EMS Today

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.

EMS as a Human Right

Daniel Gerard joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss the articles he wrote for JEMS on EMS as a human right and an essential service. He also discusses the International Association of EMS Chiefs, of which he was immediate past president. He also talks about the uniqueness of ALS in New Jersey and the value in going to conferences.

Taking Flight

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. John vonRosenberg about the challenges and thrills of being a flight paramedic.

Paramedic Performance in a High-Stress Surgical Airway Event

Dr. Casey Patrick, an ER and EMS physician from Texas, talks about a recent study he helped publish that looked at how successfully surgical cricothyrotomy can be performed by paramedics.

A Spouse’s Call to Action

We want to get it! We all desire a better understanding and support from our loved ones. This is a spouse’s call to action. Guest Ashley Pridgeon is a daughter and spouse of first responders.