Mind of the Resuscitationist – Chicken Bombs and Muppet Factors

February 23, 2013 by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM 4 Comments

Cliff Reid adds to the MotR lexicon with Chicken Bombs and Muppet Factors

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Scott Weingart, MD FCCM. Mind of the Resuscitationist – Chicken Bombs and Muppet Factors. EMCrit Blog. Published on February 23, 2013. Accessed on January 21st 2021. Available at [https://emcrit.org/emcrit/mind-of-the-resuscitationist-chicken-bombs-and-muppet-factors/ ].

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Jimmy D

7 years ago

Dr. Reid proves once again that laughter is the best medicine, in this case for us, his colleagues.

Andrew DeWolf

7 years ago

Love the terminology and appreciate the insight into this, occurs in prehospital and hospital environments. Look forward to more. Was amusing as well. Thanks!

Deanne Chiu

7 years ago

So true, and sadly amusing!
I’m still yet to fully grasp the difference between an “internal” versus an “external” muppet factor. I hope Cliff can clear this up for us one day soon!

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Scott Weingart, MD FCCM

7 years ago

Reply to Deanne Chiu

Deanne,

Post on resus.me and I’m sure the man himself will answer or else he is the muppet