Back to Basics

In this episode, Chris and Jason walk through major panels like the CBC, CMP, coags, and more, offering practical takeaways for real-world care.

In this episode, Chris and Jason explore how to think systemically about lab results, looking beyond isolated values to spot trends, patterns, and what the body is really saying. The first half focuses on common pitfalls with “normal” labs and how to apply clinical reasoning. The second half walks through major panels like the CBC, CMP, coags, and more, offering practical takeaways for real-world...

Chris and Jason discuss traditional vs functional medicine and what role functional medicine is taking in traditional healthcare.

Chris and Jason discuss traditional vs functional medicine and what role functional medicine is taking in traditional healthcare.

This is part 2 our the Airway Access podcast. Everyone who has taken a CPR course or dabbled in the most elementary medical courses has learned the ABCs, understanding that airway access for ventilatory management plays a pivotal role in patient outcomes. In this course, the Seitz brothers will review the anatomy of the upper and lower airway and the major interventions we perform to secure the ai...

Everyone who has taken a CPR course or dabbled in the most elementary medical courses has learned the ABCs, understanding that airway access for ventilatory management plays a pivotal role in patient outcomes. In this course, the Seitz brothers will review the anatomy of the upper and lower airway and the major interventions we perform to secure the airway and deliver ventilations and vital oxygen...

Stroke affects 795,000 Americans each year and is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of death & disability combined worldwide. Globally, Stroke also results in over $721 billion in annual cost and $53 billion in US annual cost between 2017 and 2018. Stroke is an important area for healthcare professionals to concentrate on to make a difference in patient's lives, but befo...

I promise you we haven’t been asleep at the switch and will be bringing you quite a bit of content very soon. Some of which I’ll allow you to peek behind the curtain with me and get a snippet of today. So buckle up for the next couple minutes to find out what new things are coming to Guardian, and then on to hear a short 30-minute lecture on toxicology from our NREMT test prep program.

 “How would you rate your pain today on a scale of 1 to 10?” Answer: “11/10” We hear it all the time, and as providers can be quick to judge claims of severe pain as lies to gain opiates, or overreactions to illicit faster care. The truth of the matter is that pain is a symptom that is misunderstood and stigmatized. Pain management is an essential part of what we do as providers and patient comfor...

Ever wonder how Antibiotics work? How do they differ from Antivirals? If they're so great, why don’t we just always take or prescribe them so we don’t get sick? Is Antibiotic resistance a real threat? Well, we hope you wonder about these things because that’s what Jason spent all week researching to teach you in this one. Enjoy!”

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 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 1 of 2

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 the 4th be with you. Always. 

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.

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...

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!

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.

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.

The crossover event of the century! In this episode Back to Basics and EMS 20/20 combine all of their medical zords into one giant medical megazord of knowledge and fun. Back to Basics hosts Dr. Seitz and Jason join their good friends Chris Pfingstein and Spencer Oliver from EMS 20/20 to review a submitted cardiac case. Is it a STEMI? Is it a Block? Is it Hypotension? Is it all of that and more? W...

In this episode, Jason and Chris walk you through the lungs and when they collapse. Not the balloon you might think, the spongy tissue of the lungs “collapses” when air enters the pleural space between the outer layers of the lung tissue. Whether these layers remind you of a pillow case, a hot pocket, a garbage bag, or anything in between, we’ll leave it up to you…some analogies don’t land so well...

VRpatients takes healthcare education to a new level with their virtual reality patient care platform. In this episode, Chris and Jason run through a few virtual reality scenarios and discuss how VR can provide more comprehensive training for healthcare professionals.

In this episode, the Seitz brothers cover Neuromuscular disorders. Well, really more peripheral nervous system disorders and degenerative neurological disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system and motor function, but who can fit all that into a title? Lots of Venn Diagram discussion too, as an added bonus.

This time, the Seitz brothers travel into the mind to define psych conditions. While you may not diagnose these conditions, recognizing their symptoms can help you have a better understanding of your patients and lead them to a healthier, happier life.