We're lucky to have a special guest on this podcast episode to discuss a topic that, unfortunately, all of us in emergency care encounter all too frequently: the opiate epidemic.  Peter Canning is a paramedic who has lived through the epidemic while working on the ambulance in the New England epicenter.  This discussion navigates Peter's progression through newer terminology like stigma and harm reduction in an effort to provide compassionate and best-practice care for our OUD patients.

REFERENCES
1. https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12438/killing-season?srsltid=AfmBOopOX3Wpf9blJDuiJbwOCKyNCACoxU2IixIMtLg1N1a-wYTGeEmr

2. https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53796/friends-and-family-guide-opioid-overdose-epidemic


Episode 186 - A Paramedic's Guide To The Opiate Epidemic

Welcome to MCHD's Paramedic Podcast - a biweekly podcast dedicated to EMS Providers across the world.

Introduction to THE MCHD Paramedic Podcast

Featuring Dr. Peter Antevy

Today’s show will focus on the evolution in the EMS approach to pediatric resuscitations. Historically these high stress resuscitations focused on rapid transport of these children to the hospital and have resulted in sub par resuscitation efforts and increased stress for both providers and families. There is mounting evidence that mirrors the adult resuscitation data that staying on scene and providing focused resuscitation efforts improves outcomes in these patients. Dr. Antevy provides a unique perspective as both a pediatric EM specialist/EMS medical director and inventor of the Handtevy pediatric resuscitation system.

https://www.handtevy.com

Episode 2 - Pediatric Resuscitation Featuring Dr. Peter Antevy

Syncope is a common and often confusing presentation.  Dr. Casey Patrick leads a lecture style discussion with tips to approaching the syncopal patient in the prehospital setting.  ECG pointers and an impossible to forget “crappy” mnemonic will leave you with a more focused approach to your next syncopal patient.

References

1.	http://www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(17)30868-5/pdf

LINKS:
1.  WPW - https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/pre-excitation-syndromes/
2.  Brugada syndrome - https://www.aliem.com/2013/06/brugada-syndrome-an-ecg-pattern-you-need-to-know/
3.  Prolonged QT interval - https://lifeinthefastlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/waves-of-the-ecg.gif
4.  Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy - http://www.wikidoc.org/images/b/b0/Hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.jpg

Episode 3 - Syncope

Dr. Patrick and Clinical Manager Jordan Anderson discuss intubation and ventilator settings to help avoid lung injuries in the intubated patient.

Episode 1 - Lung Protective Ventilation

Patients with acute pulmonary edema need rapid preload and afterload reduction and often their volume status is difficult to ascertain.  Casey Patrick and Brad Ward discuss a novel approach to using our old friend nitroglycerin in these patients along with the other cornerstones of their care.


References

	1.	Cotter G, Metzkor E, Kaluski E, et al. Randomised trial of high-dose isosorbide dinitrate plus low-dose furosemide versus high-dose furosemide plus low-dose isosorbide dinitrate in severe pulmonary oedema. Lancet. 1998;351(9100):389-93.
	2.	Levy P, Compton S, Welch R, et al. Treatment of severe decompensated heart failure with high-dose intravenous nitroglycerin: a feasibility and outcome analysis. Ann Emerg Med. 2007;50(2):144-52.
	3.	Wilson SS, Kwiatkowski GM, Millis SR, et al. Use of nitroglycerin by bolus prevents intensive care unit admission in patients with acute hypertensive heart failure. Am J Emerg Med. 2017;35(1):126-31.
	4.	Peacock WF et al. Morphine and Outcomes in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: An ADHERE Analysis. Emerg Med J 2008; 25: 205 – 209.

Episode 16 - Congestive Heart Failure Part 2 - Nitro, Nitro, Nitro

Dr. Patrick is joined on this episode by Dr. Elizabeth Weinstein.  Elizabeth is a dual trained in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, and she delivers clinical pearl after clinical pearl on how to recognize and manage non-accidental trauma in the prehospital environment.

Resources:
http://www.identifychildabuse.org

Episode 18 - Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma With Dr. Elizabeth Weinstein

The MCHD Paramedic Podcast is a place for prehospital providers to discuss best practices and offer clinical insights relevant to our daily practice. MCHD Medical Director Dr. Casey Patrick invites you to explore the many aspects of prehospital care. Along the way you can expect guest appearances by some of the brightest minds that influence modern EMS.

Episode 186 - A Paramedic's Guide To The Opiate Epidemic

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