Podcast Episodes

Toxidromes Demystified

Episode 97

Understanding the toxidromes provides you with vital diagnostic tools in high-stakes environments. In this episode, we break down the clinical patterns that define toxidromes- the clusters of signs a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescue Breaths: Demystifying the Physiology of Safe and Effective BVM Ventilation

Episode 96

Melody Bishop helps us simplify the physiology of bag-valve-mask (BVM) techniques. This episode highlights common mistakes like insufficient exhalation time, discusses driving pressure, and explains …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Prehospital Blood, Trauma Arrest, Hypertension in Pregnancy, and Diltiazem in Afib with RVR

Episode 95

Dr. Jeff Jarvis, EMS medical director and host of the EMS Lighthouse Project, delves into the latest emerging EMS literature and guidelines from the National Association of EMS Physicians. We explore…

Published on 3 months ago

Unlocking the Hidden Keys to Calm Under Chaos: How Simple Tools Like A Checklist Can Elevate Your Care

Episode 94

What's the real difference between paramedics who stay calm under pressure and those who panic when everything goes wrong? It's the ability to already know what comes next. In this episode we explore…

Published on 4 months ago

EXCITING NEWS! FIND OUT WHAT WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON.

Episode 93

Were have we been? Well, the truth is, we've been incredibly busy working on some really exciting projects.

If you're interested in joining the founding members cohort of  the Paramedic Confidence Bu…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Engineering Simplicity in Crisis: Mastering Airway Management Through Systematic Approaches With Dr. Rich Levitan

Episode 92

Renowned airway enthusiast, Dr. Rich Levitan, on mastering airway management. Explore his approach to simplifying complex tasks into achievable and believable steps. Every complexity incurs a debt to…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Cost of Saving Lives: Complications Arising from Pre-Hospital Tourniquet Use

Episode 91

We dive into the latest emergency medicine research evaluating the complications following pre-hospital tourniquet use. Dr. Ben Li, an expert in emergency medicine literature reviews a 2023 study tit…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Two Paramedics Watched Their Trainer Nearly Kill a Patient (And Said Nothing): How Lessons From The Aviation Industry Could Have Prevented It

Episode 90

A field trainer administers a non-indicated medication while two trainees watch in silence. Sound familiar?

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how the aviation industry transformed from a…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Two Paramedics Watched Their Trainer Nearly Kill a Patient (And Said Nothing): How Lessons From The Aviation Industry Could Have Prevented It

Episode 90

A field trainer administers a non-indicated medication while two trainees watch in silence. Sound familiar?

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how the aviation industry transformed from a…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Art of Managing Agitated Patients

Episode 89

Effective agitated patient management requires a fundamental shift from viewing these encounters as behavioral problems to recognizing them as medical emergencies with underlying pathophysiological …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago