EMS Research with Professor Bram

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 tho...

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.” Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of t...

Training EMS for Field Ultrasound is discussed with guest co-host Gordon Johnson who is 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 expe...

This vlog and 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/ Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutio...

This vlog and 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. Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest...

This vlog and podcast reviews RSI research related to paramedics with nurse anesthetist Penny Chiasson who is also a hypnotherapist with Genesis Hypnosis. Article discussed: Alzaatreh, M. Y., Alsadi, M. R., Alkhsealat, Y., Alhemedi, M., & Alrabab’a, M. H. (2022). Pre-hospital rapid sequence induction by paramedics: A scoping review. Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Acute Care (5) 40...

This vlog and podcast discusses the latest research in EMS bleeding control with Will Chapleau who is a paramedic, nurse, educator, and writer. Article discussed: IPMI. (October 1, 2023). International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, October 2023. Journal of Emergency Medical Services. https://www.jems.com/patient-care/international-prehospital-medicine-institute-literature-revie...

This vlog and podcast discusses hypoglycemia research and practice in EMS with Eric Chase who is a comedian, paramedic, and educator. Article discussed: Li, J. (2023, September 6). Article Bites: Is it safe to treat and release patients with hypoglycemia? In EMS1 after previously being printed by NAEMSP. https://www.ems1.com/clinical/articles/article-bites-is-it-safe-to-treat-and-release-patients-...

This vlog and podcast discusses “call jumping” in rural EMS with Latimer Hoke, M.Ed, NR-AEMT who is a first responder and educator. Article discussed: Hoke, L. (2023, August 22). Not Truly Off-Duty: True ‘First’ Responders in Rural Areas. Journal of Emergency Medical Services. https://www.jems.com/operations/not-truly-off-duty-true-first-responders-in-rural-areas/ Book announcement: Bram Duffee is...

This vlog and podcast interviews Jamie Kennel, PhD, EMT-P who is a Professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology. He talks about the research he conducted into racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities when looking at pain management for patients treated by EMS. Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care...

This vlog and podcast discusses the role of media in disaster management by relating recent disasters to a 2023 article by Derrick Tin and Gregory Ciottone presented in the journal Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.   Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care for those struggling with emergency / acute distre...

This vlog and podcast discusses fatigue management in emergency medical services with Matthew McElhenie, DPA, EMT-P who is the General Manager for Cambria Community Services District who talks about his dissertation research “Fatigue Risk Management in Privately Contracted Ambulance Services: A Countermeasures Approach”   Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how h...

This vlog and podcast discusses about the work and family conflict experienced by paramedics during COVID 19. With us is Rawan Tawalbeh, PhD, RN, EMT-P, Director of Education, California School of Health Sciences to talk about her dissertation research.   Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care for those st...

This vlog and podcast discusses venom research and interviews Dr. Spencer Greene who is a Medical Toxicologist and Director of Toxicology at HCA Houston Healthcare – Kingwood and Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine.   Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care for those struggli...

This vlog and podcast discusses a new book about how EMS can take advantage of hypnosis training.   Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care for those struggling with emergency / acute distress. Hypnotic Communication in Emergency Medical Settings: For Life-Saving and Therapeutic Outcomes demonstrates how hy...

This vlog and podcast reviews the 2023 doctoral dissertation of (Nina) Christine Beresford DSocSci, ACP titled Narrative Inquiry into Emergency Medical Services Organizational Culture and Traumatic Experiences. Nina lives in Canada and is a graduate of Royal Rhodes University and an Advanced Care Paramedic with Lakeside EMS.   Call for research participants : Are you a paramedic who lives in the U...

This vlog and podcast reviews the topic of quantitative research in EMS with an interview with Jack Yu-Tung Chang who is a paramedic and researcher from Taiwan. Also features an interview with Producer Bryony Gilbey who introduces the new documentary “Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis.” “Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis” Connect with this documentary webpage for donations and more information...

This vlog and podcast reviews many studies including the 2023 study: “A Proposed Theoretical Framework for Clinical Judgment in EMS” conducted by Mihaiela Gugiu and others that was commissioned by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and printed in Prehospital Emergency Care.   Call for research participants : Are you a paramedic who lives in the United States and can participate...