EMS Today

The Importance of PulsePoint

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Richard Price, founder and president of the PulsePoint Foundation. PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation building applications that help public safety agencies inform and engage their citizens.

It Takes Collaboration to Improve Patient Outcomes

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New Orleans EMS Maj. Tom Dransfield has a wide-ranging conversation with host Eric Chase. Topics include: SPARC Academy, whole blood and blood product initiatives, POCUS, Axon body-worn cameras and more.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 6 – Nacho Normal Chest Pressure

Nothing beats starting your overtime shift on a nice, clear Taco Tuesday night with your regular partner on overtime, too. You both play rock paper scissors to decide which of your favorite food trucks you’ll be getting dinner at. Your partner is hell-bent on chicken tacos while you’re craving your favorite grouper tacos at Rick’s with the mango salsa. As you throw down rock and she throws down paper, your CAD chirps.

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Resuscitation Academy and the Future of Resuscitation with Dr. Andrew McCoy

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Hosts: Bradley Dean and David Blevins

Guest: Dr. Andrew McCoy, MD, assistant professor of Emergency Medicine; medical director for Shoreline Medic One and AMR Puget Sound Operations; program director for the University of Washington EMS Fellowship; and medical director for the Resuscitation Academy.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Bradley Dean and David Blevins sit down with Dr. Andrew McCoy to explore everything about resuscitation and the Resuscitation Academy (RA). Dr. McCoy shares the history of the RA and its mission to improve survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest in communities.

With a focus on resuscitation science and EMS education, the discussion covers the impact of the CAROL Act, improvements in local EMS practices, and the ongoing growth of the RA, including the innovative Lighthouse Program.

Guest Bio: Dr. Andrew McCoy is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington and has been a faculty member at the Resuscitation Academy in Seattle for 10 years.

A graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Dr. McCoy completed his Emergency Medicine residency in Buffalo, New York, before moving to Seattle for an EMS fellowship.

He now serves as medical director for Shoreline Medic One, American Medical Response (AMR) Puget Sound Operations, and the Resuscitation Academy, where he helps EMS professionals improve cardiac arrest survival rates across the country

Points of Discussion:

• What is the Resuscitation Academy (RA), and its history?
• Bradley’s experience with the RA and improvements made in his community.
• The future of the RA: How the CAROL Act will influence resuscitation efforts and the opportunities for growth.
• The Lighthouse Program and its role in driving continuous improvement in resuscitation practices.

Resources Mentioned:

• Resuscitation Academy: www.resuscitationacademy.org
• CAROL Act: Barr's CAROL Act
• American Heart Association – Resuscitation Guidelines: CPR and ECC Guidelines
• CARES Registry: CARES Registry
• RESUSCITATE!: Resuscitate! Book

Key Takeaways: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death, but survival rates vary significantly from community to community. The Resuscitation Academy's mission is to train EMS personnel and equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to improve survival rates.

With programs like the Lighthouse Initiative and new legislation like the CAROL Act, the future of resuscitation looks promising, offering pathways to reduce preventable deaths from cardiac arrest.

Listen in to learn more about how your community can improve resuscitation outcomes and get involved with the Resuscitation Academy.

Dr. Orlando Rivera

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Dr. Orlando Rivera joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss his writings for JEMS and his LinkedIn posts on EMS. We discuss why it's time for advocacy for a "revolutionary" change in EMS in the United States and getting that conversation started.

We also discuss why it's time to change the way EMS in our country is funded, and the downstream effects of that lack of adequate funding. We also discuss the importance of mental health, and end the podcast with a discussion on his passion for obstacle course racing.

Death Talk from the Paramedic

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Dr. Zachary Tillett, a paramedic who works as an emergency department physician in Maryland, talks about his new article, “Breaking Bad News in the Prehospital Setting: A Guide for EMS Clinicians.”

Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels

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On this episode of the Patient Centered Paramedic Podcast, Catherine Sanderson joins John Sammons. In her book “Why We Act, Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels”, she talks about the psychology of bystander action—or inaction. In this talk, we tie this concept into scene management, interpersonal relations and patient advocacy.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Curtina Blalock shares her family’s cancer journey with Chief Douglas Randell.

The Significance of ETCO2

It's not the wave of the future, it is the standard of care. The "answer" to saving lives is right under our nose! Eric Chase has a conversation with Don Guillette, RN, paramedic, educator and author of “Capnography Capstone,” about the significance of ETCO2 in EMS, hospitals and more.

Indianapolis EMS to Host Tactical Medicine and Rescue Symposium

Indianapolis EMS is hosting a tactical medicine and rescue symposium, being held Sept. 26 – 27, 2024. Those interested can register for the event by visiting this website.