Stay safe, take care of yourself, and take care of your patients (in that order).

Season 2

March 11, 2024

Case Study: Amiodarone Pneumonitis

Case records of the New Decatur Clinic: Amiodarone-induced interstitial pneumonitis. References: Amiodarone Wikipedia Page Borghi C, Cicero AF, Agnoletti D, Fiorini G. Pathophysiology of cough with angiotensin-converting enzy...

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March 4, 2024

Huntsville Hospital Cardiology Update 2024 Recap

Jody summarizes what he learned recently at the HH Cardiology Update 2024, held at UA Huntsville College of Nursing. Resources: UAH Kinesiology CPET Nunn AVW, Guy GW, Brysch W, Bell JD. Understanding Long COVID; Mitochondrial...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Critical Incident: Don't Go Near The Water

Jody shares his most memorable water-related incidents.

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Feb. 19, 2024

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder with David Heinen, Jr.

David discusses living with ARFID, a relatively new diagnosis that healthcare professionals may not be familiar with. After a lifetime of navigating the challenges of being a "picky eater," receiving a diagnosis and structure...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Dylan Kessler: We're Not Doing That Today

Paramedic Dylan Kessler shares the story of performing his first surgical cricothyrotomy on a (barely) live patient under less than ideal circumstances. Live Demo of Cricothyrotomy Procedure (YouTube) Cadaver Demo of Cricothy...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Smoking Cessation with Carloss Bauer

Carloss Bauer recently stopped smoking after decades of varsity-level tobacco use. She talks with Jody about her long history of smoking, her decision to stop, and how she managed to pull it off. Contact Ms. Bauer via email a...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Critical Incident: Why Are You Sweating?

A man codes unexpectedly then just as unexpectedly...uncodes? Credits Intro music: "Amazing Grace" Performed by USAF Band, Air Force Strings Ensemble International Mosaic Outro music: "That's Why" Composed by SMSgt John Henle...

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Jan. 25, 2024

EMS Mixtape (J-Card Only)

For non-Spotify listeners, here is the commentary portion of this week's musical episode without any of the songs included. Here's the playlist: 100 in a 55 by Pop Evil Hero by Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott Smokin' & Ridin' ...

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Jan. 19, 2024

Trailer: Jody's EMS Mixtape

The next episode is a super fun musical journey. Unfortunately if you want to ride the bus you'll have to get your ticket from Spotify.

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Jan. 15, 2024

What's The Worst Thing You've Ever Seen? Introducing "Critical Incide…

This new segment is all about sharing the stories we collect throughout our medical careers. The ones we tell at parties, the ones we only talk about with our colleagues, and the ones we would prefer to forget. In this …

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Jan. 8, 2024

The Art of Medicine with Dr. Brian James

Brian James, MD is a family physician in Decatur, Alabama. He and Jody discuss the many nuances of practicing medicine in the real world. Topics include strategies for patient interaction, off-label prescribing, and the busin...

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