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That Paramedic Podcast

by J. Davis & C. Schmode

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Adenosine: A Brief Pause for Existential Dread

October 21, 2026 · 36 min

Ever looked at a heart rate of 220 and thought, "Well, that's a little f*****g ambitious"? Meet adenosine. The medication that essentially walks up to your heart, pulls the plug for a moment, and hopes everything behaves when the lights…
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October 14, 2026 · 17 min

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?…
The Lethal Diamond: Because Three Ways to Die Weren't Enough.

October 7, 2026 · 42 min

Trauma is already having a pretty s****y 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…
Medic Minute - Compensation

September 29, 2026 · 23 min

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…
Putting Explosives in Your Mouth

September 23, 2026 · 41 min

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…

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DKA: Diabetic Keto-Acid-Oh-Shit

September 16, 2026 · 48 min

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…
pHucked Up: Respiratory vs. Metabolic Acidosis

September 14, 2026 · 38 min

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…
K* Start my Heart

September 9, 2026 · 45 min

From humble electrolyte to killer of cardiac conduction, this episode has it all.
Capno? I Hardly Know Her!

September 3, 2026 · 44 min

Capnography, ETCO2, and what that squiggly little bastard is trying to tell you.
Salbutamol, the Beta Choice

August 23, 2026 · 45 min

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…
It's called Keta-mean, not Keta-nice.

August 19, 2026 · 41 min

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…
That Paramedic Podcast - Ep. 1 MidazoDAMN

August 11, 2026 · 43 min

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…

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About the show

That Paramedic Podcast takes the complicated world of paramedicine and makes it easier—and much more fun—to understand. We break down medications, protocols, procedures, physiology, and the science behind patient care in a practical, lighthearted way. Whether you’re a student preparing for an exam, a seasoned practitioner brushing up on the details, or simply curious about emergency medicine, join us as we explore not only what we do, but how and why it works.