Pressing Pause on a Racing Heart: The Adenosine Episode
Adenosine isn’t just a drug — it’s a cardiac truth serum. In this episode, we break down how it interrupts SVT circuits, exposes fake ventri...
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Ten Minute Medic
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20 of 59 episodesWhen Mom Can’t Breathe: Birth, Babies… and Blood Clots
This episode dives straight into one of the sneakiest, deadliest postpartum emergencies out there: pulmonary embolism. It’s a fast-paced rid...
Just the Flu—Until It Isn’t
This episode opens with a seemingly routine flu call that unravels into a life-threatening respiratory crisis. Through the story of a COPD p...
They’re Faking It’: The Culture of Disbelief in EMS
Despite frequent reports of severe pain, many trauma patients receive little or no analgesia from paramedics. This gap often stems from a mi...
Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes
In Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes, The Ten Minute Medic trades sirens for subtlety—reminding us that not all emergencies come scream...
When the Heart Steals Your Breath!
Ever had a patient swear it’s their lungs—but the problem’s really their heart? In this episode, we dig into cardiac dyspnea, the kind of sh...
Bladder Wars: How Seniors Lose the Silent Sepsis Struggle
Welcome to my classroom! Bladder infections in geriatric patients can lead to sepsis due to weakened immune systems, anatomical changes, and...
Toxic Tales: Patterns That Save Lives
This series explores the importance of toxidrome recognition for paramedic students. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how identi...
"Not All Tachycardias are Created Equal: The VT Mimic
Join us in this episode of The Ten-Minute Medic Podcast, where we look a fascinating topic suggested by his former student, now ER physician...
The Numbers That Whisper: Decoding Patient Survival Through EtCO2 (Extended Play)
In this episode of 'The Ten Minute Medic,' host Dr. Bill Young takes us on a journey into the world of end-tidal CO2 monitoring - a critical...
Blood, Sweat, and Fears: Navigating Hemorrhagic Shock
Today, we're delving into a critical topic that you'll undoubtedly encounter in the field: hemorrhagic shock. By the end of this podcast, yo...
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...
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-tid...
Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition
Eclampsia, a life-threatening condition occurring during pregnancy, involves seizures and is preceded by preeclampsia. Understanding eclamps...
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 c...
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 pape...
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...
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...
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...
” 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 falt...