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Coffee Break HEMS Podcast

Austin Kiserwww.kisercpr.com
Short-ish critical care medicine topics to help paramedics, respiratory therapists, and nurses expand their knowledge of critical care medicine and HEMS, operate better out in the field, and pass their specialty certification exams with confidence.
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Episodes

03.11 Medicine Cabinet Murder Part II

In this episode we'll be discussing diagnosis of toxicological issues, and how we can't take a primary diagnosis at face value. Check out the previous episode that'll help you dissect this case: The badassery of Base Excess The Worlds Okayest pH talk Reach me: Instragram @coffeebreakhems Email: kisercpr@gmail.com Get your vent and lab reference cards: kisercpr.com/shop

Sep 26, 202226 minSeason 3Ep. 11

03.10 Demystifying Hyponatremia

In this episode, we'll be discussing hyponatremia in the critical care world. From diagnosis to management, we've got you covered. Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Email: kisercpr@gmail.com Buy the book! w ww.kisercpr.com/shop Rate us on Amazon !...

Aug 22, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 10

03.09 Adv Hemodynamic Monitoring: The Easy Way

In this episode we'll be discussing how to conquer the hemodynamics portion of your specialty exam. It seems to be taught a little more complicated than it really is. Look at SVR, then follow the pressures from the right heart to the left heart. Wherever the pressure or output dies, there's your problem. (apologies for the misspeak in the beginning, I said mm per Hg twice!) Reach out: Instagram @coffeebreakhems email: kisercpr@gmail.com Get the Book! www.kisercpr.com/shop...

Aug 05, 202232 minSeason 3Ep. 9

03.08 The First Clean Kill

In this episode I'll be discussing failure. How it seems inevitable, how it's horrible, but how it's also so important. I have never really told these stories and I had to be very vulnerable in order to tell them. I hope you can find solace in the fact that this happens to us all.

Jul 01, 202232 minSeason 3Ep. 8

03.07 BP 221/118? Well that's not good.

In this episode, we'll be discussing antihypertensive therapy in the emergency and critical care setting. Enjoy. reach me: kisercpr@gmail.com intragram: @coffeebreakhems Get your copy of the book: kisercpr.com/shop

May 07, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 7

03.06 Picking the Proper Pressor

In this episode we'll be going over the basics of what shock really is, and how to conquer it. We'll also be going deep into the various pressors we use in the field to resuscitate the sickest humans on the planet. Reach out with your suggestions for further episodes via email or IG: kisercpr@gmail.com @coffeebreakhems Go get your copy of "The Flight Medics Guide to Mechanical Ventilation" www.kisercpr.com/shop...

Apr 15, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 6

03.05 The Septic Trainwreck

In this episode we'll be discussing lab interpretation of the septic patient, what our goals are, and how to perform bedside care when your patient is dying. Don't forget to snag your copy of "The Flight Medics Guide to Mechanical Ventilation". www.kisercpr/shop

Mar 25, 202239 minSeason 3Ep. 5

03.04 Level Up Your Trauma Resus Package

In this episode we'll be discussing the interventions you HAVE to do when faced with a dying multi-system trauma patient. When we start missing these interventions, our patients don't do as well! Do not miss out on getting your copy of "The Flight Medic's Guide to Mechanical Ventilation". If you have struggled with vent's, if you're new, or if you're a veteran in critical care; it doesn't matter! This book will elevate your game, and deepen your understanding of mechanical ventilation. Get the b...

Mar 05, 202229 minSeason 3Ep. 4

03.02 Brain Attack!! When do you pull the trigger.

In this episode we'll be discussing the treatment of intracranial hypertension and herniation syndromes. Enjoy! Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: kisercpr@gmail.com Don't forget to give us that 5-star rating so we can continue to be discovered by other people like you!

Jan 29, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 2

03.01 The Severe Hypoxia Vent Strategy

In this episode we'll be looking at a vent strategy for the severely hypoxic patient, and why it all lies with the mean airway pressure. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget! Be on the lookout for my book, (The Flight Medic's Approach to Mechanical Ventilation) coming out in a few months, I'll be taking pre-orders soon. Reach out: kisercpr@gmail.com

Jan 11, 202236 minSeason 3Ep. 1

02.18 Our Deadliest Intervention: The Myths of RSI

In this episode we'll be discussed the common myths surrounding RSI, and how we can be better. Also, sorry for the low volume! My Mic was acting up. Reach out: kisercpr@gmail.com

Dec 16, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 18

02.17 Medicine Cabinet Murder

In this episode we'll be looking at Benadryl (diphenhydramine) overdose and how to treat it in the field. Enjoy. Reach out: kisercpr@gmail.com

Nov 23, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 17

02.16 When ACLS Kills! Part 2

In this episode we'll be reviewing different tachyarrhythmias and how to treat them. Enjoy!

Nov 11, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 16

02.15 When ACLS kills! Part 1

In this episode, which is part 1 of a 2-part series, we'll be discussing how different antiarrhythmics work on your action potential curve and why we shouldn't be so afraid of adenosine. Hope you like it!

Oct 28, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 15

02.12 Why do we even give TXA?

To answer the episode title's question, it's because we want to, like, save peoples lives! In this episode, we'll take a look at fibrinolysis, tPa, TXA, and how it all works in our patients.

Aug 10, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 12

02.11 Going Deep into Clotting in Trauma

In this episode we talk about clotting, trauma, and why the heck we should care about calcium in our patients! Reach out: kisercpr@gmail.com

Jul 27, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 11

02.10 Trapped at 10,000 feet

Hi all! In this episode I'll be discussing HAPE and HACE in a gnarly case discussion. Hope you enjoy. Reach me at: kisercpr@gmail.com

Jul 13, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 10

02.09 HELLP! She's Dying!

In this episode we're talking about Pre Eclampsia, HELLP, and DIC in pregnancy. Hope you enjoy. Reach me at : kisercpr@gmail.com

May 28, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 9

02.08 Why is that Lactate so High?

Talking about lactate fermentation and what our body does to fix it. The Cori cycle. and much more.

May 13, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 8

02.07 Looking outside of STEMI

This week we're taking a look at Cardiac axis and determining how useful it can be in your field differentials.

Apr 15, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 7

02.06 World's Okayest pH Talk!

Hey guys! This week we're talking about pH. What determines pH, the Stuart approach, and what the hell does bicarb do!? Hope you enjoy.

Mar 31, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 6

02.05 The HOPpy side of Murder

This week we'll be chit chatting about the HOP killers, ei: the reason we sometimes inadvertently kill our patient's during intubation. (so we can hopefully avoid that nonsense in the future).

Mar 12, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 5

02.04 Would you get on the plane?

If your pilot didn't use a checklist before takeoff, would you get on the plane? In this episode, we'll be talking about proper pre-oxygenation and the use of an intubation checklist in HEMS and EMS (and hospitals too)..

Mar 04, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 4

02.03 Going Deep into Mechanical Ventilation

WhooHoo, this is Part III of our mechanical vent series. We talk about pressure control ventilation, how to target ETCO2 goals, and how to help with the refractory hypoxic patient. I hope you enjoy. #HEMS #CoffeebreakHEMS #airmedical #kisercpr #flightparamedic #flightnurse #criticalcare #emergencymedicine

Feb 05, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 3

02.02 When at First You Don't Succeed, Change Something

In this episode we talk about the obstructive lung strategy. This is part 2 of our 3-part intro to mechanical ventilation series. I hope you enjoy. #HEMS #CoffeeBreakHEMS #Airmedical #flightparamedic #flightnurse #EMS #criticalcare #mechanicalventilation #foamed

Jan 22, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 2

02.01 How to Not Commit Murder With a Ventilator

WHAT?!?! We are one year down and kicking off season two. This year we'll be focusing on a 23 episode season that'll prepare you to take the FP-C or CFRN exam. In episode 1, we'll be starting a three part series on mechanical ventilation. I hope you enjoy! Reach me: kisercpr@gmail.com #HEMS #Airmedical #CoffeebreakHEMS #FOAMed #phiairmedical #emergencymedicine #flightparamedic #flightnurse #criticalcare

Jan 05, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 1

01.24 What kind of shock is this?

In this episode, we'll be talking about herniation syndromes and how to treat them in the prehospital arena. Hope you enjoy. reach me at: kisercpr@gmail.com #HEMS #coffeebreakHEMS #FOAMed #criticalcare #flightnurse #flightparamedic #airmedical

Dec 03, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 24
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