Best Core IM Team Podcasts (2024)

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Review of First & Third Degree AV Blocks 7:26

5h ago7:26

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To pass ACLS, you will need to be able to identify common rhythms on a monitor during your mega code and ECG strips on your written exam. If you don't normally monitor patients as part of your job, I suggest two things: 1. Find a system for ECG interpretation that works well for you; and 2. Practice reading ECGs every day for a few weeks before you…

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Antiarrhythmics: Lidocaine & Amiodarone 6:46

15h ago6:46

6:46

In the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm, we should administer an antiarrhythmic medication to patients in V-Fib or pulseless ventricular tachycardia approximately two minutes after the first dose of epinephrine. The two first-line ACLS antiarrhythmics that are generally used are Amiodarone and Lidocaine. Review of Lidocaine dosing and administration …

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518: Having Lots of Money Doesn't Make You a Bank 2:00:19

16m ago2:00:19

2:00:19

Apple backs away from some financial services and changes its Vision hardware approach, and there's a new phase in the company's relationship with the EU. For the Summer of Fun, we look at our current iPhone home screens. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE…

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Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA) Review 4:57

4d ago4:57

4:57

The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient. For patients with a decreased level of consciousness that can't control their airway, yet have an intact gag reflex, the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) should be used as an alternative to the oropharyngeal airway (OPA). Examples of when a NPA should be considered. Contraindica…

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Tamponade as an H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest 5:23

5d ago5:23

5:23

When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it’s called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade. The effects of tamponade on the electrical system and chambers of the heart. Cardiac tamponade can be acute or chronic and caused by traumatic, iatrogenic, or pathological etiologies. Common traumatic events, medical procedu…

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#154 Does Invitation To Screening Colonoscopy Save lives? Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group on the NordICC Trial 29:30

1d ago29:30

29:30

Does colonoscopy prevent colon cancer, and does it save lives? There has never been a randomized controlled trial on screening colonoscopies before NordICC trial, even though it is a guideline based recommendation for everyone over 45! How did this come to be? What do we tell our patients who are on the fence about undergoing screening colonoscopy?…

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The Team Leader Role and Use of Quick Reference Cards 5:04

6d ago5:04

5:04

Two things have changed in recent years to aid students that don't use ACLS in their daily practice. The role of the team leader; and The ability to use your quick reference cards. The team leader is responsible for assigning tasks and overall direction of the team but can & should ask team members for help. Using closed-loop communication to ensur…

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Why Early CPR & Defibrillation is Important 5:33

7d ago5:33

5:33

Two factors to cardiac arrest survivability that have been clearly shown to make the biggest difference is continuous, high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. The most common dysrhythmia present during the first few minutes of cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation. The chance of successful defibrillation decreases every minute that passes. …

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517: Maybe It's Catchier in Japanese 1:39:17

3d ago1:39:17

1:39:17

The Summer of Fun has arrived, but we've still got a lot of catch-up work to do after a huge WWDC. So this week we share more thoughts about Apple's new AI strategy and discuss a lot of the feedback we got about what happened last week. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE2…

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Ep 564: How To Sell High Ticket Items With DTC And A Sales Team with Lisa Tan, Reverie 30:15

3d ago30:15

30:15

The significance of establishing recognition and brand presence with retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales, and the use of technologies like dream cell technology for product personalization. In this episode, Jordan West and Lisa Tan from Reverie, a sleep technology company specializing in adjustable bases and customizable mattresses. Lisa s…

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Quantitative Waveform Capnography in ACLS 5:02

8d ago5:02

5:02

Quantitative waveform capnography is used in ACLS as a way to confirm good CPR and placement of an endotracheal tube; identify return of spontaneous circulation; and during post-cardiac arrest care. We can use waveform capnography with, and without, an advanced airway in place. Monitoring end tidal CO2 during rescue breathing. Use of capnography to…

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Vagal Maneuvers for Stable Tachycardia Patients 5:38

10d ago5:38

5:38

Patients with a narrow complex tachycardia with a rate over 150 BPM are in SVT. Unstable patients in SVT, or V-Tach with a pulse, should be cardioverted with a synchronized shock. Assessment & treatment of stable tachycardic patients. Commonly used vagal techniques. A less common technique to stimulate the vagus nerve is the dive reflex. Indication…

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Defibrillation & Synchronized Cardioversion Energy Settings 5:34

12d ago5:34

5:34

Remembering all the different energy setting needed for synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation used to be confusing for a lot of people. Defibrillators can be broken down into three basic categories: 1. Automated External Defibrillator (AED); 2. Biphasic defibrillators; and 3. Monophasic defibrillators. Use of an AED to rapidly deliver a sho…

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Identification and Treatment of Unstable Bradycardia 5:19

13d ago5:19

5:19

Patients with a heart rate less than 60 are bradycardic. Some people can have a resting heart rate in the 40s without any compromise. For others, a heart rate of 50 or less could signify the need for immediate intervention and warrants additional assessment. Signs & symptoms that indicate a bradycardic patient is unstable. Monitoring oxygen saturat…

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516: I'm Suppressing My Feelings 2:24:18

8d ago2:24:18

2:24:18

Live from Cupertino, Jason has his in-person reactions to Apple's big WWDC announcements. And in London, Myke processes his feelings about some controversial Apple choices. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home…

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Post-Arrest Care & Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) 5:14

14d ago5:14

5:14

The goal of CPR is to keep the brain and vital organs perfused until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is achieved. Post-arrest care and recovery are the final two links in the chain of survival. Identification of ROSC during CPR. Initial patient management goals after identifying ROSC. The patient’s GCS/LOC should be evaluated to determine …

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Ep 563: 2024 Organic Content Hacks From Ecommerce Brands with Natasha Chilcott, Marr Media Group 37:46

10d ago37:46

37:46

Integrating successful organic content into paid campaigns and aligning ads with organic content that performs well on social media. Using organic content to bring people into the brand's sphere of influence and position the brand attractively before using ads. In this episode, Jordan West and Natasha Chilcott, a seasoned marketing professional wit…

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The Chain of Survival for Cardiac & Stroke Emergencies 5:05

15d ago5:05

5:05

The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class. The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival. ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke. Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arres…

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Ep 562: Email Apocalypse - Here’s What You Can Do with Michael Diesu, Revenue Roll 23:31

14d ago23:31

23:31

We uncovered some game-changing insights about the upcoming changes in email marketing regulations and learned about a cutting-edge approach to capturing anonymous website visitors' email addresses without compromising your domain's reputation. In this episode, Jordan West and Michael Diesu gets into the upcoming changes in email regulations and th…

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#153 HFpEF: 5 Pearls Segment 39:46

18d ago39:46

39:46

What causes HFpEF? (1:59) Does diastolic dysfunction imply HFpEF? (11:22) Is the BNP level helpful in HFpEF? (19:21) What scoring systems can be helpful in ruling in HFpEF? (25:06) What's the treatment for HFpEF? (32:03) Sponsor: Freed is an AI scribe that listens and writes your note in < 30 seconds. Freed learns your style over time and is HIPAA …

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Hypokalemia & Hyperkalemia as a H&T Reversible Cause 4:32

21d ago4:32

4:32

Heart muscle contraction and repolarization is dependent on Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium ions crossing cellular membranes. When a patient’s potassium levels get too low or too high, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia results respectively. Two things that may lead us to suspect hypo or hyperkalemia. Medical conditions & medications that can ca…

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515: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2024 1:24:50

17d ago1:24:50

1:24:50

It's time for our ninth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? Will it be all AI, all the time? And a new wrinkle is added to the draft format! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Tailscale: Secure re…

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Ep 561: 2024 Influencer Tech Stack For Ecommerce Brands with Jordan West 11:52

17d ago11:52

11:52

The game-changing influencer tech stack that's reshaping the way brands like yours approach influencer marketing. This is not your typical influencer marketing spiel; it's a cutting-edge strategy that's ushering in a new era of social commerce and customer engagement. In this episode, Jordan West gets into the evolving landscape of influencer marke…

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Time Goals for Assessment & Treatment of Stroke 4:59

22d ago4:59

4:59

When treating patients having an MI or stroke, more minutes equals more dead cells. Because the majority of strokes are the ischemic type, the treatment for stroke is similar to an MI; to reestablish perfusion to the ischemic tissues. Review the first four steps in the Stroke Chain of Survival. Time criteria for the administration of tPA or EVT of …

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Ep 560: Facebook Ad Problems Part 4 - The Ideal Campaign Structure with Jordan West 12:46

20d ago12:46

12:46

The crucial topic of ad account structure for your e-commerce brand. Key insights on letting AI do its job, the importance of dynamic creative testing, and why broad targeting is the way to go. Remember, single campaign focus is vital, and using the 3-2-2 method for ad combinations is a game-changer. In this episode, Jordan West gets into the impor…

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Ep 559: Facebook Ad Problems Part 3 - Uncovering Creative Gems In Your Account with Jordan West 16:13

22d ago16:13

16:13

Encouragement to stay up-to-date on industry trends and embrace a high performance culture based on metrics and performance. The significance of trusting the algorithm and allowing it to allocate ad spend, and encourages the use of psychology-based creative and continuous improvement strategies. In this episode, Jordan West gets into the crucial to…

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Medication Review: Adenosine 5:51

27d ago5:51

5:51

Adenosine is the first IV medication given to stable patients with sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refractory to vagal maneuvers. Symptoms indicating a stable vs unstable patient. Common causes of tachycardia. Cardiac effects of Adenosine. Indications for use in the ACLS Tachycardia algorithm. Considerations and contraindications. Aden…

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Recognition of Second Degree Heart Blocks and Possible Interventions 7:21

28d ago7:21

7:21

To pass the written ACLS exam and mega code, students need to be able to identify basic ECG dysrhythmias, including the two types of second-degree heart block. One method of ECG rhythm identification is to ask a series of questions such as: What's the rate (<60, 60-100, 101-149, or >150); Is the rhythm regular or irregular; What's the shape, width,…

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514: European Beard 1:29:46

24d ago1:29:46

1:29:46

It's time for a Vision Pro check-in. How are we using it, and how should Apple sell it? Also, some EU app marketplace developers just want to go home. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair…

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Ep 558: Facebook Ad Problems - Part 2 Psychology Based Creative with Jordan West 16:02

24d ago16:02

16:02

From understanding emotional motivators to designing ads that resonate with viewers, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to elevating your ad campaigns and how implementing psychology-based creative can generate outstanding results for your ecommerce brand. In this episode, Jordan West gets into part 2 of the Facebook ad problem series, focusi…

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SaO2 and Oxygen Administration 4:42

29d ago4:42

4:42

When treating patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), MONA is an acronym sometimes used to help us remember the initial interventions. The O in MONA is Oxygen. When we should administer oxygen to ACS patients. When O2 administration is unnecessary based on an accurate pulse ox. Monitoring patient's oxygen saturation (SaO2) using a pulse oximet…

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Ep 557: Facebook Ad Problems - Part 1 Data Loss Issues With Jordan West 16:14

27d ago16:14

16:14

Explains the importance of using CAPI connectors, and provides recommendations for improving data accuracy and tracking for better campaign optimization. Also offers practical solutions and resources for the audience to address these challenges effectively. In this episode, Jordan West gets into the prevalent Facebook ad problems of 2024, kicking o…

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Objective Measures of Good CPR 6:42

1M ago6:42

6:42

Along with early defibrillation, high quality CPR with minimal interruptions is one of the two factors that has been shown to improve cardiac arrest outcomes. How do we know if high quality, effective CPR is being performed? Objective measures of high-quality CPR include: Compression rate; Compression depth & recoil; ETCO2; and Chest Compression Fr…

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Bradycardia Dosing for Atropine & Dopamine 5:57

1M ago5:57

5:57

When we should consider using the bradycardia algorithm. The signs & symptoms of unstable bradycardia. Atropine's dose and maximum. The use of atropine when a patient is in a second degree type II or third degree heart block. ECG changes that indicate subsequent doses of atropine are likely to be ineffective. The dose of Dopamine. The use of Dopami…

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#152 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & IRAEs 101: 5 Pearls Segment 30:44

1M ago30:44

30:44

How do immune checkpoint inhibitors work? (01:56) How do you organize the different immune-related adverse events (irAEs)? (07:15) Generally, when do different adverse events can present? (13:42) What makes someone more likely to develop an adverse effect? (22:20) What role does complementary & alternative medicine play in this patient population? …

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Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Review 5:58

1M ago5:58

5:58

The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient. Insertion an oropharyngeal airway helps keep the patient’s tongue from falling to the back of the pharynx, causing an airway obstruction. The oropharyngeal airway is sometimes called an OPA or simply an oral airway. Indications for using an oral airway. Contraindication for…

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Hypoxia: An H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest 5:54

1M ago5:54

5:54

Hypoxia is a state of low oxygen levels in the blood. Determining hypoxia using a pulse oximeter or arterial blood gasses (ABGs). A goal of ACLS is to recognize signs of hypoxia and provide timely treatment to prevent an arrest. Examples of some things that might lead us to think of hypoxia as a cause of cardiac arrest. Why we should not rely on pu…

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513: I Do Not Rock Anything 1:46:49

1M ago1:46:49

1:46:49

Myke returns to the show to give his personal iPad Pro review, and we discuss Apple's accessibility announcements, worrying Apple AI reports, and some mystifying rumors about future iPhones for this year and next. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Br…

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Sinus Tachycardia vs. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) 6:08

1M ago6:08

6:08

ECG characteristics of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) vs. sinus tachycardia. Signs & symptoms that indicate a patient is unstable. Delivery of a synchronized shock for the treatment of unstable SVT using a biphasic vs monophasic defibrillator. Consideration for team safety while performing synchronized cardioversion. Actions to take immediately…

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Administration of Epinephrine During Cardiac Arrest 5:12

1M ago5:12

5:12

When working to resuscitate a patient in sudden cardiac arrest, Epinephrine is the first IV medication we administer. When we give the first dose of epinephrine depends on whether the patient is in a shockable or non-shockable rhythm. When to give the first dose of epinephrine and its frequency for patients in asystole or PEA following the right si…

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Identification & Treatment of Common Conditions That Can Mimic a Stroke 6:01

1M ago6:01

6:01

If a person suddenly develops symptoms such as weakness, slurred or garbled speech, loss of balance, or a massive & severe headache; it’s possible they could be having a stroke. The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. There are several conditions that can mimic a stroke. Identification & Treatment of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Identification &…

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Ep 556: Email Deliverability: What To Do When Your Emails Hit Spam with Nikita Vakhrushev, ASPEKT 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

Learn how poor deliverability can drain your revenue and discover the strategies to set it right. From the impact of domain reputation to the need for warm-up periods, we covered it all. Plus, don't miss out on the essential insights for switching email service providers and dealing with spam rates. In this episode, Jordan West and Nikita Vakhrushe…

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Medication Administration Via Intraosseous or Endotracheal Tube Route 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

Most ACLS medications are given IV push. But, what happens if we can't get an IV? Why IO is better than ETT as an alternative route. The locations we should place an IO when running a code and a location we should avoid. The ACLS medications that can be given intraosseous. Where you can find more information about intraosseous access during resusci…

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Ep 555: This Customer Acquisition Hack That Still Works From 2014 with Mathias Ihlenfeld, Woom Bikes 35:33

1M ago35:33

35:33

Highlighting the importance of the company's high resale value and the emotional storytelling of the brand. And, delving into holistic interests and personal growth, revealing a thought-provoking side that transcends conventional business perspectives. In this episode, Jordan West and Matthias Ehlenfeld, founder of Woom Bikes discuss the delicate b…

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Prehospital Capabilities and EMS Destination Protocols for STEMI & Stroke 5:53

1M ago5:53

5:53

The chain of survival for a cardiac emergency and stroke start the same: 1. preparedness & recognition of an emergency; 2. activation of EMS; 3. delivery of Advanced Life Support; and 4. transporting to the most appropriate facility. ALS ambulances are staffed with paramedics who have training in ACLS skills. Why EMS "Destination Protocols" for sus…

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512: Pros Are the Little Boats 1:47:49

1M ago1:47:49

1:47:49

The new iPad Pro is here, and Jason is joined by Federico Viticci to discuss the new model, Jason's review, and the limitations of iPadOS. Stephen Hackett also joins the show not to crush some creative dreams, but to answer your questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 2…

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#151 Cardiorenal Considerations: 5 Pearls Segment 39:42

1M ago39:42

39:42

Urinalysis in a patient with AKI from purely cardiorenal syndrome? (~02:05) What is bioavailability, duration of action, and outcomes with furosemide, torsemide, and bumetanide? (~08:47) How can spot urine sodium measurements be used to assess diuretic response? (~18:08) What are the differences between thiazides (PO Metolazone vs. IV Chlorothiazid…

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