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Heavy Lies the Helmet

Heavy Lies the Helmet

By: Mike Boone Dan Rauh & Dr. Amanda Humphries
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 The Heavy Lies the Helmet® Podcast is by critical care professionals, for critical care professionals. Hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, and Dr. Amanda Humphries, we dive deep into the realities of emergency and critical care medicine. Our conversations are raw, honest, and practical — cutting through the noise to focus on real-world challenges, clinical decision-making, and the human side of high-acuity care. Whether we’re unpacking complex patient scenarios, discussing the nuances of teamwork and leadership, or highlighting the mental and emotional weight of the job, our podcast offers a space where providers can learn, connect, and feel understood. No fluff. No corporate agendas. Just real talk for real clinicians.© 2025 Heavy Lies the Helmet® - All Rights Reserved Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens

    Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens
    Jul 14 2025

    Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that’s been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we explore the key studies, the controversies, and the real-world implications. Whether you’re administering TXA in the back of a rig or evaluating its role in your protocols, this episode helps you make sense of when, why, and how TXA might—or might not—stop the bleeding.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 130 - Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio

    Episode 130 - Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio
    Jun 13 2025

    Though evidence dictates much of what we do as emergency medical providers, some areas remain open to debate: How are we justifying stroke ambulances, CCT speciality teams, AHA guidelines, and our choice of crystalloids? How are we justifying what professionals are allowed to post on social media? And do we agree with the currently accepted norms?

    Who better to join us in this discussion than Mike Carunchio of The World's Okayest Medic Podcast. Diving into these and other controversial topics, we see if our two platforms can come to a consensus in a randomized, uncontrolled conversation.

    *Strong opinions were involved in this production. If something challenges your perspective, good—that's the point.

    Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE!

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    Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet’s content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local guidelines and consult qualified professionals before applying any information. The hosts and guests are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes. Views expressed are their own and do not reflect their employers or affiliates.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown

    Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown
    May 20 2025

    Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact that pediatrics are outside the comfort zone of many novice critical care transport providers. In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate Brown eases your worries with concise and effective means of diagnostics and intervention. Primarily, we cover croup, bronchiolitis, and asthma disease processes.

    Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE!

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    Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet

    Instagram @heavyliesthehelmet

    Website heavyliesthehelmet.com

    Email contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com

    Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet’s content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local guidelines and consult qualified professionals before applying any information. The hosts and guests are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes. Views expressed are their own and do not reflect their employers or affiliates.

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    1 hr and 8 mins

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