EMT Life
By Emt-life
Personal stories of what I have encountered in the emergency medical field. Plus new innovations in medical care and an insight as to what medical first responders see and do on a daily basis.
EMT LifeAug 21, 2020
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Becoming a pramedic
Welcome back!!! My experience throughout paramedic school, and my first shifts as a new paramedic
Jul 23, 202114:59
Scene Size Up
How EMS providers should provide a scene size up more often, and when a size up is necessary.
Jan 16, 202112:11
Animals in EMS
If the time comes, how and when do we care for an animal.
Dec 12, 202011:14
Cardiogenic Shock
Defining what shock is, and defining what Cardiogenic Shock is. Discussed is what causes cardioenic shock, and how to treat it.
Oct 30, 202009:13
Suicides
Discussed is what you may see while dealing with suicides. Topics include my most recent suicide call, and having to deal with a friend that recently lost his life to suicide.
Oct 26, 202018:31
Radio Traffic
Radio communication is talked about in this weeks podcast. Don't be intimidated to talk on the radio, make a good, clear transmission over the radio, and make this job easier on yourself.
Sep 18, 202010:37
Dealing With Children
This episode we talk about the difficulties of children on scene of a 911 call. Some advice is talked about on how I deal with difficult situations involving children.
Aug 21, 202015:45
Patients In Custody
Talked about my experience wit patients in custody, and explained what my local EMS, and law enforcement protocols are when dealing with someone that is in police custody.
Jul 31, 202010:31
Trauma
Two different trauma calls are talked about, and the importance of field experience o make informed decisions to give the patient the best possible outcome possible.
Jul 10, 202012:34
Dealing With Family
My most recent experience dealing with difficult family members. Always try your best to be professional, and compassionate.
Jul 03, 202015:02
Situational Awareness
The topic of situational awareness is discussed, and pointers on how to be more aware of your surroundings
Jun 25, 202022:36
Death
Talking about the inevitable in the emergency medical field. What I do to cope with death, and my first experiences with death.
May 15, 202011:22
Clinicals
What to expect while doing hospital, and ambulance clinicals as an EMT student. Plus advice from me as to what to expect, and what preceptors expect from students.
Apr 17, 202013:33
Partners
My experience working with difficult partners. How to handle them, and how to be professional
Apr 03, 202019:24
Drownings
What a drowning is and how it effects the body. Plus my most recent drowning call is talked about.
Mar 27, 202021:17
Covid-19
Discussed is my opinion on what will happen with the new virus, along with what this virus is, and who is most likely to catch it. Plus tips on how to prevent viruses and germs from spreading.
Mar 20, 202015:01
NREMT
Some tips that I found helpful to passing the NREMT.
Mar 13, 202011:57
Driving
Discussion on how to drive not only an ambulance, but your personal vehicle safely. Tips on how you can become a better and more alert driver.
Feb 22, 202012:43
Infectious Disease
My first experience of having to activate our infectious disease protocol, and why we had to.
Feb 15, 202013:32
Cleanliness
Quick conversation on why we clean. Everyone needs to take pride in what they do to help eachother accomplish the end goal of helping our patients.
Feb 08, 202012:38
Air Support
How to safely work around aircraft. Why and how do we utilize helicopters, and my most recent trauma alert that was flown out to a trauma center.
Feb 01, 202013:34
Diabetes
Explained in this episode is how diabetes works. What the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is, and the difference between hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia. Plus my craziest story of a hyperglycemic patient ans what we did for the patient.
Jan 25, 202018:10
Day shift vs Night shift
A general comparison between day shift and night shift. Also a small insight on what to expect while working the two different shifts. Plus a story from when I worked my most recent day shift.
Jan 18, 202016:39
Intubation
We talk about what intubation is, why we intubate, and what your role as the EMT is during an intubation. We also talk about my experiences with failed intubations.
Jan 11, 202013:24
2020 Vision
I explain what I want to happen for this podcast in the new year. Plus a story on working my last cardiac arrest call is told.
Jan 04, 202011:23
Car Accidents
How do you stay safe while on scene of a car accident? Take a listen to what I do to keep all first responders on scene safe. Plus a story of one of my car accidents I responded to. Listen on Anchor.fm/emtlifepodcast, and go to instagram @emt_life_podcast and tell me some of your car accident experiences whether that be an accident you were involved in, or one you responded to.
Dec 28, 201909:23
Overdoses
How an overdose works, what an overdose is, and how we in EMS can reverse the effects of an overdose. Also my most recent overdose call is explained in this podcast.
Dec 21, 201910:21
Cardiac Arrests
What is a cardiac arrest? What causes someone to go into cardiac arrest? What do you do as an EMT during a cardiac arrest? All topics talked about in today's episode.
Dec 14, 201921:26
Refusals
When should you take a refusal? Is it appropriate to take a refusal? Is the patient in their right mind to refuse transport to the hospital? All points that are discussed and touched on in today's episode
Dec 07, 201918:50
Workplace Professionalism
A situation from work which I thought to be unprofessional is discussed. A look in my view on what professionalism means and how to be professional while working.
Nov 30, 201919:45
I Hate BLS
How I think BLS trucks should not be used in emergency medicine and 911 response. First hand stories of what I have run into while working on a BLS ambulance.
Nov 23, 201915:47
Private EMS vs Fire EMS
Differences that I have noticed between the private ems system and the fire ems system, and what I believe is the better system to be run to give patients the highest level of care possible.
Nov 16, 201916:46
EMT Responsibilities
My opinion on the three most important responsibilities and EMT can have in the field, and how to appropriatley apply them to different scenarios.
Nov 09, 201917:58
Complacency Kills
When communication to the hospital isn't expressed well, and they don't take a call seriously, the patient is the one who pays for it, not the staff.
Nov 01, 201923:52
Drug Dependency
Quick insight on the effects some people have while taking drugs. As always don't do drugs.
Oct 27, 201918:52
911 System Abuse
My experience with the abuse of the 911 system that happens across the United States.
Oct 23, 201915:52
SMELLY SITUATION
Short insight on what drugs, and reversing the effects of drugs rapidly can do to your body
Oct 18, 201921:33
Homeless Surprise
My first ever bls patient and repoert I have ever had to write and treat
Oct 12, 201911:04
What to expect
Podcast on what is expected to come out of this chanel and what you have to look forward to
Oct 09, 201903:38