Paramedic - Better Today

Spencer Garry

Breakdown of the fundamentals of a paramedic. AI Generated podcast utilizing human generated materials. Always follow your agency guidelines and procedures

  1. Mentality - On the Line

    May 4

    Mentality - On the Line

    Discuss how to manage patients that are, "riding the line" when it comes to traditional decision points for treatment plans. Trigger points such as blood pressure less than 90, or O2 less than 92, GCS less than 8 but the patient is exactly at that number... How do we decide to treat aggressively or passively. Is there a different way to view these numbers to decide our treatment plans?

    20 min
  2. Pediatric - Needle Jet Insufflation

    May 3

    Pediatric - Needle Jet Insufflation

    Discuss the indications and procedures for needle jet insufflation. Consider why there may be so many conflicting messages on methods for this low frequency procedure, with such high failure rates.

    26 min
  3. Code Management - Setting the Scene

    Apr 19

    Code Management - Setting the Scene

    Instead of discussing the medicine behind a cardiac arrest, breakdown how the first few minutes can make or break the management of a cardiac arrest. Discuss the initial few minutes, from setting down the kits, having enough room to work, the mentality about "owning the pause" and verbalizing with your partner. Get an idea about what makes a good setup.

    21 min
  4. EMT - Sick Not Sick

    Apr 19

    EMT - Sick Not Sick

    We take a step back, and look at the EMT side of things. Remember what basic concept of triage is from the door, keeping in mind that "over triage" is okay. And consider what the long term impacts of the stressful environment for these time sensitive decision making can have on the mental health of our BLS members, and how that may even make it harder to be successful to make accurate determinations.

    25 min
  5. Case Study - Ketamine

    Apr 19

    Case Study - Ketamine

    A deeper look at the case of Elijah McClain. What lessons should be learned and how can this tragic case be avoided?

    16 min
  6. Drugs - Epi

    Apr 19

    Drugs - Epi

    Breakdown the pharmacological uses of epinephrine, and the patient populations that would most benefit from its application.

    20 min
  7. Drugs - Ketamine vs Etomidate

    Apr 19

    Drugs - Ketamine vs Etomidate

    Discuss the pros and cons of Ketamine vs Etomidate for specific pathophysiology breakdowns.

    32 min
  8. Med Admin - Cardiac

    Apr 19

    Med Admin - Cardiac

    Discuss common medication therapies based on patient presentations (cardiac ed)

    13 min
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Breakdown of the fundamentals of a paramedic. AI Generated podcast utilizing human generated materials. Always follow your agency guidelines and procedures

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  • Creator
    Spencer Garry
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Spencer Garry
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    Paramedic - Better Today