CHRISTUS EMS Educational Podcast series

In this podcast episode, Dr. Brandon Oyler & Michael Williams will discuss the management of endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies. They cover topics such as first-pass success in intubation, troubleshooting complications, and managing tracheostomy complications. They provide step-by-step approaches and mnemonics to help guide the management process. The episode also includes r

This Episode will focus on the case of Paramedic Luz Rodriguez during her 911 call of a patient with respiratory failure. Dr. Oyler and Michael Williams will take us through this call and shed some light on why it is not necessary to intubate a patient with a predicted difficult airway if you can maintain the oxygen saturation above 94% using a BVM device.

This case study is part of a continuous learning process focusing on a neurogenic shock patient. Dr. Brandon Oyler and Michael Williams, EMT-P will discuss assessments and treatments of patients in this condition.

In this episode, Dr. Brandon Oyler and Michael Williams will discuss the CHRISTUS EMS CPGs and the use of inotropic medications in the conditions of Shock. Take a step into a discussion at our office when dealing with several conditions related to hypoperfusion.

SCAPE occurs due to a vicious spiral involving increased sympathetic outflow, excess afterload, and worsening heart failure. Come listen to Dr. Oyler and Michael Williams, along with Ben Becker, discuss this clinical case.

In this episode, Dr. Oyler and Host Michael Williams will review hypothermia in East Texas. The discussion will include cold-related injuries such as Chilblains, Trench Foot, Frost Nip, frostbite, and Hypothermia. Additional discussions include Paradoxical Undressing and Hide and Die Syndrome.

Five indications to support the need for intubation in the Pre-Hospital environment. Dr. Brandon Oyler has put together some good information related to the utilization of GCS as not being the only tool in determining if a patient requires advanced airway management. Key conditions such as Inability to maintain airway patency, Inability to protect the airway against aspiration, Fai

In this episode, Dr. Olyer and I will discuss the important issue of Heat-Related Illness in East Texas during the Summer of 2023. Another point will include calling for medical control related to No Transport and during termination of resuscitation. Remember, if you are an associate with CHRISTUS EMS, you can claim continuing education hours through our website after logging in an

Managing Cardiac Arrest: Insights from CHRISTUS EMS Associates Lessons Learned from Responding to Chest Pain Emergencies The Human Side of Healthcare: A Story of Saving Lives Behind the Scenes of Emergency Medical Services: A Discussion with the Experts CHRISTUS EMS Associates Share Valuable Insights on Cardiac Arrest Response during this episode. Dr. Brandon Oyler, Michael William

This episode will focus on toxidromes related to Cholinergic and Anticholinergics. Dr. Brandon Olyer and Paramedic Michael Williams discuss these conditions with a related case study to focus on the pre-hospital management of these patients.