206: Labs You Need
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Josh discuss the critical role of laboratory tests in trauma care, particularly in austere environments. They cover the timing and importance of drawing labs, the significance of arterial blood …
Podcst 164: Anoxic Brain Injury with Jeff
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Jeff discuss anoxic brain injury, its causes, progression, and treatment. They emphasize the importance of preventing anoxic brain injury by following the March algorithm and maintaining blood flow, airway patency, and oxygenation. They also discuss the role of monitoring and airway management in identifying and treating anoxic brain injury. The podcast covers the decision-making process for airway management and the importance of maintaining adequate oxygenation and blood pressure. The hosts also highlight the need to prevent secondary problems, such as pain, agitation, and seizures, and discuss resuscitation goals for anoxic brain injury.
Podcast 150: Emma Capnograph Deep Dive with Alex of Masimo
PFC Podcast episode 150: Dennis and Alex, dive into ETCO2 and the Emma Capnograph. Dennis chats with Alex, who’s had a colorful career, from being a 68 Whiskey and a paramedic to now working with Massimo. They discuss the Emma capnograph, a handy gadget that monitors exhaled CO2. It’s essential to…
Podcast Episode 63: Oxygenation, Ventilation and COVID19
Doug and Dennis talk austere management of COVID19 patients with an emphasis on strategies for oxygenation and ventilatory support. The remainder of the post is an massive amalgamation of resources I have been collecting for over a year for my own respiratory refresher.
Podcast Episode 53: Ventilating in the Prone?!
What happens when your patient has been given a cric or intubated but continues to decline… SpO2 continues to slowly drop despite taking control of the airway. You have placed your patient on a ventilator and slowly adjusted …