You know the dose: 1 mg every 3–5 minutes. Congratulations—you’ve memorized the box. But do you actually know what epinephrine is doing after you push it? In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dig into why epi doesn’t magically “restart the heart,” how alpha-mediated vasoconstriction and coronary perfusion pressure give the myocardium a fighting chance, why timing differs between shockable and nonshockable arrests, and why getting ROSC isn’t necessarily the same thing as saving a life. We’ll also tackle the uncomfortable evidence behind our favorite little 1-mg syringe. Because if your entire understanding of epinephrine is “the algorithm says give it,” we need to talk.
 
<a href='https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i385dydonemvvaocmboh4/Epi-Review-Guide.jpg?rlkey=krcda2ydggtc5jywh4bplk305&st=chhqsrv1&dl=0'>Epi ACLS Study Guide</a>

You know the dose: 1 mg every 3–5 minutes. Congratulations—you’ve memorized the box. But do you actually know what epinephrine is doing after you push it? In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dig into why epi doesn’t magically “restart the heart,” how alpha-mediated vasoconstriction and coronary perfusion pressure give the myocardium a fighting chance, why timing differs between shockable and nonshockable arrests, and why getting ROSC isn’t necessarily the same thing as saving a life. We’ll also tackle the uncomfortable evidence behind our favorite little 1-mg syringe. Because if your entire understanding of epinephrine is “the algorithm says give it,” we need to talk. Epi ACLS Study Guide

You know the dose: 1 mg every 3–5 minutes. Congratulations—you’ve memorized the box. But do you actually know what epinephrine is doing after you push it? In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dig into why epi doesn’t magically “restart the heart,” how alpha-mediated vasoconstriction and coronary perfusion pressure give the myocardium a fighting chance, why timing differs between shockable and nonshockable arrests, and why getting ROSC isn’t necessarily the same thing as saving a life. We’ll also tackle the uncomfortable evidence behind our favorite little 1-mg syringe. Because if your entire understanding of epinephrine is “the algorithm says give it,” we need to talk.
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i385dydonemvvaocmboh4/Epi-Review-Guide.jpg?rlkey=krcda2ydggtc5jywh4bplk305&amp;st=chhqsrv1&amp;dl=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epi ACLS Study Guide</a>

Epi Gets Pulses Back. But Then What?

Could oxygen be detrimental to our cardiac patients? You bet your sweet nitroglycerine it could be. Learn more from this week's podcast!

Could oxygen be detrimental to our cardiac patients? You bet your sweet nitroglycerine it could be. Learn more from this week's podcast!

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

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 because of it many applications, it’s safety as an anesthetic and fairly rapid onset of action.

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 because of it many applications, it’s safety as an anesthetic and fairly rapid onset of action.

Although a newcomer to the drug bags of paramedics, ketamine was first developed in 1962 and used as an anesthetic in surgery.&nbsp; Over the last couple of years, it has become an attractive option for use in the prehospital arena because of it many applications, it’s safety as an anesthetic and fairly rapid onset of action.&nbsp;

Ketamine for Prehospital Use

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 that you may come into contact with.

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 that you may come into contact with.

It is fall of the year and this is the time that health care providers begin to think about childhood respiratory diseases.&nbsp; In this podcast, we will take a brief look at some of the more common pediatric respiratory diseases that you may come into contact with.&nbsp;

Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatric Patients

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 life threatening hypotension.  However, is this the case.  In this podcast, we will look at the pathophysiology of the RVMI and maybe even dispel some myths

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 life threatening hypotension. However, is this the case. In this podcast, we will look at the pathophysiology of the RVMI and maybe even dispel some myths

The presence of a right ventricular MI has always been something that has a mysterious hold for paramedics.&nbsp; In the past, any patient with a RVMI was prohibited from receiving NTG because of a possibility that they would suffer from life threatening hypotension.&nbsp; However, is this the case.&nbsp; In this podcast, we will look at the pathophysiology of the RVMI and maybe even dispel some myths

Right Ventricular AMI...Fact or Myth

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 your patient may present and the treatment that you may be called upon to give.

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 your patient may present and the treatment that you may be called upon to give.

One of the most common cardiac related emergencies that the paramedic will be called upon to deal with is that of congestive heart failure.&nbsp; In this podcast, we will look at the pathophysiology of the disease process, the symptoms that your patient may present and the treatment that you may be called upon to give.&nbsp;
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Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology and Treatment

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.

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.

If you are anything like most paramedic students, you will, at some point in time struggle with AV heart blocks.&nbsp; In this short podcast, learn how to become much more proficient in their identification.&nbsp;

Heart Blocks Made Easy-Episode 1

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The Ten Minute Medic transforms difficult EMS concepts into practical clinical knowledge in just ten minutes. Whether you're preparing for the NREMT, succeeding in paramedic school, or becoming a better clinician, each episode explains the why behind physiology, pharmacology, cardiology, trauma, and medical emergencies. Expect evidence-based teaching, memorable analogies, a little humor, and practical lessons that help you think critically when every second counts. BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE! It's absolutely, positively FREE!

The Ten Minute Medic transforms difficult EMS concepts into practical clinical knowledge in just ten minutes. Whether you're preparing for the NREMT, succeeding in paramedic school, or becoming a better clinician, each episode explains the why behind physiology, pharmacology, cardiology, trauma, and medical emergencies. Expect evidence-based teaching, memorable analogies, a little humor, and practical lessons that help you think critically when every second counts.
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