High-Fidelity Conversations: Recent Episodes
CSE Podcast Network
This is a monthly podcast designed for healthcare workers looking to sharpen their minds and clinical skills. In each episode, we'll sit down and talk with an active healthcare professional as they reflect on some of their experience and expertise. We'll look to apply what we learn in a way that not only benefits you, but those around you. All specialties and topics are fair game, so come join your host and Simulation Coordinator, Jonathan Marsh, to hear more High-Fidelity Conversations!
[Ep16] Have you ever been curious to know more about aerospace medicine? Maybe you've wondered how medical assessments are done while the astronauts are still in Earth's orbit? Join us in this episode as we talk with flight surgeon, Dr. Natacha Chough, about some of the healthcare-related challenges her and other NASA colleagues navigate to ensure astronauts stay safe - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
Natacha Chough, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FAAEM, FAWM is a flight surgeon with the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. She also supports education in her role as part-time faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). If you have any questions for Dr. Chough, she may be emailed at: natacha.g.chough@nasa.gov
Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What does a flight surgeon's day usually look like?
- How does microgravity change medication delivery?
- Are there quirks to using an AED in space?
- What happens to medical waste?
- How do astronauts stay physically and mentally fit?
- What are common medical conditions that astronauts experience?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- UTMB
- Conan O'Brian interview with retired, Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield
- Houston We Have a Podcast: Astronaut Health (Ep 22)
- The Aerospace Medicine Podcast: NASA Flight Surgeons and UTMB Faculty (S2 Ep4)
- Linktree for downloadable materials not listed in the show notes
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Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay
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[Ep15] Have you ever wondered what a chaplain does in a healthcare setting? Guiding families through the hospital environment, providing spiritual care to patients, and helping people with what comes next are just a small sample of the many hats worn by chaplains. Join us in this episode as we talk to Chaplain John Ruiz about his roles and responsibilities, education requirements for being a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), what it was like to work in his role during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
John Ruiz is a chaplain with the Spiritual Care Services team at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a pastor and author. Most recently he published the book, A Chaplain's Perspective on the 2020-2021 Pandemic: Tragedy, Resilience, Hope. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What are the different roles of a chaplain in healthcare?
- What are the differences between a chaplain, pastor, and a priest?
- What kind of education requirements are there to be a Board Certified Chaplain?
- How did the role of chaplain change during the pandemic?
- How does he stay hopeful in a role that is often around so much tragedy?
- What are some of the lessons he has learned while serving people in healthcare?
Quick Links:
- Chaplain John Ruiz's book: Amazon or Barnes & Noble
- Mount Carmel Spiritual Care
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The title says it all for this one. We'll be back-in-action this August, but check out our other episodes while you wait!
So far - we've chatted with experts in maggot therapy, forensic nursing, high-flow nasal cannulas, music therapy - and more - so there's plenty of selection to help pass the time while you anticipate the next podcast episode!
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[Ep14] How are you delivering adenosine for treating a patient with SVT? Do you stick with pushing your med and flush separately? Maybe you are already trying out the single-syringe method where adenosine and normal saline are mixed together before being delivered? This episode digs into a study that looks at whether or not the single-syringe method is inferior to the double-syringe method. Tune in to learn what the study revealed - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What are the current AHA recommendations for treating a stable tachycardia with a pulse?
- Is the effectiveness of adenosine altered when it's diluted in a syringe with normal saline?
- When should I consider giving more or less adenosine for the first dose?
- How much saline should I bolus adenosine with?
- Is the single-syringe method better or worse than the double-syringe method?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- Linktree for downloadable materials not listed in the show notes - aka all the studies
- Stability of diluted adenosine
- Intention-to-treat principle
- Clinicaltrials.gov article on single-syringe method vs. double-syringe
- AHA Abstract (Note the "Results" percentages do NOT match the listed data on the original study)
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[S1 E7] Melisa Minier, BSN, RN, is the manager for the Forensic Nurses Program within the Mount Carmel Health System located in the Columbus, Ohio area. She still works clinically as a forensic nurse, and at the time of recording for this episode, was the outgoing president for the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Listen in on this conversation with Melisa to learn more about:
- What does a forensic nurse do?
- What resources do victims have?
- Are there fees for patients who need forensic exams?
- Are there special ways to gather evidence?
- What kind of training is involved to become a forensic nurse?
- What are helpful tips for those who are not forensic specialists, but still interact with them?
- Where can I learn more about this specialty?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- International Association of Forensic Nurses
- Forensic Nursing Network
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Duquesne University Forensic Nursing Program
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- Sexual Assault Response Team
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- HelpLine
Additional Info:
- Melisa's work email: mminier@mchs.com
- Mount Carmel Forensic Department: 614-234-0499
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Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
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[S1 E6] Andy Steel, BBA, RRT, RCP, is the Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Services on the Mount Carmel Saint Ann's campus, here in the Westerville, Ohio area. He still works clinically as a Respiratory Therapist in additional to helping out with the occasional education requests that pop up, because he's a fantastic resource for his area of expertise. In this episode, Andy helps break down what exactly a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is, in addition to helping us compare it to other similar treatment options in the healthcare setting. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- When does a nasal cannula get bumped up to a "high-flow" classification?
- Who is a HFNC appropriate for?
- What is dead space washout?
- What is Airvo?
- How does something like Airvo compare to CPAP and BiPAP?
- Which hospital units are using HFNC/Airvo?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- Airvo Website
- Linktree: Links to content mentioned on past episodes
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Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
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[S1 E5] Lynn Shaffer, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Analyst with the Mount Carmel Health System. She works in the Office of Research Affairs to support clinical research and quality improvement projects for the GME residents and faculty . Her expertise includes epidemiology, research and statistical methodology. During part one of our discussion (Episode 4), Lynn proposed a few ways to not only find quality research papers, but also trouble-shoot them. For this second part, we're going to compare the methods and presentation of two different research papers involving synthetic CBD. Listen in on our conversation to hear us break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from each paper. Links to the research paper PDFs can be found below.
Quick Links:
- Linktree: Links to the research papers mentioned in this show
- PubMed: Search engine for biomedical literature
- The EQUATOR Network: International initiative seeking to promote transparent and accurate reporting, as well as wider use of robust reporting guidelines
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Database of privately and publicly funded studies from around the world
- CASP Checklist for Randomized Trials: A downloadable PDF checklist to help review a study that reports randomized trial results
- Mount Carmel Research Institute
- Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library
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Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
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Email the show at hfconversations@gmail.com
[S1 E4] Lynn Shaffer, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Analyst with the Mount Carmel Health System. She works in the Office of Research Affairs to support clinical research and quality improvement projects for the GME residents and faculty . Her expertise includes epidemiology, research and statistical methodology. During our discussion, Lynn proposes a few ways to not only find quality research papers, but also how we can trouble-shoot the ones we do find. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What are some of the search engines we can use to find quality studies?
- How are studies typically structured?
- What are some of the red and yellow flags to look for?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- PubMed: Search engine for biomedical literature
- The EQUATOR Network: International initiative seeking to promote transparent and accurate reporting, as well as wider use of robust reporting guidelines
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Database of privately and publicly funded studies from around the world
- CASP Checklist for Randomized Trials: A downloadable PDF checklist to help review a study that reports randomized trial results
- Mount Carmel Research Institute
- Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library
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Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay
Email the show at hfconversations@gmail.com
Dr. Dawn Prall is the Medical Director for the Center for Innovative Learning, here in Columbus, Ohio. She also has experience working in the Emergency Department setting and can frequently be seen helping educate others regarding one of her passions - POC ultrasound. Its uses are many, but it can often be brushed off as too expensive or not applicable for certain environments. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What are some of the clinical applications of POC ultrasound?
- Is it only for clinical use in a hospital setting?
- Are there educational benefits from learning how to use this tool?
- Are there smaller, more portable options for POC ultrasound?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- EMS1 Article - POC ultrasound in EMS
- Sonosite ultrasound equipment
- Portable POC options: Lumify
- Portable POC options: Butterfly iQ
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Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay
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David Arenstein, M.D. recently completed his Family Medicine Residency Program at Western Michigan University. He used to work with us in the Center for Innovative Learning, as a Simulation Coordinator, and now he's back to share details about:
- Is a residency program as chaotic as the rumors say?
- What were some of the biggest learning moments?
- What kind of support system did you have for difficult moments?
- What advice do you have for people thinking about becoming a physician?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- WMed - Family Medicine Residency Program
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay
Email the show at hfconversations@gmail.com
Lelia Emery, MMT, MT-BC is a NICU Music Therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and also functions as the Internship Director for Music Therapy. When she's not busy with that, Lelia also helps lead a local music therapy class known as Sounds of Love in Early Childhood. Links to studies or websites mentioned in the episode can be found below. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What happens in a music therapy class and who can attend?
- What is a Music Therapist?
- How do you become a MT?
- How does a MT tailor therapy for each patient?
- What kinds of instruments can a MT use?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- Sounds of Love in Early Childhood
- Find a certified Music Therapist near you
- Studies involving Lelia Emery
- More Information about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva
Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay
Email the show at hfconversations@gmail.com
Drop in and listen to this new podcast trailer for healthcare workers, and don't forget to subscribe/follow to stay up-to-date on when the latest episode is released! Everything officially kicks off August 1st. Join your Host and Simulation Coordinator, Jonathan Marsh, to learn something new each episode - and then apply it to your own practices.