Emergency Medical 101

Send us a Text Message. For many decades now, we have debated physician assisted suicide. Is it ethical? Does it go against the belief of what we originally began healthcare for? Or is it a method of healthcare in itself. This topic is going to be brought up more over the next few years and it’s an important subject to talk about. As a Paramedic, Nurse, Tech, or Mid-level; what is your thoughts? How do we approach these patients? Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Trauma patients are the pinnacle of emergent care, What we have to consider is the process of treating them in the acute setting while preparing them for future care. This might include wound care, documentation, timely getting a concise history, or many other things. As providers, we struggle with parallel vision frequently so we have to be more diligent in the way we see these patients and set them up for success. Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. In the past 2 decades the amount of overdose deaths has increased over 4 times the amount and our way of combating the increase has yet to work. Our role right now needs to be focused on treating the patient as a whole and mitigating side effects caused by the reduced respiratory drive. Secondly to that, we need to make Narcan accessible and teach the public the most important things when interacting with these patients to maximize safety and patient outcomes! Thank you guys so much for watching. Please like and share! Informational Links: https://www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546642/#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20five%20types%20of,and%20zeta%20receptor%20(ZOR). Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Magnesium is one of the most crucial minerals in our body. It regulates muscle contractions, stimulation of nerves in the central nervous system, and has been shown to improve cardiac outcomes for patients for years. Why isn't it used more in pre-hospital and traditional care? https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/#:~:text=Almost%20all%20calcium%20in%20the,every%20part%20of%20your%20body. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9115526/#:~:text=Intravenous%20magnesium%20has%20been%20suggested,myocardial%20infarction%2C%20and%20cardiac%20arrhythmias. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11105328/#:~:text=Main%20indications%20for%20intravenous%20application,may%20profit%20from%20i.v.%20magnesium. Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. The one thing that we all struggle with in this field is psyche patients. When we are called to a home at 2am for someone who is suicidal or placing someone on a 72 hour hold, our first few moments are what sets the tone for all of their care from that moment on. Not only that but how we interact with them during those first few moments will make them more or less willing to accept the care they need. What do you think is the best approach to these patients? What would be your advise to the new paramedics and nurses during their first few interactions with this kind of patient? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/helping-a-loved-one-cope-with-mental-illness#:~:text=Try%20to%20show%20patience%20and,be%20most%20willing%20to%20start https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/causes/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6488448/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20individuals%20with%20depression,et%20al.%2C%202008 Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. One of the scariest things for anyone to deal with is test anxiety... When most finish school, they dread the idea of going to take the exam to get their license. As of late, the NREMT has made many changes to their testing and as always, anxiety runs rampant when changes are made. Take a listen to the episode and stay tuned for more tips in the feature. What should be the next topic? https://limmereducation.com/article/why-cant-i-pass-the-nremt/#:~:text=Ask%20yourself%20these%20questions%3A,%2C%20evaluate%2C%20and%20make%20decisions. Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about one of the most simple medications that make a major impact on survivability in the AMI patients. Thank you all for listening and showing support after the sabbatical! Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed the show ❤️ P.S. I recorded this episode on GarageBand as an attempt for something new. If you have time, send a comment to say if its preferred over Audacity. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.cir.92.10.2841#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20aspirin%20was,after%20adjustment%20for%20potential%20confounders. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/is-taking-aspirin-good-for-your-heart#:~:text=When%20arteries%20are%20already%20narrowed,the%20body's%20smallest%20blood%20cells. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30346860/#:~:text=Aspirin%20is%20traditionally%20taken%20once,terms%20of%20adequate%20platelet%20inhibition. Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Zac Crickenberger makes a huge mistake by posting a video of a story of himself playing a song that mocks a patient with dwarfism. Its important as providers that we look into what happened and why it did when situations like this occur. Was it because of his character? Or a field that has little assistance for mental health? Listen for yourselves and make a determination on what you believe is true. Disclaimer: Zac has since made a public apology for his actions and has seeked out counseling. This is not a cancel culture episode and is posted for educational purposes on public awareness. Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. A little late to the party but better late than never! It’s been a while since we talked and the long waited heart to heart has finally come. I hope you guys enjoy this episode finishing up our series on understanding the heart. Check out some of our resources below if you want more info! Resources: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-and-function-of-the-hearts-electrical-system#:~:text=In%20the%20simplest%20terms%2C%20the,various%20chambers%20of%20the%20heart https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545195/#:~:text=Histologically%2C%20heart%20muscles%20are%20composed,exclusively%20in%20the%20heart%20muscle https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4110611/#:~:text=The%20current%20evidence%20suggests%20that,and%20patients%20with%20prior%20MI Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Its important as providers that we understand the heart and how it pumps our blood throughout the body. This episode talks about the mechanical function of the heart and school for thought on assessing these patients. With a growing population of cardiac patients, our goal is to figure out how we can provide the best care for these patients. The first step is always by learning. The more we know, the more we will be able to help our patients in a time of need. P.S. sorry for being sick. Informative Links: https://moosmosis.org/2020/07/09/circulatory-system-blood-flow-pathway-through-the-heart/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11770070/ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/hardening-of-the-arteries https://www.news-medical.net/health/Obesity-and-deep-vein-thrombosis-(DVT).aspx Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Have you suffered from PTSD? Its important in healthcare that we learn about our mental health and treat it before we become patients ourselves. We try to be the strongest person in the room and because of that, we suffer in silence. WAKE UP! Your health is the most important thing in this field because without you; our parents, our children, and our friends would not have access to the best care. Ask yourself a few questions like: Do you know the resources in your community? Can you recognize PTSD in yourself and coworkers? What can I do better for myself? How do I talk with others about my health? Do I have a person to confide in? Resources Used: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/treatment/ https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/04/06/suicides-first-responders/ Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Let's talk about sugar! All the things about diabetes and diabetic related conditions that arise in emergency medicine frequently that we do not do a great job of explaining or understanding fully. Some things we talk about include: -Hypoglycemia -Hyperglycemia -DKA -HHS Why is it important to talk about more? Being one of the most common diseases (Diabetes), we have to make sure that we are up to date on information and refresh regularly. I hope everyone takes something home from this episode and learn something. Remember, sugar is great until it’s not! Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5278808/ https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2014/10/sweet-stuff https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000086.htm https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/medication-treatments/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. A sad case of provider negligence that lead to the death of a 35 yr-old male (Earl Moore Jr.). Providers Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan responded to the residence of a 35 yr-old male that was hallucinating. The providers were negligent in treatment which lead to the eventual death of their patient. Criminal charges are pending with sentencing to be determined at this time. A deep dive into positional asphyxia and what happened to Earl Moore in this case. The case is still pending and coming up on 4 months with the last hearing in a few weeks. Details of the case have been minimal this far with the release of body cam footage. Disclaimer!!!!!! -All comments made are speculation based on current evidence and interpretation of events captured on body cam footage. This podcast is meant for educational purposes.- Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone! Welcome back to another awesome episode. Were talking about Fentanyl today, is it good? Is it bad? Honestly it really just depends on your perception and knowledge on the subject. Fentanyl has been a progressively more taboo subject for the past 2 decades but has amazing benefits as well as the ability to destroy very readily if not handled properly. With the world falling into chaos and overdoses at an all-time high, it is more important than ever for you as the provider or in the public to understand what Fentanyl is and become an educator for those that do not know. You guys are all amazing and I hope you enjoy the show! Informational links: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Fentanyl-2020_0.pdf https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/oprm1/ https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6617/smpc#gref Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. This episode goes into depth on how to assess pediatric patients with the special consideration s about their developmental stages. Its important to remember that in healthcare, how we interact with the patient is one of the most important tools that we have to sharpen in our practice. I hope this episode gives more insight on best practices and helps you as a provider be more comfortable with assessing pediatrics. There are many considerations for this group of patients that cannot be covered in one single episode. If you have any questions, comments, or have a topic that you feel would be interesting or want to hear more on; do not hesitate to reach out! Thank you all for listening in! Emergencymedical101@gmail.com Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. This episode follows our previous episode where we talked about patients in respiratory distress. We go over some basic anatomy and talk about Albuterol and Ipratropium Bromide which are 2 of the most common inhalers that are used in emergency medicine. Be mindful of the way that your medications work and what wanted and unwanted effects might occur when administrating treatments. As usual, there are some resources for you all below!! Hope you all enjoy the show and learn something. If you have any questions, comments, or have a topic that you want covered then don't hesitate to email. Have a great holiday season! (Emergencymedical101@gmail.com) https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17575-bronchodilator https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2977109/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ipratropium-and-albuterol-inhalation-route/description/drg-20062048 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313832 Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, this episode is about patients in respiratory distress. A lot of newer providers struggle with these patients because they present with altered mental status, emotional stress, and many other factors. Remember to keep calm and assess your patient thoroughly because that will determine the outcome. You guys all have the ability to make a difference in these patients so do your best to keep on learning and growing as a provider! If you have any questions or want a specific topic covered, reach out to my email. Thank you guys for listening! Emergencymedical101@gmail.com Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, this is episode is about whether or not medicine is the right career choice for you. There is a lot of things to consider when going into medicine like dealing with the blood, death, and much more. This show is primarily for the big name things that are not mentioned enough. Big Shout out to all my fellow coworkers and brothers and sisters helping people all over the world. If you have any questions or concerns regarding resources for your mental health or need someone to talk with through issues. Reach out to me at: Emergencymedical101@gmail.com Information about suicide rates can be found here: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/04/06/suicides-first-responders/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6907772/ Thank you all for listening!!! Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101

Send us a Text Message. An introduction audio with information about this podcast and myself. The goal is to achieve a collection of resources that benefit the individual providers and create a sense of confidence in practice and application. If there are suggestions on topics or information that you would like to hear; feel free to send an email to: Emergencymedical101@gmail.com Thank you all for listening! Support, Follow, or Share the show! ❤️🔗 https://linktr.ee/emergencymedical101