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**The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast**

The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast is a podcast for all EMS providers. Whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, nurse; work in a 911 response setting or critical care transport; and are a novice or experienced clinician, this podcast is for you.

Latest Episodes:

Case Study: PE Presenting as Left Breast Pain Mar 26, 2026

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Saturday Coffee Talk (3/21/26) Mar 21, 2026

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(Early) Coffee Talk 3/12/26 Mar 12, 2026

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Conversation with a Medical Director: Nate Zahustecher Mar 10, 2026

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Saturday Coffee Talk (3/7/26) Mar 07, 2026

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Japanese Airway Study: Kubo A, Kunitatsu K, Nakashima T, Horitani R, Kajimoto Y, Inoue S, Hironishi M. Association between endotracheal intubation and outcomes of nonshockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Japan. BMC Emerg Med. 2025 Sep 24;25(1):185. doi: 10.1186/s12873-025-01341-6. PMID: 40993541; PMCID: PMC12462024.

BONUS Mini Episode: Burn Intubation Mar 02, 2026

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Jen Brennan and Ben Podsiadlo Mar 02, 2026

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Saturday Coffee Talk (2/28/26) Feb 28, 2026

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The Coffee Talk is EARLY THIS WEEK (2/19/26) Feb 19, 2026

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References:

Varney J, Motawea KR, Mostafa MR, AbdelQadir YH, Aboelenein M, Kandil OA, Ibrahim N, Hashim HT, Murry K, Jackson G, Shah J, Boury M, Awad AK, Patel P, Awad DM, Rozan SS, Talat NE. Efficacy of heads-up CPR compared to supine CPR positions: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Sci Rep. 2022 May 24;5

Norii T, Lukas G, Samantaray A, Yabuki M, Olasveengen TM, Bray JE; International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation ILCOR Basic Life Support Task Force. Effects of head-up CPR on survival and neurological outcomes: A systematic review. Resusc Plus. 2025 Jun 16

Kim DW, Choi JK, Won SH, Yun YJ, Jo YH, Park SM, Lee DK, Jang DH. A new variant position of head-up CPR may be associated with improvement in the measurements of cranial near-infrared spectroscopy suggestive of an increase in cerebral blood flow in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: A prospective interventional pilot study. Resuscitation.

Huang CC, Chen KC, Lin ZY, Chou YH, Chen WL, Lee TH, Lin KT, Hsieh PY, Chen CH, Chou CC, Lin YR. The effect of the head-up position on cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2021 Oct 30;25(1):376.

Swaminathan, A., Mohan, M. (2023). Heads Up! Data Dredging Coming Through: Heads Up Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Does Not Improve Outcomes. February 2023 Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal Club

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Feb 17, 2026

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References: Decorticate and Decerebrate Posturing. (Dec 18, 2025). David Goldemund. “Stroke Manual.” Available: https://www.stroke-manual.com/decorticate-and-decerebrate-posturing/

Schmutzhard, E. (2019). Central breathing disturbances in stroke. J. Neuro Sciences, 405 suppl.

Torres AC, Bebarta VS, April MD, Maddry JK, Herson PS, Sciorilli JV, Rossi YI, Dos Reis Schevz R, da Silva DBP, Lee J, Gallani F, Maegele M. Is ketamine safe for traumatic brain injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care. 2026 Feb;91:155347.

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