Emergency Medical 101

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Welcome to the Emergency Medical 101 podcast! A place for up to date information on principle and practice in all things medicine for in-hospital and out-of-hospital clinicians. We talk about everything related to medications, interventions, and ethical practice to benefit our current and future providers around the world. Our goal is to build a collective of information that will help provide the best care possible to our patients. This podcast is geared towards EMTs, Nurses, and Mid-levels but welcomes all specialties in medicine. Let's work together to create a group of leaders that demonstrate knowledge and compassion to their communities.

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Magnesium Sulfate “The Guard Outside The Gate”

Jan 31 2024 11 mins

Magnesium is one of the most crucial minerals in our body. It regulates muscle contractions, stimulation of nerves in the central nervous system, and has been shown to improve cardiac outcomes for patients for years. Why isn't it used more in pre-hospital and traditional care?https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/#:~:text=Almost%20all%20calcium%20in%20the,every%20

A Trip Into The Mind “The Constant Battle of Treating Psyche Patients With Little Resources”

Jan 22 2024 13 mins

The one thing that we all struggle with in this field is psyche patients. When we are called to a home at 2am for someone who is suicidal or placing someone on a 72 hour hold, our first few moments are what sets the tone for all of their care from that moment on. Not only that but how we interact with them during those first few moments will make them more or less willing to accept

Why Do People Fail the NREMT?

Jan 10 2024 24 mins

One of the scariest things for anyone to deal with is test anxiety... When most finish school, they dread the idea of going to take the exam to get their license. As of late, the NREMT has made many changes to their testing and as always, anxiety runs rampant when changes are made. Take a listen to the episode and stay tuned for more tips in the feature. What should be the next top

Aspirin “The Wonder Drug”

Dec 30 2023 14 mins

In this episode we talk about one of the most simple medications that make a major impact on survivability in the AMI patients. Thank you all for listening and showing support after the sabbatical! Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed the show ❤️P.S. I recorded this episode on GarageBand as an attempt for something new. If you have time, send a comment to say if its preferr

The Sleepy Paramedic (TikTok star makes a big mistake)

Aug 03 2023 16 mins

Zac Crickenberger makes a huge mistake by posting a video of a story of himself playing a song that mocks a patient with dwarfism. Its important as providers that we look into what happened and why it did when situations like this occur. Was it because of his character? Or a field that has little assistance for mental health? Listen for yourselves and make a determination on what y

Understanding the Heart Part. 2 (Electrical Function)

Jul 26 2023 21 mins

A little late to the party but better late than never! It’s been a while since we talked and the long waited heart to heart has finally come. I hope you guys enjoy this episode finishing up our series on understanding the heart. Check out some of our resources below if you want more info!Resources:https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-and-function

Understanding the Heart Part. 1

Apr 30 2023 14 mins

Its important as providers that we understand the heart and how it pumps our blood throughout the body. This episode talks about the mechanical function of the heart and school for thought on assessing these patients. With a growing population of cardiac patients, our goal is to figure out how we can provide the best care for these patients. The first step is always by learning. Th

PTSD In Healthcare

Apr 16 2023 23 mins

Have you suffered from PTSD? Its important in healthcare that we learn about our mental health and treat it before we become patients ourselves. We try to be the strongest person in the room and because of that, we suffer in silence. WAKE UP! Your health is the most important thing in this field because without you; our parents, our children, and our friends would not have access t

SUGAR, SUGAR, SUGAR!

Apr 06 2023 28 mins

Let's talk about sugar! All the things about diabetes and diabetic related conditions that arise in emergency medicine frequently that we do not do a great job of explaining or understanding fully. Some things we talk about include:-Hypoglycemia-Hyperglycemia-DKA-HHSWhy is it important to talk about more? Being one of the most common diseases (Diabetes), we have to make sure t

What Happened in Illinois?

Mar 27 2023 25 mins

A sad case of provider negligence that lead to the death of a 35 yr-old male (Earl Moore Jr.). Providers Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan responded to the residence of a 35 yr-old male that was hallucinating. The providers were negligent in treatment which lead to the eventual death of their patient. Criminal charges are pending with sentencing to be determined at this time. A deep d