Ten Minute Medic

One of the most common cardiac related emergencies that the paramedic will be called upon to deal with is that of conges... Read more

It is important for the paramedic student to understand the pathophysiology that accompanies chest trauma, both blunt an... Read more

In this week's podcast, you will learn 1.  The pathophysiology behind an asthma attack 2.  The three types of asthma att... Read more

We come to the end of our series on acid base balance with a look at metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.  In this podcast ... Read more

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 ... Read more

This week and next week the Ten Minute Medic will cover the workings of the body in shock and why this topic is probably... Read more

This is the second part of the Pathophysiology of Shock episode.  In this recording we'll look at: 1.  Why relying on a ... Read more

The rules of engagement for active shooting scenes have changed.  No longer can EMS sit back until the "scene is secure"... Read more

The presence of a right ventricular MI has always been something that has a mysterious hold for paramedics.  In the past... Read more

It is fall of the year and this is the time that health care providers begin to think about childhood respiratory diseas... Read more

The Ten Minute Medic takes a look at the airway of the trauma patient.  In this session, you will learn: 1.  the role of... Read more

Respiratory acidosis is commonly seen in the pre-hospital patient.  In this episode, we take a look at the pathophysiolo... Read more

The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she posses.  In this episode, we take a look at ... Read more

In this episode, the paramedic student will: 1.  Understand the pathophysiology behind the cellular immune response 2.  ... Read more

Trauma has become the most frequent cause of death of the OB patient in the United States. Although maternal mortality d... Read more