Archive for category Clinical Pearls

Hypotension 2

Discussion of treatment of varying degrees of hypotension and some management strategies. The song “Butterfat” by David Sanborn played by myself and Brian Hughley at a gig at my house in 2006. Thanks for listening. JY

Presenting Patients…

The ability to present patients succinctly and effectively is one of your most important skills. I go over some of my thoughts on the subject, and give a variety of sample presentations to demonstrate how I think it should be done. Thanks for listening. JY

(original podcast screwed up at end, please re-download)

Burns

Basic discussion of some burn principles. A little music from a CD I recorded with Tom Jolly in 1994. Thanks for listening. JY

Active Shooter MCI Discussion

A discussion with Tom Joyce and Tom Berry of the issues in an Active Shooter MCI.

Complex Airway Issues

A description and discussion of a few heart pumping airway problems. Thanks for listening. JY

Patient Safety – The trauma patient in the field

Second part of pt safety discussion focusing on the pt safety issues for the trauma patient in the field. What problems can arise in extrication and transport.

Crashing Part 3 – Hypotension

Discussion of hypotension. Causes, workup, pratfalls and pitfalls. A little of me playing some Herbie Hancock at the beginning and end. Thanks for listening. JY

Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation

A discussion of respiratory failure, basic pulmonary function, and mechanical ventilation. Thanks, JY

Kobiyashi Maru (Wiki it if you don’t know what it is)

I present a no-win scenario. No matter what you do the patient is going to get sicker. Spans the time from 911 call to the ICU. Guest spot from Chewbacca and music from an album I made in the 90’s. Thanks for listening. JY

The Ideal Medic (or Medical Student, or Nurse, or Clinician)

Podcast I did with EMS Chief Tom Joyce of Orange County Fire Rescue concerning the ideal characteristics of a high performing medic. These characteristics apply to all clinicians.