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Paramedic - Better Today

Paramedic - Better Today

by Spencer Garry

Season 8

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.

Season 7

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.

Season 6

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.

Season 5

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?

Season 4

Drugs - Epi

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

Drugs - Ketamine vs Etomidate

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

Med Admin - Cardiac

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

Med Admin - Metabolic

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

Med Admin - Respiratory

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

Pharmacology - Rx Recognition

Discuss recognition of medications and how this can help us with understanding the patients in front of us.

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