Thiamine Explained | Paramedic School Prep

💊 Thiamine (Vitamin B1) might not seem like a high-priority EMS medication — but in certain patients, it’s critical. In this video, we’ll cover: – Why it’s given in EMS (Wernicke’s encephalopathy prevention in at-risk patients) – Who’s at risk (malnourished, chronic alcohol use) – Dose, route, and timing – Why it’s often paired with Dextrose – Test tips to help you remember it for registry 🧠 You won’t give it on every shift — but when you do, you’ll know exactly why. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for more EMS pharmacology videos and real-world tips from a 911 paramedic. #pharmacology #paramedicschool #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #paramedictraining