# ce hours (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ce hours. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 140 - Beyond the Behavior: A Differential Diagnosis of Agitation](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/140) _2026-08-15 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ The agitated patient is one of the most challenging encounters in emergency medicine. They may be yelling, fighting, refusing care, or creating an unsafe environment. But it's important to remember that agitation is not a diagnosis but a symptom. Behavior is a vital sign. In this episode, we challenge the assumption that every combative patient is intoxicated, psychiatric, or simply "difficult."… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/140_mixdown_v2.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 139 - Don't Listen to Us: Navigating Online Education](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/139) _2026-07-10 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ FOAMed has revolutionized medical education, but has it also made it easier for bad information to spread? In this podcast episode, we explore the difference between evidence and opinion, what actually defines an expert, and why a large following doesn't necessarily mean someone is right. We'll discuss where expert opinion fits within evidence-based medicine, the role of medical direction and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/139_backup_mixdown_v2.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/138) _2026-04-24 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Seizures demand fast decisions, but the best answers aren't always simple. In this episode, we sit down with Skyee Edwards, a pharmacist, to break down seizure cessation and prophylaxis in real-world emergencies. We go beyond traditional benzodiazepine-first thinking and explore how current evidence guides escalation to agents like levetiracetam, valproate, and fosphenytoin. Then we step into the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/138_backup_mixdown_v2.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 137 - Endocarditis: A Change of Heart](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/137) _2026-03-14 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ In this podcast episode, we dive into the clinical chaos of Infective Endocarditis. It's a disease that can quietly destroy valves before showing its hand. We discuss how it presents, why it matters in transport and critical care environments, and how it can spiral into life-threatening complications like Cardiogenic Shock. Along the way, we touch on early antibiotic considerations and talk… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/137_mixdown_v3_with_announcement.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 136 - Bronchoscope of Practice](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/136) _2026-01-14 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Airway management gets dangerous. In this episode of the podcast, we explore prehospital bronchoscopy—a true bleeding-edge concept—and where it fits in managing airway obstruction before the hospital. We talk mucous plugs, massive hemoptysis, refractory hypoxia, how to address obstructions you can't fix with pressure or bronchodilators, and what to do when bronchoscopy is likely unavailable. This… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/136_mixdown_v3.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 135 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 2)](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/135) _2025-12-17 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you're in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the "why" behind each knob you touch. Then we zoom in on the Hamilton… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/135_mixdown_v4.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 134 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 1)](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/134) _2025-11-21 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you're in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the "why" behind each knob you touch. Then we zoom in on the Hamilton… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/134_mixdown_v4.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 133 - Tracheostomy: The Neck's Best Thing](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/133) _2025-10-03 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term complications you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them in high-stakes environments. From occlusions and dislodgements to bleeding, we'll cover practical strategies to keep these vulnerable… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/133_mixdown_v2.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Episode 132 - Prolonged Flight Care w/Dr. Tim Hurtado & Brett Weiner (Big Announcement)](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/132) _2025-08-18 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ What happens when resources are limited, transport is delayed, or you're forced to manage a critically ill patient far beyond the typical flight window? In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Hurtado and Brett Weiner help us dive into the challenges and realities of prolonged field care in air medical transport. We'll explore clinical considerations, crew dynamics, and decision-making strategies that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/132_mixdown_v3.mp3?dest-id=633141) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dir58rXgXV8d) _2025-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens](https://heavyliesthehelmet.com/131) _2025-07-14 · Heavy Lies the Helmet_ Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that's been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we explore the key studies, the controversies, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heavyliesthehelmet/131_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=633141)