[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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[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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[Ep57] You're listening to Episode 30 of 30 ... for National Podcast Post Month! Aka - NaPodPoMo.
We made it! At last - the finish line has been reached.

About National Podcast Post Month
The event gives everyone in the podcast community a chance to challenge their skills by posting an episode every day for the entire month of November! So that's what High-Fidelity Conversations will be doing. In order to keep my sanity, the episodes will be shorter (a few minutes), and the topics will be all over the place (still healthcare-themed). Each of the episodes associated with this event will be marked with "NaPodPoMo" somewhere in the title, so you know when all this chaos starts and ends. I hope you enjoy this adventure for November! We'll be back to our normal, monthly pattern for December.

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[Ep56] You're listening to Episode 29 of 30 ... for National Podcast Post Month! Aka - NaPodPoMo.
This episode's featured topic is the new places that microplastics are being found in the human body.

Related Links:

• JAMA Network - Microplastics in the olfactory bulb of the human brain

About National Podcast Post Month
The event gives everyone in the podcast community a chance to challenge their skills by posting an episode every day for the entire month of November! So that's what High-Fidelity Conversations will be doing. In order to keep my sanity, the episodes will be shorter (a few minutes), and the topics will be all over the place (still healthcare-themed). Each of the episodes associated with this event will be marked with "NaPodPoMo" somewhere in the title, so you know when all this chaos starts and ends. I hope you enjoy this adventure for November! We'll be back to our normal, monthly pattern for December.

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[Ep55] You're listening to Episode 28 of 30 ... for National Podcast Post Month! Aka - NaPodPoMo.
This episode's featured topic is the word "pedagogy". What does is actually mean? I thought we solved this riddle on a prior episode, but apparently not.

Related Episodes:

• Episode 19 - Adult Learning Theory

About National Podcast Post Month
The event gives everyone in the podcast community a chance to challenge their skills by posting an episode every day for the entire month of November! So that's what High-Fidelity Conversations will be doing. In order to keep my sanity, the episodes will be shorter (a few minutes), and the topics will be all over the place (still healthcare-themed). Each of the episodes associated with this event will be marked with "NaPodPoMo" somewhere in the title, so you know when all this chaos starts and ends. I hope you enjoy this adventure for November! We'll be back to our normal, monthly pattern for December.

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Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
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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.