Ten Minute Medic

By Dr. Bill Young, NRP, Ed. D.

Education Medicine

What's Ten Minute Medic about?

This podcast is quick educational help for busy paramedic students.

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Ten Minute Medic episodes:

05.30.2024
Just A Song Before I Go...
Welcome to "The Ten Minute Medic," your go-to podcast for concise, expert insights into emergency medicine. In our latest episode, we take a look at the critical topic of the pathophysiology of shock. Join us as we explore how the heart,...
12.17.2023
Sepsis and ETCO2 Monitoring...Not Just For ET Tube Placement Anymore!
Thanks to Yusuf Ahady for his suggestion on this week's episode. I'll be in touch with Yusuf to get his SWAG package headed his way. End-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) monitoring, a noninvasive technique measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in exhaled air,...
12.04.2023
Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition
Eclampsia, a life-threatening condition occurring during pregnancy, involves seizures and is preceded by preeclampsia. Understanding eclampsia is crucial for paramedics as it requires immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications for both mother and baby, highlighting the need for prompt...
11.26.2023
Tiny Bubbles...Reviewing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a condition where one or more blood clots travel from elsewhere in the body, commonly from deep veins in the legs (a condition known as deep vein thrombosis), and lodge in the arteries of the lungs. This...
11.19.2023
Who Is Sgarbossa and Why Is Her Criteria So Important For The AMI Patient
Understanding Sgarbossa's Criteria is important for paramedic students, similar to knowing that a defibrillator is not just a high-tech paperweight. These criteria are a set of electrocardiographic findings designed to sniff out myocardial infarction (MI) in the presence of a...
11.12.2023
Cardiac Arrest in the Pregnant Patient
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic, we delve into the complex pathophysiology of cardiac arrest in pregnant patients, emphasizing why a deep understanding of these unique physiological changes is crucial for effective pre-hospital care and improved maternal and...
11.01.2023
The Hotel California of Obstructive Respiratory Diseases
In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dive into the essential aspects of asthma for paramedic students. Like the song Hotel California, air checks into the alveoli, but doesn't (tend) to leave without help. Join us as we explore...
10.25.2023
The Great STEMI Imposters
Welcome to our podcast, where we dive into the critical world of cardiology and explore a topic that's of paramount importance for paramedic students. Today, we're shining a spotlight on the often subtle, sometimes deceptive, yet incredibly significant issue of...
10.11.2023
” Greasing the Skids” For Glucose Metabolism
Picture insulin as a key that unlocks the doors of our cells, allowing glucose to enter and power our bodies. When this intricate dance falters, as in diabetes, it can lead to a terrible symphony of health issues. So, think...
10.09.2023
You Can’t Treat What You Don’t See
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she has. Yet this area continues to be one of the weakest parts of paramedic education. In this episode, we take a look at how to have an...
10.03.2023
RSV...It’s Not Just For Pediatrics Anymore!
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is not limited to pediatrics and can affect geriatric populations too. In older adults, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, often requiring hospitalization. In this weeks...
09.24.2023
Mechanism of Injury-A Replay
Mechanism of injury is important for the paramedic student to learn as it takes you beyond the obvious. You become a detective when you evaluate the clues found at the scene of a trauma...not to convict the perpetrator, but to...
08.02.2020
The Physics of Trauma Part 1
Having a basic understanding of the physical forces behind trauma will help you to begin to suspect injuries that may not always be obvious. In this first podcast, of a three part series, we will look at how Newton (the...
03.19.2020
Orthopedic Emergencies-Compartment Syndrome and the Various Types of Fractures
In this episode we will take a look at the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. We'll also take a look at the types of fractures and how they might impact your patient.
01.08.2020
Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 2 of 2
In this extended podcast, we take a look at the causes, pathophysiologies and treatments of some of the more common classifications of shock that you might see in your pediatric patient.
01.03.2020
Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 1
The early recognition of shock in the pediatric patient is imperative to the survival of your young patient. It's is important to remember that this condition does not always exhibit itself the same as it would in the adult. In...
12.31.2019
Respiratory Distress in the Pediatric Patient
Watching a child struggle to breath is difficult to deal with. However, what you do in the first few minutes of care could determine the outcome for your patient. In this episode, we take a brief look at the issue...
12.19.2019
Responding to the Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric cardiac arrests are rare, but can be among the most stressful calls that the paramedic will encounter. In this podcast, we take a look at the PALS algorithm for dealing with such high risk calls.
12.10.2019
You Can't Treat What You Don't Find
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she posses. In this episode, we take a look at how to have an organized assessment routine of our pediatric patients.
12.06.2019
Effective Teamwork During PALS Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation
Effective communication is imperative for the paramedic who is called upon to care for a pediatric patient. Failure to communicate raises both the human, social and economic costs of medicine. In today’s podcast, we take a look at what some...
12.03.2019
Pediatric Basic Life Support
For most pediatric patients, the cause of cardiac arrest can be traced to a respiratory issue. In emergencies dealing with children, having impeccable BLS skills is critical. In this podcast, we take a look at the importance of high quality...
05.27.2019
The Triple Threat of Chest Trauma
It is important for the paramedic student to understand the pathophysiology that accompanies chest trauma, both blunt and penetrating. In this podcast, we take a look at: 1. Simple pneumothorax 2. Open pneumothorax 3. Tension pneumothorax
05.19.2019
The Paramedic Student's Guide to the Asthma Patient
In this week's podcast, you will learn 1. The pathophysiology behind an asthma attack 2. The three types of asthma attacks 3. The role of bronchodilators and corticosterioids in the treatment of asthma. Additional Resources for Students The Pathophysiology of Asthma-The Khan Academy What is Asthma-Dr....
05.07.2019
Trauma For Two-The Paramedic Review of Trauma in the Pregnant Patient
Trauma has become the most frequent cause of death of the OB patient in the United States. Although maternal mortality due to other causes such as infection, hemorrhage, hypertension, and thromboembolism, has declined over the years, the number of maternal...
04.28.2019
Autism and What EMS Needs to Know Part 2 of 2
This is the second part of our Autism and What EMS Needs to Know series. My guests are Dustin Young, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Tillamook Family Counseling Corporation and Nick Watts, Community Paramedic with Tillamook County EMS. In...
04.22.2019
Autism and What EMS Needs to Know-Part 1 of 2
This week’s podcast will be a two parter! Recently I was with the paramedic students at Arkansas State University and they requested a podcast on the EMS response to autism. In response to their request, I’ve changed the format just...
04.14.2019
Does My Patient Know What They're Doing?
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic, we take a look at the ability of your patient to make competent decisions. At the end of this podcast, the student will 1. Understand the difference between competency and capacity 2. Understand the...
04.08.2019
Anaphylaxis_Pathphysiology_and_Presentation
In this episode, the paramedic student will: 1. Understand the pathophysiology behind the cellular immune response 2. Be able to recognize the differences between anaphylaxis and a localized allergic reaction 3. Understand the role of epinephrine and diphenhydramine in the treatment of anaphylaxis.
03.27.2019
Slaying the National Registry Test Dragon
It's that time of the year when EMS students begin to sign up for their NREMT exams. In this podcast, we take a look a couple of urban legends regarding the exam, how the exam is constructed and what you...
03.22.2019
TXA...Lifesaving Drug or Snake Oil?
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic the listener will: 1. understand the pathophysiology behind the development and destruction of clots after trauma; 2. learn the findings of the CRASH 2 study regarding TXA administration; 3. review one potential protocol for the...
03.12.2019
A Second Look At Diabetes
At the end of this podcast the paramedic student will: 1. understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia 2. understand the treatment of hypoglycemia 3. be able to differentiate the different levels of hyperglycemia 4. verbalize the treatment approaches for hyperglycemia Please consider leaving us...
02.25.2019
Aren't You Sweet! A Look At Diabetes Part 1 of 2
Some forms of diabetes have been called a disease of lifestyle. There is no doubt that, in western culture, it is increasing. In this two part podcast we will : 1. review the anatomy and physiology of the pancreatic system 2. understand...
02.10.2019
Airway and the Trauma Patient Part 2 of 2
In this final session of this two part podcast, the student will 1. weigh the benefits versus the risks of moving from basic airway maneuvers to more advanced ones. 2. understand the importance of adequate airway suctioning versus limiting it to 10-15...
02.03.2019
Airway and the Trauma Patient
The Ten Minute Medic takes a look at the airway of the trauma patient. In this session, you will learn: 1. the role of external and internal respiration. 2. factors that influence alveolar and cellular gas exchange. 3. the dangers of hyperventilation of...
01.27.2019
The Pathophysiology of Shock...Why a Blood Pressure Means Nothing!
This is the second part of the Pathophysiology of Shock episode. In this recording we'll look at: 1. Why relying on a BP for indication of shock could be deadly for your patient, 2. The three stages of shock and why you...
01.23.2019
The Pathophysiology of Shock...Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
This week and next week the Ten Minute Medic will cover the workings of the body in shock and why this topic is probably the most important lecture you will cover in your paramedic class. This is a two part...
01.13.2019
What the Paramedic Student Needs to Know about Gunshot Wounds and Crime Scene Management
The rules of engagement for active shooting scenes have changed. No longer can EMS sit back until the "scene is secure". In this podcast, we will review the kinematics of gunshot wounds that will enable you to better assess, recognize...
01.07.2019
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis and Your Patient
We come to the end of our series on acid base balance with a look at metabolic acidosis and alkalosis. In this podcast you will learn: 1. The most common cause of metabolic acidosis 2. Why the administration of sodium bicarbonate for...
12.23.2018
When Your Patient Is Breathing Too Fast: Respiratory Alkalosis
For your patient, there is, probably, no more frightening sensation than that of not being able to breathe. This is never more true than in the patient who is in respiratory alkalosis. In this podcast we look at: 1. What respiratory...
12.16.2018
The Paramedic Students Guide To Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory acidosis is commonly seen in the pre-hospital patient. In this episode, we take a look at the pathophysiology and treatment approach of this frequently encountered condition.
12.02.2018
What Bacon Chili Cheese Fries Have To Do With Medicine!
We've all been there! What do you do after that massive chili cheese burger? You reach for an antacid! In this episode, we take a look at the mechanisms that the body uses to help maintain a homeostatic pH so...
11.18.2018
The T Wave That Ate the ECG
Conventional EMS education says that T wave abnormalities are present with an elevated potassium. Is that always true. In today's podcast, Dr. Bill Young takes a look at some of the most common symptoms of hyperkalemia as well as the...
11.11.2018
Why No Os?: How Oxygen Could Make Your ACS Patient Worse!
Could oxygen be detrimental to our cardiac patients? You bet your sweet nitroglycerine it could be. Learn more from this week's podcast!
10.19.2018
Ketamine for Prehospital Use
Although a newcomer to the drug bags of paramedics, ketamine was first developed in 1962 and used as an anesthetic in surgery. Over the last couple of years, it has become an attractive option for use in the prehospital arena...
10.11.2018
Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatric Patients
It is fall of the year and this is the time that health care providers begin to think about childhood respiratory diseases. In this podcast, we will take a brief look at some of the more common pediatric respiratory diseases...
10.03.2018
Right Ventricular AMI...Fact or Myth
The presence of a right ventricular MI has always been something that has a mysterious hold for paramedics. In the past, any patient with a RVMI was prohibited from receiving NTG because of a possibility that they would suffer from...
09.28.2018
Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology and Treatment
One of the most common cardiac related emergencies that the paramedic will be called upon to deal with is that of congestive heart failure. In this podcast, we will look at the pathophysiology of the disease process, the symptoms that...
09.11.2018
Heart Blocks Made Easy-Episode 1
If you are anything like most paramedic students, you will, at some point in time struggle with AV heart blocks. In this short podcast, learn how to become much more proficient in their identification.

What's Ten Minute Medic about?

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Ten Minute Medic episodes:

Just A Song Before I Go...

Sepsis and ETCO2 Monitoring...Not Just For ET Tube Placement Anymore!

Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition

Tiny Bubbles...Reviewing Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Who Is Sgarbossa and Why Is Her Criteria So Important For The AMI Patient

Cardiac Arrest in the Pregnant Patient

The Hotel California of Obstructive Respiratory Diseases

The Great STEMI Imposters

” Greasing the Skids” For Glucose Metabolism

You Can’t Treat What You Don’t See

RSV...It’s Not Just For Pediatrics Anymore!

Mechanism of Injury-A Replay

The Physics of Trauma Part 1

Orthopedic Emergencies-Compartment Syndrome and the Various Types of Fractures

Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 2 of 2

Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 1

Respiratory Distress in the Pediatric Patient

Responding to the Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

You Can't Treat What You Don't Find

Effective Teamwork During PALS Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation

Pediatric Basic Life Support

The Triple Threat of Chest Trauma

The Paramedic Student's Guide to the Asthma Patient

Trauma For Two-The Paramedic Review of Trauma in the Pregnant Patient

Autism and What EMS Needs to Know Part 2 of 2

Autism and What EMS Needs to Know-Part 1 of 2

Does My Patient Know What They're Doing?

Anaphylaxis_Pathphysiology_and_Presentation

Slaying the National Registry Test Dragon

TXA...Lifesaving Drug or Snake Oil?

A Second Look At Diabetes

Aren't You Sweet! A Look At Diabetes Part 1 of 2

Airway and the Trauma Patient Part 2 of 2

Airway and the Trauma Patient

The Pathophysiology of Shock...Why a Blood Pressure Means Nothing!

The Pathophysiology of Shock...Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

What the Paramedic Student Needs to Know about Gunshot Wounds and Crime Scene Management

Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis and Your Patient

When Your Patient Is Breathing Too Fast: Respiratory Alkalosis

The Paramedic Students Guide To Respiratory Acidosis

What Bacon Chili Cheese Fries Have To Do With Medicine!

The T Wave That Ate the ECG

Why No Os?: How Oxygen Could Make Your ACS Patient Worse!

Ketamine for Prehospital Use

Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatric Patients

Right Ventricular AMI...Fact or Myth

Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology and Treatment

Heart Blocks Made Easy-Episode 1

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