Medic Materials Podcast

In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review a call in which a female is confused, covered in blood and has no recollection of what is happening. The EMT on scene out thinks the Paramedic and ultimately will provide an aggressive treatment plan without the help of a Paramedic. We are joined with Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN), Kelsey (NYS EMT) & the RETURN OF GERARD (NYS AEMT-P) Intro/Outro...

In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we discuss the Refusal of Medical Attention or RMA document. In this in depth discussion we tackle many of the questions, best and worst practices surrounding an RMA. Too many times EMS providers are threatened or turned off by writing and RMA chart and we hope that this discussion will quell some of those insecurities. We are joined with Emily (NYS...

In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review two calls from the same patient who suffered significant syncopal episodes. These calls are unique to a member of this podcast and the conversations that are had are not only informative but a glimpse into  the life of one of the Medic Materials Podcast hosts.  We are joined with Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) and Kelsey (NYS EMT)  Join the Podcas...

In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast an EMS crew must decipher a severe respiratory distress patient. The  Paramedic showcases their ability to assess their patient to overcome the lack of information presented to the EMS crew. All while the EMS gods and the sending facility are attempting to hasten this crews efforts to diagnose and reverse the downward trend  of their patient.  We ar...

We postpone our discussion on EMS Education with our special guest Matt. Due to a horrific scheduling conflict we switch gears and showcase an old unheard discussion on Rapid Sequence Intubation or RSI/MFI. We chat about medications, techniques, mindset and overall failures and successes. We are joined with Mike (AEMT-P, CIC), Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN).  Intro/Outro Music: http...

In today's ALL NEW episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we postpone our discussion episode for another call review. In this call we see what can happen when we abandon triage, make choices based on feelings and ultimately get in over your head. This one is most definitely festive! We are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP), Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN), new EMT Basic Kelsey and THE BIGGEST SPECIAL GUEST YET...

In today's ALL NEW episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey. We review a call that defines "Rock and hard place". Two providers tend to a severely hypoxic patient that they must decide to transport or let pass in front of them. What ethics and humanity of human life are we going to discuss in this one?...

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey. We review a very hard call to swallow. Two brand new EMT Basic's tend to a patient they misdiagnose. Then proceed to get kicked out of their own ambulance. How the heck does this one unfold in the end?  I do apologize for the funky audio of my microphone. We didn't realize someth...

EMT classes here in New York are winding down and new EMT's are going to be hitting the streets and conducting their first calls. Are you ready for that? We discuss ways to pass any State or National EMT/Paramedic test, strategies to help transition into your first EMT job and best practices to make yourself the best EMS provider you can be early in your career. Today's episode features, Mike (NYS...

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey, in the first ever Mid-Month Podcast episode. We review a very thought provoking call that presented with Altered Mental Status and Lethargy. We tie in the previous podcast episode "When To Pull The Trigger" as a decision had to be made whether to treat or not treat this patient....

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) to have an open discussion about When To Pull The Trigger or When To Sit On Your Hands. Many times in the EMS field we are faced with choices that could benefit or harm our patients. In the examples we discuss in this episode I think you will gain a better understanding of what makes us choose what treatments to go...

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) to review a call in which a Paramedic and EMT team overshoot the basics and get tunnel visioned with ALS modalities. We also discuss a great journal article in how severe Hypoxia can cause direct Asystole and why PEA is not considered Cardiac Arrest (Link to Journal Article https://rb.gy/kfsjlj). Finally we discuss...

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP), Justin (NYS EMT-B) and our EMT-B Intern Kelsey to review a call in which a Paramedic utilizes his skills of observation to piece together a diagnosis. Sometimes EMS providers can not rely on their monitoring equipment to tell the truth. This is why knowing signs and symptoms of disease processes will assist you in deciding a treatment path...

In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP), Shane (NYS AEMTP) and Justin (NYS EMTB) to review a unique call dealing with Extended Extrication and how it effects our clinical decisions along with the operational decisions made on scene by the EMS providers. We will talk about Rhabdomyolysis and muscle breakdown, why it happens, why we should be concerned and what we as EMS providers c...