Austin Kiser

Coffee Break HEMS Podcast

Health EN ↓ 92 episodes

Short-ish critical care medicine topics to help paramedics, respiratory therapists, and nurses expand their knowledge of critical care medicine and HEMS, operate better out in the field, and pass their specialty certification exams with confidence.

Author

Austin Kiser

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.kisercpr.com

Latest episode

Feb 12, 2026

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Episodes

05.13 How to: Ventilator Compensation for Metabolic Acidosis 12.02.2026

In this episode, we'll be discussing not only ventilator compensation for metabolic adidosis' but the quantitative method as well. Where are all these acids coming from? That is the question. Literature: PMID: 39964926 UCol: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider60/education-docs/heartbeat-im-res/suggested-read/evaluation-of-acid-base-disorders.pdf?sfvrsn=7d5f31b9_2&ut...

05.12 When Kids Can't Breath 22.01.2026

In this episode we dive into the world of dyspneic pediatrics and go over how to initiate and titrate High Flow Nasal Cannula's. Lit for this episode: PEEP Levels and HFNC PMID: 19567633 PMID: 21436252 PMID: 21424105 PEEP and Neonates PMID: 18646145 PMID: 17989698 PMID: 23471502 PMID: 23307853 Humidification Issues with HFNC PMID: 3747431 PMID: 8917049 PMID: 19595351 PMID: 20406507 PMID: 22207...

05.11 When ACLS Kills! Part 3 06.01.2026

In this episode, we'll be discussing the different types of Atrial Fibrillation patients you'll encounter in the field and how to treat them! (And why ACLS got it wrong).

05.10 CStat, Delta Pressure, I Time, and AutoPEEP 12.12.2025

In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the finer points from our previous episode on ventilating a sick ARDS patient. A listener, Jay B., reached out with some awesome questions about the strategy and it warranted a whole other episode. Enjoy! Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com Check out our new book at www.kisercpr.com/bookstore

05.09 Ventilating some ARDS lungs 06.12.2025

In this episode, we'll be discussing mechanically ventilating a patient with incredibly low lung compliance and a high metabolic rate. It was rough, but we got through it! Don't forget to preorder "The Flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" today! Order at: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com

05.08 Does that Sodium need to be replaced? 20.11.2025

In this episode, we'll discuss Serum Os and how to go about using it in a clinical setting. Serum Os = (Na X 2) + (Glu / 18) + (BUN / 2.8) Corrected Sodium = Current Na + 2 (Current Glucose + 100) Reach out! Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Email: austin@kisercpr.com Get the New book! "The flight Medic's Guide to Lab Interpretation" Preorder at www.kisercpr.com

05.07 A Very Ventful Episode (T1 Vent Strategy) 05.11.2025

In this episode, we'll be discussing a patient with hypoxia AND lung obstruction! It's a fun little episode and takes a deeper look into what affects our CO2 and O2 on the vent. Preorder "Flight Medics Guide to Lab Interpretation" starting on 12/1! Go to amazon.com or visit us at www.kisercpr.com Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com

05.06 Bro, why you so Yellow? 22.10.2025

In this episode, we'll be diving into bilirubin and why that darn patient is so yellow.

05.05 Should I start with CMV or PCV? 05.05.2025

In this episode we'll be looking at the differences between CMV and PCV modes on the Hamilton T1. If you're not watching this episode on Spotify, you're wrong! Reach out on instagram: @coffeebreakhems

05.04 CO2 mastery.. Hopefully 08.04.2025

In this episode we'll be diving into CO2. How is moved, what the numbers actually mean, and how we get rid of it. finally, we'll top it off with a little bit of "why is that CO2 not normal?" Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop email: austin@kisercpr.com

05.03 High Raw or Garbage Lungs? 04.03.2025

In this episode, we'll be discussing the difference between static and dynamic lung compliance and how we can use these numbers to figure out if the patient has high airway resistance, low lung compliance or a mixture of both! Reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com Shop: kisercpr.com/shop

05.02 Comprehensive Stroke Care (Feat. Tom Latosek) 20.02.2025

In this episode, we'll be discussing comprehensive stroke care with Tom Latosek. He's a former paremedic and current Resident with a special interest in neuro. I hope you enjoy!

05.01 What are Ketoacids, and are they bad? 27.01.2025

In this episode we'll be looking through the myths of ketoacids in the body and why they're absolutely required for life. Enjoy! Reach out: email: austin@kisercpr.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems Merch and books: www.kisercpr.com/shop

04.17 The Stroke Syndromes (ASLS Part II) 19.01.2025

In this episode we'll be discussing the six most common stroke syndromes. Yes, it's not just the hemispheres that can die, weirdly the whole brain can infarct. Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Merch/Books: www.kisercpr.com

04.16 Your Stroke Assessment Sucks (ASLS Part I) 05.01.2025

In this episode, we'll be discussing a better EMS stroke assessment. Is it required? No. Does it make you a better, more well-rounded provider? Yes. Let's get over of fear of new learning and see if we can provide a better EMS stroke assessment for our level I patients.

04.15 The Soul Crusher: EMS (Feat. Sam Brawley with the NOON Podcast) 19.12.2024

In this episode Sam and I will be discussing clinical and psychological issues in EMS as well as my own personal journey towards improving my balance in life after a career in EMS.

04.14 The Nuances of ROSC (Feat. Tyler Christifulli) 02.12.2024

In this episode, Tyler and I will be discussing the logistics and nuances of ROSC care. Reach out: email: austin@kisercpr.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems Visit our Store: www.kisercpr.com/shop

04.13 Survival Guide to Cardiac Arrest Part III 20.11.2024

In this episode we'll be discussing our final part of cardiac arrest survival: ROSC care. People suck at it, let's fix that. reach out: instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop

04.12 Survival Guide to Cardiac Arrest Part II 06.11.2024

In this episode we'll be discussing the reversible causes of cardiac arrest for PEA cardiac arrests. Are the H's and T's a little outdated and only partially helpful? Likely. Found out more in the episode. reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop

04.11 Survival Guide To Cardiac Arrest Part I 23.10.2024

In this episode we'll be discussing cardiac arrest and some the things we can do to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. Our current CCF data is disturbingly poor, and we can do better. Here's a few tips. Reach out: Instagram: @coffeebreakhems email: austin@kisercpr.com Shop: www.kisercpr.com/shop

04.10 It's your fault, own it (With Lindsey Ewing - @theprehospitalist) 30.06.2024

In this long-awaited episode, Lindsey and I will be teaming up to discuss three important topics in the world of emergency and critical care. Hypervigilance, owning failure, and questioning everything. Don't miss out! Get our books and reference cards: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Reach out on instagram: @coffeebreakhem Email: austin@kisercpr.com

04.09 Pediatric Emergency Respiratory Care (PERCS) 17.05.2024

in this episode we'll be discussing the augmentation and escalation of pediatric respiratory care when we don't otherwise have a magic bullet. Reach out: austin@kisercpr.com Instagram: @coffeebreakhems Merch: www.kisercpr.com/cbh Books/Reference guides: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore

04.08 Is the AHA Wrong? (Cardiac Axis) 29.04.2024

In this episode we'll be discussing cardiac axis and its importance in the differential of several non-ACS conditions. Finally, we'll answer the question: is the AHA wrong in telling us to give adenosine for monomorphic wide-complex tach? This will give you the answer. Reach out: austin@kisecpr.com instagram: @coffeebreakhems Get a copy of our books! www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Get your CBH...

04.07 Proning Severely Hypoxic Pt's (Feat David Hersey) 10.04.2024

In this episode we'll be discussing the logistics of proning in the transport environment for severely hypoxic patients. Get a copy of the new Airway Management book: www.kisercpr.com/bookstore Go review it on Amazon today, Here: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Airway-Management-Prehospital-Hospital/dp/B0CY6CS3GK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9AVH6EEE3AFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fdc4TmQWEJEDpKtXZFLA0KEqGBiilwK...

04.06 Talkin' bout Airway Management (Feat: Dr. Haney Mallemat) 25.03.2024

Today we were blessed with an interview with the one and only Dr. Haney Mallemat who is the founder of the ResusX medical conference and a critical care doc in NJ. Haney can be found on instragram @criticalcarenow where he shares his awesome wealth of knowledge with us on a daily basis. Dr. Mallemat and I will be discussing the logistics of airway management and patient resuscitation in a scenario...

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