Medical Stuff

In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about the OG of abused substances: opioids! From its presence in ancient culture to the scientificially enhanced opioids of today. They also weigh in on publicly available Narcan, a potent short term treatment for opioid overdose. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/how-opioid-addiction-occurs/art-20360372 https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/06/us/naloxone-narcan-opioid-overdose.html

Mark and Chris are just straight trippin about one of their most popular topics. PCP, LSD, Mescaline and Ecstasy! The guys also take a moment to reflect on Art Bell, as well as give some relationship advice. Chris suspiciously denies ever using LSD before forgetting our own e-mail address. Hmmmmm... https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Let's talk about pee baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that make good wee, let's talk abooouutt pee. This week Mark and Chris have a piss poor conversation about the renal system.

In this episode Mark and Chris not only doubt their own sanity but talk about some common psych disorders. Such as Bi-polarism, Schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder and the treatments. Please remember that these are 24/7 diseases and the people affflicted need a good support group around them. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/find-support-group

Mark and Chris discuss heroin, crystal meth, lean, and the oh-so-nasty Krokodil. Mark explores his street credibility while Chris suggests that fuels be consumed by cars instead of people. Part 1 of a multi-part series!

Mark and Chris talk about lady parts, babies, and birthing. Paramedic Jesse Pfingsten sits down at the mic as a certified Mom to bring some much needed credibility to the show and reminisce about her sorority days. Looking to support the show? Hit Like and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Check us out on Facebook for more ways to listen!

Chris and Mark talk about strokes! They cover everything from bleeds to blockage and how to fix it all. An important message about how to recognize a stroke is also delivered. Chris annoyingly flaunts finally being right about something, while our listeners pointed out that we were both wrong about two things: Mark meant to say Billy Squire instead of Billy Idol. 2) Mark mistakenly stated Kussmauls instead of Cheyne-Stokes respiration with Cushings Triad. Chris then celebrated Mark's usage of big words.

After pouring one out for the one's the didn't make it, the duo talks about anaphylaxis / allergic reactions. What they are, what causes them, and how to treat them. Chris drops an awesome Dad joke while Mark tries to laugh at it. Looking to support the show? Hit Like and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Check us out on Facebook for more ways to listen!

Mark and Chris talk about what happens as you approach the afterlife. Living Will's, POLST forms and end of life care are dissected in this episode, with Chris making sure to thank Al Gore for the internet. NOTE: Al Gore isn't dead. Looking to support the show? Hit Like and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Check us out on Facebook for more ways to listen!

Mark and Chris discuss matters of the heart! Hop along with the pair as they follow a drop of blood through the heart and discuss common ailments. The guys make some terrible puns as usual and the inner nerd in Chris cannot help but to bring up Star Wars. Looking to support the show? Hit Like and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Check us out on Facebook for more ways to listen!

Mark and Chris cobble together a grab bag of popular and common equipment used in EMS. Cardiac Monitors, Back Boards, IV's and common medications that we use in the field. We top it off by talking about the controversy surrounding Narcan, a potent medication used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose. Looking to support the show? Hit Like and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Check us out on Facebook for more ways to listen!

Mark and Chris discuss the ins and outs of the Incident Command System, a system developed to help emergency personnel deal with resource intensive incidents, such as disasters, terrorist activity and mass shootings. Also, Chris forgets to edit out a full bodied deep belch, and the episode is probably better for it.

Mark and Chris dive into all manners of respiratory ailments, how they present, and their treatments. Mark attempts to quell Chris's narcissism while both hosts battle colds.

Chris and Mark share stories from their careers and express alarm over just how many stories involve odd objects in odd places. _*_NOTE: Details of the stories have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.