Back to Basics

In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss how you get burned, what a burn is, the severity of the trauma, how to treat it, and the pathophysiology of burns. Once an EMS provider understands the pathophysiology they will better understand why a particular treatment makes sense. 

In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about the nuances of fluid resuscitation. Is over-resuscitation a rational fear, or with the right tools and knowledge can providers deliver the right fluid at the right time to better patient outcomes?

In this episode special guest star (and Jason's good friend) Chris Perrin joins Jason to discuss Sports Injuries. Chris' experience as an athletic trainer lends a hand as they share knowledge on how to help athletes and accident-prone average joes.

Extremes of temperature can affect the body in many ways. Cold emergencies occur when body systems reach a temperature in which they can no longer tolerate, leading to damage to cells and bodily functions. In this episode of the Back to Basics podcast, Chris and Jason discuss the most common and dangerous cold emergencies and how to treat them. Want to recieve CAPCE credit for listening? Check out www.guardiancme.com

It's hard enough getting through EMT and Medic School, and then you are challenged with passing the NREMT exam. With a low passing rate, this exam can be a stressor for a lot of newly graduated EMT and Medic students. Luckily, Guardian Test Prep is an expert in taking and passing the NREMT! In this episode, Chris and Jason break down exactly how the exam works, what to expect and tips on how to approach each question so that you pass with no problem! Don't forget that Guardian Test prep offers a full NREMT test prep program with a 94% pass rate! Check it out at www.guardiantestprep.com. 

In this episode of the Back to Basics podcast, Chris and Jason complete their three part series on Pediatric Assessment and Resuscitation. Part 1 covered the systematic approach to assessing a Pediatric patient, and Part 2 reviewed the systematic investigation and treatment of respiratory emergencies. Now, they cover the second major cause of cardiac arrest in children which is Shock. How do we make sure that in every pediatric case we come in contact with, that we don't miss key signs of shock? And how can we systematically assess and treat every child to prevent further decompensation? It's all here on Episode 33! Need CAPCE credits for listening or help with your NREMT exam? Check out our other content at www.guariantestprep.com and www.guardiancme.com. 

The second part in our Pediatric series covers the assessment strategies needed to recognize respiratory emergencies in children. We cover the systematic evaluation and management of children suffering from respiratory emergencies to better prepare the first responder for handling pediatrics in the field. Want 100% Free CAPCE CME for listening? Check out https://guardiancme.com! 

EMS first responders will run on far less Pediatric patients compared to Adults during their career. Because of this, it can be difficult to remember that children are not just small adults, but require slightly different assessment and treatment protocols. In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss an easy to use systematic approach to the assessment of the Pediatric patient. Pulling from guidelines such as PEPP, PALS, and PEARS, this simple approach should give you confidence in your ability to identify children who need immediate intervention and those who can wait for further work-up at the hospital. Want to get FREE CAPCE CE for listening to the Back to Basics Podcast? Visit https://guardiancme.com! 

Its been a few months and we want to open up the podcast to you so that you can ask us all of your questions! Whether they are medical, personal, spiritual, or inappropriate, nothing is off limits and Jason will answer it. 

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is an exciting new technology being evaluated in the EMS space for use by Paramedics and EMS professionals on the road. However, does the research support the use of POCUS in the field? What types of diagnostic exams with the ultrasound have proven to be effective in making changes to patient care? And is there any evidence that patient outcomes are better when POCUS is adopted? In this episode of Back to Basics, Chris and Jason explore these questions and more as they attempt to figure out whether POCUS is hocus.