Episode 20 – Get Down with the Sepsis

Episode 20 – Get Down with the Sepsis

In this episode of RideAlong: EMT School, Mike and Jonathan break down infectious diseases and sepsis, focusing on what sepsis actually is, why early recognition matters, and how EMTs play a critical role in patient outcomes. Real-world transport experience, historical context, and EMS-focused decision-making come together to turn a dense topic into something practical and memorable.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro, ride time updates, and missing Max formation

08:45 – Real-world sepsis case and transport medicine perspective

14:40 – Medical Term of the Week: What sepsis actually is

30:20 – SIRS criteria, EMS recognition, and sepsis alerts

38:00 – Infectious diseases and routes of transmission

54:35 – PPE, exposure ris ...