PCHD EMS Podcast

On this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast, Dr. Matthew Fultz, Trauma Medical Director at JPS, joins us to discuss the role of cervical collars and their current place in the prehospital environment. Here is the link to the article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40736221/

In this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast, Supervisor Terry Riddle sits down with Medical Directors Dr. Justin Northeim and Dr. Skipper Bertrand to discuss the trauma protocols developed by BEST EMS. Together, they take a deep dive into the “why” and “how” behind each protocol, offering valuable insights for providers in the field. Video Available on our YouTube channel here PCHD EMS Podcast - YouTu...

What happens when confined space rescue meets infectious disease risk? In this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast, Medical Director Justin Northeim and Supervisor Jeff McNew sit down with ESD 1 Battalion Chief Robert Lambert and Central FD Chief David Chilcutt to unpack two unique cases — a real-world confined space emergency and a training incident that added the challenge of infectious disease expo...

On this episode of the podcast we will be discussing a retrospective study from Dec 2023 regarding BVM size in cardiac arrest care. Snyder BD, Van Dyke MR, Walker RG, Latimer AJ, Grabman BC, Maynard C, Rea TD, Johnson NJ, Sayre MR, Counts CR. Association of small adult ventilation bags with return of spontaneous circulation in out of hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023 Dec;193:109991. doi...

In this Episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast we discuss Resuscitation focused, Sequenced Intubation, and delayed movement of sick patients. Supervisor Jeff McNew and Medical Director Justin Northeim are joined by PCHD EMS Deputy Director Chris Briggs and one of PCHD's lead instructors for the Difficult Airway Class Supervisor John Wheeler. To sign up for the Difficult Airway Class with PCHD follow the...

On this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast we go over the use of Antibiotics in EMS and the role of ETCO2 in evaluating sick patients. PCHD Medical directors Dr Northeim, Dr Bertrand, and supervisor Jeff McNew discuss the use of Rocephin and the benefits of early administration by EMS of antibiotics. For the Video version please visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5X6JMu3Q...

On this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast we go over some of the most difficult treatment decisions in EMS. PCHD Medical directors Dr Northeim, Dr Bertrand, and supervisor Jeff McNew discuss commonly missed decision points in Tension Pneumothorax, and Spinal Motion Restriction, as well as effective strategies for sedation pain management. For the Video Version of this Episode Visit https://www.youtu...

On this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast Dr Northeim and Dr Bertrand discuss common misconceptions regarding when to treat arrhythmias. They also take a quick dive into the most effective treatments. For the Video version search Youtube for PCHD EMS Podcast or click here https://youtu.be/X15jGba9WCk Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/cant-stop License code: UDE2...

On This Episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast Supervisor Jeff McNew and Medical Director Dr Justin Northeim are joined by Fire-Fighter Russ Brown to discuss all things Syncope and some of the things we should all be looking for. Sorry for the Delay in getting these out! For the Video go to our Youtube Channel Med Inspired Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/med-inspired/id1457260838 ECGs menti...

In This Episode Dr Skipper Bertrand, and Jeff McNew are joined by Dr Andres Leal, and NP Mario Padilla to discuss ECMO and ECPR. For the Video version please visit our YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5X6JMu3Q-I9qm_v7GRRfg Music Credit : #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/cant-stop License code: UDE2U57CHDWYD4YI

On this Episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast we are joined by Weatherford Fire Department's Chief J. Peacock and Lieutenant L. Franklin as well as Parker County ESD 1 Assistant Chief D. Pruitt to discuss the joint training and cooperation that is taking place in Parker County under the Medical Direction of Best EMS. For the Video version please visit Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

In this episode PCHD EMS Supervisor Jeff McNew discusses HyperKalemia with Clinical Supervisor Art Montes and Field Training Officer Ashley Boyd. For the Video version of this Podcast please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5X6JMu3Q-I9qm_v7GRRfg Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/cant-stop License code: UDE2U57CHDWYD4YI

In this episode Medical Director Dr Justin Northeim and Paramedic Supervisor Jeff McNew, are joined by Sachse Fire Chief Lee Richardson and Fort Worth Fire Chief, Jim Davis to discuss High Performance CPR and all things Cardiac Arrest. For the Video Version of this Podcast go to our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@PCHDEMSPodcast Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat...

PCHD EMS' Clinical Supervisors John Wheeler and Lane Matheny join our host Jeff McNew to take you through the Airway Class they provide for our paramedics. Edit* Hey guys, I had to redo some of the audio and while I was at it figured I would see if people on the listening side of things would rather have the complete Airway Class all in one file, so here it is. This is the Audio only portion of ou...

This is the Audio only portion of our Airway class. There are slides associated with this class and it would be better viewed on our Youtube channel. I'm posting this here for those that just want to listen while commuting. While there is good content in the slides you can easily glean all the information from the audio only version. https://youtu.be/pBpsxc6_USI This episode is the final part of a...

This is the Audio only portion of our Airway class. There are slides associated with this class and it would be better viewed on our Youtube channel. I'm posting this here for those that just want to listen while commuting. While there is good content in the slides you can easily glean all the information from the audio only version. https://youtu.be/a88ErAvHSuo This episode is part two of a three...

This is the Audio only portion of our Airway class. There are slides associated with this class and it would be better viewed on our Youtube channel. I'm posting this here for those that just want to listen while commuting. While there is good content in the slides you can easily glean all the information from the audio only version. https://youtu.be/YmFLmwgkfIg This episode is part one of a three...

BEST EMS Medical director Dr Justin Northeim and PCHD EMS Supervisor Jeff McNew are joined by the Trauma Medical Director of JPS Hospital, Dr Raj Ghandi. Join us as we discuss everything Traumatic Arrest. Check out the video version:: https://youtu.be/Iyicuw_Oda0 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/cant-stop License code: UDE2U57CHDWYD4YI