SMFR EMS Podcast
Welcome to South Metro Fire Rescue's Emergency Medical Services Podcast.
Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 23 in total of SMFR EMS Podcast with the tag “ems”.
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Episode 13: Episode 13: Sound Decisions: Ultrasound’s Role in EMS, Part 2
April 30th, 2025 | 22 mins 53 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
Welcome back to Sound Decisions: Ultrasound's Role in EMS for Part 2 of our deep dive into ultrasound's transformative impact on pre-hospital care.
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Episode 12: Episode 12: Sound Decisions: Ultrasound’s Role in EMS, Part 1
April 30th, 2025 | 19 mins 5 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
This episode will review real-life incidents where ultrasound changed the course of treatment, from routine protocol to advanced applications in critical care.
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Episode 11: Episode 11: Chain of Survival, Part 2
April 13th, 2025 | 13 mins 25 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this episode of the EMS podcast, EMS Lieutenant Dusty King and Medical Director Apfelbaum break down a compelling pediatric cardiac arrest case from mid‑January.
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Episode 10: Episode 10: Chain of Survival, Part 1
April 13th, 2025 | 24 mins 35 secs
emergency medical services, ems, fire service, smfr ems, smfr ems podcast, south metro, south metro fire, south metro fire rescue
In this dynamic EMS podcast episode, EMS Lieutenant Dusty King, Paramedic Rafferty, and Medical Director Apfelbaum break down a recent, high-stakes cardiac arrest case involving a 29‑year‑old male who collapsed on a basketball court.
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Episode 9: Episode 9: 5x5 - Shortness of Breath
April 13th, 2025 | 20 mins 17 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 B.R.E.A.TH. approach to break down five critical differentials: Bronchoconstriction (COPD/Asthma), Respiratory Infection (Pneumonia), Edema (Congestive Heart Failure), Acidosis (Diabetic Ketoacidosis), and THromboembolism (Pulmonary Embolism/Myocardial Infarction).
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Episode 8: Episode 8: 5x5 - Trauma
April 13th, 2025 | 21 mins 54 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 B.L.E.E.D. approach to break down five critical trauma differentials: Bleeding (Hemorrhagic Shock), Low Oxygen Levels (Hypoxia), Elevated Intrathoracic Pressure (Tension Pneumothorax/Pericardial Tamponade), Elevated Intracranial Pressure (Closed Head Injury), and Dysfunction of Coagulation (DIC/Coagulopathy).
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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.