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Providing education to bridge the gap from classroom to clinical setting for the beginner paramedic.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
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.
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
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
VS. 
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
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!!
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
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
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
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!!
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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
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
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.
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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_&_pharmacokinetics
Video Resource- https://youtu.be/Is41fA5_XGQ
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
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
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
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.
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
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.
NO DESAT Publication
http://epmonthly.com/article/no-desat/
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Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
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
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