EMS Today

CPR Scene Time and Its Impact on Survival

Jacob Hutton, a paramedic researcher from Canada, is interviewed about his research article in Resuscitation about how the length of on-scene time affects survival outcomes when EMS get ROSC after CPR.

This 2023 article is titled “The association of the post-resuscitation on-scene interval and patient outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.”

The Day Our World Exploded

Dov and Raphael go in-depth into how United Hatzalah, an organization made up of volunteers, showed up on October 7th and saved thousands of lives when Hamas attacked Israel and when government services collapsed. 

The two covers everything from operational procedures, heroic stories of volunteers, and straight-out miracles -- all of which culminated in the mobilization of more than 1,000 volunteers in mere hours The lives of more than 3,000 people were saved thanks to the quick response of those volunteers in the organized chaos of the organization's response, all while under live fire. 

The Importance of Mentoring

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District (CO) Chief Bruce Evans about his role in mentoring.

Training EMS for Field Ultrasound

Training EMS for field ultrasound is discussed with guest co-host Gordon Johnson, an internal medicine physician from Portland who published an article in POCUS Journal called “Demonstration of a Longitudinal Medical Education Model (LMEM) Model to Teach Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Resource-Limited Settings.”

In this episode, Dr. Johnson leads an engaging conversation with distinguished experts from Norway. We have Dr. Nils Peter Overland, a specialist in air ambulance and anesthesia, and Victoria Vatsvåg, PhD(c), with expertise in ultrasound. Tune in as we explore the intersection of paramedic training, point-of-care ultrasound and resource-limited settings.

Elijah McClain’s Case, Legally Speaking

Chief Douglas Randell talks with EMS Attorney Douglas Wolfberg about the Elijah McClain case and what it means for medics.

A New Medical Director for JEMS

JEMS Editor-In-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Sarah Fabiano about her new role as medical director. Dr. Fabiano talks about her history in prehospital care and what she has planned for the future of JEMS.

State Supplemental Reimbursement Programs

Attorney Kevin Fairlie joins the Not A Fib Podcast to discuss state supplemental reimbursement programs and the scrutiny these programs are now receiving from the Office of the Inspector General. Additionally, we discuss the importance of compliance programs to protect agencies in the event of an OIG audit.

Neuroprotective CPR

This podcast reviews an article in JEMS by Flight Paramedic Ashley Buie about Neuroprotective CPR.

Article discussed: Buie, A. (2023, July 25). Neuroprotective CPR. Journal of Emergency Medical Services JEMS. Available at https://www.jems.com/patient-care/neuroprotective-cpr/

We Must Do Better at Being Patient Advocates

Eric Chase gets input and advice from EMS attorney Steve Wirth, Esq., EMT-P, after the guilty verdict of two Colorado paramedics that had been on trial for the homicide of Elijah McClain.

Performing Remote Medicine

This podcast reviews research in prolonged field care with Aebhric O’Kelly from the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation.

Article discussed: O'Kelly, A., & Mallinson, T. (2023). Prolonged field care (austere emergency care) principles in UK paramedic practice. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 15(9), 359-366.