Dec 20, 2023
"Self-loading baggage" is a derogatory term often used by pilots to describe lazy or disengaged medical crew members in the air medical industry. Whether intentional or not, this behavior sets a bad precedent for those of us that want to embrace aviation cross-training and be able to assist the pilot effectively.
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Nov 30, 2023
The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing international conflict between Russia and Ukraine. At times such as these, medical training is essential and sometimes required of laypersons. International Medical Corps partnered with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) to provide comprehensive emergency and trauma care...
Nov 15, 2023
B.R.A.S.H. Syndrome is a phenomenon with a constellation of Bradycardia, Renal failure, AV nodal blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalemia requiring identification and management in the prehospital and transport setting. In this podcast episode, live from AMTC23, we discuss the pathophysiology of BRASH Syndrome, highlighting...
Oct 31, 2023
Dan presented the talk “Metabolic Acidosis: The Eye Can Only See What the Mind Can Comprehend” at AMTC23. In this recording, he teaches you how to identify the prevalence of acid-base disorders including triple disturbances, how to calculate anion gap and determine the etiology of the gap, and how to identify...
Oct 18, 2023
As a critical care clinician, do you consider yourself well-versed in comfort care? Do you consider yourself well-rehearsed in having the discussions leading up to the patient's or family's decision to implement it? This concept may be outside your comfort zone, especially if you work in emergency medicine. But the fact...