[Ep63] During this month's episode, we ask six medical questions to five different AI tools. Listen in to find out which questions were a problem.

Here's What We Asked
02:26 - Q1: What is a normal PR interval on an ECG?
03:08 - Q2: What is the medication, Lisinopril?
03:51 - Q3: How is Adenosine administered and how does it work on a person's heart?
06:14 - Q4: What studies have been done, with adults, relating to adenosine administration methods?
09:07 - Q5: If a patient has a crooked smile, a weak grip in their right hand, and no arm drift, what is their LAMS score?
12:23 - Q6: When does the American Heart Association recommend giving epinephrine when a deceased patient starts the arrest in a shockable rhythm?

Episodes Mentioned in this Podcast
Ep14 - Adenosine | Do you use the single or double-syringe method?

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Disclaimer:
The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity Health or Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

[Bonus Episode] Oh snap - we're back! Our first legit episode of the year releases this Friday.

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Disclaimer:
The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity Health or Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

[Bonus Episode] Simulation lab shenanigans are happening behind-the-scenes, so we're pausing the podcast while things get caught up. We'll be back in a few months - so keep an eye out for an announcement episode that states when things start up again. It's okay to listen to other podcasts while we're away ... but don't forget to check back in!

The survey I mentioned in this episode is listed just below this text. If the link isn't working on your podcast player of choice, you'll want to try viewing the episode notes on our website at: https://hfcpodcast.transistor.fm

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The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity Health or Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

[Ep62] Ron Pekkala has more than 20 years of experience working in EMS and he is currently working as a set medic in the California area. Listen in to hear more about what his day-to-day responsibilities are like, how he got into the industry, and what he recommends to anyone considering going into this line of work.

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Disclaimer:
The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity Health or Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

[Ep61] We've talked about debriefing on past episodes but now let's go through an actual example of what I say during a mock code debrief. If you still find yourself confused on how a debrief can sound, this episode should help pull all those prior pieces of the puzzle together.

Chapter Markers

• 00:27 - Intro
• 01:50 - An Example Debrief
• 10:02 - The Breakdown
• 24:53 - Recap
• 27:39 - Outro

Related Episodes

• Episode 13 - Debriefing | Finding methods and strategies that work for you
• Episode 27 - Code Blue Simulations | What we learned after tracking data for six months

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[Ep60] Listen in on this episode to refresh yourself on some of the general concepts and facts around measles. We'll also include some recent info regarding cases and outbreaks in the United States for 2025.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Resources

• General info on measles related to traveling
• The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, a.k.a. the Pink Book
• Principles of vaccination
• Measles cases and outbreaks
• Measles symptoms and complications
• MMR vaccination info
• Free public health resources about measles
• Vaccination schedule (Birth-6yrs)

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[Ep58] Trauma centers in the United States tend to have special designations such as Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and more. Having said that - the differences in available resources for those levels can sometimes be a little difficult to remember.

So, let's clarify things with Andy Betz, MSN, BSN - aka the Trauma Program Manager within Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. He also functions as a CNP at our local Mount Carmel East campus, which is a Level 2 Trauma Center.

Quick Links:

• American Trauma Society (ATS): Trauma Levels Explained
• American College of Surgeons (ACS): Verification, Review, and Consultation
• Episode 26 - The Partial REBOA

Contact Info:
Andy Betz
Trauma Program Manager
Mount Carmel East | Level II Trauma Center
andy.betz@mchs.com

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