EMS on AIR Podcast

In this episode of the EMS on AIR podcast, retired Battalion Chief Doug Burke shares his firsthand experience with cyanide poisoning during a fire incident. Despite wearing full PPE, Burke encountered cyanide toxicity due to the hazardous materials present in the burning structure. This episode offers critical insights into the risks associated with modern firefighting, the importance of early sym...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Robert Dunne, who is the EMS Medical Director for the Detroit Fire Department, as well as the Detroit East Medical Control Authority.  Dr. Dunne is here to describe why fire departments and EMS agencies should be prepared to treat patients with smoke inhalation injuries.  Specifically, Dr. Dunne is here to put a spotlight on the toxic twins, cyanide (CN) and carbon...

In this episode, Dr. Mark Piehl and Dr. Peter Antevy discuss why EMS must adopt a more thoughtful approach to fluid resuscitation for critically ill or injured patients.  Specifically, patients in shock. It turns out that EMS needs to take a more of a proactive approach to recognizing the need for and administering fluids for certain patients. Dr. Piehl, and Dr. Antevy are here to put a spotlight...

This episode is a preview of the interviews and discussions scheduled EMS on AIR Podcast Season 3.  Below are links to information and references from this episode.  Visit GuardianCME.com for access to free CAPCE accredited EMS CE courses.  Visit https://general-devices.com/ for more info about e-Bridge. Visit 410medical.com for more information about LifeFlow.  Visit CarterKits.org for more info...

During this episode, we welcome Nathan Stanaway, MS, NRP and Alina Capatina MSN, CCRN-K, CNL. These skilled process improvement professionals discuss the strengths and potential roadblocks of integrating a new app that supports EMS when they notify the hospital of an incoming STEMI patient.  Nathan Stanaway is the Senior Manager of Mobile Care EMS, Critical Care Transport, and AHA Training Center...

This episode is yet another COVID update from our resident experts Steve McGraw, D.O . and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD .  Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give us a COVID-19 update, as well as answer recent questions we’ve received from the EMS and hospital communities.  Most importantly, what they have to say is based in the latest scientifi...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, MD, MPH, who is here to provide us with his perspective regarding the development of stroke systems of care in the sub urban environment.  Doc is an ED physician with a deep background in a variety of EMS systems.  Specifically, Dr. Martin-Gill serves as Chief of the Division of EMS, the EMS Fellowship Director, and is an Associate Professor o...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Richards MD, MS, FAEMS, FACEP to the show.  Dr. Richards is an emergency medicine and EMS physician in the Division of EMS in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, as well as a member of the UC Stroke Team. He is the EMS medical director of several EMS agencies in southwest Ohio, as well as the UCHealth Mobile Stroke Unit....

In this episode, Dr. Samantha Mishra and I introduce you to Dr. Kelly Levasseur , DO, MS, who is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan located in Detroit.  Dr. Levasseur is a graduate of Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her pediatric residency and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Michig...

Right now, stroke systems of care are being developed and/or fortified all over the world in order to connect the latest advancements in hospital stroke care directly to stroke victims through collaborative, data driven strategic planning and execution with EMS.  In today’s episode, we welcome two new guests to discuss stroke, FAST-ED and data driven decisions.  Jonathan R. Studnek PhD NRP, Deputy...

In today’s episode, we discuss tranexamic acid, or TXA. TXA is a medication that helps prevent the body from prematurely breaking down clots. It doesn’t make new clots.  It protects existing clots as they are formed. TXA was originally developed for the treatment of hemophilia and to reduce bleeding in patients undergoing oral surgery. Eventually, it was shown to be an effective preoperative drug...

According to the CDC SUID Case Registry Project, every year approximately 150 sleep-related infant deaths occur in Michigan.  That’s about three deceased infants a week.  The causes typically include a person or an object in the baby’s sleep space that leads to suffocation.  Common objects associated with these events include pillows, blankets and stuffed toys.  Sadly, preventable sleep-related ca...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Edward Jauch, the Chief of System Research, at the Mission Research Institute/Mission Health System.  Dr. Jauch served as the Chair of Stroke Council for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and was the primary author for the 2013 Acute Ischemic Stroke guidelines. He is a co-author of the flagship American Heart Association / American Stroke As...

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Sam Mishra, DO, MPH , the EMS for Children Coordinator for the State of Michigan. Our buddy Sam brought along the founders of Carter Kits™, which is an amazing organization that is helping first responders understand, appreciate and care for children with autism and other special needs in a way that best serves child and their family.  Carter Kits™ Sensory Bags...

In this episode, we introduce you to Joe Ferrell, Senior Program Manager, Customer Technical Solutions, Biospatial, Inc .  We also welcome back Emily Bergquist, the Medical Control Authority Coordinator for the State of Michigan EMS Office.  As a part of her job, Emily gathers, measures and evaluates a LOT of EMS data with the use of Biospatial.  Biospatial, Inc. combines EMS electronic patient ca...

We're back! It’s been over two months since our last COVID update, so we thought we’d kick off our return to season 2 with a discussion with our resident experts, Steve McGraw, D.O . and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD .  Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give a COVID-19 vaccine update, as well as answer recent questions from the EMS and hosp...

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the EMS on AIR Podcast! During this brief episode, we reflect on what we’ve achieved in our first year, as well as what we have planned for the near future.  We’re currently in season 2, which kicked off in October of 2020 with a primary focus on stroke, although we met some new friends along the way that are helping EMS prevent infant sleep related dea...

This episode is the first in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs.  This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel.  Although we reference the OCMCA and our local and State EMS protocols, this series is benefic...

This episode is the second in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs.  This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel.  Although we reference the OCMCA and our local and State EMS protocols, this series is benefi...

This episode is the third in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs.  This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel.  Although we reference the OCMCA and our local and State EMS protocols, this series is benefic...

This episode is the fourth in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs.  This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel.  Although we reference the OCMCA and our local and State EMS protocols, this series is benefi...

In this episode, we welcome Dave Roth, DrPH, BSN, RN and Samantha DeMont, BSN RN.  Dave is the Oakland County Public Health Nursing Supervisor as well as the Health Division Safe Sleep Coordinator and the Coordinator for the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review, or FIMR.  Samantha is an Oakland County Public Health Nurse and FIMR Parent Interviewer.  Dave and Samantha have tough jobs, as they are all...

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Samantha Mishra DO, MPH and Terrie S. Godde, M.Ed., CCP, Paramedic-IC to talk about how EMS agencies in Michigan can easily and painlessly adopt and implement DOSE with the full backing of the State of Michigan EMS for Children Program.  Sam is the EMS for Children Coordinator for the State of Michigan and her job is to support EMS agencies with access to infor...

This episode is an update of the recent changes made to the Oakland County Medical Control Authority Emergency EMS Protocols. As of January 28, 2021, emergency protocols 11-1 and 11-2 have been modified.  Please review these protocols to assure you understand the intent, purpose and process of each.  You can access the protocols via the OCMCA EMS Protocol App , which is free and available for all...

This episode is yet another COVID Vaccine Update from our resident experts Steve McGraw, D.O . and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD .  Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give us a COVID-19 vaccine update, as well as answer recent questions from the EMS and hospital communities.  Most importantly, all of their answers are based in the latest scientif...