EMS on AIR is an education and entertainment podcast designed to keep healthcare providers safe, informed, and prepared. The EMS on AIR Podcast was originally launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to communicate efficiently and directly with EMS personnel. Now, we’ve started branching out to all things healthcare but still tailored with the national EMS audience in mind. This podcast has begun to transform into a bridge between subject matter experts, the most recent data, a ...
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In this episode of the EMS on AIR podcast, retired Battalion Chief Doug Burke shares his firsthand experience with cyanide poisoning during a fire incident. Despite wearing full PPE, Burke encountered cyanide toxicity due to the hazardous materials present in the burning structure. This episode offers critical insights into the risks associated wit…
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Fireground Resuscitation with Dr. Robert Dunne
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Robert Dunne, who is the EMS Medical Director for the Detroit Fire Department, as well as the Detroit East Medical Control Authority. Dr. Dunne is here to describe why fire departments and EMS agencies should be prepared to treat patients with smoke inhalation injuries. Specifically, Dr. Dunne is here to put a spotli…
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A thoughtful approach to fluid resuscitation with Dr. Mark Piehl and Dr. Peter Antevy (recorded April 27, 2022)
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In this episode, Dr. Mark Piehl and Dr. Peter Antevy discuss why EMS must adopt a more thoughtful approach to fluid resuscitation for critically ill or injured patients. Specifically, patients in shock. It turns out that EMS needs to take a more of a proactive approach to recognizing the need for and administering fluids for certain patients. Dr. P…
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Season 3 Preview (recorded April 18, 2022)
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This episode is a preview of the interviews and discussions scheduled EMS on AIR Podcast Season 3. Below are links to information and references from this episode. Visit GuardianCME.com for access to free CAPCE accredited EMS CE courses. Visit https://general-devices.com/ for more info about e-Bridge. Visit 410medical.com for more information about…
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EMS, STEMI, and e-Bridge (recorded March 10, 2022)
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During this episode, we welcome Nathan Stanaway, MS, NRP and Alina Capatina MSN, CCRN-K, CNL. These skilled process improvement professionals discuss the strengths and potential roadblocks of integrating a new app that supports EMS when they notify the hospital of an incoming STEMI patient. Nathan Stanaway is the Senior Manager of Mobile Care EMS, …
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S2E40: Another COVID-19 update with Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust. Recorded August 13, 2021
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This episode is yet another COVID update from our resident experts Steve McGraw, D.O. and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD. Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give us a COVID-19 update, as well as answer recent questions we’ve received from the EMS and hospital communities. Most importantly, what the…
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S2:E39 - "Stroke Systems of Care and the SUBurban Environment - A discussion with Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, MD, MPH." Recorded July 14, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, MD, MPH, who is here to provide us with his perspective regarding the development of stroke systems of care in the suburban environment. Doc is an ED physician with a deep background in a variety of EMS systems. Specifically, Dr. Martin-Gill serves as Chief of the Division of EMS, the EMS Fello…
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S2:E38 - "Stroke Systems of Care and the Urban Environment - A discussion with Dr. Christopher T. Richards, MD, MS, FAEMS, FACEP." Recorded June 14, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Richards MD, MS, FAEMS, FACEP to the show. Dr. Richards is an emergency medicine and EMS physician in the Division of EMS in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, as well as a member of the UC Stroke Team. He is the EMS medical director of several EMS agencies in southwest …
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S2:E37 - "Kids, COVID and MIS-C - A discussion with Dr. Kelly Levasseur and Dr. Sam Mishra." Recorded April 22, 2021
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In this episode, Dr. Samantha Mishra and I introduce you to Dr.Kelly Levasseur, DO, MS, who is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan located in Detroit. Dr. Levasseur is a graduate of Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her pediatric residency and pediatric emergency medicine …
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S2:E36 - "FAST-ED in North Carolina - A discussion with Jon Studnek, PhD, NRP, and Patricia Dowbiggin, MPH, EMT-P about stroke, EMS and data driven decisions." Recorded May 7, 2021
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Right now, stroke systems of care are being developed and/or fortified all over the world in order to connect the latest advancements in hospital stroke care directly to stroke victims through collaborative, data driven strategic planning and execution with EMS. In today’s episode, we welcome two new guests to discuss stroke, FAST-ED and data drive…
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S2:E35 - "TXA, traumatic bleeding and EMS - A discussion with Dr. Steve McGraw, Luke Bowen and John Theut about the introduction of TXA for Southeast Michigan EMS agencies." Recorded May 5, 2021
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In today’s episode, we discuss tranexamic acid, or TXA. TXA is a medication that helps prevent the body from prematurely breaking down clots. It doesn’t make new clots. It protects existing clots as they are formed. TXA was originally developed for the treatment of hemophilia and to reduce bleeding in patients undergoing oral surgery. Eventually, i…
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S2:E34 - "Preventing sleep-related infant deaths in Michigan with EMS – A discussion with the State of Michigan Infant Safe Sleep Program." Recorded May 3, 2021
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According to the CDC SUID Case Registry Project, every year approximately 150 sleep-related infant deaths occur in Michigan. That’s about three deceased infants a week. The causes typically include a person or an object in the baby’s sleep space that leads to suffocation. Common objects associated with these events include pillows, blankets and stu…
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S2:E33 - "Evolving your Stroke System of Care - An interview with Edward Jauch, MD, MS, FAHA FACEP and Dr. Steve McGraw, D.O." Recorded May 3, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Edward Jauch, the Chief of System Research, at the Mission Research Institute/Mission Health System. Dr. Jauch served as the Chair of Stroke Council for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and was the primary author for the 2013 Acute Ischemic Stroke guidelines. He is a co-author of the flagshi…
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S2:E32 - "Carter Kits™ Sensory Bags – A conversation with Dr. Sam Mishra, Justin Severs and Brandon Hausbeck about EMS and being prepared to care for children with autism." Recorded February 24, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Sam Mishra, DO, MPH, the EMS for Children Coordinator for the State of Michigan. Our buddy Sam brought along the founders of Carter Kits™, which is an amazing organization that is helping first responders understand, appreciate and care for children with autism and other special needs in a way that best serves c…
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S2E31 - "The value of "knowing" your EMS system – A discussion with Emily Bergquist, MSA, Paramedic-I/C and Joe Ferrell about EMS and data." Recorded January 25, 2021
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In this episode, we introduce you to Joe Ferrell, Senior Program Manager, Customer Technical Solutions, Biospatial, Inc. We also welcome back Emily Bergquist, the Medical Control Authority Coordinator for the State of Michigan EMS Office. As a part of her job, Emily gathers, measures and evaluates a LOT of EMS data with the use of Biospatial. Biosp…
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S2:E30 - "Another COVID-19 update with Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust." Recorded April 15, 2021
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We're back! It’s been over two months since our last COVID update, so we thought we’d kick off our return to season 2 with a discussion with our resident experts, Steve McGraw, D.O. and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD. Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give a COVID-19 vaccine update, as well as ans…
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S2:E29 - "I can’t believe it has already been one year - A brief overview of the EMS on AIR Podcast and what we have planned for the future." Recorded March 21, 2021
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This month marks the one-year anniversary of the EMS on AIR Podcast! During this brief episode, we reflect on what we’ve achieved in our first year, as well as what we have planned for the near future. We’re currently in season 2, which kicked off in October of 2020 with a primary focus on stroke, although we met some new friends along the way that…
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S2:E25 - "The Value of EMS Patient Care Reports." Recorded February 12, 2021
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This episode is the first in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs. This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel. Although we reference the OCMCA and our local…
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S2:E26 - "EMS Patient Care Reports - The Rules of the Game." Recorded February 12, 2021
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This episode is the second in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs. This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel. Although we reference the OCMCA and our loca…
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S2:E27 - "EMS Patient Care Reports - Data Elements and Requirements." Recorded February 16, 2021
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This episode is the third in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs. This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel. Although we reference the OCMCA and our local…
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S2:E28 - "EMS Patient Care Report Narratives." Recorded February 22, 2021
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This episode is the fourth in a four-part series focusing on EMS patient care reports, or PCRs. This series has been developed in collaboration with the Oakland County Medical Control Authority (OCMCA) and various EMS providers as a way of providing information and guidance to EMS agencies and personnel. Although we reference the OCMCA and our loca…
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S2:E24 - "Implementing DOSE in targeted areas – A discussion with Dave Roth, DrPH, BSN, RN and Samantha DeMont, BSN RN about using local data and resources to prevent infant sleep related deaths." Recorded ...
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In this episode, we welcome Dave Roth, DrPH, BSN, RN and Samantha DeMont, BSN RN. Dave is the Oakland County Public Health Nursing Supervisor as well as the Health Division Safe Sleep Coordinator and the Coordinator for the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review, or FIMR. Samantha is an Oakland County Public Health Nurse and FIMR Parent Interviewer. Dav…
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S2:E23 - "DOSE from a state-wide EMS perspective – An interview with Dr. Samantha Mishra DO, MPH and Terrie Godde M.Ed., CCP, Paramedic-IC about EMS preventing infant sleep related deaths in Michigan ...
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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Samantha Mishra DO, MPH and Terrie S. Godde, M.Ed., CCP, Paramedic-IC to talk about how EMS agencies in Michigan can easily and painlessly adopt and implement DOSE with the full backing of the State of Michigan EMS for Children Program. Sam is the EMS for Children Coordinator for the State of Michigan and her jo…
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S2:E22 - "OCMCA EMS Emergency Protocols Update" - Recorded February 12, 2021
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This episode is an update of the recent changes made to the Oakland County Medical Control Authority Emergency EMS Protocols. As of January 28, 2021, emergency protocols 11-1 and 11-2 have been modified. Please review these protocols to assure you understand the intent, purpose and process of each. You can access the protocols via the OCMCA EMS Pro…
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S2:E21 - "Another COVID Vaccine Update / Q&A with Dr. Russell Faust and Dr. Steve McGraw." Recorded February 8, 2021
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This episode is yet another COVID Vaccine Update from our resident experts Steve McGraw, D.O. and Dr. Russell Faust, MD, PhD. Steve and Russ are both considered experts in their respective fields and they’re back to give us a COVID-19 vaccine update, as well as answer recent questions from the EMS and hospital communities. Most importantly, all of …
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S2:E20 - "I messed up… Now what? – A discussion with Emily Bergquist about best practices for EMS providers after making a mistake." Recorded January 11, 2021
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In this episode we talk about something that is a little bit uncomfortable for most people. It’s something that we all do, but we don’t like to talk about, because it might make us feel ashamed, or guilt. Or maybe we don’t want to talk about it because we don’t want to damage our reputation or a fragile ego. I’m talking about making a mistake. Ever…
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S2:E19 - "EMS for Children – An interview with Dr. Samantha Mishra DO, MPH about the importance of being prepared for your next pediatric emergency." Recorded January 25, 2021
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In this episode we’ll introduce you to Samantha Mishra DO, MPH. Dr. Mishra, or Sam as she prefers to be called, is the EMS for Children Coordinator for the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sam is here to tell us what the EMS for Children Program is, what it does and how you can get prepared for your next pediatric emergenc…
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S2:E18 - "Another COVID Vaccine Update / Q&A with Dr. Russell Faust and Dr. Steve McGraw." Recorded January 25, 2021
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In this episode, Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust are back to answer more questions from the EMS and hospital communities about the COVID-19 vaccinations. Russ and Steve are both considered experts in their respective fields and they are back to break down the latest info about the COVID-19 vaccinations with a nice clean update. As always, ev…
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S2:E17 - "Hello? Is this thing on? – An interview with Randall Hawkins about the importance of clear reliable communication between EMS and the hospital." Recorded January 11, 2021
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In this episode, we sit down with Randall Hawkins, the National Sales Director of GD. Randall is here to discuss the importance of reliable, clear communication between EMS and the hospital. Specifically, we’ll compare and contrast traditional EMS communication technology and tools versus the new mobile tele-health tech that has been becoming more …
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S2:E16: "What it takes to go from a Primary Stroke Center to a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Designation – An interview with Dr. John Whapham and Amanda Kalinsky." Recorded January 4, 2021
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Over the past decade, numerous advances have been made in the treatment of stroke patients. During that time, stroke center designations have evolved. Designating bodies across the US generally recognize four stroke center levels. These four levels have been created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Associatio…
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S2:E15 - "If you’ve seen one EMS system, you’ve seen one EMS system - A discussion with Emily Bergquist about Michigan’s unique EMS system." Recorded December 11, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Emily Bergquist, MSA, Paramedic I/C (BergquistE@michigan.gov) to compare and contrast Michigan to other US state EMS systems. Emily is the Medical Control Authority Coordinator for the State of Michigan Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness. She is the one at the State EMS office that works on all of the protocols and s…
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S2:E14 - "Stroke and the Big City – An interview with Dr. Ethan Brandler about the use of the S-LAMS stroke severity scale by the NYFD Bureau of EMS." Recorded December 28, 2020
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In this episode, Dr. Ethan Brandler discusses the S-LAMS stroke severity scale that is currently being used by the New York City Fire Department. Dr. Brandler is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital and he is also the Associate Medical Director of the university-based EMS system which provides 911 and crit…
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S2:E13 - "Another COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A with Dr. Russell Faust and Dr. Steve McGraw."
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In this episode, Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust are back to answer more questions from the EMS and hospital communities. In episode 11 (launched Dec 15, 2020) of this season, Dr. McGraw and Dr. Faust laid out all the questions they’ve been receiving about the COVID-19 vaccinations and delivered clear and concise answers. Most importantly, a…
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S2:E12: "Direct on Scene Education (DOSE) - A discussion with Jennifer Combs, MSN, ARNP and Captain James Carrol about preventing sleep-related infant deaths." Recorded December 10, 2020
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In this episode, we introduce you to Jennifer Combs, MSN, ARNP, from Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward, Inc. and Captain James Carrol from Fort Lauderdale’s Fire Rescue. These two fantastic people have teamed up for about the last ten years to create and grow the Direct On Scene Education Program, more commonly called DOSE. DOSE …
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S2:E11 - “COVID Q&A – with Dr. Russell Faust and Dr. Steve McGraw A discussion about the efficacy and safety of the forthcoming vaccines.” Recorded December 14, 2020
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The COVID-19 vaccines are here! Today, we welcome back Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust. Together, these guys have been major part of EMS’ understanding and response throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we are located in Southeast Michigan and we mention our home state a lot, today’s content applies to EMS on the national and …
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S2:E10 - “The Value of Community Service - An interview with Hatzalah of Michigan.” Recorded August 8, 2020
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Hatzalah of Michigan is a volunteer EMS agency that augments existing EMS response in the cities of Oak Park, Southfield, and Huntington Woods, Michigan with community-based state-certified volunteer EMS providers. Their volunteers are local, dedicated community members, who drop everything and hurry to assist those in need. Nobody can argue that w…
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S2:E9 - "Cardiac Arrest Controversies Part 2 – A discussion with Dr. Robert Swor about what we THINK we know about cardiac arrest and what ACTUALLY we know" – Recorded September 30, 2020
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During this episode, we welcome back Dr. Robert Swor, an emergency center physician at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, in Oakland County, Michigan. For over the last 30 years, Dr. Swor has been a staple in the EMS community in Michigan. Especially when it comes to the latest research involving EMS and cardiac arrest. Dr. Swor has an intensive backgro…
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S2:E8 - "COVID-19 Pandemic Update for EMS - What we have learned, vaccines, and what to expect - with Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust." Recorded November 24, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Steve McGraw and Dr. Russell Faust. Dr. McGraw is an ED physician at Ascension Providence Hospitals in both Southfield and Novi, Michigan. Doc is also the current Oakland County Medical Control Authority EMS Medical Director which provides oversight to over 50 EMS agencies. Dr. Faust is the Medical Director of O…
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S2:E7 "A Down and Dirty COVID Update for EMS – A discussion with Chris Haney about where Michigan EMS rules come from and why I should care." Recorded November 23, 2020
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In this episode, Geoff sits down with one of his long-time colleagues and friends, Chris Haney, Director of Operations at Star EMS. Chris is a fixture of the first responder community in Oakland County, Michigan with over 37 years of experience in EMS. He enjoyed a full career at the Pontiac Fire Department prior to his time at Star EMS. Throughout…
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S2:E6 - "Cardiac Arrest Controversies Part 1 – A discussion with Dr. Robert Swor about what we THINK we know about cardiac arrest and what we ACTUALLY know" - rec. September 21, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Robert Swor, an emergency center physician at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, in Oakland County, Michigan. For over the last 20 years, or so, Dr. Swor has been a staple in the EMS community in Michigan. Dr. Swor ALWAYS been deeply involved in EMS and cardiac arrest research. He has a pretty impressive background when i…
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S2E5: “Feedback from a Comprehensive Stroke Center – An interview with Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital Stroke Team. - rec. October 7, 2020”
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In this episode, we introduce our listeners to three key role players at Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak, located in Oakland County Michigan. Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak is a Comprehensive Stroke Center that served 1,319 patients in 2019. Needless to say, that’s a lot. In addition, Beaumont Royal Oak is a participating hospital in the OCMCA Stroke St…
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S2:E4 - "FAST-ED - Let’s see some data from the real world." - October 28, 2020
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The primary objective of this episode is to provide you with an overview of the initial findings from the first two years of the Oakland County Medical Control Authority Stroke Systems of Care Special Study that is being conducted in southeast Michigan. The pilot phase of this study went into effect January 1, 2018 and after two years the OCMCA has…
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S2:E3 - “Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning - A discussion about EMS and stroke with Seitz and Sirens.” - October 20, 2020
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When an EMS provider or agency becomes convinced that a stroke severity scale is the right thing to adopt for their system, they often assume the best thing to do is take all stroke patients, or at least those with indicators of LVO, to stroke centers that can provide neuro intervention. It’s easy to consider bypassing one hospital for another in t…
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S2:E2 - “The OCMCA Stroke Systems of Care Special Study - A real world example of EMS and the use of stroke severity scales.” - October 19, 2020”
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In this episode, we present an example of an EMS system using FAST-ED to evolve their stroke system of care. The OCMCA Stroke Systems of Care Special Study is designed to evaluate EMS’s ability to measure stroke severity using FAST-ED. I’ll provide you with a nice clean overview of the study, who’s currently in it, how to get involved, and more. Th…
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S2:E1 - EMS and stroke – A discussion about the past, present and future of prehospital stroke care - October 9, 2020
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The EMS on AIR is back with Season 2! In this season opener, Dr. McGraw kicks us off with a very brief COVID-19 update for EMS. Then, the doc gives us a clear picture of what is at stake for stroke patients. Stroke is a big deal. It’s the third leading cause of death, and according to the CDC, in 2018, 1 in every 6 deaths from cardiovascular diseas…
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“Season 2 Preview and a COVID Update for EMS Providers – September 23, 2020”
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In this BONUS episode, Dr. Faust kicks us off with an update of the status of the virus and its impact on our communities. Then, our other resident expert and all-around amazing human being Dr. Steve McGraw joins in to discuss the differences in the COVID infection and severity rates between what we experienced in March and April 2020 and the spike…
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BONUS EPISODE – OCMCA EMS Emergency Protocol Update – September 10, 2020
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In today’s BONUS episode, we have put together a group of local experts to provide a nice clean overview of the most current OCMCA EMS Emergency Protocols that went into effect September 9, 2020. Since then, all EMS providers in Oakland County, Michigan are expected to understand and provide care in accordance with these protocols. The good news is…
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E:34 Season 1 Finale - The Fight Isn't Over - August 13, 2020
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In this episode, we wrap up season one by providing you with a reminder that the fight is not over, not even close. The world must remain diligent and EMS must maintain a high degree of operational and PPE discipline on duty and recognize the impact of social distancing off duty. The real trick will be to avoid COVID fatigue in the healthcare world…
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E:33 An interview with Chief Johnny Menifee and Captain Melisa Medici from the Southfield Fire Department – July 31, 2020
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Learning through first-hand experience is likely the most impactful way to successfully absorb information when training and preparing for the next big emergency. Unfortunately, many areas throughout the US and the rest of the world had plenty of first-hand experience with the COVID pandemic, especially in the earliest and scariest stages. Southeas…
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E:32 An update about COVID Vaccines and more – July 28, 2020
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In this episode, Dr. McGraw leads off the discussion with an update regarding the status of COVID-19 pandemic, as of July 28, 2020. Then, we discuss current vaccinations undergoing evaluation throughout the world. Including two that are showing signs of hope. We also talk about what it’s going to take to create distribute, administer and track hund…
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