We were very happy to have Dave Nicholas, a nurse at CRMC, join the team today to bring his cardiac expertise to the discussion. 

This is a big topic, so we split it into two parts.

Our CCEMSA pediatric cardiac arrest specific protocol has been updated be more streamlined and comprehensive with an emphasis on incorporating high performance CPR, as well as quite a few other changes backed by the latest data on how to achieve the favorable outcomes we all are hoping for! Join us as we walk through this updated protocol with Dr. Miranda Lewis.    

The first ten minutes of a cardiac arrest are the most critical. We have updated our cardiac arrest protocol to incorporate high performance CPR, as well as quite a few other changes backed by the latest data on how to achieve the favorable outcomes we all are hoping for! Join us as we walk through this updated protocol with Dr. Miranda Lewis.    

Hyperthermia has a high risk of mortality. A dangerously overheated body, usually in response to prolonged, hot, humid weather, is very important to look out for. Especially in these hot months of summer.  

Backboards, cervical collars... first we used them, then we didn't, now we're bringing them back! Why, and how to use them is the subject of today's discussion. 

Code 3 driving is a potentially risky part of the job. We are thrilled to have Ben Garcia, American Ambulance's Manager of Risk, Safety and Compliance joins us on the podcast today to discuss how to navigate Code 3 Driving as safely as possible.   

Our system has recently added Ketamine to our pain management toolbox. How's it going? Find out!

American Ambulance's own Daniel Bernhardt joins us today to discuss the dangers of RMCT (Refusal of Medical Care and/or Transportation).

It's warming up, and that means the snakes are coming out! Join us for a deep dive into how to approach rattlers, fortunately the only venomous snakes we have in our service area of California. 

Transtracheal Jet Insufflation (TTJI) is one of those rarely needed procedures that hopefully you will never even have to perform. But if and when you do, you need to be ready! So have a listen and brush up.