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In today’s episode, Mike and Fabs discuss the use of epinephrine in traumatic cardiac arrest. Do vasopressors have a role in the management of traumatic arrests?

Tune in as our hosts explore the evidence behind epinephrine use, transport considerations, and procedural interventions aimed at providing the best possible prehospital care for patients in traumatic cardiac arrest.

Join Mike and Fabs for this special episode "Scene Safe? Not in Court", featuring a live recording from the Swamp Rabbit Prehospital Medicine Conference. In this episode, we walk through a mock EMS legal case from initial response to courtroom proceedings.

Join us as we examine the clinical decisions, documentation, and legal principles that shaped the outcome, highlighting practical lessons to help prehospital providers navigate high-stakes situations with confidence.

In this month’s episode, our hosts explore a pediatric case involving diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Join Mike and Fabs as they walk through early recognition, key assessment findings, and the critical decisions involved in managing fluid resuscitation and preventing complications.

View the photo Dr. Fabs talks about here: https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/axl-rose-mickey-rourke/

Mike and Fabs are back with another Journal Club episode! This month, our hosts discuss three Educational Pearls covering a wide range of topics in prehospital care. Follow along as we discuss each snippet by reading the UMEM articles below.

More Data Supporting Using the Clinical Frailty Scale

How Far is Too Far for a Public Access AED?

Prehospital Analgesia Options for Traumatic Pain

Mike and Fabs are back with another Journal Club episode! This month, our hosts discuss four Educational Pearls covering a wide range of topics in prehospital care. Follow along as we discuss each snippet by reading the UMEM articles below.

PECARN: It Rules the Abdomen, too!

From Zero to Hero - Flat Positioning is Best for Patients with LVO Awaiting Thrombectomy

Quality improvement project aimed at improving documentation of correct endotracheal tube placement at transfer of care in the ED.

Predicting NIV Failure

In this month's episode, our hosts explore a scenario in which a young child is experiencing pain and distress after falling off the monkey bars. Join Mike and Fabs as they learn more about initial assessments, establishing pain severity, and how to communicate effectively with family members.

Join our hosts this week on a journey from the lips to the lungs as they discuss proper endotracheal tube placement. This quick segment explores several ways of calculating depth, focusing on individualized care for the patient.

Mike and Fabs are back with our first Journal Club episode! This month, our hosts discuss two journal articles focused on prehospital cardiac arrest care. Follow along as we talk about the pros and cons of each by reading the full-length papers below.

"Survival After Intra-Arrest Transport vs On-Scene Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Children": https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818861

"Small ventilation bags and cardiac arrest outcomes – Not so fast": https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(23)00819-5/fulltext

In this month's episode, follow along with our hosts as they take a deep-dive into a team-based approach to CPR. Learn more about strategic planning, mechanical CPR devices, and ECPR via ECMO. Take the quiz on our website to earn CE credit and follow us on social media to get alerts whenever new content is posted!

In this month's episode, our hosts cover a buffet of potential health