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Video: High-Tech Medical ID
Emergency responders are called out to the scene of a bicycle accident involving one adult. Upon arriving on scene, they find a 44 year old female, named Lynn according to her driver’s license,...
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Video: Doctor Intubates Himself for Class Audience
The post Video: Doctor Intubates Himself for Class Audience appeared first on MedicNerd.com.
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Video: MedicNerd.com on the Morning News!
MedicNerd.com’s Founder, Mike Stewart, joined Kellie Bartoli on WTXL Sunrise to discuss the iPhone’s virtual Medical ID feature and to encourage viewers to utilize this potentially life-saving...
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Video: The CARES Foundation
MedicNerd.com is a proud supporter of the CARES Foundation and its mission to educate emergency responders when it comes to adrenal insufficiency emergencies, specifically congenital adrenal...
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Video: 5 Airway Bougie Tips
Kevin High Talks about 5 airway tips for performing an intubation with a bougie. Visit Vanderbiltem.com for more information or sign up at airwaylab.vanderbiltem.com The post Video: 5 Airway...
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Video: 5 Quick Tips on Larygoscopy
Kevin High, instructor at Vanderbilt University’s airway lab, gives some tips on airway management. Visit Vanderbiltem.com for more information or sign up at airwaylab.vanderbiltem.com The post...
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Video: Cricothyrotomy PEARLS
Kevin High, instructor at Vanderbilt University’s airway lab, covers some of the finer points of performing a surgical cricothyrotomy; including anatomy and techniques. The post Video:...
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Ready for Molly & Flakka?? (WARNING: Graphic Language & Images)
With EMS departments seeing a recent increase in the volume of drug-induced psychosis calls, responders need to be aware of the relatively new surge in popularity of the drugs, Molly and Flakka. To...
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Video: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation
Learn from Dr. G how to quickly analyze an arterial blood gas, something that most medics will need to do for the rest of their careers. Also remember: The gold standard for assessing the functioning...
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Video: 6 Mistakes in Awake Adult IO Infusion
This video demonstrates six mistakes with the intraosseous infusion performed on a severely dehydrated, critically ill but awake adult. Learn that being comfortable with the use of IO needles in the...
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Video: Needle Decompression Pearls to Remember!
This video presents important educational pearls concerning needle thoracostomy in the presence of a tension pneumothorax. Dramatic video is included that demonstrates a tension pneumothorax being...
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Video: Pepto-Bismol Associated Black Tongue
A patient taking Pepto-Bismol for diarrhea presents to EMS with a black tongue. But do not freak out! This is a common side, benign and temporary side effect of taking this medication. Also note that...
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Video: Hare Traction Splint Placement
This video discusses and demonstrates how to place a hare traction splint for reduction & stabilization of femur fractures. The post Video: Hare Traction Splint Placement appeared first on...
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Video: Kussmaul Breathing Pattern
This video demonstrates the Kussmaul breathing pattern seen with severe acidosis such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Initial pH was 6.95 and glucose was 812. The post Video: Kussmaul Breathing Pattern...
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Video: Treating SVT with Adenosine
This video demonstrates one patient’s experience with intravenous adenosine for supraventricular tachycardia. Follow-up: An electrophysiology study was performed which was remarkable for AVNRT which...
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Video: Zipper Release Technique
This video provides proof that the recommendations to use wire cutters to cut the median bar of a metal zipper that has entrapped skin is a clinical myth. It may work with plastic zippers, but not...
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Video: External Jugular Vein Cannulation
This video demonstrates the technique for inserting an intravenous catheter into the external jugular vein. The post Video: External Jugular Vein Cannulation appeared first on MedicNerd.com.
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Video: The Pucker Sign
The Pucker Sign is a rare sign associated with surgical neck fractures of the humerus. It has also been described with supracondylar fractures. I could find only 5 articles with case reports or small...
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Video: Hands On During Defibrillation
In this video we assess to see if the electrical charge from defibrillation can be felt by another person in contact with the patient. The importance of the observation is that it appears to be...
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Video: Infant & Child Open Airway – Neutral C-Spine
This video demonstrates how to simultaneously create an open airway and a neutral cervical spine in the young infant and child who presents as a trauma patient. This intervention prevents supine...
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Video: Pediatric Laryngoscope Blade Length Selection
This video demonstrates how to select a pediatric laryngoscope blade using anatomical landmarks. Do not rely solely on Broselow or any other strategy…always have back-up plans! The post Video:...
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Video: Nasal Flaring & Suprasternal Retractions
This video demonstrates nasal flaring and suprasternal retractions in a little girl with respiratory distress. The post Video: Nasal Flaring & Suprasternal Retractions appeared first on...
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Video: Hypocalcemia Signs & Symptoms (Trousseau’s & Chvostek’s Signs)
This video demonstrates some of the signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia. The post Video: Hypocalcemia Signs & Symptoms (Trousseau’s & Chvostek’s Signs) appeared first on MedicNerd.com.
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Video: The SloMo Surgical Cricothyrotomy
This video focuses on performing a surgical cricothyrotomy in five easy steps with minimal equipment. Kevin High, RN EMT Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine & Vanderbilt LifeFlight, takes you thru the...
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Video: Combitube & King Tube Insertion
This video focuses on properly placing Combitubes and King (laryngeal) Tubes. Kevin High, RN EMT Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine & Vanderbilt LifeFlight, takes you thru the procedure and the...
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Video: Surgical Cricothyrotomy in the Obese Patient
This video covers several pearls of performing a surgical cricothyrotomy on an obese patient. Kevin High, RN EMT Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine & Vanderbilt LifeFlight, covers the points and...
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What’s Got Medic Nerd All Fired Up About Intubation Positioning?
In this video, Medic Nerd is all fired up and not happy about the intubation techniques he is seeing from his students. The post What’s Got Medic Nerd All Fired Up About Intubation Positioning?...
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Learn to Identify Heart Sounds S3 & S4 in Two Minutes!
In under two minutes, this entertaining video will teach you to identify S3 and S4 heart sounds! The post Learn to Identify Heart Sounds S3 & S4 in Two Minutes! appeared first on MedicNerd.com.
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Do You Actually Know How to Study?
According to the National Survey for Student Engagement, 33% of college students feel they do not know how to study, but why is this even important? Well this is another way of saying that 67% of...
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Video: Saturday Night Palsy
This older female presents with new onset palsy of the radial nerve after alcohol intake and falling asleep on the couch. The examination and management of this condition is demonstrated. (another...
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Video: Have Fun Learning Heart Sounds!
I previously posted another video from this guy, teaching how to identify S3 & S4 heart sounds in less than two minutes (click here to watch that video). He does such an amazing and entertaining...
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What is the Most Dangerous Electrolyte Abnormality?
What is the most dangerous electrolyte abnormality? This video will discuss some of the causes and treatments. This video is of Dr. Carlo Oller…Dr. Oller is an emergency physician with more than 10...
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Is Tramadol a ‘Safe Alternative’ to Narcotics?
In this video, Dr. Carlo Oller takes on the question, “Is Tramadol a safe alternative to narcotics?” Dr. Oller is an emergency physician with more than 10 years experience and his videos are both...
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How to Calculate IV Flow Rates
Before you can give an IV fluid or IV medication, you need to know how fast to give it. Determining the IV flow rate is essential knowledge for medics. This tutorial will show you this simplest way to...
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How to Calculate IV Drip Rates
This tutorial shows you the easiest way to calculate an IV drip rate. Using this 3 step formula, if you use the correct units in each step, you will get the right answer every time. Remember: Flow...
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Critical Care Paramedic Review Flashcards
Preparing for your Critical Care Paramedic certification exam? MedicNerd.com now offers you the time-tested technique of flashcards. Despite their name, flashcards are not flashy, but they accomplish...
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Flashcards: Common Medication Suffixes
MedicNerd.com now offers you the time-tested technique of flashcards. Despite their name, flashcards are not flashy, but they accomplish two vital things: Flashcards weed out the fluff & help you...
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Spring Break Advice to Students
You have been studying and working hard this semester, so please enjoy your Spring Break. Medic Nerd has some advice if you want to return to school at the top of your game. After all, what’s more fun...
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Self Defense Class for Medics by DT4EMS
Physical assault on medics is a growing problem. Medic Nerd attended a self defense class by DT4EMS that teaches emergency responders how to escape violent encounters. The guys of DT4EMS, owner Kip...
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Simple Ring Removal Trick
Save the finger without having to damage the patient’s ring! Mike has a chat with Stacey Crump, a fellow paramedic, to try out a neat trick for getting a stuck ring off of a swollen finger without the...
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Simple Trick to Starting IV’s
An essential step in consistently establishing IV’s, especially when your patient has those dreaded “rolling” veins, is stabilizing the target vein. Mike Stewart invites back a favorite guest,...
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Ice Water Treatment for Tachycardia
Can applying cold water to a person’s face really drop their heart rate? I have special guest, paramedic Andaew Lau, join me in this video as we test it out. Watch to find out if this trick really...
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Pulse Ox Troubleshooting Pearls
Pulse oximetry devices can sometimes be a little finicky. Special guest, medic Jason McCullough, runs us through some troubleshooting considerations to keep in mind. These helpful pearls should get...
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Yup, I Screwed Up…Now What?
I proved that I am far, very far, from perfect. Get an inside look into my life on a morning when I screwed up and let other people down. I do not enjoy broadcasting my flaws but I want to share with...
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Fan Question About Bowel Sounds
A follower from Twitter sends me a good question. Before I give my response, I would like to know your thoughts. After watching, I would love for you to comment below with your ideas. The post Fan...
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Hold A Lot of Hands
Hold a lot of hands…Demonstrate compassion & empathy…Deploy overwhelming kindness. We need less trauma jockeys in EMS…we need more hand-holders. The post Hold A Lot of Hands appeared first on...
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Latest Video: Bill Gates Wants to Be Like You!
Attention Medical Professionals: Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, & Jeff Bezos are desperately trying to grasp what you already have! If you ever get down on yourself or your career…then remind...
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My Classroom Teaching Philosophy
I insist that students meet high standards with their medical knowledge, skill competencies, & scene management; while being careful not to crush their excitement & passion. I maintain my own...
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Give Them Space!
It can be tempting to hover a little too closely, micromanaging the thoughts, reasoning, and therefore, the conclusions of our students. It comes from good intentions: We want them to come to the...
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No…Enough…Good Bye
I am learning this lesson after years of stubborn laboring. My career enthusiasm has experienced some slumps because of it. But more regretfully, my loved ones, my relationships, and my internal joy...
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