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Heavy Lies the Helmet

Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries

The Heavy Lies the Helmet® Podcast is by critical care professionals, for critical care professionals. Hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, and Dr. Amanda Humphries, we dive deep into the realities of emergency and critical care medicine. Our conversations are raw, honest, and practical — cutting through the noise to focus on real-world challenges, clinical decision-making, and the human side of high-acuity care. Whether we"re unpacking complex patient scenarios, discussing the nuances of teamwork and

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Right Words at the Right Time: ASL (Video)

Heavy Lies the Helmet ·

2018/06/04

In America, many of our patients do not speak English. This presents a challenge for us as healthcare providers when trying to communicate or acquire pertinent information regarding their illness or injury. Deaf persons who communicate via American Sign Language (ASL) can compound this issue, if we are not educated appropriately. In this video, Bryan teaches you how to sign common medical questions and responses, so that you can better communicate with your deaf patients

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Episode 19 - Beneath the Surface w/Chris Sharpe

Heavy Lies the Helmet ·

2018/05/17

Helicopter ditching is a harsh reality of the HEMS industry that can affect any crew flying near bodies of water; large or small. In this podcast episode, we are joined by Chris Sharpe who, among other things, is an expert educator in Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET). Tune in as Chris describes his personal experiences as a multiple helicopter ditching survivor, common misconceptions surrounding dunk training/HUET, and his recommendations for preparing for such an incident. *This is a

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Episode 18 - Fluid Resuscitation: What to Base It On

Heavy Lies the Helmet ·

2018/05/02

Base deficit and excess are reliable biomarkers in determining the severity of our patients’ conditions. But is a deficit an automatic indicator for fluid resuscitation, as some may believe? Tune in as we discuss acid/base balance and what you should base fluid resuscitation on. We also include an updated mnemonic that will help you remember the causes of metabolic acidosis. ------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter @HLTHPodcast Follow us on Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet

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Short Final - Dilution is not the Solution

Heavy Lies the Helmet ·

2018/04/06

Dilution of intravenous medications is a common practice in most healthcare settings. Often times, this stems from ease of administration and other variables based on the provider's comfort level and past experience. But is this practice supported by evidence? Most organizational policies/protocols do not address this specific method of medication handling. In this episode, we are. Tune in as we discuss evidence based practice, medication errors, and how you should approach your next IV medication

Episode 17b - Prep and Flip (Video)

Heavy Lies the Helmet ·

2018/03/17

This is the video that accompanies Episode 17. Watch as we demonstrate how to prepare your cot for a patient in the prone position, and how to turn your patient in the event of cardiac arrest. ------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter @HLTHPodcast Follow us on Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Visit our website at heavyliesthehelmet.com Contact us at heavyliesthehelmet@gmail.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the HLTH podcast are solely those