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William Tye and Jeramey Ricks
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This podcast is here to provide educational help to prehospital providers with anything from the basics of assessments to more in-depth critical care questions and studies! We are dedicated to helping any who are willing to learn and especially anyone that will help us grow as providers ourselves. Send us episode ideas by email to Ditchdoctorpodcast@mededprep.com

  1. 1d ago

    The Start of Peds

    In this episode, we’re kicking off our journey into pediatrics. This is just a small, waves-at-the-surface-level introduction, but as the series continues, we’ll dive deeper into specific illnesses, injuries, and the care these patients need. Stick with me as we work our way from the basics all the way to critical pediatric care over the coming months.

  2. 10/07/2025

    Healthy Responders, Honest Conversations

    In this episode, Will returns to discuss the critical importance of personal health and wellness for first responders. He emphasizes the value of maintaining physical fitness and a healthy diet—not just for personal well-being, but as a foundation for effectively caring for others in high-stress environments. In the second half of the episode, Will breaks down the classic signs and presentation of an opioid overdose. He offers practical insights and clears up common misconceptions, reminding listeners not to rely solely on viral body camera footage for clinical understanding. Ditchdocotorpodcast@mededprep.com

  3. 07/02/2025

    Why Won't My Narcan Work?!?!

    Jump on with Jeramey and I as we talk about a new drug that is being mixed with out classic opioids. Like I always say, every call is different than another, and these may prove that! Jeramey and I talk about our normal treatments and goals with opioid overdoses, and a new drug " Medetomidine" that is starting to appear. This is resistant to Narcan, and we talk about how we would manage patients like this. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40257097/ https://www.jems.com/patient-care/medetomidine-overdose-why-more-naloxone-is-not-the-answer/ https://www.jems.com/patient-care/powerful-sedative-medetomidine-increasingly-appearing-in-local-pa-drug-supply/

  4. 06/23/2025

    Sedation and ALS Assist

    In this episode I do a follow up from Step Lightly or Carry a Big Stick. Let's talk about the risk with different medications used for sedation, and how we do what's right for our patients and ensuring their safety. We also talk about the none ALS measures that we can utilize and how to help our partner with their ALS interventions and skills.

  5. 06/16/2025

    Step Lightly, or Carry a Big Stick

    Let's talk about how to deal with some of these patients that don't want our help, or are not able to comprehend what is happening around them. These patients can be un-cooperative and can require a delicate touch. Between de-escalation, a little bit of detective work, or even brute force if needed. This episode I talk about a recent call, that could have gone bad and some similar scenarios that we may be able to employ other techniques to de-escalate and gain trust!

  6. 03/07/2025

    Our Thoughts on TXA

    Jeramey and Will discuss TXA is the pre-hospital setting. We review several trials and studies looking at both the good and the bad of the trials and talk about out own personal opinions on this medication. Overall TXA has become widely used across the nation for post partum hemorrhage, traumatic bleeding and more! Let us know your thoughts on it either on discord or by email! Email: ditchdoctorpodcast@mededprep.com Discord: The Ditch Doctor

  7. 01/20/2025

    Let's Start Talking Epi

    In this episode we look at a study from the New England Journal evaluating the effectiviness of Epi when utilized by an IV or IO. Later on I also look at a paper from the European Resuscitation Council, beginning to ask the question of if IM Epi should be considered early on in a cardiac arrest. Take a look at the links below to see the full articles! Email: Ditchdoctorpodcast@mededprep.com Intraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2407616 Early intramuscular adrenaline administration is associated with improved survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: https://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572%2824%2900159-X/fulltext

  8. 09/30/2024

    Road Map to MedEdPrep

    Are you new to MEdEdPrep? Looking to try a new study site for the NREMT? Jeramey and I talk through each tab on the website to help people understand how to use it. Remember Jeramey is working hard to always update this and continue to make it better for all users! If you still need help with something let us know and we are always happy to help! email: Ditchdoctorpodcast@MedEdPrep.com Discord: MedEdPrep

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This podcast is here to provide educational help to prehospital providers with anything from the basics of assessments to more in-depth critical care questions and studies! We are dedicated to helping any who are willing to learn and especially anyone that will help us grow as providers ourselves. Send us episode ideas by email to Ditchdoctorpodcast@mededprep.com

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  • Creator
    William Tye and Jeramey Ricks
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © William Tye and Jeramey Ricks
  • Show Website
    Ditch Doctor