Dusty King
Host of SMFR EMS Podcast
Dusty King is an EMS Lieutenant at South Metro Fire Rescue.
Dusty King has hosted 23 Episodes.
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Episode 7: Episode 7: 5x5 - Abdominal Pain
April 13th, 2025 | 23 mins 52 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this episode, we use the G.R.O.A.N. approach to break down five critical differentials: Gastrointestinal Perforation, Reproductive Organ Torsion (Testicular/Ovarian), Occlusive Ischemic Bowel/Infarction, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, and Nonviable Ectopic Pregnancy.
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Episode 6: Episode 6: 5x5 - Altered Mental Status
April 13th, 2025 | 23 mins 10 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this episode, we use the 5 S’s approach to identify the most critical causes: Seizure, Sepsis, Stroke, Sugar (Hyper/Hypoglycemia), and Severe Toxicology.
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Episode 5: Episode 5: 5x5 - Chest Pain
April 13th, 2025 | 29 mins 42 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this episode, we break down the C.H.E.S.T. approach to identifying life-threatening causes: Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Attack (MI), Embolism (Pulmonary), Simple/Tension Pneumothorax, and Thoracic Aortic Dissection.
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Episode 4: Episode 4: Tiny Breaths Part 2
January 1st, 2025 | 20 mins 51 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this episode, we explore some pediatric specialty cases within SMFR's district. We'll look at how and why custom protocols are developed for these unique kids.
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Episode 3: Episode 3: Tiny Breaths Part 1
January 1st, 2025 | 37 mins 30 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
This episode covers pediatric respiratory emergencies with emphasis of early Epi. Working through respiratory emergency differentials to include anaphylaxis, asthma, choking (obstruction), poisoning, and infection.
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Episode 2: Episode 2: Heart Beats of Hope Part 2
August 12th, 2024 | 25 mins 36 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
“Hit at the wrong place at the wrong time.” This EMS Case Review Podcast covers a 16 year old rugby player that experienced Commotio cordis. The person was saved by early CPR & defibrillation while on a sports field.
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Episode 1: Episode 1: Heart Beats of Hope Part 1
August 12th, 2024 | 21 mins 45 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
“Having a spark problem.” This EMS Case Review Podcast covers a 40s male with 50+ recurrent VTach & VFib episodes requiring ECMO and AICD. This person was saved by rapid initiation of bystander CPR & Arapahoe Deputies early defibrillation.