Ten Minute Medic

The Pathophysiology of Shock...Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

This week and next week the Ten Minute Medic will cover the workings of the body in shock and why this topic is probably the most important lecture you will cover in your paramedic class.  This is a two part episode. 

What the Paramedic Student Needs to Know about Gunshot Wounds and Crime Scene Management

The rules of engagement for active shooting scenes have changed.  No longer can EMS sit back until the "scene is secure".  In this podcast, we will review the kinematics of gunshot wounds that will enable you to better assess, recognize and treat your gunshot patient. 

Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis and Your Patient

We come to the end of our series on acid base balance with a look at metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.  In this podcast you will learn:

1.  The most common cause of metabolic acidosis

2.  Why the administration of sodium bicarbonate for your patient in metabolic acidosis may be deadly

3.  A summary of pathophysiology pearls to remember when addressing acid base issues.

When Your Patient Is Breathing Too Fast: Respiratory Alkalosis

For your patient, there is, probably, no more frightening sensation than that of not being able to breathe.  This is never more true than in the patient who is in respiratory alkalosis.  In this podcast we look at:

1.  What respiratory alkalosis is.

2.  The pathophysiology behind it.

3.  The best way to treat, and not treat, your patient.

The Paramedic Students Guide To Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory acidosis is commonly seen in the pre-hospital patient.  In this episode, we take a look at the pathophysiology and treatment approach of this frequently encountered condition. 

What Bacon Chili Cheese Fries Have To Do With Medicine!

We've all been there!  What do you do after that massive chili cheese burger?  You reach for an antacid!  In this episode, we take a look at the mechanisms that the body uses to help maintain a homeostatic pH so that we live the best life.  This also introduces a four part series in which we will take a look at each of the syndromes that occur when acid-base balance gets out of kilter. 

The T Wave That Ate the ECG

Conventional EMS education says that T wave abnormalities are present with an elevated potassium.  Is that always true.  In today's podcast, Dr. Bill Young takes a look at some of the most common symptoms of hyperkalemia as well as the importance of understanding the pathophysiology behind it. 

Why No Os?: How Oxygen Could Make Your ACS Patient Worse!

Could oxygen be detrimental to our cardiac patients? You bet your sweet nitroglycerine it could be. Learn more from this week's podcast!

Ketamine for Prehospital Use

Although a newcomer to the drug bags of paramedics, ketamine was first developed in 1962 and used as an anesthetic in surgery.  Over the last couple of years, it has become an attractive option for use in the prehospital arena because of it many applications, it’s safety as an anesthetic and fairly rapid onset of action. 

Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatric Patients

It is fall of the year and this is the time that health care providers begin to think about childhood respiratory diseases.  In this podcast, we will take a brief look at some of the more common pediatric respiratory diseases that you may come into contact with.