That Paramedic Podcast
That Paramedic Podcast breaks down the complex world of paramedicine into something practical and enjoyable to follow. Episodes cover medications, protocols, procedures, physiology, and the science behind patient care. The hosts aim to explain not just what paramedics do, but how and why those interventions work. It is suited to students studying for exams, working practitioners refreshing their knowledge, and anyone curious about emergency medicine.
Episodes
The Lethal Diamond: Because Three Ways to Die Weren't Enough.
Trauma is already having a pretty shitty day. Then the patient gets cold, acidotic, stops clotting properly, and apparently the human body decides three problems aren't enough and throws low calcium into the mix.Welcome to the lethal triad. Or, because medicine can never leave well enough alone, the lethal diamond.In this episode of That Paramedic Podcast, Jay and Courtney break down what actually
Putting Explosives in Your Mouth
Nitroglycerin is a medication used to treat chest pain, reduce cardiac workload, and manage acute pulmonary edema. It is also, somewhat inconveniently, an actual explosive.In this episode of That Paramedic Podcast, we explore how nitroglycerin went from blowing things up to becoming one of the most recognizable medications in emergency medicine. We break down what nitro does to the cardiovascular
DKA: Diabetic Keto-Acid-Oh-Shit
DKA is way more than “the sugar is high.”In this episode of That Paramedic Podcast, we break down diabetic ketoacidosis from the ground up: what causes it, why ketones and acidosis develop, why patients pee out half their circulating volume, and why potassium is the quiet psychopath nobody should ignore.We also get into Kussmaul respirations, why a DKA patient’s crazy respiratory rate may be the t
pHucked Up: Respiratory vs. Metabolic Acidosis
Your patient is acidotic. Fantastic. Now comes the slightly more important question: why?In this episode of That Paramedic Podcast, we dive into the wonderfully unpleasant world of respiratory and metabolic acidosis. We break down how the body regulates pH, the roles of the lungs and kidneys, and how to determine whether the problem is caused by too much carbon dioxide, too little bicarbonate, or
K* Start my Heart
From humble electrolyte to killer of cardiac conduction, this episode has it all.
Capno? I Hardly Know Her!
Capnography, ETCO2, and what that squiggly little bastard is trying to tell you.
Salbutamol, the Beta Choice
In this special episode: Salbutamol! The tiny blue puffer, surprisingly huge story. We unpack how this famous beta‑2 agonist opens airways, shifts potassium, and earned a spot in nearly every paramedic drug bag. From asthma history and spacer-versus-nebulizer debates to lactic acidosis, changing treatment guidelines, and an unexpected Tour de France cameo, discover why salbutamol is lifesaving—but
It's called Keta-mean, not Keta-nice.
In this episode of That Paramedic Podcast, Jay and Courtney dive into ketamine—from its surprising origins and battlefield use to its modern role in sedation, pain management, behavioural emergencies, and mental health treatment. They explore how it works, its benefits and risks, evolving research, and practical considerations for paramedics—all with plenty of humour and real-world insight.
That Paramedic Podcast - Ep. 1 MidazoDAMN
In this episode, we unpack midazolam—how it slips into the brain, turns up GABA’s “calm down” signal, and helps manage everything from seizures and severe agitation to procedural sedation. Along the way, we explore dosing, respiratory risks, surprising history, and real-world calls where Versed saved the day—or met a patient determined to remain a grumbly bear. Educational, practical, and only mil
Medic Minute: Pain is Fucking Weird
In this episode, Jay tackles one of the strangest things we deal with in medicine: pain. Why can two patients with the same injury report completely different pain, and neither be lying? Why does a heart attack show up in someone’s jaw? How can someone feel pain in a leg that isn’t there anymore?Jay breaks down the difference between nociception and pain. He explains why pain is your brain’s best
Medic Minute - Compensation
A normal blood pressure does not always mean your patient is okay. In this Medic Minute, we look at how the body compensates during shock, the subtle warning signs that appear before hypotension, and why trends in heart rate, respirations, skin, mental status, and perfusion matter more than one reassuring number. Because your patient may be compensating beautifully, right up until they fucking are
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