Air Methods Prehospital EDucation Podcast Ep. 56: The Zebra Call
Sep 17, 2025
A common aphorism in the medical community comes from
Dr. Theodore Woodward who said in the 1940s, "When you hear
hoofbeats behind you, think of horses, not zebras." It's a way of
reminding medical practitioners that the most common explanation is
usually correct. In other words, Occam's Razor is usually correct.
But what happens when the most common explanation isn't correct?
What happens when you turn around and find a zebra looking at you?
In this month's episode, our team finds a pediatric patient who
seems to have had a stroke. Stroke is very uncommon in children,
but that doesn't mean it never happens. Listen in as our team
starts with the basics, analyzes the feedback, and arrives at their
conclusion.
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We are
joined by:
Maria Milagros Galardi, MD
William McCray, RN
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As always thanks for listening and fly safe!
Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS
John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS
Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN