Max Dodge (he/him)

Educator, paramedic, EMS advocate, science communicator focused on advancing out-of-hospital medicine in all environments. Subject Matter Enthusiast

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

Huzzah!

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

The idea of NRP as techs & the idea of NRP as clinicians are not mutually exclusive. There is a need for both. Stop viewing NRP a one size fits all, & instead view it as the baseline credential for a diverse field- some roles in which do require degrees, and some which don't.

[Jeff Jarvis @DrJeffJarvis]

Free methodology and stats textbook?

How not to lie with statistics?

Yes, please.

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

We keep having the same old debates in EMS which completely miss the point. To fix ourselves, we need to understand what it means to build a vibrant profession. Thanks to @NAEMSEpgh @medicmindset & @ProdigyEMS for the platform to talk about this.

https://t.co/AmFzeuhKT6

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

It is pretty common that people simply don't have a clue what the national EMS Instructional Guidelines actually cover.

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

@EricJaegerTNG @ssk040 @DownToFifer @CoAEMSP @NREMT I suspect that in the case of fire departments, the extra paramedics are all sequestered on non-medical apparatus not performing patient care and experiencing skill atrophy. Can't speak to non-fire delivery methods.

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

We don't have a Paramedic shortage because of @CoAEMSP or @NREMT. We have a lack of desire on the part of Paramedics to work on ambulances, b/c it isn't typically an attractive environment. This is a leadership/workforce culture problem, not an accreditation or testing problem.

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

I gave an EMS continuing education presentation for the NH Fire Academy. I also recorded some of the slides for the benefit of the internet. Feel free to point and laugh.
https://t.co/s3iaOdhAvE

[David Fifer @DownToFifer]

Hell of a thread here, boys.

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Did you know that it’s actually possible for you to say, “I don’t know enough about this to have an opinion”

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

The answer: Lower pH relative to the cytoplasm!
pH is the -log of hydrogen in a solution. The electron transport chain maintains a chemiosmotic gradient by pumping H+ ions into the intramembrane space increasing the concentration and decreasing the pH.
#hunterbiochemistry

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

How does the electron transport chain affect the pH of the intramembrane space? #hunterbiochemistry

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

@makaylalembo It's fascinating how much we've learned about how ATP synthase works. I love how much we advance our understanding of biological processes moment by moment. It gives me hope.

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

Many of the processes we've discussed in Biochem are concepts I was introduced to during my initial paramedic training. However, with the benefit of basic sciences (like chemistry and biology) I now understand better how it all fits together.
#hunterbiochemistry

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

This Krebs Cycle: interactive lyrics, diagrams, and flashcards really helped me solidify this knowledge that I'll definitely use all the time after I graduate.
https://t.co/SuyGlQBace
#hunterbiochemistry

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

2/2 Linkage to Course: Glucose is an essential molecule for human life. It is not an essential component of diet because it can be synthesized from several pathways. It would seem the mechanism of IF forces β-oxidation of fat and gluconeogenesis from amino acids.

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

1/2 Main takeaway: Intermittent fasting (IF) increases the rate of β-oxidation of fat for energy. Caloric restriction (CR) was almost as effective as IF at stemming metabolic syndrome. CR and IF together work well.
#hunterbiochemistry
https://t.co/2S6XX3e0Ci

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

Does anyone have a clever mnemonic or acrostic to remember the steps of glycolysis?
#sciencetwitter #hunterbiochemistry

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

I've had so many #lightbulbmoment s in #hunterbiochemistry so far. Specifically that introns are not the useless bits of code I once thought. They could serve an important role in regulating the rate of transcription and translation.

[Max Dodge (he/him) @MaxDodge6]

Which of the following is TRUE regarding SN1 reactions?
#hunterbiochemistry @peerwise