Back to Basics

Chris Seitz, MD and Jason Seitz, EMT-P, RN•www.guardianmd.com

GuardianMD and Guardian Test Prep are dedicated to helping students prepare for and pass the NREMT. Our Back to Basics podcast was created to make what are sometimes complex medical topics easy to understand and retain for students of emergency medicine. Learn more about GuardianMD at www.guardianmd.com

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Episodes

Amputations

Dealing with amputation injuries can be intimidating and stressful in the field. In this episode, Chris and Jason go over how to handle these types of injuries as well as what to do to protect the amputated limb to give the patient the best chance they can have. No two amputations are the same. Join the Seitz brothers as they take this complicated topic and simplify the process of responding to such emergencies.

Mar 04, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Do Not Resuscitate Orders

In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss what a DNR order is, and what it is not. Do we still treat pain and infection in patients with DNR orders? When can we terminate resuscitation? What's the difference between a DNR and Advanced Directives? Chris and Jason answer these questions and more during episode 4 of the Back to Basics podcast!

Feb 24, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Diving Emergencies

On this episode Chris and Jason discuss everything you need to know about drowning and dive emergencies. As experienced divers themselves, they share their knowledge and expertise on the pathophysiology of the different dive emergencies that exist and how to handle them in the field.

Feb 16, 2021•46 min

Pulmonary Embolisms and the Danger of Assumptions

In this episode Chris and Jason go over the ins and outs of pulmonary embolisms. They cover the pathophysiology, presentation and treatments of this life threatening and sometimes fatal disease process. They also go over a case where Jason's initial assumptions might have caused a serious problem under different circumstances. It's all here on Episode 2!

Feb 09, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Penetrating Chest Trauma

In this premier episode of the Back to Basics podcast, Chris and Jason discuss a case of penetrating chest trauma and CPR. When do we remove a penetrating object? What do we do when we respond to one? And what about CPR in the midst of this type of trauma? Chris and Jason discuss it all on Episode 1: Penetrating Chest Trauma

Feb 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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