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NREMT Test Prep and EMT Lectures - Podcast

NREMT Test Prep and EMT Lectures - Podcast

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Emergency Medical Technician Training and National Registry Preparation. Prepping for a career in public safety and everything else public safety-related!
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NREMT Test Prep and EMT Lectures - PodcastMay 02, 2022

EMT Tidbits - CLOTTING DISORDERS

EMT Tidbits - CLOTTING DISORDERS

In this episode we discuss the two common blood clotting disorders, hemophilia and DVT.

Mar 17, 202403:50
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Jan 16, 202401:49
Disease Transmission Routes - EMT Mini Lecture

Disease Transmission Routes - EMT Mini Lecture

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Oct 23, 202305:25
EMT Tidbits - TIDAL VOLUME vs MINUTE VOLUME

EMT Tidbits - TIDAL VOLUME vs MINUTE VOLUME

Today we discuss the differences between tidal, volume and minute volume.
Aug 23, 202301:22
EMT Tidbits - CARDIAC OUTPUT VERSUS STROKE VOLUME

EMT Tidbits - CARDIAC OUTPUT VERSUS STROKE VOLUME

In today’s lecture, you will learn the difference between cardiac output and stroke volume.
Aug 23, 202301:38
Communication and Documentation - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 4 EMS Systems

Communication and Documentation - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 4 EMS Systems

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After this lecture the EMT student should have an understanding of therapeutic communication; means to communicate effectively with special populations such as children, geriatric patients, and hearing-impaired and visually impaired patients; methods and procedures for effective communication; components of effective written reports, types of written reports, and ways to correct errors found within written reports; documentation of refusal of care; special reporting situations; use of medical terminology; communications systems and equipment; regulations and protocols governing radio communications; and communication with medical control and hospitals.

Jul 17, 202343:28
EMT Tidbits - PAT Assessment

EMT Tidbits - PAT Assessment

Today we discuss the pediatric PAT assessment.
Jun 03, 202303:42
Pediatric Emergencies - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 3 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

Pediatric Emergencies - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 3 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

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The EMT student should have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the child as compared to the adult. You will learn the appropriate assessment and care for the types of illness and injury affecting children of all ages, injury patterns based on size, and special body system injuries. The EMT will also learn the indicators of abuse and neglect, and the medical and legal responsibilities of an EMT.

KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:

Explain the challenges inherent in providing emergency care to pediatric patients and why effective communication with both the patient and his or her family members is critical to a successful outcome.

Discuss the physical and cognitive developmental stages of an infant, preschool-age child, school-age children and adolescents, including health risks, signs that may indicate illness, and patient assessment.

Describe differences in the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric patient compared to the adult patient and their implications for EMTs, with a focus on the following body systems: respiratory, circulatory, nervous, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and integumentary.

Explain the steps in the primary assessment of a pediatric patient, including the elements of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), hands-on ABCs, transport decision considerations, and privacy issues. Know the steps in the secondary assessment of a pediatric patient, including what EMTs should look for related to different body areas and the method of injury.

Describe the emergency care of a pediatric patient in respiratory distress, including the different causes and the signs and symptoms of increased work of breathing, and the difference between respiratory distress and respiratory failure.

List the possible causes of an upper and a lower airway obstruction and the steps in the management of foreign body airway obstruction. Describe asthma; its possible causes, signs and symptoms; and steps in the management of an asthma attack. Explain how to determine the correct size of an airway adjunct intended for a pediatric patient during an emergency. List the different oxygen delivery devices that are available for providing oxygen including the indications for the use of each and precautions EMTs must take to ensure the patient’s safety.

Describe the emergency care of a pediatric patient who is in shock (hypoperfusion), an altered mental status, a seizure, including the different types of seizures, meningitis, who has been poisoned, including common sources of poison, dehydrated, including how to gauge the severity of dehydration based on key signs and symptoms, a fever emergency, including common causes, a drowning emergency, including common causes, signs, and symptoms.

Trauma emergencies; include how to differentiate between injury patterns in adults, infants, and children and the significance of burns in pediatric patients, their most common causes, and general guidelines EMTs should follow when assessing patients who have sustained burns. Explain the four triage categories used in the JumpSTART system for pediatric patients during disaster management. Describe child abuse and neglect and its possible indicators, including the medical and legal responsibilities of EMTs when caring for a pediatric patient who is a possible victim of child abuse. Discuss sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), including its risk factors, patient assessment, and special management considerations related to the death of an infant patient. Discuss the responsibilities of EMTs when communicating with a family or loved ones following the death of a child. Discuss some positive ways EMTs may cope with the death of a pediatric patient and why managing posttraumatic stress is important for all health care professionals.

May 29, 202302:18:27
EMT Tidbits - PEDIATRIC ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK

EMT Tidbits - PEDIATRIC ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK

Today we discuss anaphylactic shock in pediatric patients.
May 26, 202301:47
EMT Tidbits - WONG-BAKER PAIN SCALE

EMT Tidbits - WONG-BAKER PAIN SCALE

Today we discuss the Wong-Baker pain, scale, and what it means and how to apply it.
May 23, 202302:11
EMT Tidbits - RULE OF NINES ADULT

EMT Tidbits - RULE OF NINES ADULT

Today we are going to discuss the rule of nines for the adult patient.
May 22, 202302:12
EMT Tidbits - ISCHEMIC STROKE

EMT Tidbits - ISCHEMIC STROKE

Today we talked about the ischemic stroke, which is one of two strokes with the ladder been the hemorrhagic stroke.
May 10, 202302:16
Obstetrics and Neonatal Care - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 2 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

Obstetrics and Neonatal Care - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 2 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

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Students, following this lecture should understand the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system as it relates to pregnancy. The EMT student should know the assessment and emergency treatment for childbirth, including stages of labor, normal delivery, complications of pregnancy, and neonatal evaluations and resuscitation.

KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:

The EMT student you be able to identify the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and explain the normal changes that occur in the body during pregnancy. You should be able to recognize complications of pregnancy including abuse, substance abuse, hypertensive disorders, bleeding, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), and gestational diabetes. You should be able to discuss the need to consider two patients—the woman and the unborn fetus—when treating a pregnant trauma patient. Additionally, you should be able to discuss special considerations involving pregnancy in different cultures and with teenage patients.

The EMT student should be able to explain assessment of the pregnant patient, the significance of meconium in the amniotic fluid and differentiate among the three stages of labor as well as describe the indications of an imminent delivery. You should know the steps involved in normal delivery management and the contents of an obstetrics kit. You should be able to explain the necessary care of the fetus as the head appears and describe the procedure followed to clamp and cut the umbilical cord. You should know how to deliver placenta. The EMT should know the steps to take in neonatal assessment and resuscitation and recognize complicated delivery emergencies including breech presentations, limb presentations, umbilical cord prolapse, spina bifida, multiple gestation, premature newborns, postterm pregnancy, fetal demise, and delivery without sterile supplies. Last you should be able to describe postpartum complications and how to treat them.

May 09, 202301:13:36
EMT Tidbits - GRAVIDA VS. PARA

EMT Tidbits - GRAVIDA VS. PARA

Today we will discuss the difference between gravida and para.
May 09, 202301:25
EMT Tidbits - GESTATIONAL DIABETES

EMT Tidbits - GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Today, we will talk about diabetes as it relates to pregnancy.
May 06, 202301:21
EMT Tidbits - APGAR

EMT Tidbits - APGAR

In today’s EMT tidbits, we discuss the Apgar score, and what it stands for.
Apr 18, 202301:22
Gynecologic Emergencies - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

Gynecologic Emergencies - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 3 PEDS/OB/Gynecologic Block - Season 2

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The EMT student should understand the anatomy and physiology, including the developmental changes during puberty and menopause, of the female reproductive system and identify and describe assessment and treatment for gynecologic emergencies. Special considerations and precautions that an EMT must observe when arriving at the scene of a suspected case of sexual assault or rape are also discussed.

KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:

The EMT should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system; include the developmental changes that occur during puberty and menopause. You should be able to discuss the special, age-related patient management considerations EMTs should provide for both younger and older female patients who are experiencing gynecologic emergencies. The EMT should know the three common examples of gynecologic emergencies; include the causes, risk factors, assessment findings, and patient management considerations. The EMT should be able to explain how an EMT would recognize conditions associated with hemorrhage during pregnancy and discuss the the assessment and management of a patient who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency; include a discussion of specific assessment findings. The EMT should know the general management of a gynecologic emergency in relation to patient privacy and communication and provide examples of the personal protective equipment EMTs should use when treating patients with gynecologic emergencies. You should know the special considerations and precautions EMTs must observe when arriving at the scene of a suspected case of sexual assault or rape and discuss the assessment and management of a patient who has been sexually assaulted or raped; include the additional steps EMTs must take on behalf of the patient.

Apr 04, 202326:13
Orthopaedic Injuries - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 8 of 8 Trauma Block

Orthopaedic Injuries - NREMT Test Prep and EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 8 of 8 Trauma Block

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After this podcast, students should have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. The EMT student will have learned the proper assessment for a suspected and obvious injury. Additionally the student will have learned general and specific types of musculoskeletal injuries including fractures, sprains, and dislocations, with associated signs, symptoms, and emergency treatment including the use of splints, PASG, and traction splints.

KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: The EMT student should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. Additionally you should be able to name the four mechanisms of injury and describe the different types of musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, dislocations, amputations, sprains, and strains. The EMT should be able to recognize the characteristics of specific types of musculoskeletal injuries and be able to differentiate between open and closed fractures. You should be able to explain how to assess the severity of an injury and provide the proper emergency medical care of the patient with an orthopaedic injury and/or swollen, painful, deformed extremity (fracture). The EMT should know the general rules of, and possible complications of splinting and explain the reasons for splinting fractures, dislocations, and sprains at the scene versus transporting the patient immediately. Last the EMT should know the emergency medical care of the patient with an amputation.

Apr 02, 202301:24:03
EMT Tidbits - OPQRST

EMT Tidbits - OPQRST

Today, we discuss OPQRST and when to use it.
Mar 20, 202308:01
EMT Tidbits - HYPERTENSIVE OB EMERGENCIES

EMT Tidbits - HYPERTENSIVE OB EMERGENCIES

This mini lecture focuses on hypertensive emergency’s as a relates to the OB patient.
Mar 17, 202302:10
EMT Tidbits - 5 STAGES OF GRIEVING

EMT Tidbits - 5 STAGES OF GRIEVING

And this lecture, we identify the five stages of grieving that an EMT may come across well dealing with patient’s family and friends.
Mar 16, 202301:15
EMT Tidbits - NALOXONE (NARCAN)

EMT Tidbits - NALOXONE (NARCAN)

Today we talk about Narcan, what it’s used for and how we administer it to our patients.
Feb 19, 202302:19
EMT Tidbits - ABRUPTIO PLACENTA VS. PLACENTA PREVIA

EMT Tidbits - ABRUPTIO PLACENTA VS. PLACENTA PREVIA

Today we discuss the differences between abruptio, placenta, and placenta previa.
Feb 15, 202302:50
EMT Tidbits - STAGES OF LABOR

EMT Tidbits - STAGES OF LABOR

Today we’re gonna talk about the three stages of labor
Feb 12, 202301:09
EMT Tidbits - MINORS AND CONSENT

EMT Tidbits - MINORS AND CONSENT

Today we talk about consent, and how it applies to minors, as well as emancipated minors.
Feb 11, 202302:10
EMT Tidbits - INVOLUNTARY CONSENT

EMT Tidbits - INVOLUNTARY CONSENT

Today we discuss involuntary consent.
Feb 09, 202301:21
EMT Tidbits - IMPLIED CONSENT

EMT Tidbits - IMPLIED CONSENT

Today we are going to talk about what implied consent is.
Feb 07, 202301:45
EMT Tidbits - CARBONIC VS. LACTIC ACID

EMT Tidbits - CARBONIC VS. LACTIC ACID

In today’s lecture, we discuss the differences between carbonic and lactic acid, which are produced either by aerobic or anaerobic metabolisms.
Feb 05, 202301:47
EMT Tidbits - 14 Components of the EMS system

EMT Tidbits - 14 Components of the EMS system

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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.

Feb 03, 202301:55
EMT Tidbits - CONSENT Actual/Informed

EMT Tidbits - CONSENT Actual/Informed

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Today we’re going to discuss what consent is and specifically actual/informed consent.

Feb 01, 202301:25
EMT Tidbits - EPINEPHRINE

EMT Tidbits - EPINEPHRINE

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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.

Jan 31, 202301:32
Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 7 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 7 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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.


Jan 31, 202357:16
EMT Tidbits - AEIOUTIPS and AVPU

EMT Tidbits - AEIOUTIPS and AVPU

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Today we talk about the acronym AEIOU – TIPS as well as a AVPU

Jan 30, 202301:41
EMT Tidbits - GENERIC VERSUS TRADE NAME

EMT Tidbits - GENERIC VERSUS TRADE NAME

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Ladies and gentlemen, today we discussed the difference between the generic and trade name for medications.

Jan 29, 202301:08
EMT Tidbits - 53 BASH - Nitroglycerin

EMT Tidbits - 53 BASH - Nitroglycerin

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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.

Jan 27, 202301:18
EMT Tidbits - SLUDGE

EMT Tidbits - SLUDGE

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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.

Jan 26, 202301:15
EMT Tidbits - DCAP-BLS-TIC

EMT Tidbits - DCAP-BLS-TIC

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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.

Jan 26, 202301:32
Chest Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 6 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Chest Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 6 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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.

Jan 26, 202341:04
Head and Spine Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 5 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Head and Spine Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 5 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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.

Jan 24, 202301:04:42
Face and Neck Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 4 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Face and Neck Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 4 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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.

Jan 21, 202357:40
Soft Tissue Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 3 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Soft Tissue Injuries - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 3 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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.

Jan 19, 202301:18:40
Bleeding - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 2 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

Bleeding - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 2 of 8 Trauma Block - Season 2

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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. 

Jan 04, 202350:55
Trauma Overview - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 8 - Season 2

Trauma Overview - NREMT Test Prep & EMT Classroom Lectures - Lecture 1 of 8 - Season 2

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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.

Jan 02, 202352:36
Immunologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture and Prep - Lecture 7 of 7 Medical Block - Season 2

Immunologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture and Prep - Lecture 7 of 7 Medical Block - Season 2

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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.

Nov 17, 202227:06
Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Lecture 6 of 7 Medical Block - Season 2

Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Lecture 6 of 7 Medical Block - Season 2

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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.

Nov 14, 202256:35
Gastrointestinal and Urological Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Lecture 5 of 7 - Season 2

Gastrointestinal and Urological Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Lecture 5 of 7 - Season 2

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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.

Nov 07, 202247:26
Neurologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Medical Block Lecture 4 of 7 - Season 2

Neurologic Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Medical Block Lecture 4 of 7 - Season 2

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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

Nov 06, 202201:01:34
OPQRST for Cardiovascular Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture - BONUS - Season 2

OPQRST for Cardiovascular Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture - BONUS - Season 2

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This is a bonus lecture for the Cardiovascular Emergency lecture. We discuss the use of OPQRST for the chest pain patient.

Nov 02, 202207:33
Cardiovascular Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Medical Block Lecture 3 of 7 - Season 2

Cardiovascular Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture Prep - Medical Block Lecture 3 of 7 - Season 2

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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.

Oct 30, 202201:08:44
Respiratory Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture and Prep - Medical Block Lecture 2 of 7 - Season 2

Respiratory Emergencies - NREMT EMT Lecture and Prep - Medical Block Lecture 2 of 7 - Season 2

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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.


Oct 03, 202244:43