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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 2 Jul 26, 2023

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a staple training in the medical industry and for good reason. Its algorithms teach comprehensive and effective responses for the most common types of cardiac emergencies. Join Chris and Jason in this episode as they take the “A” in ACLS back to “B” Part 2 of 2

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 1 Jun 22, 2023

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"Everybody’s Doing It” - Bowel Elimination and Why it Matters Jun 08, 2023

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In this rather Crappy episode, Chris and Jason talk about Bowel elimination, and why we should be paying close attention to it. The GI system plays an important role in maintaining our body's health, and when things go wrong you and your patients may find yourself in deep doody. Glove up, plug your nose, and let's get to work.

"Breaking Bad Badly" - Meth and Other Non-Opioid Illicit Drugs May 18, 2023

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"Breaking Bad Badly" - Meth and Other Non-Opioid Illicit Drugs

Episode II “Force Injuries” May 04, 2023

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May the 4th be with you. Always.

Sepsis - "The Sickest Syndrome" Apr 19, 2023

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We’ve all experienced an infection in our lives, but what happens if we can’t kick it? Today the Seitz brothers cover our bodies' overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection, known as sepsis. Why does it happen? How can we assess for it? Who is at risk? What do we do when we discover it? Take a listen for the answers to these questions and more.

"Ringing Your Bell" - Concussions and Head Injuries Mar 30, 2023

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Put your helmet on for this one folks! In this episode, Jason and Chris cover Traumatic Brain Injuries. What's the difference between a concussion, a subdural hematoma, and intracranial hemorrhage? Can you go to sleep after suffering a concussion? What happens inside his brain when Jason spends the afternoon slamming his head into medical textbooks? Get the answers to all these questions and more!

50th Anniversary Episode Mar 15, 2023

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Back to Basics has turned 50! These last two years have been an adventure and we are glad you joined us for the journey. In this episode, Chris and Jason discuss how Back 2 Basics started and what the future holds. As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback on the podcast and topics you want Chris and Jason to discuss. Stay sweet!

C02 and You - Capnography Feb 16, 2023

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End Tidal C02 is one of the most underrated vital signs out there. We’ve ignored this useful tool long enough. Join Jason and Chris as they describe how using this simple device can improve your understanding of your patient's respiratory physiology, acid/base balance, and even improve your resuscitative efforts.

Basic Life Support Feb 01, 2023

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BLS - all providers need it, but do we really know it, or is it just a class we snooze through every two years? Basic Life Support is quite literally the foundation of life-saving techniques that all providers should be not just acquainted with but know thoroughly. In this episode, the Seitz brothers truly take you back to the basics, breaking down the ABCs of, well….the ABCs.

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