Providing Medical Care During Civil Unrest 1. Opening Brief introduction of the episode Define civil unrest contexts: Protests Riots Mass demonstrations Politically charged gatherings Why medical care becomes complicated in these environments: EMS access delays Crowd density Law enforcement operations Environmental hazards Emphasize guiding principles: Personal safety first Situational awareness Know your limits 2. Understanding […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 081       Opening: “You never know when you’ll be the First Responder” Core framing Most cardiac arrest victims are not found by EMS. They are found by bystanders. “The first five minutes are up to the bystander, and that determines survival”     Why the Guidelines […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 080   How did you get started in EMS?    Sounds like you had a great foundation with your EMT? Haha   Podcast Outline: Hunting Safety & Medical Preparedness Introduction Brief intro of Logan (EMS/hunting background). What is Swamp Marshal Archery and what do you do? Charlie Kirk […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 079   Sponsor: EC Sports Supplements. Use code: Dietrich15 for 15% discount Are we seeing more extreme weather or just focus on weather from the media/social media? -Difference between Watches and Warnings! -Do you want to touch on the WEA alerts on your cell phone? -What does 50% […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 078   Opening Brief scenario: “You’re 3miles from the nearest road when your buddy collapses…” Purpose: Why every outdoorsman should be ready for medical emergencies Understanding the Off-Grid Medical Reality EMS might be 30+ minutes to several hours away No cell service, limited supplies Weather concerns Importance of […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 077   Intro Common Medical Emergencies at Camp Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (e.g., bee stings, food allergies, poison ivy). Broken bones, sprains, and concussions. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, and sunburn. Drowning or near-drowning incidents. Camp-specific issues (archery injuries, animal bites, etc.). Medical Equipment AED Drugs (depending on the training […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 076   What’s in Matt’s first aid kit?   Comms during disasters … (Hurricanes) When radios go down.   Comms in wilderness terrain   What are some lessons learned when communication was down.    How to build a comms plan.    Different types of radios … HAM, FRS, […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 075 Intro- Follow up from last episode- Dietrich 4th stripe! Introduce Matthew Part 1- Dispatch, How to make the most critical phone call of your life- calling 911  Role of the Dispatcher  What exactly does a fire/EMS dispatcher do? How do dispatchers coordinate resources while talking to callers? […]

Welcome to the Civilian Medical Podcast episode 074 Introduction Follow up from Aviation Emergencies NC Medical Helicopter crash: found by civilians in the woods, potential interview in the future with crew SC Pediatric Trauma & Injury Prevention Symposium; how was it?   Part 1- Treating injuries related to Martial Arts Striking sports: Head and face […]

Re-Introduction What Dietrich has been up to since the last podcast Bobby- Intro Topic:  Medical Considerations for Aviation Accidents, New Products from MGO X Shears Mini Medical Gear Outfitters Use Code CIVILIANMEDICAL for 10% off  Skinny Medic – @SkinnyMedic | @skinny_medic | Medical Gear Outfitters Bobby – @rstantontx | @bobby_wales