Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers

Dr. Spencer Tomberg, a physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics at Denver Health, discusses pain management and the complex nature of pain perception, highlighting the physical and emotional components. He describes how individuals may have different perceptions of pain due to variations in the action potential and synaptic regions. He dives into the etiology and routes of pain signals from the visceral system and how that contributes to referred pain. He also discusses the differences in treatment when approaching acute, subacute, and chronic pain. Ultimately, it's important to consider the individuality of pain experiences when treating patients and not take a one size fits all approach. Check out another great lecture from the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference.

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See more from the blog post on our website at:

https://emspodcast.com/pain-perception-is-complex/

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In the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, innovations continually push the boundaries of what's possible. One such groundbreaking procedure is Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA). Dr. Ernest E Moore, who has literally written the book on trauma surgery, teaches us what REBOA is and how it is being used to save lives in critical situations. Another episode from the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference. 

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See more on this topic from the blog post on our website:

https://emspodcast.com/resuscitative-endovascular-balloon-occlusion-of-the-aorta-reboa/

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Dr. Stacy Trent, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Denver Health Emergency Department, discusses the importance of proper airway management in the emergency setting and introduces the mnemonic SOAPME (suction, oxygen, airway assessment, pharmacy and plan, monitor and equipment) for intubations. Dr. Trent brings with her the most up to date literature about optimizing success and decreasing adverse events during intubation. In this episode we delve deep into the often overlooked aspects of pre-oxygenation and airway assessment, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and the potential consequences of neglecting these steps.

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More on our website at: https://emspodcast.com/are-you-prepared-for-your-next-intubation/

Plus check out this new trail on DL vs VL for intubation that Dr. Trent eludes to at the end of this episode: https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2301601

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Is your EMS agency prepared for a pediatric disaster? In this episode of EMS CAST, Dr. Jeffrey Upperman joins the hosts live at the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference. Dr. Upperman gave an entertaining and engaging lecture on what you need to start thinking about to be prepared for a pediatric disaster in your area. After his lecture he joined our podcast to discuss his passion for pediatric disaster preparedness and the journey he has taken over the past 15 years to develop educational platforms in this area. There are some easy steps you can take to make sure that you and your crew are prepared should a disaster strike. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Upperman's work and the importance of being prepared for emergencies involving children.

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EMS Cast Blog Post:

https://emspodcast.com/pediatric-disaster-preparedness/

Video of the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles disaster Olympix-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZVgdRj-bCc

And check out some more great resources here -

https://www.chla.org/trauma-program/pediatric-disaster-resource-and-training-center

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Stop blowing off back pain patients! There may be a true emergency lurking underneath. Dr. Bo Burns teaches us why we should take atraumatic back pain so seriously. We're back with another episode from the RMTEMC. We dive deep into the topic of epidural abscesses and cauda equina. These are true spinal emergencies, so we should understand them. Our expert guest, Dr. Bo Burns shares valuable insights on how to recognize and diagnose, emphasizing the importance of a high index of suspicion. We also explore the role of pre-hospital providers in identifying at-risk patients and providing crucial information to the emergency department. Join us as we unravel the complexities of spinal emergencies and learn about the latest clinical decision tools and treatment options. 

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Blog post- https://emspodcast.com/spinal-emergencies-a-closer-look-at-back-pain/

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In this episode of EMSCast, hosts Ross Orpet and Will Berry discuss a lecture given by Dr. David Bliss on taking care of pediatric trauma patients. Dr. Bliss emphasizes the importance of supporting the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients, as they may not have the same coping skills as adults. He also discusses the unique challenges of treating pediatric trauma patients, including the need for specialized equipment, medication errors, and issues with diagnosis and communication. Listeners are encouraged to follow EMSCast on Instagram and visit their website emspodcast.com for more educational content.

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https://emspodcast.com/taking-care-of-pediatric-trauma-patients-with-dr-david-bliss/

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Earlier this month Ross and Will visited the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference. In addition to trauma games and sim wars, there were so many great lectures and EMS Cast was lucky enough to get to interview some of the speakers about their talks. We are excited to get to bring some of this great content to our listeners. Dr. Maria Moreira tells us about the conference and then Ross and Will sit down with Trauma Critical Care Fellow Dr. Chelsea Horwood to learn all the ins and outs of ECMO in the trauma patient. 

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To see a list of this years lectures and events-

https://web.cvent.com/event/591e0026-80af-42cb-a801-ae94dd363ed6/summary

https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/clinical-specialties/trauma/trauma-emergency-medicine-conference

To learn more about ECMO-

https://www.elso.org/

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American College of Surgeons just updated their prehospital trauma triage recommendations. Learn about what the updates mean for paramedics and EMTs and how you can practice this on everyday EMS calls.

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Link to Blog Post-

https://emspodcast.com/trauma-triage-guidelines-update/

Link to ACS Trauma Triage Guidelines-

https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/systems/field-triage-guidelines/

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Pharmacist, Kevin Kaucher, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of nitro in acute coronary syndrome. Does it work? Is sublingual better than paste? Can it be dangerous? Come learn the latest on nitroglycerin. 

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For more info and to see the EKGs from the case:

https://emspodcast.com/the-truth-about-nitro-separating-fact-from-fiction/

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Toxicology Fellow Nik Matsler joins us again to discuss more gas poisonings. Do you know how to properly protect yourself from hydrogen sulfide in the prehospital setting? EMS providers- come learn how to recognize these patients and where you might find them and most importantly how to keep yourself safe. We'll also discuss nerve agents and how to recognize and treat these as well.

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