The Art of Doing Nothing — Why Clinical Restraint Saves Lives

In this Back in Quarters episode, Dustin sits down with Dr. Kacey Kronenfeld, MD, an EMS & Emergency Medicine physician, to tackle a spicy idea that makes new providers sweat: sometimes the safest, most effective move is… not moving. They break down the art of intentional inaction—how to pause, reassess, and let physiology do some of the heavy lifting—without missing the moment when you should act. Through real-world cases they unpack when interventions backfire, how to communicate “we’rewatching on purpose,” and why protocols are frameworks, not handcuffs. Who it’s for:EMTs, paramedics, EMS leaders, ED clinicians, and educators who want fewer unnecessary interventions, better outcomes, and cleaner QA/QI discussions.CE credit:This episode is accredited for continuing education, (link to CME system coming soon!)