Episode notes
Pour Some Sugar Down Me (Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status)
This week, the crew breaks down diabetic emergencies — from hypo vs. hyperglycemia to how sugar levels affect brain function and behavior. Mike, Max, and Jonathon dive into altered mental status, the role of insulin and glucose, and how EMTs assess and manage diabetic patients in the field.
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro & “diabeetus” jokes, reports from class
07:10 – Understanding diabetic emergencies: hypo vs hyper
14:45 – Medical Term of the Week: Reticular Activating System (RAS)
28:20 – Altered mental status, AVPU, and when to suspect low sugar
47:50 – Treatment decisions: oral glucose, protocols, and field challenges
1:10:30 – Tools of the Trade: Glucometer (Sponsored by microdot)
1:20:40 – Student Tip of the Week: Angle your test strip to catch the blood drop cleanly
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