The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast Saturday Morning Coffee Talk (10/4/25)
Oct 4, 2025
Get a behind-the-scenes look as Mike discusses his plans for a new weekly coffee talk segment. He reflects on the chaotic live YouTube experience at Resus X and shares his thoughts on the controversial high-dose nitroglycerin debate. Delve into the complexities of end-tidal CO2 use and its limitations in respiratory failure. Plus, explore the excitement around prehospital blood resuscitation, especially the potential of spray-dried plasma. Tune in for insights on balancing professional demands while maintaining personal boundaries!
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Make Low-Work, High-Yield Content
- Plan content formats you can produce reliably and with low overhead to keep consistency.
- Use short bullet notes and riffing to make weekly 'coffee talk' episodes sustainable.
Conference Burnout And Recovery
- Mike describes conference fatigue after a heavy conference circuit and enjoying being a homebody for recovery.
- He still planned one local half-day conference appearance and felt relieved to return to normal life.
Balance Team Duty With Boundaries
- When you work on a small team, pick up some extra shifts but avoid becoming a doormat by setting boundaries.
- Balance team needs with personal limits and communicate expectations early to avoid burnout.