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Understand the problem before you chase the procedure. What actually kills a patient with a sucking chest wound? Understanding the physiology behind an open pneumothorax is more important than memorizing procedures. In this video, we break down what happens inside the chest, why respiratory failure develops, and how understanding the problem helps you make better treatment decisions in the field. Whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, tactical medic, nurse, or medical student, mastering the “why” behind the intervention will make you a better clinician. #EMS #Paramedic #TacMed #TCCC #TraumaMedicine #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #Dirtyberg #suckingchestwound #respiratory #occlusivedressing

Ever heard the term V/Q mismatch but never felt like it truly clicked? In this video, we break down ventilation (V) and perfusion (Q) from the ground up and walk through the five realities of gas exchange: • Normal V/Q • V/Q mismatch toward shunt • True shunt • V/Q mismatch toward dead space • True dead space You’ll learn: * Why it’s called V/Q mismatch * What the “V” and “Q” actually stand for * Why some patients improve with oxygen and others don’t * The difference between dead space and shunt * How to recognize these concepts in real EMS patients * How ventilation and perfusion affect oxygenation and CO₂ removal No complicated physiology lectures. No fluff. Just practical explanations designed to make these concepts finally make sense for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and anyone managing respiratory emergencies. Acta Non Verba. #EMS #Paramedic #EMT #RespiratoryFailure #VQMismatch #Ventilation #Perfusion #DeadSpace #Shunt #CriticalCare #AirwayManagement #Dirtyberg #EMSeducation #FOAMed #EmergencyMedicine #PrehospitalMedicine #ParamedicSchool #EMTSchool #Capnography #Oxygenation

The bougie isn’t failing you… you’re giving it nowhere to go. Create space. Control the tongue. Lift the epiglottis. Now you’ve got a lane. Stop fishing. Start building the airway. #airway #difficultairway #airwaymanagement #ems #intubation

A little chat on atrial enlargement findings in the ECG. ECG Chalk Talk Today we discuss the P-Wave in the electrocardiogram. These Chalk Talks consist of a wide array of content that fosters an informed community who can make better clinical decisions and contribute to ongoing discussions with well-rounded viewpoints. Our goal is to provide another tool for effective communication and education in the medical field with the potential to broaden perspectives and drive informed conversations. We are here to revolutionize training and education for our nation's heroes. Website: www.dirtyberg.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571329108283 X: www.x.com/Dirtyberg_LLC Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirtyberg_llc TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dirtyberg_llc Contact: admin@dirtyberg.com Disclaimer: This video and all content from Dirtyberg LLC is for educational purposes only. This is not a definitive guide to diagnose nor treat any condition. Please always consult a healthcare professional or your medical control for medical advice. Training is continuous! #ecg #ekg #emergencymedicine #cardiology #qwave #electrocardiograph #medicine #paramedic #emt #rn #nursing #physician #healthcare #education #medicaleducation #dirtyberg

Short and sweet Chalk Talk on action potential and electrocardiographs. These Chalk Talks consist of a wide array of content that fosters an informed community who can make better clinical decisions and contribute to ongoing discussions with well-rounded viewpoints. Our goal is to provide another tool for effective communication and education in the medical field with the potential to broaden perspectives and drive informed conversations. We are here to revolutionize training and education for our nation's heroes. Website: www.dirtyberg.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571329108283 X: www.x.com/Dirtyberg_LLC Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirtyberg_llc TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dirtyberg_llc Contact: admin@dirtyberg.com Disclaimer: This video and all content from Dirtyberg LLC is for educational purposes only. This is not a definitive guide to diagnose nor treat any condition. Please always consult a healthcare professional or your medical control for medical advice. Training is continuous! #ecg #ekg #emergencymedicine #cardiology #qwave #electrocardiograph #medicine #paramedic #emt #rn #nursing #physician #healthcare #education #medicaleducation #dirtyberg

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