The Newly Meds

In this QuikCrit, we break down when calcium actually helps in hyperkalemia, and when it doesn’t . Starting with a crashing patient and a wide QRS, we walk through the cardiac action potential , why hyperkalemia slows conduction, and how calcium stabilizes the myocardium without lowering potassium. We cover: Why Vₘ follows potassium (Vₘ ≈ Eₖ) How calcium raises threshold potential and restores con...

After a brief Spring break, The NewlyMeds is back with a conversation on one of the biggest questions in EMS: does time on the job actually make you better, or does real exposure, repetition, and continuous learning matter more? In this episode, we break down the difference between years of experience and meaningful experience, skill degradation in low-volume systems, confidence versus competence,...

Sepsis is one of the most common and deadly emergencies we see, and it often presents quietly before crashing hard. In this episode, we’re joined by Zac, a deputy chief at a Pennsylvania EMS agency launching a first-of-its-kind pilot program in the state for prehospital antibiotics in suspected sepsis. We break down practical sepsis recognition in the field, why early treatment matters, and how cl...

In this episode of the NewlyMeds Podcast, we go back to pharmacology basics with a focused deep dive into two critical medications we’re seeing more and more in EMS: norepinephrine (Levophed) and cefazolin (Ancef). We break down how norepinephrine works at a physiologic and cellular level, why it’s become a first-line vasopressor in shock, and what matters when titrating pressors in critically ill...

Welcome to Season 3 of TheNewlyMeds! Today starts with a classic “not acting like herself” call that looks like sepsis, until it isn’t. Dan and Wil break down the endocrine emergencies EMS can miss when we anchor on infection. We cover thyroid and adrenal crises that can silently worsen, then crash fast: Graves and thyrotoxicosis, thyroid storm, apathetic hyperthyroidism in older adults, myxedema...

As the year comes to a close, Dan and Wil sit down for a candid, unscripted conversation about burnout in EMS and healthcare. In this Quick Crit, they share personal experiences from different career paths, including EMS, nursing, and major job transitions, and break down where burnout really comes from. They talk about recognizing burnout cycles, the impact of workplace culture, feeling expendabl...

This December episode of The NewlyMeds Podcast is a year in review for both the show and for you as a growing provider. We look back at what it really means to step into the role of paramedic and healthcare professional, and we get honest about the learning curve, the self doubt, and the wins that do not always show up on a skills sheet. From there, we zoom out and talk about the bigger picture of...

In this Quik Crit episode, we dive into two powerhouse medications that every EMS provider should understand: TXA and Pitocin. We walk through how each med supports bleeding control in both trauma and postpartum emergencies, why timing and assessment matter, and how knowing the pharmacology behind them builds real confidence in the field. From mechanisms and dosing to contraindications, safety pea...

Welcome back to the TheNewlyMeds podcast. In this episode of The NewlyMeds Podcast we dive deeper into the WOMAN Trial and other key pharmacologic and field interventions for postpartum hemorrhage. You will hear some live insight on how TXA can be used in the field to manage PPH. This episode will also be featured on Youtube for viewing purposes. Whether you’re a new paramedic, an EMT, or just som...

Welcome back to the TheNewlyMeds podcast. Every medic knows the feeling: you walk in, the vitals look good, the patient’s talking, and everything seems fine… but something just doesn’t feel right. In this episode of The NewlyMeds Podcast, Dan and Will are joined by fellow new paramedic Devon to talk about the red flags that too often get missed in the field. They dig into how pattern recognition,...

Welcome back to the TheNewlyMeds podcast. Dan and I are back for another edition for you all! This week we are going to dive a little deeper into some neurological findings we may see in the field that are not strokes. We know that often times providers think of strokes when a neurological compromise is present, but we wanted to think a little deeper today in to what other presentations could occu...

Welcome back to the TheNewlyMeds podcast. Dan and I are back for another edition and this week we are introducing QuikCrits. The goal of these episodes are to put out a high yield topic in 20 minutes or less! Today we are focusing on the use of amiodarone vs lidocaine in OHCA. We hope you all get some more insight from this episode! This podcast is now also available on youtube in video format! As...

Welcome back to the TheNewlyMeds podcast. It has been such an amazing opportunity to learn alongside all of you this past year and I am so excited to welcome Dan to season 2 as my co-host. Today we will be discussing Chronic Respiratory management and the use of interventions and pharmacology. This podcast is now also available on youtube in video format! As always, this podcast does not contain m...

Welcome back to the Season 1 Finale of TheNewlyMeds podcast. It has been such an amazing opportunity to learn alongside all of you this past year and I can not wait to show you what we have in store for season 2. With that being said, today Dr. Matt Myers joins us again to break down a case he had in the field. The cardiac files will be linked on the Instagram and we would love to hear your feedba...

Today we had an opportunity to sit down with Matt. Matt is currently and EMS Fellow and attending EM Physician. Matt started his medical career as an EMT and as mentioned he is now an EMS Physician and EM Physician. Matt brings a vast array of knowledge and hands-on patient care! This episode will cover his background and some advice he has acquired over the years! I hope you enjoy! As always, thi...

Today we will briefly be discussing Saline and LR in a new format called QuickCrit. The goal of these episode types will be to analyze evidence-based medicine and how it impacts our lives as prehospital providers. Today we will focus on the differences between NSS and LR in the prehospital setting and taking a look at how these two different solutions affect our patients. As always, this podcast d...

Join us for another episode of TheNewlyMeds as we break down Rhabdomyolysis with my partner and friend Olivia. Olivia is an EMT and aspiring medical school candidate with some phenomenal perspectives on a very unique case. We will be taking a deeper dive into rhabdo and some of the prehospital treatments and management of these patients. I hope you enjoy hearing from Olivia as she provides her POV...

Welcome back to another edition of TheNewlyMeds! Today we are going to be talking a lot about the pathology and pharmokinectics behind shock and the use of vasopressors in a ground based 911 EMS system! It is critical to understand how these medications act on our bodies in order to appropriately manage our most critical patient encounters! I hope you enjoy this episode! Linked below will be some...

Welcome back to another edition of The Newly Meds Podcast. This episode holds a special place in my heart as we welcome Dan to the Podcast! Dan is a personal friend and co-worker of mine that helped push me to starting this podcast! In today's episode we will be breaking down a cardiac case. I hope you enjoy this first episode with a guest speaker and venture outside of your comfort zones of knowl...

Welcome back to another edition of The Newly Meds Podcast. Today we will be discussing asthma and some clinical tips and tricks to better manage and recognize this disease process in our patients. I hope this information gives some new perspective on how we approach our asthma patients, and provides some new clinical information to help YOU become the best clinician possible. As always, this podca...

In today's episode we will be discussing the identification, treatment, and some clinical keynotes regarding the treatment of regular narrow complex tachyarrhythmias. Below are some awesome articles and studies to nail the concept of SVT and see some clinical 12-lead EKG changes. As always, this podcast does not contain medical guidelines or protocols, please refer to your statewide scope of pract...

Today's episode is a brief prelude to our future episodes! It contains some tips and tricks that I put into practice as a brand new paramedic, and gives a great starting point to build confidence as a new provider. I hope you enjoy this episode and go into your next shift with some added confidence after mastering your med box! As always, this podcast does not contain medical guidelines or protoco...

Welcome to TheNewlyMeds Podcast! I am so excited to have you listen along to the first episode of the podcast! Together we will dive deeper into some awesome medical topics, and learn with each-other to become the best paramedics we can be! I am so excited to offer my perspective as a new paramedic and some tips and tricks that may change the way you run your next call! As always be safe and enjoy...