Bones break. Joints dislocate. Ligaments stretch and tear. In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathan dive into musculoskeletal trauma, one of the most common injury categories EMS providers encounter. The crew breaks down the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, the difference between fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations, and how EMTs assess and stabilize extremity injuries in the field.

Along the way, they explore compartment syndrome, the six P’s of extremity injury, traction splints, pelvic stabilization, and the real-world priorities of splinting without delaying lifesaving care.

This episode also features a Tools of the Trade segment sponsored by SAM Medical, where the team looks at one of the most recognizable pieces of equipment in EMS: the SAM Splint — a simple but incredibly versatile tool used to immobilize fractur ...