Aaron
@practical_ems
Podcast with real, practical stories for EMT’s, paramedics and all that practice in emergency medicine.
Choosing deliberately hard things, like weightlifting, teaches resilience. The pain, though intense, is a choice, a path to strength. It's about pushing through the 'heart attack' feeling to achieve growth. #Weightlifting #Resilience
Right ventricular hypertrophy can be caused by pulmonary embolism or hypertension. Leads V1 and V2 help diagnose it. The criteria is an R wave bigger than the S wave in V1 or V2. #cardiology #hypertrophy
Pushing to physical limits can recalibrate one's perception of daily discomfort, making minor aches seem trivial in comparison. #painScale #physicalLimits
Navigating the challenges of the emergency department, with its sickness, death, addiction, and mental health issues, is infinitely helpful in building oneself up. #EmergencyMedicine #MentalHealth
ST depression isolated in V1 and V2 should raise concerns for a posterior wall MI. It's crucial to consider this possibility when assessing such patterns on an ECG. #ECG #Cardiology
Experts knew a decade ago that kids benefited from boredom, where creativity is born. Now, adults can't stand being bored for a minute. #creativity #boredom
Time spent building character and seeking wisdom benefits oneself and society more than distractions. Filling open time with less meaningful activities hinders personal growth and interactions with others. #personalGrowth #wisdom
Isolated ST depression in V1 and V2 should raise suspicion for a posterior wall MI. Look for upright T waves, and consider a posterior EKG to check for ST elevation, which would mirror the depression seen. #cardiology #ecg
The reason He put that spirit in you is to strive and do better, even if it's just 1% better each day. Strive for perfection, because we're more satisfied and better to each other when we have a goal to attain. #faith #inspiration
Choosing to do hard things sustains a person. Interpreting the Bible or struggling with faith isn't easy; we're designed for challenges. #faith #challenges
In inferior STEMI, leads II, III, and aVF may show ST-segment depression due to reciprocal changes. This case shows reciprocal changes in leads V2 and V3. #STEMI #ECG
Choosing to do difficult things can make dealing with unexpected challenges easier. When people intentionally face hardship, they often find they are better prepared to handle whatever life throws their way. #MentalToughness #Resilience
The general population underestimates the importance of striving and working towards something consistently. The reward comes from the journey, not just reaching the goal. Appreciate the difference between working hard and resting. #motivation #success
Recognizing tall, peaked T waves in precordial leads can indicate hyperkalemia. As it worsens, these T waves evolve into wide QRS complexes and, eventually, a sine wave pattern associated with cardiac arrest. #EKG #Hyperkalemia
Striving to interpret the Bible and strengthen one's faith isn't easy, but it's worthwhile. Choosing challenges over comfort builds character, endurance, and a desire for self-improvement, aligning with biblical principles. #Faith #Bible
New research suggests that pushing through hardship and finding satisfaction in the struggle can be more rewarding than reaching the goal. It's about proving you can do it and embracing the challenge, not just seeking the finish line. #burnout #motivation
LVH often shows subtle signs, best seen in precordial leads. A biphasic P wave can indicate left atrial enlargement, aligning with left-sided heart changes. Comparing to old EKGs helps determine if changes are new or old. #ECG #LVH
The overuse of social media and technology is impacting people's ability to comfortably interact with others in person. Relying on screens for communication leads to a decline in essential social skills and a preference for easier interactions. #SocialSkills #TechImpact
Social media can become an addiction, offering a quick dopamine rush at the expense of long-term mental well-being. People often use it to escape boredom, but downtime is essential for creativity and mental health. #MentalHealth #SocialMediaDetox
Understanding the location of coronary arteries is essential for interpreting ECGs. The left anterior descending artery supplies the anterior and septal leads, while the right coronary artery supplies the inferior leads. #cardiology #anatomy
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