RideAlong: EMT School

<p>Episode 40 is here, and we’re going full term. In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathon tackle one of the most intimidating low-frequency, high-acuity topics in EMT school: OB/GYN emergencies. From childbirth and labor complications to gynecological emergencies and the realities of caring for two patients at once, the crew breaks down the concepts EMT students need to understand before the call comes in.</p><p>The guys also discuss the importance of preparation for rare emergencies, the challenges of learning obstetrics in EMT school, and what’s actually inside the OB kit riding on your ambulance.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00 – Intro</p><p>04:50 – Why OB/GYN emergencies can feel intimidating in EMT school</p><p>07:57 – Support the show / “Buy us a Monster”</p><p>09:38 – Disclaimer and discussion about sensitive terminology</p><p>17:14 – Medical Term of the Week: APGAR Score</p><p>27:00 – Pregnancy terminology and stages of labor</p><p>37:00 – Normal childbirth and EMT priorities</p><p>57:00 – Complicated deliveries and childbirth emergencies</p><p>01:24:00 – Gynecological emergencies</p><p>01:52:00 – Trauma and special considerations in pregnancy</p><p>02:11:00 – Why OB emergencies are low-frequency but high-acuity</p><p>02:12:44 – Tools of the Trade: The OB Kit</p><p>02:31:00 – Test-taking strategies and future NREMT prep episodes</p><p>02:32:23 – Closing thoughts</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>

<p>Environmental emergencies don’t stop at heat and cold — sometimes the real danger comes from water, altitude, and the creatures around us. In this episode, we dive into drowning, diving injuries, high-altitude illness, and bites and stings. We break down what’s actually happening in the body, what EMTs should be looking for, and how to manage these situations in the field — all while sharing real-world experiences (and a few mistakes) along the way.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00 – Intro &amp; Life After EMT School (real-world pressure hits different)</p><p>11:00 – Episode Overview: Environmental Emergencies Pt. 2</p><p>15:45 – Medical Term of the Week: Acute Mountain Sickness</p><p>32:30 – Water-Related Emergencies &amp; Drowning</p><p>53:25 – Diving Accidents &amp; Scuba Complications (Air Embolism, Decompression Sickness)</p><p>1:26:30 – High-Altitude Emergencies (HAPE &amp; HACE)</p><p>1:40:00 – Bites, Stings, and Envenomation</p><p>2:05:00 – Tools of the Trade: Flashlights</p><p>2:16:30 – Student Tip: NREMT-Style Questions</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>

<p>EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party</p><p>This one’s different—and honestly, one of the most fun (and chaotic) things we’ve ever done.</p><p>The RideAlong crew teamed up with EMS 20/20 for a special simulcast episode where EMS meets Dungeons &amp; Dragons. Guided by Chris and Spencer, we were dropped into a high-stakes, dice-driven scenario that quickly spiraled into full-blown EMS chaos.</p><p>What started as a straightforward cardiac arrest turned into a two-patient nightmare, tough decision-making, and the kind of curveballs you only get in real EMS—or a tabletop scenario run by EMS 20/20.</p><p>This episode is a mix of education, improvisation, and a lot of laughs… but underneath it all is a real look at teamwork, scene management, and thinking under pressure when everything goes sideways.</p><p>Huge thanks to EMS 20/20 for having us on—go give them a follow and check out their show.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00 – RideAlong intro + setup for the collab</p><p>00:00:32 – Episode concept: EMS scenario meets D&amp;D-style gameplay</p><p>00:08:04 – EMS 20/20 intro + scenario rules explained</p><p>00:14:14 – Dispatch: 70 y/o male, AMS, difficulty breathing</p><p>00:17:40 – Update: CPR instructions in progress</p><p>00:22:02 – Arrival on scene + access problem (locked house)</p><p>00:30:50 – Patient contact: CPR in progress, chaotic scene</p><p>00:37:24 – Additional responders arrive (team expands)</p><p>00:44:04 – Second patient identified (spouse deteriorating)</p><p>00:56:00 – Cardiac arrest management continues (ALS pending)</p><p>01:07:24 – ALS arrives, dual-patient management begins</p><p>01:18:21 – STEMI identified → flight activated</p><p>01:35:44 – Air medical arrival + patient transfer</p><p>01:42:07 – Cardiac arrest declines to asystole</p><p>01:46:09 – Decision point: termination of resuscitation</p><p>01:52:11 – Scenario breakdown + lessons learned</p><p>02:11:48 – Key takeaway: BLS can (and should) activate flight when needed</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>

<p>Environmental emergencies can sneak up fast, and once the body starts losing its ability to regulate temperature, things can go downhill in a hurry. In this episode, we break down hot and cold emergencies, focusing on how the body responds to temperature extremes, what warning signs EMTs should watch for, and when simple exposure becomes a true medical emergency.</p><p>Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through active versus passive warming and cooling, the physiology behind hypothermia and hyperthermia, and how heat loss, dehydration, exposure, and poor decision-making can all stack together in the field. From frostbite and local cold injuries to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, this episode is all about recognizing problems early and treating temperature emergencies before they spiral.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Subscribe to the EMS20/20 Podcast!</p><p>Get notified when our episode goes live.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ems2020.com/">https://ems2020.com/</a></p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00:00 – Intro, episode setup, and EMS 20/20 guest appearance discussion</p><p>00:11:26 – Medical Term of the Week: Active and Passive Rewarming and Cooling</p><p>00:26:13 – Body temperature regulation and homeostasis overview</p><p>00:42:00 – Hypothermia: causes, stages, and treatment priorities</p><p>01:20:05 – Local cold injuries, frostbite, and field care</p><p>01:32:09 – Heat emergencies: heat exhaustion and heat stroke</p><p>01:51:20 – Tools of the Trade: Mylar Blankets</p><p>02:01:30 – Student Tip of the Week: Test Prep with Jonathan</p><p>02:13:29 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>

<p>Multisystem trauma patients present one of the biggest challenges in prehospital care — multiple injuries, competing priorities, and the constant risk of rapid deterioration. In this episode, we break down how EMTs identify high-risk trauma patients using mechanism of injury, physiologic findings, anatomic criteria, and special patient considerations, along with how trauma scoring and transport decisions fit into the bigger picture.</p><p>Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through how trauma systems actually work in the field, why older adults and pediatric patients can complicate assessment, and how providers have to balance rapid intervention with getting the patient to the right destination. When everything is happening at once, structure matters.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00:00 – Intro, catching up, and distracted driving discussion</p><p>00:20:47 – Medical Term of the Week: Trauma Score</p><p>00:35:07 – What multisystem trauma is and why it matters</p><p>00:43:15 – Physiologic criteria for severe trauma</p><p>00:45:45 – Anatomic criteria and major injury patterns</p><p>00:51:06 – Mechanism of injury and predicting hidden trauma</p><p>00:57:34 – Special patient populations and considerations</p><p>01:05:49 – Managing the multisystem trauma patient</p><p>01:42:31 – Tools of the Trade: Oxygen Tanks and Regulators</p><p>02:04:25 – Student Tip of the Week: Test Prep with Jonathan</p><p>02:18:04 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ridealong.bulletn.net">www.ridealong.bulletn.net</a></p>