The Firehouse Medic Podcast

🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a Critical Care certified ICU nurse (CCRN) discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series.➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients.➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastFacebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a very distinguished nurse discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series.➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients.➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastFacebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys will be discussing a few case studies that they have personally experienced and hopefully share some learning pearls along the way.Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients.For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcastPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastFacebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfrHere is a list of study references from this series:1. https://litfl.com/ecg-changes-in-pulmonary-embolism2. https://litfl.com/crush-syndrome3. https://litfl.com/raised-intracranial-pressure-ecg-library

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 2 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Dr. Michael DeFilippo. The guys will be discussing new research about EMS's most popular medication, Epinephrine, and what that research is saying about how much we give.Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients.For more information on Dr. Michael DeFilippo and his research articles, please visit his Substack page @ https://emsdrmike.substack.comFor more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcastPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastFacebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfrHere is a list of study references from this series:1. Are We Giving Too Much Epinephrine?M. DeFilippohttps://emsdrmike.substack.com/p/are-we-giving-too-much-epinephrine2. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (Paramedic2 Trial)G. Perkinshttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa18068423. Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular CareJ. Wiggingtonhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001376

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 1 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Dr. Michael DeFilippo. The guys will be discussing new research about EMS's most popular medication, Epinephrine, and what that research is saying about how much we give.Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients.For more information on Dr. Michael DeFilippo and his research articles, please visit his Substack page @ https://emsdrmike.substack.comFor more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcastPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastFacebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfrHere is a list of study references from this series:1. Are We Giving Too Much Epinephrine?M. DeFilippohttps://emsdrmike.substack.com/p/are-we-giving-too-much-epinephrine2. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (Paramedic2 Trial)G. Perkinshttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa18068423. Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular CareJ. Wiggingtonhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001376

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 2 of a 2 Part Series with special guests Darick Day from Mehlville FPD and Chip Lange from Practical Pocus. The guys will be discussing why Ultrasound is the future of EMS and why it should be a main piece of equipment for patient assessment and diagnosis in an acute emergency setting.For more information on Mehlville Fire Protection District, Deputy Chief of Training, or MFPD's Paramedic and CCP programs, please visit their website @ https://mehlvillefire.comFor more information on Chip Lange and Practical Pocus, and to take a Ultrasound class, please visit their website@ https://courses.practicalpocus.comPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastHere is a list of study references from this series:1. Pre-hospital ultrasound: a review of its applications and effectiveness - Jacob Ward Department of Health Sciences, Seminole State Collegehttps://jemsmed.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.35616/jemsm.2022.000382. Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound on PrehospitalDecision Making by HEMS Physicians in Critically Illand Injured Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study - Cambridge Universityhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/prehospital-and-disaster-medicine/article/impact-of-pointofcare-ultrasound-on-prehospital-decision-making-by-hems-physicians-in-critically-ill-and-injured-patients-a-prospective-cohort-study/114FCDB81341D3FB6F331690762D9DDD3. The role of point of care ultrasound in prehospital critical care: a systematic review - Morten Thingemann Bøtkerhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29940990/

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 1 of a 2 Part Series with special guests Darick Day from Mehlville FPD and Chip Lange from Practical Pocus. The guys will be discussing why Ultrasound is the future of EMS and why it should be a main piece of equipment for patient assessment and diagnosis in an acute emergency setting.For more information on Mehlville Fire Protection District, Deputy Chief of Training, or MFPD's Paramedic and CCP programs, please visit their website @ https://mehlvillefire.comFor more information on Chip Lange and Practical Pocus, and to take a Ultrasound class, please visit their website@ https://courses.practicalpocus.comPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zACApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastAmazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcastHere is a list of study references from this series:1. Pre-hospital ultrasound: a review of its applications and effectiveness - Jacob Ward Department of Health Sciences, Seminole State Collegehttps://jemsmed.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.35616/jemsm.2022.000382. Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound on PrehospitalDecision Making by HEMS Physicians in Critically Illand Injured Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study - Cambridge Universityhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/prehospital-and-disaster-medicine/article/impact-of-pointofcare-ultrasound-on-prehospital-decision-making-by-hems-physicians-in-critically-ill-and-injured-patients-a-prospective-cohort-study/114FCDB81341D3FB6F331690762D9DDD3. The role of point of care ultrasound in prehospital critical care: a systematic review - Morten Thingemann Bøtkerhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29940990/

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 2 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Brian Stewart from SCCAD. The guys will be discussing different ways to form an EMS response team with a mix of EMT's, Paramedics, and Critical Care Medics. They also discuss how the theory of "Load and Go vs. Stay and Play" may change with additional resources like CCP's and blood. For more information on St. Charles County Ambulance District, BC Brian Stewart, or SCCAD's EMT, Paramedic, and CCP programs, please visit their website @ https://www.sccad.com/education/training-academyPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedicApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedicYouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedic0Here is a list of study references from this series:1. Increased on scene time leads to reduction in mortality in Pediatric TBI - Johns Hopkins Universityhttps://media.handtevy.com/website/Emergency-Medical-Services-Time-on-Scene-Associated-with-Reduced-Dead-on-Arrival-Status-Among-Pediatric-Patients-with-Severe-Traumatic-Brain-Injury.pdf2. PrehospitaL Ultrasound in Undifferentiated DyspnEa (PreLUDE) Observational Study -Denmark, Prehospital Critical Care Physicianshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9899351/#Sec7

Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 1 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Brian Stewart from SCCAD. The guys will be discussing different ways to form an EMS response team with a mix of EMT's, Paramedics, and Critical Care Medics. They also discuss how the theory of "Load and Go vs. Stay and Play" may change with additional resources like CCP's and blood. For more information on St. Charles County Ambulance District, BC Brian Stewart, or SCCAD's EMT, Paramedic, and CCP programs, please visit their website @ https://www.sccad.com/education/training-academyPlease visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedicApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedicYouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcastInstagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedic0Here is a list of study references from this series:1. Increased on scene time leads to reduction in mortality in Pediatric TBI - Johns Hopkins Universityhttps://media.handtevy.com/website/Emergency-Medical-Services-Time-on-Scene-Associated-with-Reduced-Dead-on-Arrival-Status-Among-Pediatric-Patients-with-Severe-Traumatic-Brain-Injury.pdf2. PrehospitaL Ultrasound in Undifferentiated DyspnEa (PreLUDE) Observational Study -Denmark, Prehospital Critical Care Physicianshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9899351/#Sec7

Welcome to our first episode! In this episode, we will be discussing why we created this podcast and why we think it is important to discuss the current culture change in EMS where fire-based departments and districts are starting to see a need for critical care. Right now, the majority of emergency calls are for medical emergencies, not fire emergencies, and the ambulance has not been a popular assignment compared to the fire truck. Should we reconsider the importance of this position within the department or district? Listen in to find out what we think.Please visit our other social media platforms:Spotify: thefirehousemedicApple Podcasts: thefirehousemedicYouTube: thefirehousemedicInstagram: thefirehousemedicTikTok: thefirehousemedic0