Pulmonary Embolism: Pathophysiology, Patient Safety, and Prehospital Care

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The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

Ryan Cichowski and Jakob Rodger.

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The Inflection Point is the podcast that brings paramedics, EMS providers, and healthcare professionals the latest in prehospital medicine, critical care, cardiac and trauma management, pharmacology, and system design. Jakob Rodger and Ryan Cichowski dive deep into the intricacies of frontline care—combining clinical expertise, research, human factors, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration to help you think differently and perform at a higher level. We aim to take a holistic approach to sharing high-quality information that supports paramedics and healthcare professionals.

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Pulmonary Embolism: Pathophysiology, Patient Safety, and Prehospital Care

The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

39 minutes 6 seconds

1 month ago

Pulmonary Embolism: Pathophysiology, Patient Safety, and Prehospital Care

In this episode of The Inflection Point, Jakob and Ryan take a focused dive into pulmonary embolism (PE)—exploring its pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and treatment strategies across both prehospital and hospital settings.

Timed with World Patient Safety Day, the discussion emphasizes how human factors, system-level improvements, and safety principles can reduce errors and improve outcomes. Listeners will also gain practical insights on fluid management, oxygen therapy, airway considerations, and effective handover strategies when managing critically ill patients.

Episode Guide

00:00 – Introduction
00:37 – What is Pulmonary Embolism?
01:40 – Pathophysiology Explained
03:14 – Risk Factors & Virchow’s Triad
06:28 – Clinical Presentation & Diagnostic Challenges
09:19 – Diagnostic Tools & Risk Stratification
15:22 – Pathophysiology Deep Dive
20:25 – Patient Response to Treatment
21:49 – Fluid Management in Septic Patients
22:18 – Oxygen Therapy in PE
23:02 – Challenges in Prehospital Care
23:22 – Importance of Patient Handover
23:58 – Risks of Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
25:29 – Managing Critical Patients in Transit
26:21 – System-Level Changes for Patient Safety
32:11 – Communication & Technology in EMS
37:26 – Conclusion: Delivering High-Quality Care

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This podcast is independent of our professional roles and responsibilities. It does not constitute medical advice or professional instruction. Always follow your regulated educational program and local Medical Directives.

Production Notes
• Edited in Wondershare Filmora 14 and DESCRIPT AI
• Script, transcription & audio cleanup with Descript AI (Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Overdub)
• AI-enhanced visuals created with ChatGPT and Google Gemini

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