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Lab Interpretation - Part 2

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

Lab Interpretation - Part 1

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

Putting the FUN in FUNctional Medicine - Part 2

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

Putting the FUN in FUNctional Medicine - Part 1

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

Airway Access - Part 2

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 th

Airway Access - Part 1

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 pl

Foundation of Stroke and Stroke Recognition

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 res

Big changes at Guardian and Back to Basics - Dec 2023 Update

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

“11 out of 10” - Pain Management

 “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

Antibiotics and the Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

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 Antibi

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 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 co

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Part 1

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 co

"Everybody’s Doing It” - Bowel Elimination and Why it Matters

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 m

"Breaking Bad Badly" - Meth and Other Non-Opioid Illicit Drugs

"Breaking Bad Badly" - Meth and Other Non-Opioid Illicit Drugs

Episode II “Force Injuries”

May the 4th be with you. Always. 

Sepsis - "The Sickest Syndrome"

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 respon

"Ringing Your Bell" - Concussions and Head Injuries

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,

50th Anniversary Episode

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

C02 and You - Capnography

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

Basic Life Support

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 li