Mike Carunchio

The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast

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The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast is a podcast for all EMS providers. Whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, nurse; work in a 911 response setting or critical care transport; and are a novice or experienced clinician, this podcast is for you.

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Mike Carunchio

Episodes

Professionalism, Public Perception, Organizational Pride, and Angry Volunteers 06.04.2022

Medical Errors, RaDonda Vaught, Organizational Narcissism part Deux 29.03.2022

I wasn't going to do another episode this week but so many people reached out and asked my opinion on this case that I felt compelled to post an episode. I didn't go crazy on the editing so I apologize for the "umms" and needless Philadelphia "sooooo's."

Ketamine Is the Schiznit 28.03.2022

Worthwhile articles I mentioned: Bell, John. (2017). In Vogue: Ketamine for Neuroprotection in Acute Neurologic Injury. International Anesthesia Research Study. http://www.anethsesia-analgesia.org Torres, A. C., Bebarta, V. S., April, M. D., Maddry, J. K., Herson, P. S., Bebarta, E. K., & Schauer, S. (2020). Ketamine Administration in Prehospital Combat Injured Patients With Traumatic Brain In...

C-Collars Are Stupid 24.03.2022

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Q&A: Precepting, Being Close to the Hospital, FP-C Exam 22.03.2022

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The Chest Pain Episode 09.03.2022

Do I need to ACS everyone that is having chest pain? Do I need to do a 12-lead on everyone who complains of chest pain? Is it BS when the chest pain is right sided or reproducible? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

My Dad Talks About Strokes 28.02.2022

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Posterior Stroke 23.02.2022

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A Head Full of Blood 17.02.2022

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Analysis Paralysis 10.02.2022

Smith, Mike. (2012). Analysis Paralysis. EMS World. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/article/10526554/analysis-paralysis Van Horne, Riley. "Left of Bang" This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Pediatric GSW; Using Warm Bodies to Fill Spots 08.02.2022

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Blunt Chest Trauma 02.02.2022

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Listener Questions 29.01.2022

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Sunday Night Debrief 24.01.2022

Ashley and Mike debrief the randomness of the last two weeks at work. This is really an episode about nothing. Also, this is my first attempt at using two microphones - I apologize for any audio issues. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

EMS Physicians, Volunteer EMS 20.01.2022

A discussion about prehopsital physicians in the US and volunteer EMS: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please don't listen to this if you are easily offended. You were warned. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

More Thinking About Airway (and EBM) 16.01.2022

Benger JR, Kirby K, Black S, Brett SJ, Clout M, Lazaroo MJ, Nolan JP, Reeves BC, Robinson M, Scott LJ, Smartt H, South A, Stokes EA, Taylor J, Thomas M, Voss S, Wordsworth S, Rogers CA. Effect of a Strategy of a Supraglottic Airway Device vs Tracheal Intubation During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest on Functional Outcome: The AIRWAYS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2018 Aug 28;320(8):779-791. do...

Rethinking Airway 07.01.2022

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New Year, New Dumpster Fire 03.01.2022

Some start of a new year ramblings: EMTALA, ED wait times, COVID, royal medical directors REFERENCES: Gulya, K. (2017). Seventh Circuit Case Highlights Potential Conflict Between Powers of Medical Director and City in Discharging EMS Staff When Losing "Credentials". National Law Review. Accessed at https://www.natlawreview.com/article/seventh-circuit-case-highlights-potential-conflict-between-powe...

Christmas Clinical 20.12.2021

Carley, S. (2004). Suicide at Christmas. EMJ Online. Available at http://emj.bmj.com/content/emermed/21/6/716.full.pdf CDC. (2004). Fall-Related Injuries During the Holiday Season --- United States, 2000–2003. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5348a1.htm Long, Brit. (2018). EM@3AM: Esophageal Foreign Bodies. EMDocs Blog. Available at http://emdocs.net/em3am-esophageal-fore...

Happily Hypoxic 14.12.2021

Omicron update, COVID stats, assessment of the hypoxic COVID patient Reference: Dhont, S., Derom, E., Van Braeckel, E. et al. The pathophysiology of ‘happy’ hypoxemia in COVID-19. Respir Res 21, 198 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-020-01462-5

Rectal Foreign Bodies 12.12.2021

DISCLAIMER: bad words, adult topics Cologne, Ault. (2012). Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard? Clin Colon Rectal Surg, 25, 214-18. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Thanksgiving Clinical 25.11.2021 30:49

Not really anything Thanksgiving related....random topics and rantings This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Normalization of Deviance 22.11.2021 37:51

References: http://www.aviationchief.com NASA. (2014). The Cost of Silence: Normalization of Deviance and Groupthink. Retrieved from: https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-normalizationofdeviance-2014-11-03b.pdf?sfvrsn=4 Mullane, Mike. Normalization of Deviance — IAFF. Available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljzj9Msli5o This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Differential Diagnosis 16.11.2021 29:17

Thoughts on the "differential diagnosis." This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Lessons from My Partner Bill: A True OG 11.11.2021 30:24

Bill is my HEMS partner, mentor, and friend. He started his career in EMS in 1976. Here is his introduction, some of his insights, and discussion on generation gaps and career progression. Also, sorry about the background noise: we were at work at the airport. Planes were taking off and the office chairs we were sitting in were creaking. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm