EMCrit Podcast

Pulseless Electrical Activity ( PEA ) is confusing! The diagnosis and treatment of PEA is bogged down by terminology and misunderstandings. Spurred by a recent interview I did with Anton Helman of EM Cases, I lay down some of my thoughts on PEA here. The last time I discussed these issues was 5 years ago with Zack and Joe on EDECMO 13. PEA Progression to ROSC POCUS Pulse Carotid POCUS PulseBadra et al. on POCUS Pulse Narrow / Wide doesn't Work Rory breaks it down on the CCnerd in a post about QRS size in PEA. What to Do if You Have Compressions/POCUS Pulse but No BP Prosen on Vasopressin for PEA Critical Care and Neurocritical Care Boards Review Book Mayo Clinic Board Review Just fantastic! (Note: i received a reviewers' copy of this book) Updates More on PEA on the EM Cases Blog - I speak with Anton Helman on the topic The Right Heart being Big doesn't mean PE during Arrest (from Ultrasound Podcast) Now on to the Podcast...

A polite discussion about a controversial post

Some dozen years ago, a couple of my buddies and I created the RUSH exam. Today, I give you an update:

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Exploring the shift towards care-oriented approaches in resuscitation scenarios for optimal patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of compassionate care in intensive care units. The podcast delves into the emotional challenges of maintaining a balance between compassion and clinical efficiency during critical situations, emphasizing the need to respect the patient's dignity while providing optimal care.

There is a group of clinicians operating on the front line of war zones with no other purpose than to save lives. Global Response Management's Helen Perry comes on the show to discuss their work. Helen Perry ACNP-BC, MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN Their motto is semper vitae--always life. Their mission is to provide life saving emergency and prehospital care to those impacted by war and conflict. Find Global Response The website is www.global-response.org Instagram global.response Facebook Twitter @GRM_Global Volunteer We are always looking for qualified volunteers and we use Paramedics and above. EMTs are welcome to apply, but they may not be working in a clinical capacity due to World Health Organization minimum operating standards. We even need non-medical folks (social media marketing, finance, smart computer people, grant writers, etc.) Donate They are a registered not-for-profit (501c3) and their admin budget is super low. Please consider helping these folks. Note I have had to close this post to comments b/c there have been a number of comments made by folks with false names and/or false contact information. The policy of this site is that all commenters must use their real identity linked to a real email address. There seems to be a group of folks out there that doubts the veracity of the GRM. If you have verifiable information on that, please get in touch by the contact link above. Now on to the Wee...

Dive into naive realism, fundamental attribution error, and free will concepts. Explore subconscious decision-making, identity, and memory reflections. Delve into how different perspectives affect reality perception and the importance of empathy and understanding.

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