Syncope, is a symptom that many emergency medical personnel encounter. It's sometimes tricky to differentiate from seizures, and it's essential to understand that syncope is not a standalone diagnosis. It's a symptom of an underlying cause, which can be benign or life-threatening. Let's delve into the world of syncope, explore its clinical significance, and discuss how EMS providers can effectively assess and risk stratify patients who experience it.

Learn a systematic approach to management of wide complex tachycardia that doesn't rely on exact rhythm identification or scoring systems with guest Dr. Kevin Butler. By understanding the physiology rather than memorizing a score or algorithm you can use Kevin's approach and ABCD mnemonic to help differentiate between ventricular tachycardia, SVT with aberrancy, and other arrhythmias. Learn how not to miss the vital mimics with his SPAM filter. And finally by understanding which treatments are safe and which treatments potentially dangerous you can understand how to move forward even when you're not exactly sure what the arrhythmia is.

Explore the nuances of stroke assessments, the challenges EMS professionals face in the field, and the impact of prehospital interventions on patient outcomes. Coco Wham, a former paramedic who's transitioned to a physician, and Dr. Layne Dylla, an associate professor of emergency medicine join us to dive into their ongoing research efforts aimed at defining what matters in prehospital stroke care and refining stroke response protocols. Hear firsthand how evidence-based practices are developed from the ground up in EMS settings. This episode is packed with valuable information to enhance your practice and understanding of stroke care in prehospital environments.

Which comes first epinephrine or airway? Out of hospital cardiac arrests involve critical and often complex decisions with sequence and timing of various procedure. What should you prioritize? We examine the nuances of advanced interventions, such as epinephrine and advanced airway placement, through the lens of recent studies, including a notable piece of research published recently in JAMA Network Open. Take a deep dive into the practicalities and philosophies that underpin prehospital cardiac arrest management, emphasizing the significance of basic life support skills and the role of advanced techniques in the pre-hospital setting. This episode engages, educates, and challenges EMS providers on the best practices that could potentially save lives during those critical first minutes of a cardiac emergency.

Despite the allure of consistent compressions and reduced provider fatigue, does the data actually show that mechanical CPR devices improve outcomes? Tune in for a nuanced exploration of evidence-based practice in emergency medical services.

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