The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast
The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast is a podcast for all EMS providers. Whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, nurse; work in a 911 response setting or critical care transport; and are a novice or experienced clinician, this podcast is for you.
Latest episodes
Mar 10, 2025 • 0sec
DnR Prehospital Education: Canadian Paramedics TAKE OVER the Podcast!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 0sec
Listener Questions: March 2025
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Feb 25, 2025 • 0sec
Mini Episode: Epidural Hematoma
Feb 21, 2025 • 0sec
Random Ramblings 2/21
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Feb 18, 2025 • 0sec
COPD Follow-Up with Melody Bishop, RT
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Thanks to Melody for coming back on the podcast to tie up some loose ends re: the COPD episode.
Feb 16, 2025 • 0sec
The COPD Episode
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Fawzy A, Wise RA. Pulse Oximetry Misclassifies Need for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2023 Nov;20(11):1556-1557.
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Pu X, Liu L, Feng B, Wang M, Dong L, Zhang Z, Fan Q, Li Y, Wang G. Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Systemic Corticosteroids in COPD Exacerbation. Respir Care. 2021 Feb;66(2):316-326.
Tyagi D, Govindagoudar MB, et al. Correlation of PaCO2 and ETCO2 in COPD Patients with Exacerbation on Mechanical Ventilation. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Mar;25(3):305-309.
van Gestel AJ, Steier J. Autonomic dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). J Thorac Dis. 2010 Dec;2(4):215-22. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2010.02.04.5.
Feb 7, 2025 • 0sec
"BuT iT's AnOthEr ToOL"
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Feb 4, 2025 • 0sec
Random Ramblings 2/4/25
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Jan 31, 2025 • 58min
More Listener Questions with Nurse Gwenny and Wes Nelson
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Jan 25, 2025 • 0sec
Ashley's Back! Listener Questions
A co-host's return brings fresh energy and unscripted listener questions to the forefront. The discussion dives into the ethical landscape of sponsorship and the importance of authenticity in listener engagement. The challenges of AI in medical content spark debate, and insights into managing head trauma highlight crucial patient care techniques. Controversy surrounds the use of Narcan, urging a reevaluation of overdose management. Personal narratives illuminate the complexities of career choices in the medical field, advocating for a supportive work environment.
