PLAY PODCASTS
It's Not Just Back Pain. Spinal Emergencies with Dr. Bo Burns.
Episode 45

It's Not Just Back Pain. Spinal Emergencies with Dr. Bo Burns.

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers ยท emscast

July 15, 202323m 30sExplicit

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (mcdn.podbean.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

Stop blowing off back pain patients! There may be a true emergency lurking underneath. Dr. Bo Burns teaches us why we should take atraumatic back pain so seriously. We're back with another episode from the RMTEMC. We dive deep into the topic of epidural abscesses and cauda equina. These are true spinal emergencies, so we should understand them. Our expert guest, Dr. Bo Burns shares valuable insights on how to recognize and diagnose, emphasizing the importance of a high index of suspicion. We also explore the role of pre-hospital providers in identifying at-risk patients and providing crucial information to the emergency department. Join us as we unravel the complexities of spinal emergencies and learn about the latest clinical decision tools and treatment options.ย 

Enter to Win a FREE Pair of Frontline Optics Sunglasses

EMScast15 for 15% Off Frontline Optics Sunglasses

Blog post- https://emspodcast.com/spinal-emergencies-a-closer-look-at-back-pain/

ย 

Resources:

Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field?
๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: https://calendly.com/d/cq38-87r-fkk/paramedic-confidence-builder
๐Ÿ“ฐ Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae