Episode notes
Stroke Me, Stroke Me (Stroke and Seizures)
This week, the crew dives into one of the most time-critical topics in EMS: strokes. Building on the previous episode’s discussion of altered mental status and diabetic emergencies, Mike, Max, and Jonathon break down stroke recognition, seizures, syncope, and why rapid identification and transport are the most important interventions EMTs can provide. From CPSS to BE FAST, this episode focuses on recognizing the signs early and activating the system without delay.
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro, episode title, and EMS life updates
14:10 – Overview of strokes, seizures, syncope, and brain-related emergencies
15:06 – Medical Term of the Week: Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)
22:24 – Public stroke recognition: BE FAST and calling 911
26:55 – Stroke fundamentals: ischemic vs hemorrhagic strokes
30:19 – Blood thinners, falls, and increased stroke risk
32:42 – EMS realities: what you can and can’t do for stroke patients
34:09 – Stroke alerts, hospital pre-notification, and why time is brain
1:04:19 – Tools of the Trade: First In Bag
1:19:55 – Student Tip of the Week: Always determine last known normal
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