The Overrun

Summary This episode is a follow-up to our last episode about the 2025 AHA updates. Our guest is Remle Crowe, one of the authors of section 4 of the 2025 AHA updates, which specifically addresses systems of care. The conversation delves into the complexities of resuscitation practices in emergency medical services, highlighting the stark reality that many resuscitations do not yield favorable outc...

The 2025 AHA Guidelines have ignited a powerful, emotional conversation inside EMS and hospital systems. In this eye-opening episode, Ed Bauter, Dan Schwester, and Dr. Mike DeFilippo confront a controversial but crucial question:   Are we performing CPR on people we know will not benefit—and is that causing more suffering than saving? With new evidence, emerging ethical dilemmas, and shifting...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, hosts Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester engage with Josh Kimbrell and Judah Kreinbrook to discuss their recent research on cardiac arrest, focusing on the critical delays in defibrillation and chest compressions. The conversation explores the implications of these delays, the phenomenon of rearrest, and the importance of a tactical pause in emergency medic...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, hosts Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester engage with Scott Weingart to discuss critical topics in emergency medical services (EMS). The conversation covers the importance of whole blood in prehospital care, the logistical challenges of blood supply, and strategies for overcoming resistance to change within EMS systems. They also delve into advancements in d...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester welcome Anthony Christian, known as Badge502, to discuss the impact of social media on EMS and medicine. They explore Badge502’s journey from EMT to social media influencer, the importance of humor and mental health in the EMS community, and the challenges of navigating social media policies. The conversation also to...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, Dr. Andrew Fisher discusses the implications of using whole blood in emergency medical services (EMS), particularly in relation to trauma care and sepsis. The conversation explores the benefits and complications of whole blood transfusions, the financial challenges faced by EMS systems, and the importance of community engagement in supporting these p...

Summary In this episode, Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the critical role of EMS in the early treatment of sepsis, challenging the traditional view that sepsis is solely a hospital issue. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches, early intervention, and the need for EMS to adopt effective treatment protocols. The conversation highlights the potential for EMS to significantly impact patie...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, Ed Bauter speaks with Greg Clopp, a former paramedic turned nurse anesthetist, about the evolution and nuances of Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) in emergency medicine. They discuss the importance of understanding patient needs, the role of various medications, and the shift towards Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI) as an alternative to RSI. The conv...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, Ed and Dan welcome intensivist Eddie Joe Gutierrez to discuss the use of vasopressors in emergency medical services (EMS). The conversation covers the challenges of peripheral IV access, the importance of early vasopressor administration in hypotensive patients, and the evolving understanding of fluid resuscitation in sepsis. Eddie emphasizes the sig...

Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester engage with immigration attorney Matthew Hartnett to discuss the complex interactions between EMS professionals and ICE agents. The conversation delves into the rights of EMS workers and patients, the legal boundaries of ICE’s jurisdiction, and the importance of maintaining patient privacy under HIPAA during emergenc...