Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of hyperemesis gravidarum and the importance of recognizing shock in pregnant patients.

In Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes, The Ten Minute Medic trades sirens for subtlety—reminding us that not all emergencies come screaming. Our unlucky protagonist is a pregnant patient whose body has turned “morning sickness” into an Olympic event, leaving her so dehydrated her cardiovascular system is basically running on fumes. This episode turns a quiet case of hyperemesis gravidarum into a masterclass on spotting shock before it strikes. It’s equal parts physiology refresher and paramedic pep talk—complete with the gentle reminder to be good humans to our patients...especially when they are making a new human!

Topics covered

• hyperemesis gravidarum
• dehydration
• shock
• pregnancy
• patient care

Keywords

• morning sickness
• cardiovascular system
• physiology
• paramedic

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Running on Empty, Running on Empty: Circulating on Fumes, The Ten Minute Medic

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