Paramedic - Better Today

Episode

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  Differential - DLOC 17.09.2026 23mnt

  Utilize "Head, Tank, Pump, Sugar, MI, OD" to assess DLOC.
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  Pediatric - Needle Jet Insufflation 03.05.2026 25mnt

  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.
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  Code Management - Setting the Scene 19.04.2026 20mnt

  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.
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  EMT - Sick Not Sick 19.04.2026 25mnt

  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.
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  Case Study - Ketamine 19.04.2026 16mnt

  A deeper look at the case of Elijah McClain. What lessons should be learned and how can this tragic case be avoided?
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  Drugs - Epi 19.04.2026 20mnt

  Breakdown the pharmacological uses of epinephrine, and the patient populations that would most benefit from its application.
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  Drugs - Ketamine vs Etomidate 19.04.2026 32mnt

  Discuss the pros and cons of Ketamine vs Etomidate for specific pathophysiology breakdowns.
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  Med Admin - Cardiac 19.04.2026 12mnt

  Discuss common medication therapies based on patient presentations (cardiac ed)
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  Med Admin - Metabolic 19.04.2026 13mnt

  Discuss common medication therapies based on patient presentations (metabolic ed)
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  Med Admin - Respiratory 19.04.2026 14mnt

  Discuss common medication therapies based on patient presentations (respiratory ed)
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  Pharmacology - Rx Recognition 19.04.2026 39mnt

  Discuss recognition of medications and how this can help us with understanding the patients in front of us.
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  Pharmacology - Overdose 19.04.2026 42mnt

  Discuss a treatment ideology based on patient presentation when thinking "Drug Overdose on unknown etiology". Go over bradycardia, tachycardia, seizures, respiratory distress, and "other".Give a mental map for treat first, reversal agent second.
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  Injury Series - Traumatic Arrest 19.04.2026 22mnt

  Breakdown the management of a traumatic arrest. How does MARCH fit into the management, and are chest compressions the first priority?
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  Injury Series - Tamponade 19.04.2026 24mnt

  Recognition and treatment of traumatic cardiac tamponade. Discuss the mechanism, blunt vs penetrating.
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  Injury Series - Pneumothorax 19.04.2026 23mnt

  Discuss the recognition and treatment methodologies of a tension pneumothorax. Identify the pitfalls and dangers and needle placement, as well as intubation considerations.
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  Injury Series - MARCH 19.04.2026 23mnt

  Discuss the treatment priorities when in a traumatic injury patient. Utilization of the MARCH, in assisting in keeping a forward momentum and streamlining our process.
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  Injury Series - Hanging 19.04.2026 20mnt

  Treatment methodologies for traumatic hangings, and understanding of the classic "judicial" hanging vs modern day self inflicted hanging injury patterns.
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  Disease - Hyperkalemia 10.09.2026 25mnt

  Breakdown the pathology, recognition and treatment plan for Hyperkalemia.
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  Disease - Heart Failure 19.04.2026 21mnt

  Breakdown heart failure, from the pathophysiology to recognition to treatment plan.
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  Disease - COPD 19.04.2026 22mnt

  Breakdown COPD from the pathophysiology to recognition to treatment plan.