NREMT Test Prep and EMT Lectures - Podcast

Today, we discuss OPQRST and when to use it.

This mini lecture focuses on hypertensive emergency’s as a relates to the OB patient.

And this lecture, we identify the five stages of grieving that an EMT may come across well dealing with patient’s family and friends.

Today we talk about Narcan, what it’s used for and how we administer it to our patients.

Today we discuss the differences between abruptio, placenta, and placenta previa.

Today we’re gonna talk about the three stages of labor

Today we talk about consent, and how it applies to minors, as well as emancipated minors.

Today we discuss involuntary consent.

Today we are going to talk about what implied consent is.

In today’s lecture, we discuss the differences between carbonic and lactic acid, which are produced either by aerobic or anaerobic metabolisms.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today we identify the 14 components of the EMS system. There are various programs that will ask you to identify these components. I’ve also been told that there could be a similar question asking you to identify or to identify, which is not a component of the EMS system.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today we’re going to discuss what consent is and specifically actual/informed consent.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today we were talking about Epinephrine, and specifically identifying the action indication, Contra indications, route, side effects interactions, dose administration, concerns for this EMT drug.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should understand how to manage a patient with abdominal and genitourinary trauma. The student will learn how to recognize life threats associated with these injuries and the need for immediate intervention. We will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and genitourinary systems as well as the pathophysiology, complications, assessment, and management of abdominal and genitourinary injuries. Additionally, we will discuss the patients assessment and discuss specific injuries to include blunt versus penetrating mechanisms, evisceration, impaled object, injuries to external genitalia, vaginal bleeding secondary to trauma, and sexual assault. Last we will discuss the medical care as it relates to the management of blunt abdominal injury, penetrating abdominal injury, and abdominal evisceration. Knowledge Domains: The EMT student should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen; include an explanation of abdominal quadrants and boundaries and the difference between hollow and solid organs. You should be able to define closed abdominal injuries; provide examples of the mechanisms of injury (MOI) likely to cause this type of trauma, and common signs and symptoms exhibited by patients who have experienced this type of injury. Additionally, you should be able to define open abdominal injuries; include the three common velocity levels that distinguish these injuries, provide examples of the MOI that would cause each, and common signs and symptoms exhibited by patients who have experienced this type of injury. The EMT should be able to describe the different ways hollow and solid organs of the abdomen can be injured, and include the common signs and symptoms exhibited by patients depending on the organ(s) involved. You should be able to explain the assessment of a patient who has experienced an abdominal injury; include common indicators that help determine the MOI and whether it is a significant or insignificant MOI. The EMT student should be able to explain the emergency medical care of a patient who has sustained a closed abdominal injury, including blunt trauma caused by a seatbelt or air bag. The EMT student should know the the emergency medical care of a patient who has sustained an open abdominal injury, including penetrating injuries and abdominal evisceration. The EMT should know the anatomy and physiology of the female and male genitourinary systems; include the differences between hollow and solid organs. You should be able to discuss the types of traumatic injuries sustained by the male and female genitourinary system, including the kidneys, urinary bladder, and internal and external genitalia. You need to explain the assessment of a patient who has experienced a genitourinary injury; include special considerations related to patient privacy and determining the MOI as well as the medical care. Last the EMT should know the special considerations related to a patient who has experienced a genitourinary injury caused by a sexual assault, including patient treatment, criminal implications, and evidence management.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today we talk about the acronym AEIOU – TIPS as well as a AVPU

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Ladies and gentlemen, today we discussed the difference between the generic and trade name for medications.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today’s tidbit is on the acronym 53 – BASH. This acronym is used when you’re administering nitroglycerin to your patient. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at the EMT Tutor.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today’s tidbit is on the acronym sludge, which is utilized for organophosphate poisoning. Don’t forget organophosphate poisoning is essentially pesticides. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at the EMT Tutor.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Today’s tidbit is on the acronym DCAP-BLS-TIC which should be used for your trauma assessments. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at the EMT Tutor.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should understand how to manage a patient with chest trauma. Students will learn how to recognize life threats associated with these injuries and how to provide immediate intervention.  We will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the chest and underlying organs as well as the pathophysiology, complications, assessment, and management of chest injuries. Age-related issues are discussed specific to pediatric and geriatric chest trauma. We will also discuss information on incidence (morbidity and mortality) and a detailed discussion of blunt versus penetrating or open trauma. Specific injuries discussed include sucking chest wounds, pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, and pericardial tamponade. Knowledge Domains: The EMT student must explain the mechanics of ventilation in relation to chest injuries and describe the differences between an open and closed chest injury. You should be able to recognize the signs of chest injury and describe the management of a patient with a suspected chest injury, including pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, rib fractures, flail chest, pulmonary contusion, traumatic asphyxia, blunt myocardial injury, commotio cordis, and laceration of the great vessels. The EMT student should recognize the complications that can accompany chest injuries and explain the complications of a patient with an open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound). The EMT should be able to differentiate between a pneumothorax (open, simple, and tension) and hemothorax and describe the complications of cardiac tamponade, rib fractures and with a flail chest.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should understand how to manage trauma-related issues of the head and spine. The student will learn how to recognize life threats associated with these injuries as well as the need for immediate spinal stabilization and, potentially, airway and breathing support.  We will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. We will also discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI), including initial mechanism of injury, and primary (direct) versus secondary (indirect) injury. Transport considerations are discussed with a focus on potential deterioration. Last we will discuss helmet removal. Knowledge Domains: The EMT student should know the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, including its divisions into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS), and the structures and functions of each. You should know the functions of both the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. You must know the major bones of the skull and spinal column and their related structures; include their functions as they relate to the nervous system. You need to explain the different types of head injuries, their potential mechanism of injury (MOI), and general signs and symptoms of a head injury that the EMT should consider when performing a patient assessment. You should know what traumatic brain injury (TBI) is. The EMT should know the difference between a primary (direct) injury and a secondary (indirect) injury; include examples of possible MOIs that may cause each one. You should know the different types of brain injuries and their corresponding signs and symptoms, including increased intracranial pressure (ICP), concussion, contusion, and injuries caused by medical conditions. You should be able to describe the different types of injuries that may damage the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine; include examples of possible MOIs that may cause each one. The EMT must explain the steps in the patient assessment process for a person who has a suspected head or spine injury, including specific variations that may be required as related to the type of injury as well as list the mechanisms of injury that cause a high index of suspicion for the possibility of a head or spinal injury. The EMT must know the medical care of a patient with a head injury; include the three general principles designed to protect and maintain the critical functions of the CNS and ways to determine if the patient has a traumatic brain injury. You should also know the medical care of a patient with a spinal injury; include the implications of not properly caring for patients with injuries of this nature, the steps for performing manual in-line stabilization, implications for sizing and using a cervical spine immobilization device, and key symptoms that contraindicate in-line stabilization. The EMT should be able to explain the process of preparing patients who have suspected head or spinal injuries for transport; include the use and functions of a long backboard, short backboard, and other short spinal extrication devices to immobilize the patient’s cervical and thoracic spine. Last the EMT should know the different circumstances in which a helmet should be left on or taken off a patient with a possible head or spinal injury and the steps to follow to remove a helmet, including the alternate method for removing a football helmet.

https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor After the podcast the EMT student should have an understanding on how to manage trauma-related issues with the face and neck. The student will learn how to recognize life threats associated with these injuries and the correlation with head and spinal trauma. We will identify the detailed anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, and eye, and discusses injuries including trauma to the mouth, penetrating neck trauma, laryngotracheal injuries, and facial fractures.  The EMT student will learn information on dental injuries and blast injuries to the eye. Management of common eye injuries such as foreign objects, puncture wounds, lacerated eyelids, burns, impaled objects, and complications from blunt trauma are included. Knowledge Domains The EMT student should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the head, face, and neck; include major structures and specific important landmarks of which EMTs must be aware as well as discuss the factors that may cause obstruction of the upper airway following a facial injury. You should know the different types of facial injuries and patient care considerations related to each one. The EMT student should be able to explain the emergency care of a patient who has sustained face and neck injuries; include assessment of the patient, review of signs and symptoms, and management of care. You should also be able to explain the emergency care of a patient with soft-tissue wounds of the face and neck. The EMT student should be able to explain the emergency care of a patient with an eye injury based on the following scenarios: foreign object, impaled object, burns, lacerations, blunt trauma, closed head injuries, blast injuries and describe the three different causes of a burn injury to the eye and patient management considerations related to each one. The EMT student should understand the emergency care of a patient with injuries of the nose and ear and the associated medical treatments. The EMT should know and understand the physical findings and emergency care of a patient with a facial fracture, dental and cheek injuries and an avulsed tooth. Last, the EMT student should be able to explain the emergency care of a patient with an upper airway injury caused by blunt trauma as well as the emergency care of a patient with a penetrating injury to the neck including how to control regular and life-threatening bleeding.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Students should have an understanding of types of open and closed soft-tissue injuries; how to care for soft-tissue injuries, including the use of dressings and bandages; and the assessment and care of different types of burns, including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns. Knowledge Domains The EMT should be able to describe the anatomy of the skin; include the layers of the skin as well as the the functions of the skin. The EMT should be able to name the three types of soft-tissue injuries as well as describe types of closed soft-tissue injuries and open soft-tissue injuries. The EMT should be able to explain the assessment of closed and open injuries as well as the associated medical care for these injuries. The EMT should also be aware of airway management as it relates to these injuries. The EMT should have an understanding of the medical care for an open wound to the abdomen, an impaled object and injuries to the neck. The EMT should know the steps of the emergency treatment of small animal bites, human bites, and rabies. 13. The EMT should be able to explain how the seriousness of a burn is related to its depth and extent and be able to define superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns, including the characteristics of each burn. The EMT should be able to explain the primary assessment of a burn patient and the emergency medical care for burn injuries. The EMT student should be able to describe the emergency management of chemical, electrical, thermal, inhalation, and radiation burns as well. Last the EMT should know the functions of sterile dressings and bandages.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should have an understanding of the structure and function of the circulatory system, the significance and characteristics of bleeding, the importance of personal protective equipment when treating a bleeding patient, the characteristics of external and internal bleeding, how to conduct a patient assessment, and methodologies for controlling bleeding. Knowledge Domains: EMT's should be able to describe the general structure of the circulatory system and the function of its different parts, including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. Explain the significance of bleeding caused by blunt force trauma, including the importance of perfusion and discuss hypovolemic shock as a result of bleeding, including the signs of shock. Students should know the importance of following standard precautions when treating a patient with external bleeding. and describe the characteristics of external bleeding, including the identification of the following types of bleeding: arterial, venous, and capillary. Additionally students should be able to explain how to determine the nature of the illness (NOI) for internal bleeding, including identifying possible traumatic and nontraumatic sources. Students should know the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding and discuss internal bleeding in terms of the different mechanisms of injury (MOI) and their associated internal bleeding sources. The EMT student should be able to explain how to conduct a primary assessment, including identification of life threats beyond bleeding, ensuring a patent airway, and making a transport decision. Last, students should be able to explain the emergency medical care of the patient with external and internal bleeding. 

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT, following this lecture should have an understanding of the basic concepts of energy and its effect on the human body; the general injury patterns associated with different types of impacts, falls, and penetrating trauma; and the basic application of laws of physics on the assessment of trauma patients. Students will also understand some common injury patterns to major body systems. Knowledge Domains: The EMT student should be able to define the terms: mechanism of injury (MOI), blunt trauma, and penetrating trauma. You should be able to explain the relationship of the MOI to potential energy, kinetic energy, and work. Describe the five types of motor vehicle crashes, the injury patterns associated with each one, and how each relates to the index of suspicion of life-threatening injuries. Discuss the three specific factors to consider during assessment of a patient who has been injured in a fall. Discuss the effects of high-, medium-, and low-velocity penetrating trauma on the body and how an understanding of each type helps EMTs form an index of suspicion about unseen life-threatening injuries. Discuss primary, secondary, tertiary, and miscellaneous blast injuries and the anticipated damage each one will cause to the body. Describe multisystem trauma and the special considerations that are required for patients who fit this category. Explain the major components of trauma patient assessment; include considerations related to whether the method of injury was significant or nonsignificant. Discuss the special assessment considerations related to a trauma patient who has injuries in each of the following areas: head, neck and throat, chest, and abdomen. Explain a general overview of multisystem trauma patient management and patient management in relation to scene time and transport selection. List the Association of Air Medical Services criteria for the appropriate use of emergency air medical services as well as talk about the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma classification of trauma centers. Last, explain, the American College of Surgeon’s Committee on Trauma and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention field triage decision scheme as it relates to making an appropriate destination selection for a trauma patient.penetrating trauma.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should have an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of hypersensitivity disorders and anaphylactic reactions. Additionally, students will have the knowledge and skills to recognize and allergic and anaphylactic reactions. Knowledge Domains: The EMT student should be able to define the terms allergic reaction and anaphylaxis and know the difference between a local and a systemic response to allergens. The EMT should be able to list the five categories of stimuli that could cause an allergic reaction. Students should know how to conduct a primary assessment for a patient with a systemic allergic or anaphylactic reaction and understand the importance of managing the ABCs of these patients. The EMT student should know the emergency medical care to a patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction including the use of an EPI-Pen.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student will have an understanding of diabetes, sickle cell disease, clotting disorders, and the complications associated with each. EMT students should be able to understand the characteristics of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and be able to list the appropriate steps for assessment and prehospital treatment of diabetic emergencies. Students should also be able to discuss hematologic emergencies, and describe sickle cell disease, hemophilia, thrombophilia, and deep vein thrombosis. Knowledge Domains Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system and its main function in the body and discuss the role of glucose as a major source of energy for the body as well as its relationship to insulin. Define the terms diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia and understand the differences between hypo and hyperglycemia to include the signs and symptoms of both.  Understand the interventions for providing emergency medical care to both a conscious and unconscious patient with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes who is having symptomatic hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Identify the steps the EMT should follow when conducting a primary and secondary assessment of a patient with an altered mental status who is a suspected of having diabetes. Know the indications, and contraindications for giving oral glucose to a patient with a decreased level of consciousness who has a history of diabetes. Know the composition and functions of blood as well as describing the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, complications, and management of sickle cell disease. Describe two types of blood clotting disorders, and the risk factors, characteristics, and management of each.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems as well as being able to assess and manage various patient populations with numerous related gastrointestinal/genitourinary complaints, which include, but are not limited, to direct or referred abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, shock related to acute (medical versus trauma) or chronic gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhage, peritonitis, and complications related to the renal system (renal dialysis). Knowledge Domains: Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, genital, and urinary systems and define the term acute abdomen. Describe pathologic conditions of the gastrointestinal, genital, and urinary systems and explain the concept of referred pain. Identify the signs and symptoms, and common causes, of an acute abdomen and explain the procedures to follow in the assessment and management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage, peritonitits, and ulcerative diseases. List the most common abdominal emergencies, with the most common locations of direct and referred pain. Describe how to manage the patient with shock associated with abdominal emergencies as well as the emergency medical care of the patient with gastrointestinal or urologic emergencies. Last explain the principles of kidney dialysis.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT student should understand the significance of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, common disease processes, assessment and basic care management involving patients with neurologic emergencies (including performing tests for speech, facial movement, and arm movement). Knowledge Domains: Anatomy, presentations, and management of Decreased level of responsiveness, seizures, and strokes Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of Stroke/transient ischemic attack, seizures, status epilepticus patients, and headaches

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor This is a bonus lecture for the Cardiovascular Emergency lecture. We discuss the use of OPQRST for the chest pain patient.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor After this lecture the student should understand the significance and characteristics of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system; cardiovascular emergencies; the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion; signs and symptoms of the most common cardiac conditions; the indications, contraindications, and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and the general care of a patient experiencing a cardiac emergency.  Knowledge Domains: Identify the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system as well as describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following cardiac related emergencies: thromboembolism, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, a hypertensive emergency and a aortic aneurysm/dissection. Explain patient assessment procedures for cardiovascular problems and the relationship between airway management and the patient with cardiac compromise.  Give the indications and contraindications for the use of aspirin and nitroglycerin. Recognize that many patients will have had cardiac surgery and may have implanted pacemakers or defibrillators. Define cardiac arrest and understand the differences between the fully automated and the semiautomated defibrillator. Describe the different types of AEDs and the indications and contraindications for use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The EMT should know the reasons for early defibrillation and explain the circumstances that may result in inappropriate shocks from an AED. Describe AED maintenance procedures, continuing education and review. The EMT should know and understand the the emergency medical care for the patient with cardiac arrest and describe the components of care following AED shocks.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT will understand the significance and characteristics of respiratory emergencies in infant, child, and adult populations. The EMT should be able to demonstrate a fundamental comprehension on the following topics: respiratory anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of various respiratory etiologies (eg, asthma, COPD, pneumonia), and the assessment and management necessary to provide basic care in the prehospital setting. Knowledge Domains List the structures and functions of the upper and lower airways, lungs, and accessory structures of the respiratory system. Explain the physiology of respiration; include the signs of normal breathing. Discuss the pathophysiology of respiration, including examples of the common signs and symptoms a patient with inadequate breathing may present with in an emergency situation. Explain the special patient assessment and care considerations that are required for geriatric and pediatric patient who are experiencing respiratory distress.  Describe different respiratory conditions that cause dyspnea, including their causes, assessment findings and symptoms, complications, and specific prehospital management and transport decisions. List the characteristics of infectious diseases that are frequently associated with dyspnea. Discuss some pandemic considerations related to the spread of influenza type A and strategies EMTs should employ to protect themselves. Describe the assessment of a patient who is in respiratory distress and the relationship of the assessment findings to patient management and transport decisions. Describe the primary emergency medical care of a person who is in respiratory distress.

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor Popular medical acronyms to be used during your patient assessments: AEIOUTIPS AVPU DCAPBLSTICS SAMPLE HAM DRGERM OPQRST SLUDGE PERRL

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor After this lecture, the EMT should understand the need for a proper patient assessment when responding to patients whose chief complaint is medical in nature. The EMT should be able to differentiate between medical and traumatic emergencies but realize a patient may be suffering from both as well as the following knowledge domains: Common Medical Emergencies Nature of Illness determination The Medical Patient Assessment  Proper Patient Transport and Destination Define Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor The EMT will learn about shock (hypoperfusion), perfusion, the signs and symptoms of shock, types of shock, causes of shock, and the specific treatment for the different shocks. Pathophysiology of Shock Causes of Shock Types of Shock Signs and Symptoms of Shock Compensated versus Decompensated Shock Assessment for Shock Emergency care for Shock

In this lecture, students will learn about the patient assessment. Unlike other lectures, the patient assessment here will be broken up into five sub-lectures which are scene size-up, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, and patient reassessment. Students will also learn how to use SAMPLE, PENMAN, AVPU, and OPQRST Exclusive content and support: https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

#NREMT #EMT #PODCAST Hello Everyone, the NREMT - EMT Podcast series has been developed into a written study guide which corresponds with the actual lectures of Season 2. The first study guide to drop is the Foundation Block. Based on your comments and reviews, there might be future study guides.

https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor This lecture/podcast is part of the Pharmacology Block series. By the end of this lecture, the student should have an understanding of the following: Knowledge Domains: Define the following key terms: Pharmacodynamics, Intended Effects, Indications, Side Effects, Unintended Effects, Untoward Effects, Contraindications Generic versus Trade name medication Enteral versus Parenteral medications Routes of medication administration: Rectal, Oral, Intravenous, Intraosseous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Inhalation, Sublingual, Transcutaneous Forms of medications: Solid, Liquid, Gas The Six Rights of Medication Administration Direct Orders versus Standing Orders Peer-assisted, Patient-assisted and EMT-administered medications Medications used by EMTs – Lecture 1 of the Pharmacology Block Medications administration to pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant patients Steps for auto-injector Understanding patient medications (prescribed and OTC) Medication Errors

Hey Everyone, Get exclusive content to help you with your EMT studies by joining our Patreon membership or by subscribing to this podcast.  https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor

Hey Everyone, we now have an Instagram for you to interact with us. Head on over to Instagram and follow @theemttutor You can also become a exclusive member: https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

In this lecture, which is the sixth and final lecture for the Foundation Block, will cover how the human body develops from the time of birth to death. Physical and psychosocial changes will be discussed for each stage of development. The development stages are infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, early adult, middle-age adults, and finally older adults. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @theemttutor Support us through memberships: https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

EMT Lecture 5 of 6 Foundation Block This lecture/podcast is part of the Foundational Block series. By the end of this lecture, you should have a fundamental knowledge of the human body to include the topography and planes of the body as well as the anatomy and physiology of the body systems. Human Body Topography, Anatomy, Planes of the Body, Anatomy and Physiology of the: Skeletal System, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Nervous System, Integumentary System, Digestive System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine System, Urinary System, Genital System and Life Support Chain, Aerobic Metabolism versus Anaerobic Metabolism and Pathophysiology. https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This lecture is the 4th lecture of 6 for the Foundation Block Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of medical terminology and how medical terms are formed through their root word and adding prefixes, suffixes, and vowels. Body positions, planes, and movement will also be discussed. https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

In this podcast we discuss Medical, Legal and Ethical issues as it relates to being EMT. We discuss Actual, Express, Implied and Voluntary Consent as well as HIPPA, Advanced Directives, Standard of Care, Scope of Practice, Negligence, Abandonment, Assault, Battery, and Kidnapping.  Exclusive content at thepublicsafetyguru.com https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

In this podcast, we discuus Workplace Safety and Wellness. After this podcast you should know what steps to take to remain healthy and well as well as identifying stress and developing personal strategies for stress reduction. We discuss the disease transmission process and how to minimize it using simple handwashing and use of your personal protective equipment. We discuss treating the critically ill patient, death, and the grieving process.  https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Lecture 1 of 6 for Foundation Block In this lecture, the EMT student will be introduced to the first chapter of most EMT programs. At the end of this lecture the EMT student should have an understanding of the EMS system, the four levels of EMT training, History of EMS, the 14 Components of the EMS system, Medical Direction, the Mobile Integrated Healthcare system, EMS Quality Improvement program, the Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT and the desired attributes of an EMT. What is HIPPA? To subscribe: https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Quick ad to talk about the membership program for this podcast and coming soon tutoring services.

https://www.patreon.com/theemttutor In this episode, we break down the pharmacology for the Basic EMT program. We discuss the Actions, Indications, Contraindications, Route of Administration, Side Effects, Interactions, Dose, and Administration concerns for the following medications: Acetaminophen, Activated Charcoal, Aspirin, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Epinephrine, Ibuprofen (Motrin), Inhaler/Bronchodilator, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Oral Glucose and Oxygen. We also discuss the Six Rights of Medications. https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

For exclusive content you can subscribe at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

The EMT in 10 series, we will present EMT topics in ten minutes or less. This series is designed to take subjects from bigger lectures and scale them down into a format that focuses on one subject. For example, in your cardiac emergency lecture, your lecture should have consisted of a cardiology refresher followed by specific cardiac emergencies such as angina, heart attack, and CHF. EMT in 10 Angina is its own less than 10 minute course. In 10 minutes, we discuss: What is angina? Symptoms of angina. Signs of angina. Treatment of angina. https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a lecture on obstetrics and pediatric emergencies. The EMT will learn about childbirth and the associated emergencies as well as PIH and PID. This is a good lecture for those EMT students needing to review OB. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This podcast is designed to teach the EMT student on how to recognize various head, spine and chest injuries and the associated treatment for those injuries. This is lecture 4 of 4 for my classroom trauma block exam; however, this lecture can be utilized by any EMT student in preparation for their trauma or NREMT exam. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/christopher-cano/subscribe

In this podcast, the EMT student will be introduced to soft tissue injuries and the structures affected by these injuries. Additionally, students will understand the types of bleeding and bleeding control techniques available to the EMT student. Lastly, there is an overview of burns and burn treatment. #injuries #bleedingcontrol #burns #emt #nremt #trauma Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a short lecture on orthopaedic injuries, sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations. This lecture should assist the EMT student with any trauma testing and National Registry preparation. #sprains #strains #fractures #dislocations #emt Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Block 5 lecture - This lecture is an overview of shock - cardiogenic, distributive, hypovelmic, and obstructive. There is some trauma concepts as well. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This podcast is an introduction to the respiratory's system anatomy and physiology as well as its primary and secondary functions. This lecture can be used by any EMT or medical student for preparation in testing. #emt #paramedic #medical #ems #medic #nremt Music provided by www.bensound.com Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This lecture will be on your Block 3 exam - medical. This lecture discusses neurological emergencies to include strokes and ALOC. Additionally we cover diabetic and seizure emergencies. This information is EMT NREMT information Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a lecture on respiratory emergencies for EMTs. This lecture can be used for Block 2 exam as well as NREMT. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a lecture on three cardiac emergencies: angina, myocardial infarction, and an aortic aneurysm. This lecture is for the Block 2 Exam.  Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Hey everyone, in this lecture you will be introduced to the components of a patient assessment to include BSI, scene size-up, primary and secondary assessment and vital signs. This lecture should be reviewed for Block Exam 2, the final exam, and NREMT certification. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Lecture 7 of my EMT program. This lecture covers airway management, ventilations of our patient and rules regarding oxygenation. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This lecture is for Block Exam 2 of my program. This lecture discusses physiology and pathophysiology for the EMT. Lecture can help with your National Registry Prep as well. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a lecture on the cardiovascular system. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a brief lecture about the essentials of the Nervous System for an EMT. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

Basic anatomy and an introduction into the various body systems. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is lecture 2 of our EMT program. The material in this podcast will be tested during Block 1 exam. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is just an introduction to why I am putting together these EMT podcast lectures. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This is a lecture about the basics of the EMS system. Subscribe for exclusive EMT podcast content at https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe

This presentation is about preparing to learn and what will make you successful.  https://anchor.fm/thepublicsafetyguru/subscribe