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In Episode 20, Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike go through the 12 pairs of cranial nerves!
They explain how to remember their names! How to remember whether they are sensory, motor, or both! AND how to test them clinically!!Want to support us? Consider becoming a Dr Matt & Dr Mike Club member for $7 per month! https://plus.acast.com/s/dr-matt-and-dr-mikes-medical-podcast-2.
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Here we introduce the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system. After finding out what Dr Matt did in India, we explore why we have a sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) division of the nervous system. We look at cholinergic receptors and adrenergic receptors and where they are located. And finally, what drugs can do to alter these systems - enjoy!!
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Did you know that you can change the pH of your blood by breathing? In this episode Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike explore the differences between acidosis and alkalosis. What is pH? What is an acid? What is a base? Clinically, why are we so concerned about the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+)??
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Did you know that our kidneys control our blood pressure? It does this so it can continually create 180 litres of filtered blood every day to keep us healthy!
The system that the kidneys use to control blood pressure is called the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) - it's a big name but easy to learn!
Many patients with hypertension manage their blood pressure by taking medications that act upon this system!
Join Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike in this episode to explore this clinically important system!Want to support us? Consider becoming a Dr Matt & Dr Mike Club member for $7 per month! https://plus.acast.com/s/dr-matt-and-dr-mikes-medical-podcast-2.
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"ABGs are easy as 1,2,3!!"
In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain how to read an arterial blood gas (ABG) report and help determine whether a patient has a respiratory or metabolic based acidosis or alkalosis. They also look at some complex mixed cases and explain some easy ways to determine what's going on?!Want to support us? Consider becoming a Dr Matt & Dr Mike Club member for $7 per month! https://plus.acast.com/s/dr-matt-and-dr-mikes-medical-podcast-2.
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What came first, the kidney or the bean?? In this episode, Dr Matt meets Dr Mike's best friend, Zac Nephron and they explore the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys in preparation for their upcoming episodes on how the kidneys filter and the Nephron!!
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