We're back!  Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs?  This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central...

We've all been taught that the last thing you want to do to a sick child in respiratory distress is upset them by sticking an oxygen mask to their face. For many of us, "blow by" oxygen is our go-to in these situations.  But is it actually...

Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal are life-threatening conditions that are often under-appreciated by EMS providers.  In this episode, we discuss what makes these conditions so dangerous and how to improve your detection and care of th...

Audio of Sepsis Detective EMS CE presented via Zoom on June 15, 2023.

Whether you call it Excited Delirium, Agitated Delirium, or the newer Hyperactive Delirium with Severe Agitation, this controversial condition often leads to restraint-related sudden cardiac arrest.  Listen to this episode before you restr...

Given for Hatzolah EMS on March 10, 2022.  Capnography for EMS Providers.Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/MKgDG9KFMHE

Patients with Sickle Cell Disease often present to EMS with acute pain. In this episode we'll discuss best practices in assessing and treating that pain and discuss when to provide IV fluids and supplemental oxygen. 

They may end in "LOL" but Beta blocker overdoses are no laughing matter! Join us this week as we discuss pearls and pitfalls for the EMS management of these dangerous overdose emergencies.EPISODE NOTE: In the case presentation the patie...

Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in children and young adults. Join us this week as we discuss current best practices in prehospital resuscitation of drowning victims and dispel some common myths (spoiler alert: delayed drowning...

SVT is the most common dysrhythmia in children but it can be especially difficult to detect in infants. This week it's all about understanding, identifying, and treating supraventricular tachycardia in our pediatric patients.

Bleeding during pregnancy is a common complaint and while most causes are benign, some can be deadly! In this episode we'll discuss dangerous causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy including ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placenta...

Is it atrial fibrillation or SVT?  What's an atrial appendage anyway?  When is it too dangerous to cardiovert?  Join us this week as we talk about atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac dysrhythmia, and considerations for E...

It's fall and you know what that means! Changing leaves, pumpkin spiced everything, and croup!  This week join us as we discuss this common childhood illness, how to determine its severity and spot impending respiratory failure, and common...

We're back from vacation and this week it's all about chest pain!  Join us as we discuss cardiac and non-cardiac causes of chest pain, STEMI vs. NSTEMI, and answer that age-old question: what's the deal with pleuritic chest pain?

What's the difference between a simple pneumothorax, a tension pneumothorax, and cardiac tamponade? What's the best site for needle decompression?  This week's episode is all about tension pneumothorax for EMTs and Paramedics.

Preeclampsia and eclampsia affect about 5% of pregnancies but are a leading cause of maternal death. While generally occurring after the 20th week of pregnancy, it can develop as much as 6 weeks postpartum! In this episode we'll discuss the sig...

When is a seizure more than a seizure?  What's the deal with febrile seizures?  Can someone have a seizure without being postictal afterward?  Join us this week as we talk all about seizures for EMS providers.

A building has collapsed and a roofer is trapped under the rubble. Learn how to avoid the "smiling death" as we discuss crush injuries and crush syndrome best practices.

This week we take a look at three common, life-threatening diabetic emergencies: hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and how to recognize and treat them in the field.  

You just documented the patient's respiratory rate as 16.  But you know you didn't really count them.  In this episode we take a deeper look at the most neglected vital sign and how you might be ignoring one of the most parts of your ...

This week it's all about syncope.  Learn some common causes of syncope, whether near-syncope is any less concerning than actual syncope, and other warning signs that can help determine your patient's level of risk.

From chewing on extension cords to being shot by tasers, join us this week as we search for the shocking truth about electrical injuries.

Pulmonary embolisms are a leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest, but they're not always easy to spot.  This week we discuss the risk factors and common signs and symptoms associated with pulmonary embolism.

When is a bump to the head more than just a bump to the head? This week we take a look at pediatric head trauma pearls and pitfalls.

With summer in full swing and the 4th of July just days away we're taking a look at the fundamentals of caring for burn injuries in the field.