EMS World Podcasts

The Role of EMS in Hazmat Disasters

Major hazmat incidents might be uncommon, but preparing for their response—triage, incident command, specific injury patterns—is a critical component of keeping communities safe. Associate Editor Val Amato reads her article "A Blast in the Backyard" describing a 2019 oil refinery explosion in Philadelphia, and Editorial Assistant Jacob Sorensen talks with Randy Kearns, DHA, assistant professor in the College of Business Administration at the University of New Orleans, about chemical burn injuries and other injuries specific to hazmat and CBRNE-related events.

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Double Sequential Defibrillation

Double sequential external defibrillation (DSED) is a potential new intervention for patients in ventricular fibrillation who don't respond to traditional resuscitation, but it has yet to be supported by sound evidence. EMS World's Jonathan Bassett sits down with paramedic, researcher and educator Ian Drennan to discuss his research into the novel method and his article in EMS World's July 2020 issue.

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Emergency Deliveries in the Field

First responders often receive little training or experience with emergency childbirth in the field. A new partnership between UT Health San Antonio and local EMS agencies is bringing medical students with an interest in OB/GYN to fire and EMS services to teach paramedics and EMTs about the intricacies of field deliveries. EMS World’s Jonathan Bassett speaks with Nicholas Stansbury, recent graduate of UT Health San Antonio Medical School and one of the co-authors of “Emergency Deliveries in the Field,” about the background of the program and how it’s helping keep EMS responders trained and ready for unplanned births and the health emergencies that can arise. A readaloud of the full article, which appears in the June 2020 issue of EMS World, follows.

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De-escalation and Defensive Tactics Training With AMR

June's unfortunately timely cover story deals with EMS management of civil unrest events, and Rob McDonald, operations director for AMR in Multnomah County, Ore., discusses the de-escalation and defensive tactics training personnel have gone through. 

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Crisis Leadership: EMS Professionals Who Serve Their Teams

In this special podcast sponsored by Columbia Southern University, two EMS leaders discuss the challenges of leading during the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the best practices for supporting teams? Join Dr. Aaron Rhone, EMS program manager for system operations within the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of EMS as he discusses crisis leadership with EMS World Podcasts host Mike McCabe.  

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When COVID-19 Hits Home: The Fine Line Between Fear and Caution

EMS World is asking first responders and healthcare workers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 to talk about their experiences battling the virus.  Associate Editor Valerie Amato speaks with ER nurse Emily Cornpropst, who treated one of the first COVID-positive patients in the state of Indiana at Franciscan Alliance in Indianapolis. After fighting and recovering from the virus, Emily shares her advice for other front line providers facing the COVID-19 crisis.

Check out other stories from the series “When COVID-19 Hits Home.” Here, a pediatric EM physician shares his harrowing experience being hospitalized for COVID-19 complications. An EMS provider reports on their roller coaster of life-threatening symptoms fighting this invisible enemy, and another EMT recounts what it takes to counter fear during the course of her illness.

If you or someone you know in the field has a story to share about contracting COVID-19, email us at editor@emsworld.com. Your story will remain anonymous if you so choose. 

COVID-19 Testing: Promises and Potential

COVID-19 testing and availability, accuracy, turnaround time and sampling dominate the news cycle. What does it mean for EMS? What tests are proven to be reliable and how should EMS leaders and medical directors incorporate testing within their systems? Join Drs. Antevy and Pescatore as they explore this hot-button issue and provide updates and recommendations for the EMS community  This is an audio-only version of an EMS World webinar, which you can find here.  Thanks to our sponsor, Bound Tree.

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EMS Educational Continuity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has turned EMS education programs upside down. Listen to UCLA education experts explain how programs have shifted to remote learning environments and implemented innovative solutions for psychomotor learning and evaluation when students cannot attend classes in person. From EMT and paramedic programs to continuing education, there are insights here for all educators. This is an audio-only version of an EMS World webinar, which you can find here.  Thanks to our sponsor, Bound Tree.

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COVID-19 ‘KOMBAT’: Ventilator Knock-Outs to Avoid

For the critical care provider, ventilator management is top-of-mind. When you are at the controls of mechanical ventilation with a COVID-19 patient, what are the best practices, techniques and latest science? Join Eric Bauer and Tyler Christifulli as they take you through a three-round match of ventilator pitfalls and knock-outs to avoid.  This is an audio-only version of an EMS World webinar, which you can find here.  Thanks to our sponsor, Zoll.

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EMS Online Patient Simulations: Training During COVID-19

EMS students still need realistic patient simulations, but providing these online is challenging. Join Dr. Meg Carman as she explains how to engage students in time-sensitive, moderate-to-high risk decision-making in the prehospital, emergency, or critical care environment.  This is an audio-only version of an EMS World webinar, which you can find here.  Thanks to our sponsor, iSimulate.

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