ACR Moon Shot

In this episode of Q&A with Joe and Billy: The Resuscitation Revolution, we explore the science, leadership, and culture behind Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation (ACR) and what it takes to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest.   Joe and Billy discuss the evolving understanding of intrathoracic pressure regulation, coronary perfusion pressure, cerebral perfusion, and high-performance resusc...

Join host Billy Croft and guest co-host Kevin Joles on the ACR Moon Shot podcast as they delve into the critical hand-off process at the ER for cardiac arrest patients. Recorded in Kansas City, MO, this episode explores the challenges first responders face when transferring patients and highlights the importance of educating emergency room teams on bundle of care to improve neurologically intact s...

Billy and Joe talk about what's on the horizon in the resuscitation.     Contact Info: https://acrmoonshot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/acrmoonshot https://www.instagram.com/acrmoonshot/

Billy and Joe sit down with Jason Patton of Fire Department Chronicles and Fire Department Coffee to discuss cardiac arrest survivability!     About our guest: Jason Patton’s journey into the fire service began like a classic turning point in a story. It all started with a casual conversation with a friend. At the time, he was working as a mechanic, following in his father’s footsteps despite his...

Billy talks with ACR founder Joe Powell to discuss ways to improve Cerebral Perfusion Pressure before EMS arrives.   www.acrmoonshot.com  

Joe Powell sits down with his co-host Billy Croft to discuss the importance of leadership with ACR.  Billy explains that all great leaders possess three important traits; curiosity, confidence and courage.    https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/55038345/six-paths-to-fire-department-leadership-curiosity-confidence-and-courage   www.acrmoonshot.com  

Billy and Joe sit down with Dr. Sheldon Cheskes at the Citizen CPR Cardiac Arrest Summit in San Diego to discuss advancements in treating patients in cardiac arrest to better outcomes.   About our guest: Dr. Cheskes’ research interests lie in the area of resuscitation science, particularly cardiac arrest resuscitation. He has a particular interest in CPR quality and its impact on cardiac arrest su...

Billy and Joe sit down with founder/President of the Pulse Point Foundation and talk about the importance of optimizing the community to help save more lives.   About our Guest: Richard Price is President of the PulsePoint Foundation and is a member of the board. Price retired as the Fire Chief for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District on December 31, 2012 after a distinguished thirty-thre...

Billy and Kevin sit down and talk with Adiel Garcia, Division Chief of Education & Integrated Healthcare at MED-ACT in Kansas City to discuss the future of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest. About our Guest: Ariel Garcia is the Division Chief of Education & Integrated Healthcare at MED-ACT in the greater metro of Kansas City. He started his career in EMS as a combat medic in the U.S. Army in 1...

Billy and Kevin sit with Mike and Adam from Lethbridge Fire in Canada to discuss push dose EPI for their ROSC patients.   About our Guests:   Mike Humphrey    EMS Operations Officer Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services   Mike Humphrey is the EMS operations officer at Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES), and has been an advanced care paramedic for 18 years and a firefighter for 16. Mike...

Billy Croft and Josh Smith sit down with Telecommunication Supervisor Esther Click and talk telephone CPR and why that matters with increasing survivability.   About our guest: Esther has served as a 911 professional with SECOMM for 17 years and has filled many roles during her career. She has been a Dispatcher, Certified Training (CTO), and Communications Supervisor. Esther has represented Benton...

ACR Moon Shot sits down with Dr. Peter Antevy in Denver Colorado at the Zoll Summit Conference to discuss cardiac arrest survivability!   About our guest:   Peter Antevy, MD Founder & CMO Dr. Peter Antevy, innovator of the Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation System, is a nationally recognized lecturer and expert in the field of pre-hospital pediatrics. He is extremely passionate about improving both...

Joe and Billy sit down with Rod Cheney and Terry Kehoe to give answers to commonly asked questions regarding ACR.   About our Guests: Terry Kehoe Over 25 years of experience in Emergency Services and as a provider/manager of prehospital emergency and critical care, education and leadership in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Medical Devices field. Most recently as a Senior Manager for Clin...

Billy and Joe get a unique opportunity to sit down with a cardiac arrest survivor to hear their unbelievable story of survival!   Our guest is a cardiac arrest survivor who suffered their event in 2020 and if it weren't for early recognition, bystander CPR, quick 911 response, dispatcher guided CPR, ACR protocols and all the nurses and doctors at the hospital, our guest wouldn't be here today. A w...

In the wake of the Demar Hamlin incident, Billy and Joe talk with Terry Kehoe, Senior Manager for Clinical Operations for Zoll, to discuss what does early Defibrillation and early CPR really mean and how do we improve cardiac arrest outcomes. About Our Guest: Terry Kehoe Over 25 years of experience in Emergency Services and as a provider/manager of prehospital emergency and critical care, educatio...

Joe and Billy talk with Chief Jim Kubinski of the Killeen Fire Department in Texas.  Chief Kubinski spent 22 years at The Naperville Fire Department and retired as the Battalion Chief of EMS.  Chief Kubinski along with Billy Croft tell the ACR journey of the Naperville Fire Department.   About our guest: Fire Chief Jim Kubinski Chief Kubinski is a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Killeen Fire Depart...

Joe and Billy talk with Rod Cheney about avoiding crash deployments with mechanical CPR devices.  Rod has extensive experience where he worked for a Fire/EMS agency for 25 years in Ohio.  Currently, Rod works for Zoll Medical as a regional manager. About our Hosts: Billy Croft A 28 year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department in Illinois, Billy has dedicated his life to public service. Billy  al...

Billy and Joe talk with Captain Josh Smith of the Richland EMS & Fire about the importance of optimizing the community to help save more lives.   About our Guest: Josh Smith is a Captain/Paramedic with Richland Fire & Emergency Services (RF&ES) located in southeast Washington State.  In addition to his role as an advisory board member for ACR, he also serves on the Program Advisory Committee for H...

Billy and Joe discuss ACR with Dr Dustin Holland and how he became the physician advisor for the ACR consortium. About our Guest: Dr. Holland is a full time Emergency Medicine Physician with Carson Tahoe Emergency Physicians in Carson City, NV. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and EMS. Dr. Holland currently serves as the EMS Medical Director for Carson City Fire Department, Central Lyon...

Billy and Joe talk with Kevin Joles, Division Chief of EMS at Lawrence-Douglas County Fire about becoming the first Clone agency of ACR.   About our Hosts: Billy Croft A 28 year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department in Illinois, Billy has dedicated his life to public service. Billy  also serves on the ACR Advisory Board helping other agencies improve neurological survival from cardiac arrest. ...

Billy and Joe talk about what it takes to be a successful ACR agency and what it takes to be a warrior that saves more lives.   Billy Croft A 28 year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department in Illinois, Billy has dedicated his life to public service. Billy  also serves on the ACR Advisory Board helping other agencies improve neurological survival from cardiac arrest.    Contact Info: bcroft71@gm...

Joe Powell and Billy Croft discuss what is ACR and why you should listen to what they have to say about saving more lives! About our Hosts: Billy Croft A 28 year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department in Illinois, Billy has dedicated his life to public service. Billy  also serves on the ACR Advisory Board helping other agencies improve neurological survival from cardiac arrest.  Contact Info: b...