Welcome to my classroom! Bladder infections in geriatric patients can lead to sepsis due to weakened immune systems, anatomical changes, and decreased antibody production, allowing bacteria to spread rapidly from urinary tract to bloodstream. In this short podcast, listen in on part of the reason as to why urinary tract infections can lead to sepsis in the older patient thus becoming deadly.
This series explores the importance of toxidrome recognition for paramedic students. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how identifying toxidromes supports accurate assessments, guides treatment decisions, and improves patient outcomes in poisoning and overdose scenarios.
Join us in this episode of The Ten-Minute Medic Podcast, where we look a fascinating topic suggested by his former student, now ER physician Dr. Caleb Morris: When VT is Not VT. In this multi-episode series, Dr. Young explores how a common condition—Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) with Aberrancy—can mimic the dangerous appearance of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT). Learn about the key differences and why understanding this subtle distinction is critical in emergency medicine. Learn new insights ...
In this episode of 'The Ten Minute Medic,' host Dr. Bill Young takes us on a journey into the world of end-tidal CO2 monitoring - a critical but often misunderstood tool in emergency medicine. From cardiac arrests to traumatic brain injuries, Dr. Young breaks down how this simple measurement of exhaled breath can tell us everything from whether chest compressions are effective to when a patient is coming back to life.
Today, we're delving into a critical topic that you'll undoubtedly encounter in the field: hemorrhagic shock. By the end of this podcast, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of what hemorrhagic shock is, why it's so dangerous, and why rapid recognition and treatment are crucial. This knowledge will be fundamental to your ability to save lives in emergency situations.
Welcome to "The Ten Minute Medic," your go-to podcast for concise, expert insights into emergency medicine. In our latest episode, we take a look at the critical topic of the pathophysiology of shock. Join us as we explore how the heart, vasculature, and blood can fail during the shock process, leading to life-threatening consequences. We'll break down the mechanisms behind cardiac output reduction, vascular resistance abnormalities, and blood volume deficits, providing you with a succinct under...
Thanks to Yusuf Ahady for his suggestion on this week's episode. I'll be in touch with Yusuf to get his SWAG package headed his way. End-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) monitoring, a noninvasive technique measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in exhaled air, is emerging as a valuable tool in the management of sepsis, a systemic response to infection with potentially life-threatening consequences. In sepsis, the body's response to infection can lead to altered cellular metabolism and changes in respira...
Eclampsia, a life-threatening condition occurring during pregnancy, involves seizures and is preceded by preeclampsia. Understanding eclampsia is crucial for paramedics as it requires immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications for both mother and baby, highlighting the need for prompt recognition and emergency management in pre-hospital settings. In this episode, we look at the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of pre eclampsia and eclampsia. In particular a deep dive on...
Pulmonary embolism is a condition where one or more blood clots travel from elsewhere in the body, commonly from deep veins in the legs (a condition known as deep vein thrombosis), and lodge in the arteries of the lungs. This blockage can critically reduce blood flow to the lung tissue, causing damage. The lack of perfusion leads to impaired gas exchange as the alveoli are not able to oxygenate the blood effectively. Additionally, the presence of a clot in the pulmonary arteries increases the re...
Understanding Sgarbossa's Criteria is important for paramedic students, similar to knowing that a defibrillator is not just a high-tech paperweight. These criteria are a set of electrocardiographic findings designed to sniff out myocardial infarction (MI) in the presence of a tricky accomplice—left bundle branch block (LBBB) or a paced rhythm. Understanding this, you can navigate through the confusion of LBBB, where AMIs might be playing an expert game of hide and seek. Applying the criteria all...
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic, we delve into the complex pathophysiology of cardiac arrest in pregnant patients, emphasizing why a deep understanding of these unique physiological changes is crucial for effective pre-hospital care and improved maternal and fetal outcomes. After you have listened, visit the Ten Minute Medic Facebook page and let me know what topic you would like to hear. If your idea is selected, I'll give you a shout out during the podcast....
In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dive into the essential aspects of asthma for paramedic students. Like the song Hotel California, air checks into the alveoli, but doesn't (tend) to leave without help. Join us as we explore the pathophysiology behind this common respiratory condition, understanding the inflammation and bronchoconstriction that can lead to life-threatening situations. Learn how to assess a patient experiencing an asthma attack, including key signs and symptoms to watch...
Welcome to our podcast, where we dive into the critical world of cardiology and explore a topic that's of paramount importance for paramedic students. Today, we're shining a spotlight on the often subtle, sometimes deceptive, yet incredibly significant issue of STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) mimics. These impostors can lead to misdiagnoses and mistreatment, potentially with life-altering consequences. Join the Ten Minute Medic, as we unravel the complexities of recognizing th...
Picture insulin as a key that unlocks the doors of our cells, allowing glucose to enter and power our bodies. When this intricate dance falters, as in diabetes, it can lead to a terrible symphony of health issues. So, think of insulin as the ultimate conductor, directing the harmonious flow of energy that keeps us in tune with life's rhythms. In this week's episode of the Ten-Minute Medic, we look at how important this hormone is and a little deeper at how it works. Our next podcast is entitled ...
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she has. Yet this area continues to be one of the weakest parts of paramedic education. In this episode, we take a look at how to have an organized assessment routine of our pediatric patients. A brand new episode will drop by the middle of the week. During this new session, we will review the important work that insulin does towards regulating blood sugar levels.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is not limited to pediatrics and can affect geriatric populations too. In older adults, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, often requiring hospitalization. In this weeks podcast, we'll review the pathophysiology, symptomology and treatment of this dangerous respiratory disease.
Mechanism of injury is important for the paramedic student to learn as it takes you beyond the obvious. You become a detective when you evaluate the clues found at the scene of a trauma...not to convict the perpetrator, but to ensure your assessment finds all of the injuries that could threaten your patient's life.
Having a basic understanding of the physical forces behind trauma will help you to begin to suspect injuries that may not always be obvious. In this first podcast, of a three part series, we will look at how Newton (the scientist, not the fig guy!) is important to the paramedic as well as the role the multiple collisions that take place during trauma can increase the incidence of trauma.
In this episode we will take a look at the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. We'll also take a look at the types of fractures and how they might impact your patient.
In this extended podcast, we take a look at the causes, pathophysiologies and treatments of some of the more common classifications of shock that you might see in your pediatric patient.
The early recognition of shock in the pediatric patient is imperative to the survival of your young patient. It's is important to remember that this condition does not always exhibit itself the same as it would in the adult. In this first of a multi-podcast series, we will take a look at pathophysiology of shock and how to recognize some of the subtle symptoms.
Watching a child struggle to breath is difficult to deal with. However, what you do in the first few minutes of care could determine the outcome for your patient. In this episode, we take a brief look at the issue of respiratory distress versus respiratory failure.
Pediatric cardiac arrests are rare, but can be among the most stressful calls that the paramedic will encounter. In this podcast, we take a look at the PALS algorithm for dealing with such high risk calls.
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she posses. In this episode, we take a look at how to have an organized assessment routine of our pediatric patients.
Effective communication is imperative for the paramedic who is called upon to care for a pediatric patient. Failure to communicate raises both the human, social and economic costs of medicine. In today’s podcast, we take a look at what some of the components of an effective resuscitation team are. benefit from increased access to their medical histories, which reduces chances of medical errors.
For most pediatric patients, the cause of cardiac arrest can be traced to a respiratory issue. In emergencies dealing with children, having impeccable BLS skills is critical. In this podcast, we take a look at the importance of high quality CPR and other issues that address cardiac arrest in the pediatric patient.
It is important for the paramedic student to understand the pathophysiology that accompanies chest trauma, both blunt and penetrating. In this podcast, we take a look at: 1. Simple pneumothorax 2. Open pneumothorax 3. Tension pneumothorax
In this week's podcast, you will learn 1. The pathophysiology behind an asthma attack 2. The three types of asthma attacks 3. The role of bronchodilators and corticosterioids in the treatment of asthma. Additional Resources for Students The Pathophysiology of Asthma -The Khan Academy What is Asthma- Dr. Alex Thomas Paramedic Student Review Questions: Of the following, which would be considered an extrinsic trigger for an atopic asthma attack? A. Viral infection B. Bacterial infection C. Stress D...
Trauma has become the most frequent cause of death of the OB patient in the United States. Although maternal mortality due to other causes such as infection, hemorrhage, hypertension, and thromboembolism, has declined over the years, the number of maternal deaths due to penetrating trauma, suicide, homicide and motor vehicle accidents has risen steadily. Accidental injuries occur in 6 to 7 % of all pregnant patients. Penetrating trauma accounts for as many as 36 % of maternal deaths. In this pod...
This is the second part of our Autism and What EMS Needs to Know series. My guests are Dustin Young, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Tillamook Family Counseling Corporation and Nick Watts, Community Paramedic with Tillamook County EMS. In this week’s presentation the student will Identify the changes in autism as a child transitions into an adult. How autistic patients learn how to self-regulatef their behavior. What EMS should know to minimize confrontations with autistic patients. Whe...
