EMS Today

In this episode, we interview Brian J. Maguire, Dr. PH, MSA, EMT-P, about the serious realities faced by EMS responders, exploring the intricate details of responder injuries and fatalities. Dr. Maguire's insightful 2023 research in "Prehospital and Disaster Medicine" provides a sobering look at the risks these brave individuals encounter daily, offering valuable perspectives on safeguarding those...

Mind the Frontline, a 501(c)(3) registered charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and overall well-being of frontline first responders, is thrilled to announce its newest partnership with Clarion Events and The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). This collaboration aims to provide valuable resources and support to first responders through monthly blogs, quarterly podcasts &amp...

Michael Stern, training specialist and curriculum manager for the National Fire Academy's Emergency Medical Services Curriculum, joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss the EMS curriculum at the National Fire Academy, the classes offered and some upcoming changes to the curriculum. Additionally, we discuss some of the advantages of attending classes at the National Fire Academy, how to apply for cl...

Infectious disease expert Katherine West discusses the current measles outbreak currently ongoing.

Chief Douglas Randell speaks with St. Louis Paramedic (Ret.) Chuck Bennett about working in a large city where anything can happen.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with CoAEMSP Executive Director Dr. George Hatch about the importance of EMS accreditation. CoAEMSP is the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions.

Katherine West and James Cross explain why employee medical records must be available around the clock.

Dov and Raphael delve into some of the effects of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel and how it is affecting the people. The episode focuses on how first responders on the home front are dealing with the fallout of war, both the physical injuries, as well as the psychological traumas. Each person in Israel is carrying around with them a lot of trauma from the war. How does this play out amon...

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks to Capt. Rommie Duckworth about about his JEMS article, " Debriefing Tips for EMS Professionals ."

Dean Martin, of Crossroads Ambulance Sales & Service, LLC, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing problem of chassis availability for new ambulances and what he's seeing as a dealer. Additionally, we discuss some of the advantages of ambulance remounts versus new builds.

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.”

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 voluntee...

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 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 fr...

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

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

Eric Chase has a powerful and uplifting conversation with Crystal Little.

Hear an important JEMS Talk on ethics in emergency medical services and mobile medicine. Items Discussed • The belief that field clinicians can/should be trusted to make ethical and moral decisions. • Are we educating clinicians on how to make such assessments, or are we training clinicians to paint by number/practice by rote protocol? • Are “thinking” vs. a scientifically informed, protocolized a...

Paramedics in a rural setting respond to a young man who is unresponsive, barely breathing, has pinpoint pupils and has fresh needle marks along his arm veins. Recognizing this as an opiate overdose they assist ventilations and attempt to administer IV naloxone, but have difficulty starting an IV line. They heard about nasal naloxone, so they squirt a vial of naloxone into the patient’s nose with...

Congenital syphilis is a severe and often life-threatening infection seen in infants whose mothers were infected.

Firefighter/Paramedic Kate Freshman joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss providing care while being recorded live on "Live Rescue" on A&E, and how she became involved with Women in Fire, which led her to create "Fire Up St. Louis.” They also discuss her work on a peer support committee, working to channel members to the right resources to address mental health issues before they are in crisi...