Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...
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Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...
Episode 23 - No Laughing Matter - Beta Blocker Overdoses
911cast EMS Podcast
10 minutes
4 years ago
Episode 23 - No Laughing Matter - Beta Blocker Overdoses
Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!They may end in "LOL" but Beta blocker overdoses are no laughing matter! Join us this week as we discuss pearls and pitfalls for the EMS management of these dangerous overdose emergencies.EPISODE NOTE: In the case presentation the patient is identified as hypoglycemic but this was not specifically addressed in the episode. If present, hypoglycemia should be addressed by administering IV dextrose.Madison Programs BrooklynCPR and First Aid...
911cast EMS Podcast
Have feedback? You can now send us a text message!We're back! Have you ever had a patient who suffered a seemingly minor injury and was complaining about weakness in their hands and odd sensations in their legs? This week we're discussing the most common spinal cord injury: Central Cord Syndrome. We'll also touch briefly on neurogenic and spinal shock. During this episode I mention a technique for placing a C-collar that was a "game changer" in my practice and promised...