Doc, Not Doctor

Ondansetron is a widely medication for nausea and vomiting. Typically given in 4mg doses but it can have some very serious side effects such as transient blindness.

2008 study: McGhee LL, Maani CV, Garza TH, Gaylord KM, Black IH J Trauma. 2008 Feb; 64(2 Suppl):S195-8; Discussion S197-8.2014 study: McGhee LL, Maani CV, Garza TH, Slater TM, Petz LN, Fowler M Mil Med. 2014 Aug; 179(8 Suppl):41-6.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6020109/

As titled, this episode goes over naloxone, the generic version of Narcan. Used in opioid overdoses to save countless lives. This episode goes over dosing and mechanism of action for naloxone as well as some times when you would want to use or avoid using it.

Ever wonder how fast it takes for morphine to work or why it relieves pain? What about its half life? All that and more in this episode.

Ever wonder how long it takes fentanyl to start working or what side effects to look out for? What about its mechanism of action? All that and more in this episode.

A review of meloxicam going over its mechanism of action, dose, contraindications, and more.

What's acetaminophens mechanism of action? What does a bi-layer caplet mean? Click play to have that and more answered.

Do you know how to decide if a patient needs ketamine or fentanyl? What about when to administer antibiotics? What doses of those medications do you use? As a medic or corpsman knowing that information can be the difference in your patient living or dying.

If you're an Army medic or corpsman looking to further your education you've come to the right place. This podcast provides in depth knowledge on medical topics relevant to medics and corpsmen whether in the field or a clinical environment.