# cardiac arrest (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cardiac arrest. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 226: Superwarfarin Toxicity](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-226-superwarfarin-toxicity/) _2026-08-11 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Superwarfarin toxicity: recognition, reversal, and prolonged vitamin K therapy. Hosts: Mac Josh Reandelar, DO Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Superwarfarin\_Toxicity.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Toxicology Show Notes Toxicology & Pathophysiology Long-acting vitamin K antagonists (LA-VKAs), developed as potent rodenticides Examples: brodifacoum,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Superwarfarin_Toxicity.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #7. Dr Stephen Hearns - Peak Performance](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-7-dr-stephen-hearns-peak-performance/) _2026-08-05 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back. Pre-hospital clinicians are used to working under pressure. Teams work in often austere environments, with limited resources caring for some of the most severe patient pathologies at their most undifferentiated. Within all this, individuals and teams must perform at their peak. But this is easier said than done. So how, in this most niche of clinical areas, can an… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uiui9ddx27s2fkd8/Stephen_Hearns_31st_July_auphonic_26ari0.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #6. Dr Matt Hooper (part 2) - Emergency Last Aid](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-6-dr-matt-hooper-part-2-emergency-last-aid/) _2026-07-19 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ Hello and welcome back. This is part two of our chat with Dr Matt Hooper, continuing our conversation on emergency last aid. In this episode, we discuss the hows and whens involved when informing a family of their loved one's death, as well as the setting in which to do this. Too, we discuss the importance of maintaining space and safety for one's self and the team, and how a system can encourage… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ck5rz8spcmxet99/Matt_part_2_12th_July_auphonicaef0p.mp3) ## [Episode 225: Group A Strep](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-225-group-a-strep/) _2026-07-14 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Group A strep in the pediatric ED: from strep throat to invasive disease and toxic shock. Host: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Group\_A\_Strep.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Infectious Diseases , Pediatrics Show Notes Background Group A strep = Streptococcus pyogenes — gram-positive organism that colonizes the pharynx, but… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Group_A_Strep.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #5. Dr Matt Hooper - Emergency Last Aid](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-5-dr-matt-hooper-emergency-last-aid/) _2026-07-08 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back. In today's episode, we are delighted and privileged to be joined by South Australia's Dr Matt Hooper. The practice of medicine - including pre-hospital medicine - often focuses on life preservation. But, as acute care clinicians we often also find ourselves caring for patients at the end of their life. Too, we find ourselves caring for their relatives and loved ones, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uz4ciav78dc63w5q/Matt_part_1_4th_july_final_auphonicbm14c.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #4. Damage control resuscitation with London HEMS](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/xxxxx-1781851720/) _2026-06-26 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back. Damage control resuscitation - what is it, why should a pre-hospital provider do it, what does it look like in real life, and what are the results. These are but some of the questions asked in this episode of Dr Dan Nevin and Mr Zane Perkins, Consultants with London's Air Ambulance. In conversation with Sydney's Dr Ian Ferguson, we explore this approach to the care of the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xkbf4yhhhf5bmxjh/DCR_19th_June_Auphonic8y0vk.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #3. ECMO...in trauma???](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-3-ecmoin-trauma/) _2026-06-14 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back to the podcast. ECMO....in trauma? Today, we are talking about a more general emergency medicine / intensive care medicine topic, that of advanced trauma care. It is fair to raise an eyebrow at 'advanced trauma care' and 'ECMO' in the same sentence - these patients are anatomically disrupted, prone to bleeding and suffering huge multi-system injuries. So placing them onto a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/34s2ivc6gi5p9wre/Chris_Bishop_8th_June_auphonic99f3i.mp3) ## [Episode 224: Kidney Stones](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-224-kidney-stones/) _2026-06-08 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ A guide to diagnosing, imaging, and managing acute renal colic and nephrolithiasis in the ED. Hosts: Brian Gilberti, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Nephrolithiasis.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Kidney Stones , Urology Show Notes 1. CLINICAL CORE & PHYSIOLOGIC FRAMEWORK Epidemiologic Risk Profiles Lifetime incidence parameters hover around 1 in 11… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Nephrolithiasis.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Cardiac Arrest Focus #23, Prof Sheldon Cheskes - Part 2: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-cardiac-arrest-focus-23-prof-sheldon-cheskes-part-2-defibrillation-strategies-for-refractory-ventricular-fibrillation/) _2026-05-31 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back into part two of our conversation with Prof Sheldon Cheskes from Toronto, Canada. Here we continue our discussion about refractory cardiac dysrhythmias with the Sheldon, the principal investigator of 'The dose VF' study. In this part two, we talk to Sheldon about chemical strategies to overcome these dysrhythmias, as well as ask Sheldon about this best case ever - its a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xjh4rxc2mhn864up/Sheyldon_23rd_May_part_2_auphonic_b8kuf.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Cardiac Arrest Focus #22, Prof Sheldon Cheskes - Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-cardiac-arrest-focus-22-prof-sheldon-cheskes-defibrillation-strategies-for-refractory-ventricular-fibrillation/) _2026-05-21 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back to the HEMS debrief podcast. We are back with part one of a two part episode with Professor Sheldon Cheskes from Toronto, Canada. Sheldon is a Professor of Emergency Medicine by trade, a clinical scientist and a medical director for ambulance services within the Canadian province of Ontario. Perhaps, though, Sheldon is best known for his work as the principal investigator in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7e3kp8fpmctuhxfh/Shaldon_21st_May_part_1_final_auphonic_bkzxm.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WFiST1eUbUAa) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Episode 223: Thyroid Storm](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-223-thyroid-storm/) _2026-05-15 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Diagnosis, workup, and the four-step treatment protocol for thyroid storm. Hosts: Annaliese Elam, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Thyroid\_Storm.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critica Care , Endocrine , Thyroid Storm Show Notes I. Pathophysiology & Diagnosis Definition: Life-threatening hypermetabolic state resulting from decompensated… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Thyroid_Storm.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #2. Thoracotomies, Sydney and London in Conversation](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/xxxxx/) _2026-04-26 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back. Today, we continue our conversation on pre-hospital thoracotomies. To do this, we have teamed up with Professor Ewoud Ter Avest, an Emergency Physician with the London HEMS service. Ewoud is an author on the London's recently published review paper discussing the Service's experience with pre-hospital thoracotomies over the past 20 years. In conversation with our own Dr Ian… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xzeuqgqb2gfkahqx/IanChrisEwoud_April_26th_auphonic7i3lg.mp3) ## [#063 The state of resuscitation in 2026 with Professor Jerry Nolan](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/063-the-state-of-resuscitation-in-2026-with-professor-jerry) _2026-04-16 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ In this episode, host Paul Swindell reconnects with Professor Jerry Nolan — editor in chief of the journal Resuscitation and a leading figure in resuscitation science — six years after their first conversation. Together, they explore how survival rates have plateaued amid changing patient demographics, the impact of COVID-19 on cardiac arrest outcomes, and the massive collaborative effort behind… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/69e1024b23929c3a2acb4440/media.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Cardiac Arrest Focus #21, Prof Laurie Morrison - 2025 ILCOR guidelines part 2](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-cardiac-arrest-focus-21-prof-laurie-morrison-2025-ilcor-guidelines-part-2/) _2026-04-12 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back. In this part two of our chat with Prof Laurie Morrison from Toronto, we continue our conversation around the latest ILCOR guidelines. We discuss, amongst other things, strategies to manage recurrent / refractory dysrhythmias, as well as the use of mechanical CPR devices and the administration of adrenaline. Too, we quiz Laurie on how guidelines and written and interpreted,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ibwg3w88i3bsnvmd/Nat_Laurie_Sam_auphonic_11th_April86ezn.mp3) ## [Episode 222: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-222-local-anesthetic-systemic-toxicity-last/) _2026-04-07 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss this ominous complication of providing local anesthesia. Hosts: Elaine Jonas, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/LAST.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critical Care , Toxicology Show Notes I. Pathophysiology & Mechanisms Definition: Systemic toxicity secondary to local anesthetic (LA) via accidental intravascular injection or excessive… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/LAST.mp3) ## [Death, Taxes, and Shift Work - Dr. James Gilbertson](https://criticallevels.ca) _2026-04-03 · Critical Levels_ Shift work is a core part of paramedicine, but growing evidence shows it carries real long-term health risks. In this episode, with Dr. James Gilbertson, we explore the science behind circadian rhythm disruption, the impacts of sleep deprivation, and how lifestyle and longevity medicine can help mitigate risk. Key Topics Covered: Why shift work affects lifespan and health outcomes Circadian rhythm… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_57_-_Death_Taxes_and_Shift_Work.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [HEMS Debrief - Cardiac Arrest Focus #20, Prof Laurie Morrison - 2025 ILCOR guidelines part 1](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-cardiac-arrest-focus-19-prof-laurie-morrison-2025-ilcor-guidelines/) _2026-03-29 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back to the HEMS debrief - continuing our chats on cardiac arrest. We are thrilled to be again joined by Prof Laurie Morrison from Toronto, Canada. Laurie is an Emergency Physician and has dedicated her career to the research and improvement of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care. To this end, Laurie is a member of ILCOR where she has previously been named a 'Giant in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f9vqfhrujsqre4dh/Nat_and_Laurie_auphonic_28_3bhmpn.mp3) ## [Episode 221: High-Output Heart Failure](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-221-high-output-heart-failure/) _2026-03-24 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of one of EM's paradoxes: High-Output Heart Failure. Hosts: Nicolas Gonzalez, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/HOHF.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Cardiology Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/HOHF.mp3) ## [#062 This, My Second Life with Patrick Charnley](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/this-second-life-with-patrick-charnley) _2026-03-05 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ This episode features an extraordinary conversation with Patrick Charnley, author of the acclaimed novel This My Second Life , who suffered a cardiac arrest in February 2021 that left him with a severe brain injury. Host Paul Swindell talks with Patrick about his remarkable journey—from 40 minutes without a heartbeat, through cortical blindness, hallucinations, and pathological apathy, to… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/69a97786f413fba64fa68e6e/media.mp3) ## [Episode 220: Post-ROSC Care](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-220-post-rosc-care/) _2026-03-03 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We explore how to refine and optimize care in the vital minutes following ROSC. Hosts: Jonathan Elmer, MD, MS Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Post-ROSC\_care.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled from our top-rated… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Post-ROSC_care.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gqD1k57xlfpi) _2026-03-03 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [In Flight Medical Emergencies - Dr. Carvalho](http://criticallevels.ca/episode56) _2026-02-28 · Critical Levels_ In this episode of Critical Levels , Zach sits down with Dr. Anna-Maria Carvalho , a Royal College–certified emergency physician with a subspecialty in aviation medicine, to unpack what really happens when someone asks, "Is there a medical professional on board?" From the physiology of flying at 36,000 feet to the realities of managing cardiac arrest in a cramped aircraft cabin, this episode… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/In_Flight_Medical_Emergencies_-_Dr_Carvalho.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [Episode 219: Meningitis 2.0](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-219-meningitis-2-0/) _2026-02-03 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We review diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Meningitis\_2\_0.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: CNS Infections , Infectious Diseases , Neurology Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Meningitis_2_0.mp3) ## [The First 60 - Where Every Minute Counts](https://criticallevels.ca/episode55) _2026-01-29 · Critical Levels_ On this unique episode, we attend the First60 Toronto Resuscitation Conference and interview several of the speakers. For more detailed information, check out our website, criticallevels.ca [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/The_First_60_-_Where_Every_Minute_Counts.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [Episode 218: Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (SCAPE)](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-218-sympathetic-crashing-acute-pulmonary-edema-scape/) _2026-01-17 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss the diagnosis and management of SCAPE in the ED. Hosts: Naz Sarpoulaki, MD, MPH Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/SCAPEv2.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Acute Pulmonary Edema , Critical Care Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/SCAPEv2.mp3) ## [Episode 217: Prehospital Blood Transfusion](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-217-prehospital-blood-transfusion/) _2026-01-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss the shift to prehospital blood to treat shock sooner. Hosts: Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH, FACEP Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Prehospital\_Transfusion.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: EMS , Prehospital Care , Trauma Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Prehospital_Transfusion.mp3) ## [#061 Co-Survivor advocacy with Kristin Flanary](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/061-co-survivor-advocacy-with-kristin-flanary) _2025-12-22 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ This episode shines a spotlight on the vital role of co-survivors—those whose lives are deeply impacted when a loved one experiences a medical crisis. Host Paul Swindell is joined by Kristin Flanary, also known as Lady Glaucomflecken, a leading advocate and communicator who has turned her personal journey as a three-time co-survivor into a powerful movement. Together, they discuss the challenges… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/69495a283aa794d3c6f5d993/media.mp3) ## [#060 Understanding communication challenges post cardiac arrest with Jeanne Reilly](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/060-understanding-communication-challenges-post-cardiac-arre) _2025-12-11 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ This episode is the second of two parts with cardiac arrest survivor Jeanne Reilly. Jeanne is also a speech and language therapist with many years of experience addressing communication issues and is the ideal person to offer insights and solutions to the common communication issues survivors experience. In this second part, Jeanne shares her professional experience and how it can help other… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/693a989c40eb0cbb2afd6d7a/media.mp3) ## [#059 When words won't come. A speech therapist's experience of a sudden cardiac arrest with Jeanne Reilly](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/059-when-words-wont-come-a-speech-therapists-experience-of-a) _2025-12-11 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ This episode is the first of two parts with cardiac arrest survivor Jeanne Reilly. Jeanne is also a speech and language therapist with many years of experience dealing with communication issues and is the ideal person to offer insights and solutions to the common issues survivors experience. This first part explores Jeanne's cardiac arrest experience and how her professional experience has eased… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/693a98720375da4a9e06fda4/media.mp3) ## [Episode 216: BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event)](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-216-brue-brief-resolved-unexplained-event/) _2025-12-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We review BRUEs (Brief Resolved Unexplained Events). Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Noumi Chowdhury, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/BRUE.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Pediatrics Show Notes What is a BRUE? BRUE stands for Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. It typically affects infants \<1 year of age and is characterized by a sudden, brief, and now resolved episode… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/BRUE.mp3) ## [AHA Guidelines - Not Godlines: Drs. Cheskes & Drennan](https://criticallevels.ca/episode54) _2025-11-29 · Critical Levels_ In this episode, Zach sits down with Dr. Ian Drennan and Dr. Sheldon Cheskes to dissect the newly released 2025 AHA and ILCOR resuscitation guidelines . They break down the evidence, controversies, and real-world implications for paramedic practice. Key Topics Covered 🔹 How guidelines are actually created 🔹 Mechanical CPR 🔹 Heads-Up CPR 🔹 IV vs IO Access 🔹 Medications 🔹 Defibrillation… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_54_-_AHA_Guidelines_-_Not_Godlines_-_Drs._Cheskes__Drennan_.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pCtIC9nTPvcG) _2025-11-29 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [#058 CARESSf survivorship care with Dr Nathan Pearson](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/058-caressf-survivorship-care-with-dr-nathan-pearson) _2025-11-21 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ This episode explores the CARESSf Project, an innovative initiative designed to improve survivorship care for people affected by cardiac arrest. Host Paul Swindell is joined by Dr. Nathan Pearson, a psychologist and lead researcher, to discuss how the project aims to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and long-term recovery. Together, they unpack the challenges survivors and their families… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/692071f4f1f764f823681c0f/media.mp3) ## [#057 RESCQ Support for the forgotten patients with Dr Uzma Sajjad](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/057-rescq-support-fore-the-forgotten-patients-with-dr-uzma-s) _2025-11-10 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ In this episode, host Paul Swindell speaks with Dr Uzma Sajjad about the innovative RESCQ Project. This pioneering initiative supports those present at a resuscitation event—often called the "forgotten patients"—who witness out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Dr Sajjad explains how the project, currently piloting in Essex, provides vital resources, emotional support, and personalised guidance to those… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/6910871f6d62d4e03df0f62b/media.mp3) ## [Episode 215: Marburg Virus and Global EM](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-215-marburg-virus-and-global-em/) _2025-11-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Lessons from Rwanda’s Marburg Virus Outbreak and Building Resilient Systems in Global EM. Hosts: Tsion Firew, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Marburg\_Virus.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Global Health , Infectious Diseases Show Notes Context and the Rwanda Marburg Experience The Threat: Marburg Virus Disease is from the same family as Ebola and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Marburg_Virus.mp3) ## [Waveforms Don't Lie - Danny and Rance (DnR)](https://criticallevels.ca/episode53) _2025-10-19 · Critical Levels_ In this episode, we explore the science, history, and frontline application of End-Tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) — a tool that offers real-time insight into ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism. Danny and Rance from DnR explain how paramedics can use ETCO₂ to assess and guide care across multiple patient presentations. Key Takeaways: ETCO₂ is the sixth vital sign — reflecting ventilation, perfusion, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_53_-_Waveforms_Dont_Lie_-_Danny_and_Rance.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [#056 Never the Same Man part 2 with David Moore](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/056-never-the-same-man-part-2-with-david-moore) _2025-10-07 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ Never the same man, Part 2, with Paul chatting with co-survivor David Moore on his son's cardiac arrest, recovery and journey to healing though the creation of a book - "Never the same man." This volume captures the words and images that enabled Richard to communicate with his family how he was feeling. Finding creative writing, first through scrambled thoughts on scraps of paper and then into… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/68e3fe8ed17b81f346f1f19b/media.mp3) ## [#055 Never the Same Man part 1 with Richard Moore](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/055-never-the-same-man-part-1-with-richard-moore) _2025-10-07 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ Never the same man, part 1, with Paul chatting with cardiac arrest survivor Richard Moore on his event, recovery and journey to healing though the creation of a book - "Never the same man." This volume captures the words and images that enabled him to communicate with his family how he was feeling. Finding creative writing, first through scrambled thoughts on scraps of paper and then into fully… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/68e3fe53d17b81f346f1dc60/media.mp3) ## [Episode 214: Acute Pulmonary Embolism](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-214-acute-pulmonary-embolism/) _2025-10-02 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We review the diagnosis, risk stratification, & management of acute pulmonary embolism in the ED. Hosts: Vivian Chiu, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute\_Pulmonary\_Embolism.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Pulmonary Show Notes Core Concepts and Initial Approach Definition: Obstruction of pulmonary arteries, usually from a DVT in the proximal lower… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute_Pulmonary_Embolism.mp3) ## [Pearson MCI: Lessons Learned - Darren and Colin](https://criticallevels.ca/episode52) _2025-09-26 · Critical Levels_ Delta Air Crash: Paramedics on the Frontline of a Mass Casualty Incident In this gripping episode of Critical Levels, host Zach Cantor sits down with Ornge Critical Care paramedics Colin and Darren to discuss their response to the February 2025 Delta crash at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. From the initial plume of smoke spotted mid-flight to interagency coordination on the ground, they… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_52_-_Delta_Air_Crash.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [#054 The idiopathic cardiac arrest with Professor Elijah Behr](https://shows.acast.com/life-after-cardiac-arrest/episodes/054-the-idiopathic-cardiac-arrest-with-professor-elijah-behr) _2025-09-21 · Life After Cardiac Arrest_ Paul talks with Professor Elijah Behr on something that is a subject of great personal interest, having experienced one in 2014 – idiopathic cardiac arrests – events where the cause is unknown. Professor Behr is a world-renowned expert on the subject and has been conducting a BHF-funded study to investigate the cases where people drop down “dead” for no apparent reason. Presented and edited by… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cd98d1c383108353c6451b5/e/68cee024f5e00f6ca4a3619e/media.mp3) ## [Episode 213: Pneumothorax](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-213-pneumothorax/) _2025-09-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We break down pneumothorax: risks, diagnosis, and management pearls. Hosts: Christopher Pham, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Pneumothorax.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Chest Trauma , Pulmonary , Trauma Show Notes Risk Factors for Pneumothorax Secondary pneumothorax Trauma: rib fractures, blunt chest trauma (as in the case). Iatrogenic:… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Pneumothorax.mp3) ## [Episode 212: Angioedema](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-212-angioedema/) _2025-08-02 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Angioedema – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Maria Mulligan-Buckmiller, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Angioedema.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Airway Show Notes Definition & Pathophysiology Angioedema = localized swelling of mucous membranes and subcutaneous tissues due to increased vascular permeability. Triggers increased… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Angioedema.mp3) ## [Episode 211: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-211-granulomatosis-with-polyangiitis/) _2025-07-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) – Recognition and Management in the ED Hosts: Phoebe Draper, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/GPA.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Rheumatology Show Notes Background A vasculitis affecting small blood vessels causing inflammation and necrosis Affects upper respiratory tract (sinusitis, otitis media, saddle nose… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/GPA.mp3) ## [What's a Paramedic - Dr. Alan Batt](https://criticallevels.ca/episode51) _2025-06-29 · Critical Levels_ What is a paramedic — really? In this thought-provoking episode of Critical Levels , Zach sits down with Dr. Alan Batt to unpack the evolving identity, responsibilities, and future of the paramedic profession. Together, they explore the disconnect between what paramedics are trained for versus what they actually do, the consequences of outdated education models, and the urgent need for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_51_-_What_is_A_Paramedic_-_Dr_Alan_Batt.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [Episode 210: Capacity Assessment](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-210-capacity-assessment/) _2025-06-02 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss capacity assessment, patient autonomy, safety, and documentation. Hosts: Anne Levine, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Capacity\_Assessment.mp3 Download One Comment Show Notes The Importance of Capacity Assessment Arises frequently in the ED, even when not formally recognized Carries both legal implications and ethical weight Failure to… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Capacity_Assessment.mp3) ## [Neonates - Anthony Iacolucci](https://criticallevels.ca/episode50) _2025-05-30 · Critical Levels_ Neonates are one of the most feared patient populations in EMS—and for good reason. In this episode, Zach Cantor talks with Anthony Iacolucci , a pediatric respiratory therapist and paramedic, about how to confidently approach neonatal calls. Anthony introduces NEO SECRETS , a practical acronym covering the top 10 causes of neonatal illness, and offers insight into assessment, common pitfalls, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_50_-_NEOSECRETS_-_Anthony_Iacolucci.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [Episode 209: Blast Crisis](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-209-blast-crisis/) _2025-05-01 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We dive into the recognition and management of blast crisis. Hosts: Sadakat Chowdhury, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Blast\_Crisis.mp3 Download 2 Comments Tags: Hematology , Oncology Show Notes Topic Overview Blast crisis is an oncologic emergency, most commonly seen in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Defined by: \>20% blasts in peripheral blood or… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Blast_Crisis.mp3) ## [Episode 208: Geriatric Emergency Medicine](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-208-geriatric-emergency-medicine/) _2025-04-15 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We explore the expanding field of Geriatric Emergency Medicine. Hosts: Ula Hwang, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Geriatric\_Emergency\_Medicine.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Geriatric Show Notes Key Topics Discussed Importance and impact of geriatric emergency departments. Optimizing care strategies for geriatric patients in ED settings. Practical… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Geriatric_Emergency_Medicine.mp3) ## [Episode 207: Smoke Inhalation Injury](https://coreem.net/podcast/episode-207-smoke-inhalation-injury/) _2025-04-02 · Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast_ We discuss the injuries sustained from smoke inhalation. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Smoke\_Inhalation.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Environmental , Toxicology Show Notes Table of Contents 00:37 – Overview of Smoke Inhalation Injury 00:55 – Three Key Pathophysiologic Processes 01:41 – Physical Exam Findings to Watch… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Smoke_Inhalation.mp3) ## [Data-Driven Resuscitation & Seamless Transitions](https://criticallevels.ca/episode49) _2025-03-31 · Critical Levels_ In this episode of Critical Levels, we dive into the cutting-edge strategies shaping pre-hospital and emergency department care. Our guests discuss how data-driven decision-making, high-performance CPR, and improved handover processes are revolutionizing patient outcomes. Key Topics Covered: ✅ High-Performance CPR: The role of real-time feedback, mechanical CPR devices, and quality metrics in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_49_-_Data-Driven_Resuscitation__Seamless_Transitions.mp3?dest-id=1665518) ## [K9 Medicine - Dr. Jason Donohoe](https://criticallevels.ca/episode48) _2025-03-04 · Critical Levels_ 🔹 Key Topics: 🔸 Why medics need to understand K9 trauma care The overlap between human and canine emergency medicine Common injuries in police, military, and search-and-rescue dogs 🔸 MARCH for Canines—What's Different? The first "M" stands for Muzzle —securing the dog's "weapon" before treatment Understanding the similarities in trauma care between humans and dogs Key differences in how canines… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/criticallevels/Episode_48_-_Avoid_The_Bitey_End_K9_-_Dr_Jason_Donohoe.mp3?dest-id=1665518)