Merchandise is now available through the store. Remember that 50% of proceeds go directly to The Code Green Campain. 

This week I'm rolling out a new segment where I'll discuss research papers of interest. Today we are comparing the Airways 2 and the PART trial. These are similar papers discussing data on airway management in OHCA. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy. If you have any ideas for future topics, please let me know.  For more information on these trials follow these links. <a href="http://www.airways-2.bristol.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.airways-2.bristol.ac.uk/</a> <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698493" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698493</a> <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698491" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2698491</a> If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com The Push Dose Medic website is now live!!!  <a href="http://www.pushdosemedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pushdosemedic.com</a> Merchandise is now available through the store. Remember that 50% of proceeds go directly to The Code Green Campain.

The Great Debate BIAD vs. ETI

 If you were like me when I graduated, I was terrified of the whole RSI concept. Thrown into the world ready to take an airway...NOT! Listen along as we discuss common drugs and procedure to facilitate a smooth RSI.      EMCrit published a great podcast/blog on intubation checklists. This is crucial in the preparation phase.  https://emcrit.org/emcrit/emcrit-intubation-checklist/ RebelEM on intubating hypotensive patients. https://rebelem.com/critical-care-updates-resuscitation-sequence-intubation-hypotension-kills-part-1-of-3/ NO DESAT Publication  http://epmonthly.com/article/no-desat/   WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM IS NOW LIVE!!! Check out the website for more education tips, tricks, merchandise, and podcast episodes.    Thank you for your support! pushdosemedic@gmail.com

If you were like me when I graduated, I was terrified of the whole RSI concept. Thrown into the world ready to take an airway...NOT! Listen along as we discuss common drugs and procedure to facilitate a smooth RSI.  EMCrit published a great podcast/blog on intubation checklists. This is crucial in the preparation phase.  <a href="https://emcrit.org/emcrit/emcrit-intubation-checklist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emcrit.org/emcrit/emcrit-intubation-checklist/</a> RebelEM on intubating hypotensive patients. <a href="https://rebelem.com/critical-care-updates-resuscitation-sequence-intubation-hypotension-kills-part-1-of-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rebelem.com/critical-care-updates-resuscitation-sequence-intubation-hypotension-kills-part-1-of-3/</a> NO DESAT Publication  <a href="http://epmonthly.com/article/no-desat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://epmonthly.com/article/no-desat/</a> <a href="/pushdosemedic/episode/WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM</a> IS NOW LIVE!!! Check out the website for more education tips, tricks, merchandise, and podcast episodes.  Thank you for your support! <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a>

RSI for beginners! 

Is sepsis the silent killer in pre-hospital medicine? We as clinicians need to be diligent and take control to identify these patients and get them the correct care. Remember TIME is TISSUE.    This is my small rendition on sepsis      Surviving Sepsis Campain 1-hour bundle  WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM IS NOW LIVE!!!   Check out the website for more education tips, tricks, merchandise, and podcast episodes.    Thank you for your support!   pushdosemedic@gmail.com

Is sepsis the silent killer in pre-hospital medicine? We as clinicians need to be diligent and take control to identify these patients and get them the correct care. Remember TIME is TISSUE.  This is my small rendition on sepsis Surviving Sepsis Campain 1-hour bundle <a href="https://podcasts.wixapps.net/pushdosemedic/episode/WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WWW.PUSHDOSEMEDIC.COM</a> IS NOW LIVE!!! Check out the website for more education tips, tricks, merchandise, and podcast episodes.  Thank you for your support! <a href="mailto:pushdosemedic@gmail.com">pushdosemedic@gmail.com</a>

Discussing Sepsis

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Today we take a look at capnography! Capnography is a useful tool used mainly in the prehospital setting, that reveals a plethora of information. Now we all know that we use capnography on our respiratory patients, but how else can we use it? Ever heard of monitoring perfusion status while pacing? Check out this weeks episode as I sit down with John Carrico. John Carrico is a flight paramedic who is passionate about anything and everything respirtory. We sit down today to talk all things capnography.       Check out Bob Page's website on capnography-"Slap the Cap" Applications of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Small study on capnography reliability   SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING ON ITUNES!!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com The Push Dose Medic website is live!!!  www.pushdosemedic.com Merchandise is now available through the store. Remember that 50% of proceeds go directly to The Code Green Campain. 

Today we take a look at capnography! Capnography is a useful tool used mainly in the prehospital setting, that reveals a plethora of information. Now we all know that we use capnography on our respiratory patients, but how else can we use it? Ever heard of monitoring perfusion status while pacing? Check out this weeks episode as I sit down with John Carrico. John Carrico is a flight paramedic who is passionate about anything and everything respirtory. We sit down today to talk all things capnography.  Check out Bob Page's website on capnography-<a href="http://www.multileadmedics.com/www.multileadmedics.com/Capnography.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Slap the Cap"</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5827051/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applications of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12107674/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Small study on capnography reliability</a> SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING ON ITUNES!!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at pushdosemedic@gmail.com The Push Dose Medic website is live!!!  <a href="http://www.pushdosemedic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pushdosemedic.com</a> Merchandise is now available through the store. Remember that 50% of proceeds go directly to The Code Green Campain.

Capnography 101

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