Unlocking Practice Changing Insights: A Paramedics Guide to Reviewing the Medical Literature

Episode overview

About This Episode

Let's discuss the intricacies of evidence-based medicine (EBM) with Dr. Ben Li. The conversation dives deep into understanding different types of medical studies, their hierarchies, and how EMS providers can apply them to their practice. The episode covers evaluating research, the importance of study design, confounders, sample size, and how to discern the relevance and applicability of research findings. Dr. Li provides practical advice for critically appraising literature and emphasizes doing so in a way that is personally relevant to the listener's practice. This episode is essential for anyone in EMS or emergency medicine looking to deepen their understanding of medical research and how it impacts patient care. Enter to win Airpods, Cric-a-lot, and a belt buckle!

Resources that can help
Critical appraisal guides:

https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/ (my personal favorite)

https://jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools

Reporting guidelines (similar to appraisal guides, but more are standards for the investigators to use and follow):

https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines

 
00:00 Introduction and Priorities
00:34 Show Restructure Announcement
01:42 The Evolution of EMS Practices
03:57 Understanding Evidence-Based Medicine
05:23 Interview with Dr. Ben Lee
07:20 Approaching and Appraising Medical Studies
08:14 Challenges in EMS Research
13:47 Study Design and Hierarchy
31:33 Applying Research to Practice
39:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
 
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