Ten Minute Medic
Episodes
Pressing Pause on a Racing Heart: The Adenosine Episode
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adenosine isn’t just a drug — it’s a cardiac truth serum. In this episode, we break down how it interrupts SVT circuits, exposes fake ventricula...
When Mom Can’t Breathe: Birth, Babies… and Blood Clots
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives straight into one of the sneakiest, deadliest postpartum emergencies out there: pulmonary embolism. It’s a fast-paced ride throug...
Just the Flu—Until It Isn’t
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode opens with a seemingly routine flu call that unravels into a life-threatening respiratory crisis. Through the story of a COPD patient in ...
They’re Faking It’: The Culture of Disbelief in EMS
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite frequent reports of severe pain, many trauma patients receive little or no analgesia from paramedics. This gap often stems from a mix of cultu...
Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes, The Ten Minute Medic trades sirens for subtlety—reminding us that not all emergencies come screaming. Our...
When the Heart Steals Your Breath!
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a patient swear it’s their lungs—but the problem’s really their heart? In this episode, we dig into cardiac dyspnea, the kind of shortn...
Bladder Wars: How Seniors Lose the Silent Sepsis Struggle
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my classroom! Bladder infections in geriatric patients can lead to sepsis due to weakened immune systems, anatomical changes, and decreas...
Toxic Tales: Patterns That Save Lives
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This series explores the importance of toxidrome recognition for paramedic students. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how identifying toxi...
"Not All Tachycardias are Created Equal: The VT Mimic
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of The Ten-Minute Medic Podcast, where we look a fascinating topic suggested by his former student, now ER physician Dr. Caleb...
The Numbers That Whisper: Decoding Patient Survival Through EtCO2 (Extended Play)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Ten Minute Medic,' host Dr. Bill Young takes us on a journey into the world of end-tidal CO2 monitoring - a critical but o...
Blood, Sweat, and Fears: Navigating Hemorrhagic Shock
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're delving into a critical topic that you'll undoubtedly encounter in the field: hemorrhagic shock. By the end of this podcast, you'll have ...
Just A Song Before I Go...
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Ten Minute Medic," your go-to podcast for concise, expert insights into emergency medicine. In our latest episode, we take a look at t...
Sepsis and ETCO2 Monitoring...Not Just For ET Tube Placement Anymore!
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Yusuf Ahady for his suggestion on this week's episode. I'll be in touch with Yusuf to get his SWAG package headed his way. End-tidal CO2 (...
Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eclampsia, a life-threatening condition occurring during pregnancy, involves seizures and is preceded by preeclampsia. Understanding eclampsia is cruc...
Tiny Bubbles...Reviewing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulmonary embolism is a condition where one or more blood clots travel from elsewhere in the body, commonly from deep veins in the legs (a condition k...
Who Is Sgarbossa and Why Is Her Criteria So Important For The AMI Patient
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding Sgarbossa's Criteria is important for paramedic students, similar to knowing that a defibrillator is not just a high-tech paperweight. T...
Cardiac Arrest in the Pregnant Patient
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic, we delve into the complex pathophysiology of cardiac arrest in pregnant patients, emphasizing why a deep unde...
The Hotel California of Obstructive Respiratory Diseases
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ten Minute Medic, we dive into the essential aspects of asthma for paramedic students. Like the song Hotel California, air ...
The Great STEMI Imposters
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our podcast, where we dive into the critical world of cardiology and explore a topic that's of paramount importance for paramedic students....
” Greasing the Skids” For Glucose Metabolism
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture insulin as a key that unlocks the doors of our cells, allowing glucose to enter and power our bodies. When this intricate dance falters, as in...
You Can’t Treat What You Don’t See
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she has. Yet this area continues to be one of the weakest parts of paramedic...
RSV...It’s Not Just For Pediatrics Anymore!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is not limited to pediatrics and can affect geriatric populations too. In older adults, RSV can lead to severe respi...
Mechanism of Injury-A Replay
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mechanism of injury is important for the paramedic student to learn as it takes you beyond the obvious. You become a detective when you evaluate the...
The Physics of Trauma Part 1
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having a basic understanding of the physical forces behind trauma will help you to begin to suspect injuries that may not always be obvious. In this...
Orthopedic Emergencies-Compartment Syndrome and the Various Types of Fractures
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a look at the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. We'll also take a look at the types of fractures and how they...
Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 2 of 2
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this extended podcast, we take a look at the causes, pathophysiologies and treatments of some of the more common classifications of shock that you ...
Shock in the Pediatric Patient Part 1
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The early recognition of shock in the pediatric patient is imperative to the survival of your young patient. It's is important to remember that this c...
Respiratory Distress in the Pediatric Patient
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Watching a child struggle to breath is difficult to deal with. However, what you do in the first few minutes of care could determine the outcome for...
Responding to the Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric cardiac arrests are rare, but can be among the most stressful calls that the paramedic will encounter. In this podcast, we take a look at ...
You Can't Treat What You Don't Find
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The assessment skills of the paramedic are the most important ones that she posses. In this episode, we take a look at how to have an organized asse...
Effective Teamwork During PALS Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communication is imperative for the paramedic who is called upon to care for a pediatric patient. Failure to communicate raises both the hum...
Pediatric Basic Life Support
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For most pediatric patients, the cause of cardiac arrest can be traced to a respiratory issue. In emergencies dealing with children, having impeccab...
The Triple Threat of Chest Trauma
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is important for the paramedic student to understand the pathophysiology that accompanies chest trauma, both blunt and penetrating. In this podca...
The Paramedic Student's Guide to the Asthma Patient
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, you will learn 1. The pathophysiology behind an asthma attack 2. The three types of asthma attacks 3. The role of bronch...
Trauma For Two-The Paramedic Review of Trauma in the Pregnant Patient
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma has become the most frequent cause of death of the OB patient in the United States. Although maternal mortality due to other causes such as inf...
Autism and What EMS Needs to Know Part 2 of 2
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of our Autism and What EMS Needs to Know series. My guests are Dustin Young, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Ti...
Autism and What EMS Needs to Know-Part 1 of 2
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast will be a two parter! Recently I was with the paramedic students at Arkansas State University and they requested a podcast on ...
Does My Patient Know What They're Doing?
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic, we take a look at the ability of your patient to make competent decisions. At the end of this podcast, the ...
Anaphylaxis_Pathphysiology_and_Presentation
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the paramedic student will: 1. Understand the pathophysiology behind the cellular immune response 2. Be able to recognize the dif...
Slaying the National Registry Test Dragon
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 couple of urban legends regar...
TXA...Lifesaving Drug or Snake Oil?
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ten Minute Medic the listener will: 1. understand the pathophysiology behind the development and destruction of clots after t...
A Second Look At Diabetes
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of this podcast the paramedic student will: 1. understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia 2. understand the treatment of hypog...
Aren't You Sweet! A Look At Diabetes Part 1 of 2
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some forms of diabetes have been called a disease of lifestyle. There is no doubt that, in western culture, it is increasing. In this two part pod...
Airway and the Trauma Patient Part 2 of 2
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this final session of this two part podcast, the student will 1. weigh the benefits versus the risks of moving from basic airway maneuvers to mor...
Airway and the Trauma Patient
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Ten Minute Medic takes a look at the airway of the trauma patient. In this session, you will learn: 1. the role of external and internal respi...
The Pathophysiology of Shock...Why a Blood Pressure Means Nothing!
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of the Pathophysiology of Shock episode. In this recording we'll look at: 1. Why relying on a BP for indication of shock c...
The Pathophysiology of Shock...Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week and next week the Ten Minute Medic will cover the workings of the body in shock and why this topic is probably the most important lecture yo...
What the Paramedic Student Needs to Know about Gunshot Wounds and Crime Scene Management
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The rules of engagement for active shooting scenes have changed. No longer can EMS sit back until the "scene is secure". In this podcast, we will ...
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis and Your Patient
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We come to the end of our series on acid base balance with a look at metabolic acidosis and alkalosis. In this podcast you will learn: 1. The most...
When Your Patient Is Breathing Too Fast: Respiratory Alkalosis
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For your patient, there is, probably, no more frightening sensation than that of not being able to breathe. This is never more true than in the pati...
The Paramedic Students Guide To Respiratory Acidosis
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Respiratory acidosis is commonly seen in the pre-hospital patient. In this episode, we take a look at the pathophysiology and treatment approach of ...
What Bacon Chili Cheese Fries Have To Do With Medicine!
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there! What do you do after that massive chili cheese burger? You reach for an antacid! In this episode, we take a look at the me...
The T Wave That Ate the ECG
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional EMS education says that T wave abnormalities are present with an elevated potassium. Is that always true. In today's podcast, Dr. Bil...
Why No Os?: How Oxygen Could Make Your ACS Patient Worse!
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Could oxygen be detrimental to our cardiac patients? You bet your sweet nitroglycerine it could be. Learn more from this week's podcast!
Ketamine for Prehospital Use
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Although a newcomer to the drug bags of paramedics, ketamine was first developed in 1962 and used as an anesthetic in surgery. Over the last couple ...
Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatric Patients
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is fall of the year and this is the time that health care providers begin to think about childhood respiratory diseases. In this podcast, we will...
Right Ventricular AMI...Fact or Myth
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The presence of a right ventricular MI has always been something that has a mysterious hold for paramedics. In the past, any patient with a RVMI was...
Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology and Treatment
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common cardiac related emergencies that the paramedic will be called upon to deal with is that of congestive heart failure. In this ...
Heart Blocks Made Easy-Episode 1
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are anything like most paramedic students, you will, at some point in time struggle with AV heart blocks. In this short podcast, learn how to...