AHA Conversations | Common mistakes and myths for ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP

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• A couple of podcast listening apps are disappearing.
• The show is almost to 1K downloads!
• Starting next month, the release date for future episodes is changing. 

Check out the latest podcast episode about Mobile Stroke Units!

• Mobile Stroke Units | Reducing time to treatment with Corbin Willis

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[Ep21] Have you ever heard of a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU)? When time is critical for helping restore a patient back to their normal - like during a suspected stroke - a MSU can cut down on the time needed to not only identify the stroke, but also treat it.   

In this episode we talk with Corbin Willis, a Physician Assistant at Riverside Methodist Hospital who specializes in acute stroke care. He also happens to work on the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) in the Columbus, Ohio area. 

Some of the topics we'll cover are:

• What's the local history of the MSTU?
• Who all staffs a vehicle like this?
• How is the MSTU dispatched?
• What are the treatment options once the MSTU arrives?
• What were some of the challenges of starting a mobile stroke unit?
• What are some of the current trends with wakeup strokes?
• Are there any future changes coming to the current MSTU in Columbus?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• TIMELESS study updates: PubMed Article
• Additional PDFs: Linktree

Episode Contacts:

Corbin Willis
Physician Assistant (Acute Stroke Response)
corbin.willis@ohiohealth.com

Nathan Jennings
MSTU Team Manager
nathan.jennings@ohiohealth.com

Maelee Hall
MSTU Specialist & Operations
maelee.hall@ohiohealth.com

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[Ep20] For the people working behind-the-scenes in medical education - specifically in the simulation specialty - they are frequently demonstrating the utility and value of simulation to help learners apply their knowledge in a safe and controlled environment. BUT - it can be challenging at times to also remember that simulation is NOT always the best option to resolve your medical education needs.

This is the final episode in a special three part series on recognizing when simulation may not be the most appropriate solution. Join us as we talk with Daniel Abbey (MSN, RN, EMT-P), the Regional Director at the Center for Innovative Learning within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. We dig into how he processes education requests - tips to help educators remain comfortable during those early sim conversations - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Quick Links:

• HFC Podcast Episode #17: When Simulation is Not Appropriate | Part 1 with Scott Winfield
• HFC Podcast Episode #18: When Simulation is Not Appropriate | Part 2 with Eric Shalosky
• Additional PDFs: Linktree

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[Ep19] Have you ever heard the term Adult Learning Theory (ALT) and wondered what all it encompasses? How can we use it for making education more effective toward the desired audience? As the name implies, it relates to how adults learn, but we'll dig a little deeper to find application for a variety of learning environments, as well as compare and contrast it to concepts from how children learn.

Join us as we talk with Matthew Stryker, a Learning and Development Consultant within Mount Carmel Health System. He’s experienced with both adults and children for educational design, is licensed in Early Childhood Education, and has a Masters of Education in Technology and Instructional Design. Tune in to this episode and find out more about ALT - how it can be applied - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Quick Links

• Summary of Adult Learning Theory (PubMed Article)

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[Ep18] For the people working behind-the-scenes in medical education - specifically in the simulation specialty - they are frequently demonstrating the utility and value of simulation to help learners apply their knowledge in a safe and controlled environment. BUT - it can be challenging at times to also remember that simulation is NOT always the best option to resolve your medical education needs.

This episode kicks off part two in a special three part series on recognizing when simulation may not be the most appropriate solution. Join us as we talk with OhioHealth Lead Simulationist, Eric Shalosky, EMT-B, CHSOS, about how he processes education requests - alternate education methods - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Quick Links:

• HFC Podcast Episode #13: Debriefing | Finding methods and strategies that work for you
• CHSOS Certification
• OhioHealth Learning Centers
• Additional PDFs: Linktree

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[Ep17] For the people working behind-the-scenes in medical education - specifically in the simulation specialty - they are frequently demonstrating the utility and value of simulation to help learners apply their knowledge in a safe and controlled environment. BUT - it can be challenging at times to also remember that simulation is not always the best option to resolve your medical education needs.

This episode kicks off a special three part series on recognizing when simulation may not be the most appropriate solution. Join us as we talk with Education Resources Specialist and Medical Simulationist, Scott Winfield, from The Ohio State University's College of Medicine. We'll learn more about how he processes education requests - alternate education methods - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Quick Links:

• Taxonomies of Learning
• Validating Assessment Tools in Simulation (NIH Article)
• Info regarding the Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT)
• OSU College of Medicine Sim lab
• Additional PDFs: Linktree

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[Ep16] Have you ever been curious to know more about aerospace medicine? Maybe you've wondered how medical assessments are done while the astronauts are still in Earth's orbit? Join us in this episode as we talk with flight surgeon, Dr. Natacha Chough, about some of the healthcare-related challenges her and other NASA colleagues navigate to ensure astronauts stay safe - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Natacha Chough, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FAAEM, FAWM is a flight surgeon with the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. She also supports education in her role as part-time faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). If you have any questions for Dr. Chough, she may be emailed at: natacha.g.chough@nasa.gov

Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• What does a flight surgeon's day usually look like? 
• How does microgravity change medication delivery?
• Are there quirks to using an AED in space?
• What happens to medical waste?
• How do astronauts stay physically and mentally fit?
• What are common medical conditions that astronauts experience?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• UTMB
• Conan O'Brian interview with retired, Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield
• How to do CPR in space (YouTube video)
• Houston We Have a Podcast: Astronaut Health (Ep 22)
• The Aerospace Medicine Podcast: NASA Flight Surgeons and UTMB Faculty (S2 Ep4)
• Linktree for downloadable materials not listed in the show notes

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[Ep15] Have you ever wondered what a chaplain does in a healthcare setting? Guiding families through the hospital environment, providing spiritual care to patients, and helping people with what comes next are just a small sample of the many hats worn by chaplains. Join us in this episode as we talk to Chaplain John Ruiz about his roles and responsibilities, education requirements for being a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), what it was like to work in his role during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

John Ruiz is a chaplain with the Spiritual Care Services team at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a pastor and author. Most recently he published the book, A Chaplain's Perspective on the 2020-2021 Pandemic: Tragedy, Resilience, Hope.  Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• What are the different roles of a chaplain in healthcare?
• What are the differences between a chaplain, pastor, and a priest?
• What kind of education requirements are there to be a Board Certified Chaplain?
• How did the role of chaplain change during the pandemic?
• How does he stay hopeful in a role that is often around so much tragedy?
• What are some of the lessons he has learned while serving people in healthcare?

Quick Links:

• Chaplain John Ruiz's book: Amazon or Barnes & Noble
• Mount Carmel Spiritual Care

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The title says it all for this one. We'll be back-in-action this August, but check out our other episodes while you wait!
So far - we've chatted with experts in maggot therapy, forensic nursing, high-flow nasal cannulas, music therapy - and more - so there's plenty of selection to help pass the time while you anticipate the next podcast episode!

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[Ep14] How are you delivering adenosine for treating a patient with SVT? Do you stick with pushing your med and flush separately? Maybe you are already trying out the single-syringe method where adenosine and normal saline are mixed together before being delivered? This episode digs into a study that looks at whether or not the single-syringe method is inferior to the double-syringe method. Tune in to learn what the study revealed - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! 

What you'll learn in this episode:

• What are the current AHA recommendations for treating a stable tachycardia with a pulse?
• Is the effectiveness of adenosine altered when it's diluted in a syringe with normal saline?
• When should I consider giving more or less adenosine for the first dose?
• How much saline should I bolus adenosine with?
• Is the single-syringe method better or worse than the double-syringe method?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• Linktree for downloadable materials not listed in the show notes - aka the studies
• Stability of diluted adenosine
• Intention-to-treat principle
• Clinicaltrials.gov article on single-syringe method vs. double-syringe (more readable PDF formats found in Linktree link)
• AHA Abstract (note the "Results" percentages do NOT match the listed data on the original study)

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