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In this episode, we'll be discussing not only ventilator compensation for metabolic adidosis' but the quantitative method as well. Where are all these acids coming from? That is the question. Literature: PMID: 39964926 UCol: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider60/education-docs/heartbeat-im-res/suggested-read/evaluation-of-acid-base-disorders.pdf?sfvrsn=7d5f31b9_2&utm Reach out…
In this episode we dive into the world of dyspneic pediatrics and go over how to initiate and titrate High Flow Nasal Cannula's. Lit for this episode: PEEP Levels and HFNC PMID: 19567633 PMID: 21436252 PMID: 21424105 PEEP and Neonates PMID: 18646145 PMID: 17989698 PMID: 23471502 PMID: 23307853 Humidification Issues with HFNC PMID: 3747431 PMID: 8917049 PMID: 19595351 PMID: 20406507 PMID: 22207340…
In this episode, we'll be discussing the different types of Atrial Fibrillation patients you'll encounter in the field and how to treat them! (And why ACLS got it wrong).
In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the finer points from our previous episode on ventilating a sick ARDS patient. A listener, Jay B., reached out with some awesome questions about the strategy and it warranted a whole other episode. Enjoy! Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com Check out our new book at www.kisercpr.com/bookstore
In this episode, we'll be discussing mechanically ventilating a patient with incredibly low lung compliance and a high metabolic rate. It was rough, but we got through it! Don't forget to preorder "The Flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" today! Order at: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll discuss Serum Os and how to go about using it in a clinical setting. Serum Os = (Na X 2) + (Glu / 18) + (BUN / 2.8) Corrected Sodium = Current Na + 2 (Current Glucose + 100) Reach out! Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Email: austin@kisercpr.com Get the New book! "The flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" Preorder at www.kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll be discussing a patient with hypoxia AND lung obstruction! It's a fun little episode and takes a deeper look into what affects our CO2 and O2 on the vent. Preorder "Flight Medics Guide to Lab Interpretation" starting on 12/1! Go to amazon.com or visit us at www.kisercpr.com Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com
In this episode, we'll be diving into bilirubin and why that darn patient is so yellow.
In this episode we'll be looking at the differences between CMV and PCV modes on the Hamilton T1. If you're not watching this episode on Spotify, you're wrong! Reach out on instagram: @coffeebreakhems
In this episode we'll be diving into CO2. How is moved, what the numbers actually mean, and how we get rid of it. finally, we'll top it off with a little bit of "why is that CO2 not normal?" Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop email: austin@kisercpr.com
