Best Svt Podcasts (2024)

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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) 6:06

1h ago6:06

6:06

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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Cyber with Gaurang Dävé 53:21

2h ago53:21

53:21

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Mr. Gaurang Dävé, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Cyber Technology Officer and USMC Acquisition Authorizing Official. This conversation dives into the current landscape of cyber threats, MCSC’s strategies to protect and equip the Marine Corps, and how AI could play a role in the future. Tune in to hear more on …

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Administration of Epinephrine During Cardiac Arrest 5:11

2h ago5:11

5:11

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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Common Stroke Mimics Identification & Treatment 5:58

18m ago5:58

5:58

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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Intraosseous & Endotracheal Tube Route for Medication Administration 5:56

1d ago5:56

5:56

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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EMS and Transportation to the Most Appropriate Facility 5:51

3h ago5:51

5:51

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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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 6:23

3h ago6:23

6:23

Performing good CPR and delivering a shock as soon as possible to a patient in Ventricular Fibrillation or pulseless V-Tach are the two most critical interventions that have been shown to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest. Studies have demonstrated significantly better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival outcomes in communities with …

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Asystole & Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) 6:57

12m ago6:57

6:57

For apneic patients without a carotid pulse or patients with only gasping/agonal respirations, we will follow the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm. For pulseless patients that the AED doesn't advise a shock, the patient's ECG shows asystole, or a non-perfusing organized rhythm (PEA), we will follow the right side of the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm…

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Songs To Help Us Deliver Good CPR 4:20

10d ago4:20

4:20

Providing good, high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions and early defibrillation are two key interventions shown to improved cardiac arrest outcomes. A training tool used in many CPR and ACLS classes is to use a song (or a song list) with a tempo of 100 to 120 beats per minute to help the person doing chest compressions maintain an adequate rat…

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Obtaining a Medical History 5:10

6d ago5:10

5:10

A patient’s medical history will help us identify things that may be causing (or contributing) to their current condition as well as guide our decisions so we provide the safest evidence-based care possible. Examples of information obtained in a medical history that will impact the treatment we provide. There are several mnemonics and memory aids t…

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Antiarrhythmics: Magnesium and Procainamide 5:29

2d ago5:29

5:29

Although magnesium can be used in the treatment of other medical conditions such as eclampsia, asthma, & digitalis toxicity; for ACLS, magnesium is primarily used to treat Torsades de Pointes. Identification of Torsades on the ECG. Administration of a magnesium infusion for stable patients vs slow IV push for patients in cardiac arrest. Procainamid…

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Hypovolemia as a H&T Cause of Cardiac Arrest 4:03

5d ago4:03

4:03

When a patient loses excessive amounts of fluids, we say that they are in a state of hypovolemia. The most obvious cause of hypovolemia is from bleeding. Bleeding can be internal or external and caused by trauma, pathology, or iatrogenic. Classic signs & symptoms of hypovolemic shock. Volume replacement with crystalloids vs blood. Connect with me: …

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Morphine Use for ACS 4:49

6d ago4:49

4:49

MONA is the acronym sometimes used to help us remember the interventions to consider for patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome or ACS. Morphine's use in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) algorithm. Why Morphine is helpful for patients with ACS. Contraindications and considerations for the safe administration of Morphine. Morphine as an alternative …

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Maintaining a Chest Compression Fraction (CCF) Above 80% 5:49

7d ago5:49

5:49

Even good CPR is far less efficient at circulating blood than a functioning heart. The indicators of high-quality CPR that were identified at the 2012 AHA CPR Quality Summit in order of importance include: Chest compression fraction (CCF); Chest compression rate; Chest compression depth; Allowing for full recoil; and Adequate ventilations. Using re…

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Epinephrine and Dopamine Review 6:34

8d ago6:34

6:34

Epinephrine and Dopamine are adrenergic agonist used in several ACLS algorithms. The use of epinephrine for severe anaphylaxis and unstable bradycardia. Review epinephrine’s effects on blood vessels and bronchioles. Why epinephrine is helpful for patients with anaphylaxis. Using an epi drip for unstable bradycardia. Epinephrine administration durin…

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Delivering Artificial Ventilations 6:19

12d ago6:19

6:19

Providing rescue breathing to apneic patients with a palpable pulse. Normal end tidal CO2 for patients with a pulse. Identification of cardiac arrest and our immediate actions. Providing artificial ventilations during CPR without an advanced airway vs with an advanced airway in place. Using quantitative waveform capnography to confirm placement of …

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Hypothermia: An H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest 4:20

19d ago4:20

4:20

Hypothermic patients aren't dead until they are warm and dead. When a patient’s core body temperature drops below 96.8 F (36 C), they are hypothermic. As the body’s temperature drops below 36 C, hypothermia may further be classified as moderate or severe: Moderate if the patient’s body core temp is between 30-34 C; and Severe if it's below 30 C. Mo…

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Calcium Channel Blockers Used in ACLS 4:21

13d ago4:21

4:21

Calcium is one of the ions that move across the cellular membrane during cardiac contraction and relaxation. The primary use of calcium channel blockers in ACLS is for the treatment of stable, narrow complex tachycardias refractory to Adenosine and to lower the blood pressure of ischemic stroke patients with severe hypertension. Use of calcium chan…

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Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) & Post-Arrest Care 5:18

14d ago5:18

5:18

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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Nitroglycerine Use for ACS 4:47

20d ago4:47

4:47

Nitroglycerine is vasodilator that affects peripheral blood vessels and coronary arteries. Because of its widespread dilation effects on blood vessels, nitro can quickly lower a patient’s blood pressure, sometimes to the point of making a patient hypotensive. Assessment of vital signs prior to administering nitro is necessary to ensure patient safe…

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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter with RVR 5:09

16d ago5:09

5:09

In atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and atrial flutter (A-Flutter) the electrical impulse for cardiac contraction is in the atria but isn't the normal pacemaker of the heart, the SA node. The ECG characteristics of A-Fib and A-Flutter. Recognition and treatment of unstable patients in A-Fib/Flutter with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Suggested energy…

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Tablets & Toxins as a H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest 4:36

24d ago4:36

4:36

As an ACLS provider you do not need to be familiar with all of the different signs of various types of poisoning. You should be able to obtain a history and know to order toxicology. The majority of toxins don’t have a specific antidote. There are a few toxins for which we have emergency interventions and ACLS providers should be familiar with. Rev…

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High-Capacity Communications with Tara Miner 25:33

20d ago25:33

25:33

Satellite communication systems, high-bandwidth data links, and secure voice and data transmission capabilities are the cornerstone to providing critical connectivity when traditional terrestrial communication infrastructure are compromised or unavailable on the battlefield. High-Capacity Communications at Marine Corps Systems Command Communication…

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When To Use Which ACLS Algorithm 8:44

20d ago8:44

8:44

The ACLS algorithms are designed to make it easier to remember the key interventions we should deliver, and the order in which they should be delivered, to provide the best evidence-based care possible. Generally speaking, if there’s a change in a patient’s condition, we should ensure we’re using the correct algorithm. Three key points to remember …

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Beta Blocker Use in ACLS Algorithms 4:51

21d ago4:51

4:51

Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline)and norepinephrine in the body. The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors. Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine’s stimulation of beta receptors on the heart. Beta blockers effects on the heart. When we should consider the …

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Advanced Airways 7:33

22d ago7:33

7:33

This episode we are reviewing the use of advanced airways in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm. When we should consider insertion of an advanced airway for patients in a shockable vs non-shockable rhythm. In addition to an endotracheal tube (ETT), other ACLS advanced airways include the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) and the Laryngeal Tube airway. Th…

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Antiarrhythmic Use After ROSC 5:00

23d ago5:00

5:00

Our primary focus immediately following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is aimed at ensuring adequate perfusion of the patient’s vital organs and decreasing cerebral damage. Post-arrest goals for O2 saturation, ETCO2, and BP/MAP. Indications for use of an antiarrhythmic after ROSC. Determining which antiarrhythmic to use post cardiac arres…

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Hydrogen Ions as a H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest 4:36

26d ago4:36

4:36

Hydrogen ions is on one of the Hs in ACLS's H&T reversible causes of cardiac arrest. When considering hydrogen ions as a cause, what we’re looking at is the patient’s pH, or acid/base balance, and conditions that affect it. The body's normal pH. Using patient history, ABGs, & labs to determine acidosis or alkalosis. Common conditions/causes that ma…

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Code Flow Using the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 8:44

27d ago8:44

8:44

Being the team leader during a cardiac arrest is challenging. Using an algorithm helps by standardizing & prioritizing our interventions using an If/Then methodology. Review of BLS steps for determining if rescue breathing or CPR is needed and use of an AED for patients in cardiac arrest. If the patient is in a non-shockable rhythm on the ECG such …

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Medication Review: Aspirin 4:24

28d ago4:24

4:24

For patients exhibiting symptoms consistent with myocardial ischemia, Aspirin is the first medications we should consider along with morphine, oxygen, and nitroglycerine; if indicated & safe. Aspirin's mechanism of action & benefits for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients. Contraindications and considerations for aspirin’s use. The dose and rout…

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First & Third Degree AV Blocks 7:25

29d ago7:25

7:25

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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Lidocaine & Amiodarone Review 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

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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Episode 28 - A Spine Tingling Tale - Central Cord Syndrome 9:21

4M ago9:21

9:21

Have feedback? You can now send us a text message! We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal s…

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MADIS SVT with Maj Craig Warner 11:47

5M ago11:47

11:47

On this episode, Morgan takes Equipping the Corps into the field for MADIS System Verification Testing, or SVT. Joining her is Maj Craig Warner, product manager for Future Weapon Systems.

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Marine Recon with LtCol Jason Hibler 46:46

5M ago46:46

46:46

Marine Recon units are the commander’s eyes and ears on the battlefield. From clandestine missions to intelligence gathering, they are a silent force ensuring military readiness. On this episode, Morgan chats with LtCol Jason Hibler the Concept Development Team 1 Lead within the Experiment Division at Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, or MCWL. The view…

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Warfighter Support Division with Rick Bobst 46:53

6M ago46:53

46:53

We talk a lot about fielding equipment here on the podcast, but the command’s work doesn’t stop once equipment is in the hands of Marines. Things like maintenance, modernization, software updates, and technical support continue through the life of the equipment. And for some systems, included in that is 24/7 technical support provided by the Marine…

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STRL Designation with Col Craig Clarkson and Mr. Tim Gramp 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

As the Marine Corps continues to modernize to meet Force Design goals, innovation is critical. Cue: Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory, or STRL, designation for the Marine Corps Tactical Support Activity – which is enabling them to operate more like a warfare center. On this episode, Morgan dives into the STRL designation with two guests…

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Other Transaction Authority with Jack Cave 43:45

7M ago43:45

43:45

In acquisition, we often have to strike a balance between getting gear out quickly and abiding by federal contract regulations. However, in some cases our command is able to use specific contract vehicles to better meet the “speed of need.” On this episode, Morgan chats with Jack Cave, Division Head for Program Support. The views expressed in this …

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Amphibious Combat Vehicles with Col Tim Hough 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

Today is a very special day in Equipping the Corps history as Morgan welcomes our first ever return guest, Col. Tim Hough. Col. Hough is the program manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault, and he and his team are leading the development and fielding efforts for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle – the Corps’ next-generation vehicle designed to move Mar…

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Individual Armor with Maj Conor Stewart 35:06

8M ago35:06

35:06

On this episode, Morgan sits down with Maj. Conor Stewart, Project Officer for the Individual Armor team here at SYSCOM. Ensuring the Marine Corps is a premiere fighting force starts with the individual Marine, from packs to body armor, Maj Stewart’s team is leading the way. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do n…

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Low Altitude Air Defense with GySgt Mattheau Ross 48:28

8M ago48:28

48:28

Someone once said, “Seconds are hours on the battlefield – especially when it comes to the Low Altitude Air Defense community.” The Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS, is the Marine Corps’ newest asset in counter-unmanned aircraft systems operations and brings the Corps one step closer to air dominance.On this episode, Morgan chats with…

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PM Infantry Weapons Logistics with Verne Ashby, Jr. 22:27

9M ago22:27

22:27

The Marine Corps is continuing to modernize and adapt for the future fight – with logistics playing a critical role. On this episode, Morgan sits down with Verne Ashby, Jr. the assistant program manager for Logistics supporting PM Infantry Weapons on the show! The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily …

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal with MSgt Juan Lopez Jr. 26:00

9M ago26:00

26:00

On today’s episode, Morgan chats with Master Sergeant Juan Lopez Jr., an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Project Officer. EOD supports Operating Forces by providing force protection to include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and destruction of foreign and domestic hazardous materials. The views expressed in this podcast …

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Network Modernization with Maj Sean Docherty 49:01

10M ago49:01

49:01

On this episode, Morgan sits down with Maj Sean Docherty, a Product Manager working on tactical applications, software, and services modernization. Some of may think about your network at home, but have you considered Marines need network services in the field? If not, after today you will! The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the s…

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L-MADIS Logistics with Courtney Moore 28:41

11M ago28:41

28:41

PM GBAD fields and sustains fully integrated ground to air defense solutions that detect, track, defend and defeat the enemies’ air threat that seek to harm or kill Marines and other high value assets. ON this episode, Morgan chats with Courtney Moore, a logistician for Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System. The views expressed in this podcast…

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LI2S-MC with Peggy Toth 43:58

11M ago43:58

43:58

On today’s episode, Morgan chats with Peggy Toth, the Program Manager for Logistics Integrated Information Solutions Marine Corps. For those who haven’t heard of LI2S-MC, they deliver and sustains Logistics Information Technology solutions to enable USMC Logistics operations across the enterprise. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those o…

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Boots with Todd Towles 40:46

11M ago40:46

40:46

On the battlefield, proper footwear can be just as important as a weapon. From running across the desert to jumping out of planes, Marines need adequate footwear to take them from point A to point B without injury. On today’s episode, Morgan chats with Todd Towles, program analyst for the Clothing and Equipment Team on boots. . The views expressed …

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Digital Media Systems with CWO3 Joseph DiGirolamo 35:40

12M ago35:40

35:40

Today, I’m chatting with CWO3 Joseph DiGirolamo the project officer for our Digital Media Systems team. DMS provides Marine Corps communication professionals the ability to acquire, produce and disseminate VI and reprographic products in support of operational requirements and communication objectives. The views expressed in this podcast reflect th…

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Command Element Systems with Col Ross Monta 39:45

1y ago39:45

39:45

Today, we’re chatting with the Portfolio Manager for Command Element Systems, or as well call it ‘CES.’ We all know communication is paramount on the battlefield, and CES is the central hub for command, control, communications and intelligence equipment.The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect…

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Meet the Host, Morgan Blackstock 12:05

1y ago12:05

12:05

If you’re a long-time listener to Equipping the Corps, you may remember just a year ago when I took the reins from the original host, Manny Pacheco. Today, we’re continuing that tradition as I pass the mic to our new Season 3 host, Ms. Morgan Blackstock. Morgan is a seasoned public affair professional and a certified social butterfly. While Morgan’…

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