The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast Saturday Morning Coffee Talk (9/6/25)
Sep 6, 2025
Explore the vital advantages of video laryngoscopy and its role in modern intubation practices. Discover humorous and frustrating tales of dealing with incompetent supervisors in high-stakes environments. Learn about the importance of maintaining professionalism and clear communication during stressful medical calls. Dive into the tension between technology and personal patient interactions in emergency care, emphasizing the need for human connection while navigating modern demands.
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Location Doesn’t Prove Competence
- Geographic bragging doesn't equate to clinical skill or better care. Mike Caroncio argues quality depends on practice, not city name-dropping.
Charting Delayed A Critical Drowning
- Mike recounts a Galveston incident where EMS delayed transport 20+ minutes to teach charting. The delay allegedly occurred while a provider trained another to enter data into the computer system.
Assess Before You Open The Chart
- Prioritize patient contact and assessment before pulling out a clipboard or tablet. Get critical treatments started, then document once the immediate problem is addressed.