Keywords: prehospital care, stroke management, blood pressure control, INTERACT4, emergency medicine, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, clinical research, medical literature, EMS Summary: In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik and James Brady discuss the INTERACT4 trial, which investigates blood pressure management in pre-hospital settings for stroke patients. They explore the trial's methodology, results, and implications for clinical practice, emphasizing the need for ongoing research and the ...
Nov 11, 2024•56 min
In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik interviews Dr. Andrew Stolbach, an emergency physician and medical toxicologist, to discuss the fundamentals of toxicology, including definitions, toxidromes, and management strategies for various overdoses. They explore the mechanisms of common antidotes like naloxone, sodium bicarbonate, and glucagon, emphasizing the importance of treating the patient rather than just the poison. The discussion highlights the complexities of toxicology in emergency medicine ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Summary: In this episode of the Alert Medic One podcast, Josh and Cody discuss the complexities of progression in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They explore the balance between being early adopters of new evidence-based practices and the risks of jumping on trends without sufficient backing. The conversation delves into specific topics such as the use of calcium in trauma care and the implications of chest compressions in trauma situations. They emphasize the importance of effective change m...
Oct 28, 2024•46 min
Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Paul Singh discusses the advancements in stroke treatment, particularly focusing on thrombectomy. He shares his journey into medicine, the significance of timely intervention in stroke cases, and the evolution of treatment protocols. The discussion covers the types of strokes, the criteria for thrombectomy candidates, and the procedure itself. Emphasis is placed on the importance of time in stroke care, the role of AI in improving outcomes, and the future direc...
Oct 21, 2024•59 min
Summary In this episode, Josh and Cody discuss common mistakes in airway training for paramedics, emphasizing the need for updated techniques and realistic training scenarios. They highlight the importance of teaching airway management as a comprehensive system rather than focusing solely on intubation. The conversation also covers the significance of proper airway assessment and the dangers of allowing successful poor techniques in training. The hosts provide actionable takeaways for improving ...
Oct 14, 2024•52 min
Summary This conversation delves into the critical role of EMS in stroke care, highlighting the importance of timely assessment and treatment. Experts Kenny Barajas and Lindsay Goff discuss the definitions, types, and symptoms of strokes, emphasizing the need for EMS providers to recognize and act swiftly. They explore the impact of stroke on patients and their families, the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and the protocols for EMS management. The discussion also addresses ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with their medical director, Dr. Ben Lawner, to discuss various topics related to EMS medicine. Keywords: Sudden Ambulance Death Syndrome, EMS, patient transport, clinical decision-making, emergency medicine, treatment protocols, communication, high-stress situations, continuous learning Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of Sudden Ambulance Death Syndrome, exploring its implications for emergency medical services (EMS) and patient care. They...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss the fundamentals of Serotonin Syndrome.
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The AM1 team sat down to discuss "four-walled calls."
Aug 23, 2024•46 min
Cody and Mustafa sit down to discuss various topics related to EMS education.
Aug 09, 2024•54 min
The AM1 team sits down to discuss a case study where they utilized the Dual Sequential Defibrillation technique on a patient in persistent cardiac arrest.
Jul 26, 2024•48 min
The AM1 crew sits down with Dr. Jen Anders, Pediatric EMS Medical Director for Maryland, to discuss various updates to the pediatric protocol for the coming yaer.
Jul 06, 2024•49 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sat down with Dr. Tim Chizmar to discuss the various protocol changes coming to the Maryland EMS protocol July 1st, 2024.
Jun 23, 2024•56 min
The Alert Medic 1 crew sit down w/ Dr. Kim Boswell to discuss various topics related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and eCPR. Dr. Boswell provides advanced, specialized critical care and emergency medicine for patients experiencing serious conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or those who have a severe traumatic injury. She also cares for critically ill patients who have been transferred to UMMC for specialty care. Her patients typically require advanced mechanical ...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sat down with Dr. BJ Miller to discuss various topics related to aging, death, and end of life care. BJ Miller is an established thought leader in the area of serious illness, end-of-life issues and death. He has been a physician for 20 years and has counseled over 1,000 patients and family members. This vast experience has led him to understand what people really need when dealing with difficult health situations. BJ has given over 100 talks, both nationally, and internat...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 37 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Alasdair Conn, MD, and Jim Brown, EMT, to discuss various topics related to the history of EMS in Maryland, along with their thoughts on EMS today, and where EMS goes moving forward.
Apr 26, 2024•58 min
Josh and Mustafa sit down with Aaron from Prag-med to discuss a CPR-induced consciousness case study
Apr 20, 2024•50 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sat down with NAEMT President-Elect Christopher Way to discuss various topics in EMS, including advocacy initiatives in EMS, and the controversy with the NAEMT coming out against the Paramedic Practitioner proposal made at the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC)
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Josh, Cody, Ken, and Mustafa get together to discuss Mindset Traps, part 2~
Apr 05, 2024•57 min
Ken, Josh, and Mustafa got together with Mike Grzyb from Zoll to discuss various topics related to Zoll's medical products.
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Cody, Josh, and Mustafa get together to discuss various topics in EMS.
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr
The Alert Medic 1 crew sat down with Bill Dungey, founder of the SIXFEET crew, to discuss various topics related to first responder resiliency.
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Zaffer Qassim to discuss various topics related to trauma resuscitation, marginal gains in patient care leading to better outcomes, and the utilization of SPARC teams in the prehospital setting.
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Cody, Josh, and Mustafa from the Alert Medic 1 team sit down with Mike Carunchio, from the World's Okayest Paramedic, to discuss various topics related to the care of the patient suffering from cardiac arrest.
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as the Angry Viking Therapist, to discuss various topics related to mental health and trauma recovery. Topics discussed include his own personal journey, his work as a therapist, and the utility of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 50 min
The Alert Medic 1 crew sits down with Aaron from Pragmed to discuss various topics, including EMS body cams, de-escalation techniques, and situation awareness for the EMS clinician.
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with David Fifer to discuss various topics related to EMS education, instructor development, and the paramedic practitioner.
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Cody, Mustafa, and Ken sit down to discuss mindset traps, and how they affect the EMS clinician.
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Ryan Winniford to discuss various topics related to military medicine and the transition to civilian medicine.
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss various topics related to EMS.
Jan 06, 2024•56 min
