911cast EMS Podcast

Practical EMS topics in about 10 minutes, brought to you by EMS Educator and Certified Emergency Nurse Scott Topiol.

Episodes

Episode 05 - Some Like it Hot - Heat Emergencies

Is it heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Ice packs to the groin or a dunk in ice water? It's officially summer and we're talking about identifying and treating exertional heat emergencies.

June 22, 2020 • Episode 5 • 10:35

Episode 04 - No Pain, No Gain - EMS Pain Management

Is there a difference between pain and discomfort? Can vital signs reveal a patient's true pain level? Join me this week for a not-so-painful conversation about pain and pain assessment.

June 08, 2020 • Episode 4 • 9:34

Episode 03 - Simply Stroke

You might be missing up to 20% of strokes. This week we discuss EMS stroke assessment tips that will up your stroke recognition game with an emphasis on posterior circulation events.

May 31, 2020 • Episode 3 • 9:30

Episode 02 - Anaphylaxis Adventures

Anaphylaxis isn't as easy to recognize as you may think. Hear my own son's anaphylaxis story and learn how to recognize and treat this life-threatening emergency.

May 24, 2020 • Episode 2 • 9:30

Episode 01 - Sepsis Detective

Learn what it takes to be a sepsis detective and why it's important for EMS to recognize and treat sepsis early.

May 18, 2020 • Episode 1 • 10:21