In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Adam Stanchak, who shares his experience of working in Critical Incident Stress Management in EMS.

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Jennah, an experienced EMS provider, discusses the often-overlooked topic of handling psychiatric patients in the field with Alexis on the podcast. They touch on Jennah's background, including her experience in EMS, her preference for 911 calls, and her love for working with psychiatric patients. Alexis and Jennah discuss the challenges of psychiatric calls and the importance of scene safety, verbal de-escalation, and empathy. They stress the need for constant awareness, teamwork and the potential risks involved in these calls.

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Critical Care Paramedic Chris Hollett and Alexis discuss supraglottic airways (SGAs) and endotracheal tubes (ET tubes), stressing the importance of proper oxygenation and ventilation for patients. The choice between SGA and ET intubation depends on various factors like patient condition, tools, and space. 

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This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of superstitions in EMS. We'll be exploring beliefs about full moons, taboo phrases, haunted ambulances, and more! 

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Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy in part 2 of their interview. In this week's episode, they discuss the critical role of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses and other pertinent topics. Ben shares his expertise and experiences to shed light on the importance of this lifesaving tool in emergency medical situations.

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In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy to talk about the transition from EMT to Paramedic, the importance of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses, and a range of other related topics.

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Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm are currently engaged in a thoughtful and informative discussion regarding the crucial elements that are necessary for delivering a successful trauma room report. 

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Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm discuss the crucial elements of delivering an effective trauma room report in their conversation.

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In this discussion, Alexis Hardwick delves into the topic of being a good partner.

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On this episode, Flight Paramedic Geoff Murphy joins your host Alexis Hardwick to talk about the experience of "imposter syndrome" in EMS.

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