TheGrowthParamedic Podcast

Marvin Smith || TheGrowthParamedic
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Paramedic & educator holding a Master of Critical Care Paramedicine and in the final stage of a Master of Traumatology. A passionate prehospital clinician with the objective to help other prehospital clinicians grow and become better. By explaining the "why" and "how" through focused mini-series, expert interviews using evidenced-based approaches, we can uplift the field of paramedicine, one clinician at a time. Want to grow this year? .. then welcome to the GrowthParamedic Podcast!

Episodes

  1. 09/15/2025

    [Case Study] 3 Shows a Trend

    On this episode from the 'Case Study' series, we explore how obtaining 3 sets of observations as a MINIMUM allows for rapid identification of a deteriorating patient.

    13 min

  2. 04/19/2025

    [Clinical Talks] Cognitive Overload: A Clinician Killer

    Welcome back This episode we talk about cognitive overload, what is it, how it affects us and how we can better manage it!

    31 min

  3. 04/18/2025

    [Clinical Talks] ETCO2 and Sepsis: Marker of infection?

    Hello and welcome back to the Podcast! On this episode of Clinical Talks, can we potentially use ETCO2 as a helpful marker of sepsis, and the severity of it for our patients with suspected infection? Let's discuss

    22 min

  4. 07/01/2024

    [Pharmacology Class] Aspirin

    Welcome back to the podcast! On todays mini series 'Pharmacology Class' we're covering aspirin!

    10 min

  5. 06/30/2024

    [QuickMed] Serotonin Syndrome

    Introducing the next mini series on this Podcast, QuickMed! Episodes aimed at giving up to date information on medical topics and conditions in less than 20 minutes. Our first episode will be covering Serotonin Syndrome, what it is, how it affects the body and clinical manifestations! Further reading: Bamalan, A. O., Moore, J. M & Khalili, A. Y. (2023). Physiology, Serotonin. StatPearls Boyer, W. E. (2023). Serotonin Syndrome. UpToDate Simon, V. L., Torrico, J. T & Keenagham, M. (2024). Serotonin Syndrome. StatPearls

    12 min

  6. 06/27/2024

    [Signs To Watch] Prévost Sign

    Welcome back! On this episode of the Signs to Watch mini series, keep your eyes peeled on the subtle yet important presentation that is Prevost Sign!

    9 min

  7. 05/18/2024

    [Pharmacology Class] Adrenaline

    Welcome back! On this mini series 'Pharmacology Class' we will be exploring the medication adrenaline!

    15 min

  8. 05/15/2024

    [Clinical Talks] Approach to Paediatric Pain

    Welcome back! On this episode we will exploring Paediatric painmanagement and what approaches we can take when addressing these situations! Links to references below: ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10440769/⁠ ⁠https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-022-03319-w⁠ ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26982205/#:~:text=Intranasal%20fentanyl%20(INF)%20has%20been,in%20the%20Emergency%20Department%20setting⁠.

    19 min

  9. 11/15/2023

    [Clinical Talks] Keep Trauma Patients Warm

    Helloand welcome to The Growth Paramedic Podcast. I am your host, Marvin and we’re introducing another miniseries on the Podcast called ParamedicThink, subjects and topics more focused to paramedic practice both fundamental and key conceptsand principles that will benefit and enhance your knowledge base. On this episode, we will be exploring why hypothermia in trauma patients is not ideal, and ways we can mitigate cold exposure!

    15 min

  10. 10/02/2023

    [Signs To Watch] Hyperventilation

    Welcome back to TheGrowthParamedic Podcast! We're back on to the mini series 'Signs to Watch' with a new episode covering hyperventilation! If you enjoy the content, make sure to share this with your friends and colleagues so they can learn and grow too!

    15 min

  11. 10/01/2023

    [Pharmacology Class] Morphine

    Hello and welcome back to TheGrowthParamedic Podcast! On today's episode we are introducing the next mini series on our podcast 'Pharmacology Class' with a review of Morphine! If you enjoyed the context please make sure to share this with your friends and colleagues!

    10 min
  12. [Signs To Watch] Pyrexia

    03/09/2023

    [Signs To Watch] Pyrexia

    Welcome to TheGrowthParamedic Podcast. This is your host TheGrowthParamedic and I am excited to share with you the first episode! This episode is part of our mini series "Signs To Watch" and covers all the clinical manifesations we may see in the pre-hospital setting. These episodes are broken down into three key sections: -Definition -Clinical Significances -Conditions of concern Further readings: Allen, H. C. (2022). Fever without a source in children 3 to 36 months of age: Evaluation and management. UpToDate Balli, S., Shumway, R. K & Sharan, S. (2022). Physiology, Fever. StatPearls Brown, I & Finnigan, A. N. (2022). Fever of Unknown Origin. StatPearls Bor, H. D. (2022). Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin. UpToDate Dinarello, A. C & Porat, R. (2022). Pathophysiology and treatment of fevers in adults. UpToDate Evans, S. S., Repasky, A. E & Fisher, T. D. (2015). Fever and the thermal regulation of immunity: the immune system feels the heart. Nat Rev Immunol, 15(6), 335-349, doi: 10.1038/nri3843 Fernandez, C & Beeching, J. N. (2018). Pyrexia of unknown origin. Clinical Medicine, 18(2), 170-174, doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-2-170  Niven, J. D & Laupland, B. K. (2016). Pyrexia: aetiology in the ICU. Critical Care, 20(1), 247, doi: 10.1186/s13054-016-1406-2 Ward, A. M. (2022). Fever in infants and children: Pathophysiology and management. UpToDate

    27 min
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About

Paramedic & educator holding a Master of Critical Care Paramedicine and in the final stage of a Master of Traumatology. A passionate prehospital clinician with the objective to help other prehospital clinicians grow and become better. By explaining the "why" and "how" through focused mini-series, expert interviews using evidenced-based approaches, we can uplift the field of paramedicine, one clinician at a time. Want to grow this year? .. then welcome to the GrowthParamedic Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Marvin Smith || TheGrowthParamedic
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marvin Smith || TheGrowthParamedic
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