Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

Differential Diagnosis for EMS Part 2

As the crew digs further into the differential diagnosis discussion, differentiating between various conditions that can cause types of chest pains, altered level of cons

Differential Diagnosis for EMS Part 1

Susie Forgacs, RN, Assistant Fire Chief at Rootstown FD and member of the EMS Institute team joins Dr. Hill, Wes and Scott, once again.  This episode, the team is talking

CISM Background for EMS – Part 3

How, when and why to contact the EMSI CISM team is discussed as the discussion wraps up. The team also talks with Susie about how to join the team including the basic tra

CISM Background for EMS - Part 2

The process of CISM, at least in Susie's surrounding area, has become more accepted as a practice. In the meantime, there has been an increase in one-on-one request to ta

CISM Background for EMS - Part 1

Susie Forgacs, RN, Assistant Fire Chief at Rootstown FD and member of the EMS Institute team joins Dr. Hill, Wes and Scott, this month, to talk Critical Incident Stress M

Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 3

Recall your vehicle rescue class when they stressed the basics…. check the car door lock before you break the window? That's what the crew is saying in their summary rega

Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 2

In Part 2 of the discussion about patients with seizures, the crew gets deeper in a review of the various definitions of seizures.  Dr. Hill reflects the idea that, if th

Updated Assessments & Treatment of Seizure Patients – Part 1

Patients experiencing seizure and updated treatment protocols, i.e, use of Ketamine, is what starts this month's topic.  But, the biggest thing to remember with patient's

Extra Monday Episode Part 3: What's behind the EMS Institute at UH?

We are continuing on with the theme of providing a behind-the-scenes look at the University's EMS Institute.  This episode, the crew talk about the Institute's event medi

The BLS of EMS – What Actually Matters? Part 3

Bringing this episode to a close, the crew talks specific BLS skills such as AEDs, high-quality compressions, simple head positioning changes, wound packing, hypothermia

The BLS of EMS – What Actually Matters? Part 2

As the BLS review and update continues, the discussion of proper ventilation adjuncts and techniques, massive bleeding control, i.e. tourniquets and direct pressure, and

The BLS of EMS – What Actually Matters, Part 1

The team assembled to review basic live support assessments, theories and treatment modalities.  This episode discusses the importance of a good BLS background understand

Heat Emergencies for EMS Providers - Part 3

In this portion of the podcast, we start talking about how EMS and fire can be a part of prevention of heat emergencies.  In addition, the crew talks about not having "he

Heat Emergencies for EMS Providers - Part 2

As the team continues the discussion about heat emergencies, the reminder has to be noted that patient medications and medications within the EMS drug box, can affect how

Heat Emergencies for EMS Providers - Part 1

Time does matter! The team, minus Scott, get together to talk about heat-related emergencies. Data shows greater than 119,000 ED visits are attributed to heat emergencies

Behind the EMS Institute - Part 2

Behind the EMS Institute - Part 2 As part of our Extra Monday episodes, we are continuing the series of what makes the Institute unique and supportive of public safety/

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 3

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 3 Over all, 20+ studies leading back to 1989,  the research does seem to indicate that restraining the spine has no affect on

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 2

The re-education of spinal immobilization methods continues to be the discussion.  Cervical collars, backboards and vacuum mattresses… all come into question! 

Stroke Patient Care for EMS - Part 4 Live

Thanks to the North Ridgeville Fire Department for hosting the podcast crew as we take on an open discussion regarding stroke patient care for EMS.

Spinal Motion Restrictions for EMS - Part 1

Dr. Hill, Scott and A.J. Joseph gather to talk about the NAEMSP journal of prehospital care research topic of SMR, Spinal Motion Restrictions.  Hits been a hot topic for