13. Non-accidental Trauma
Non-accidental trauma is something no one wants to talk about, but it is something you should always be thinking about. In this episode, the team discusses specific findings that should make you suspi...
12 Aug 202027min
12. COVID-19 Update (8/6/2020)
11 Aug 202020min
11. Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetic complications are a common complaints faced by EMS daily. Tune in to hear paramedic Chris Zaczek share his story and listen to an evidence based discussion of hypoglycemia and other diabetic ...
29 Jul 202032min
10. Heat Stroke
The Central Valley gets hot. Really hot. One of the most dangerous conditions that we see all of the time, yet tend to look over, is heat illness. This can range from mild exhaustion to lethal heat st...
15 Jul 202035min
9. Trauma Codes
Trauma calls can be chaotic, and code situations can be the most stressful call EMS providers receive. What happens if a patient codes in the setting of trauma? What do you need to remember to do diff...
1 Jul 202021min
8. Lightning
Lightning strikes are not common; however, about 30% of those struck by lightning die and up to 70% have permanent disabilities. Within one hour of injury, respiratory failure and arrhythmias can be l...
17 Jun 202024min
7. COVID-19 Update (6/11/2020)
16 Jun 202032min
6. Opioid Overdose
As the opioid epidemic evolves, there is a rise in synthetic opioid intoxication such as with fentanyl and use of naloxone in the prehospital setting. In this episode, we talk about the CCEMSA protoco...
3 Jun 202026min
