Today I sit down with Lt. Alex Roehner from the A&E; Network show: Nightwatch Nation. Alex is a Paramedic Supervisor as well as the Coordinator of the Community Paramedic Division at Empress EMS in Yonkers, New York. Alex has a very powerful story about her personal battle with addiction, subsequent recovery and what she is doing to help others battling addiction.  We talk about her experience filming the Nightwatch Nation series and some other projects that she’s working on. “Candid,” “Powerful,” and “Inspiring” are 3 words I would use to describe this episode. 

I hope you kids have been enjoying the “Late Calls” episodes. I am always open to suggestions about topics you want me to cover in the name of continuing education or personal enrichment. 

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Thank you all for listening and for the continued support. 2019 is already shaping up to have some great guests on the show.

I’ll see you out there
-Chris

Medic Up! Episode # 11 Lt. Alex Roehner from Nightwatch Nation & Me

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Rachael Bailey, an Advanced Care Paramedic from Alberta, Canada, joins me on the podcast to talk about the the different levels of providers and working in Canada. I thought it would be interesting to hear how EMS works in places other than the United States. Rachael was good enough to come on an break it down for us and let us know about her experiences as she progressed through her training and what it’s like to practice in Canada.







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Ep. 29 Rachael Bailey – Canadian Advanced Care Paramedic


Here’s Part 2 of my Interview with Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. 
We talk about:
*Emerging trends in trauma care
*Whole Blood
*EMSPOCUS
*REBOA



* Dr. Jerge gives some advice to the EMTs and Paramedics about becoming MASTERS of trauma care and the physiology trauma* Our mutual love for gangsta rap.



Dr. Jerge is a native Californian. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She went on to a general surgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill. She then transitioned to St. Louis University (SLU) for Surgical Critical Care Fellowship as well as completion of her general surgery residency. Dr. Jerge began her trauma critical care practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She then assumed the role of Trauma Medical Director at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Seeking a new challenge in a supportive academic environment, Dr. Jerge joined the University of Kansas Department of Surgery in the fall of 2017 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. 



Dr. Jerge is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She has a strong passion for trauma and critical care. Her interests within the field are prehospital outreach and education, disaster preparedness, injury prevention, tactical medicine, and hemorrhage control. Dr. Jerge is an instructor in ATLS and tactical combat casualty care. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Eastern Association for Surgery in Trauma, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the International Public Safety Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She enjoys having strong bonds with patients and their families as they walk through challenging circumstances together. It is important to Dr. Jerge that partnership and strong communication exist between the health care team and the patient in order to optimize healing.



When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Jerge enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, Pilates, Notre Dame football, and spending time with her family.



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**RE-RELEASE** Ep. 16 Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. Trauma Surgeon Part 2


Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. is a double board certified in trauma and critical care medicine. She is a trauma surgeon who found her way into the world of tactical medicine as a SWAT Physician. She is a TCCC Instructor and a champion of prehospital providers. She regularly assists with education and training of EMTs and Paramedics in trauma care. She is also an advocate for the Stop the Bleed initiative to empower the general public to control life-threatening bleeding in the event of an emergency.



I split the interview into 2 parts because we talked for a while.



Part 1: Dr. Jerge talks about:



* How she fell in love with trauma and critical care surgery.* How she entered the world of tactical medicine* The importance of hemorrhage control. * The resistance of laypersons learning bleeding control* Data driven instruction vs. “tacticool” people trying to make a quick buck.



Dr. Jerge is a native Californian. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She went on to a general surgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill. She then transitioned to St. Louis University (SLU) for Surgical Critical Care Fellowship as well as completion of her general surgery residency. Dr. Jerge began her trauma critical care practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She then assumed the role of Trauma Medical Director at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Seeking a new challenge in a supportive academic environment, Dr. Jerge joined the University of Kansas Department of Surgery in the fall of 2017 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. 



Dr. Jerge is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She has a strong passion for trauma and critical care. Her interests within the field are prehospital outreach and education, disaster preparedness, injury prevention, tactical medicine, and hemorrhage control. Dr. Jerge is an instructor in ATLS and tactical combat casualty care. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Eastern Association for Surgery in Trauma, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the International Public Safety Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She enjoys having strong bonds with patients and their families as they walk through challenging circumstances together. It is important to Dr. Jerge that partnership and strong communication exist between the health care team and the patient in order to optimize healing.



When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Jerge enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, Pilates, Notre Dame football, and spending time with her family.



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**RE-RELEASE** Ep. 15 Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. Trauma Surgeon Part 1


In this episode, Phil Sharpe, the President, CEO, Owner, Lead Designer of Fuel the Machine Apparel sits down to talk about being a full time paramedic and part time small business owner.  Phil has been in EMS since 2005 and recently started Fuel the Machine Apparel as a way to generate some extra income but also to provide a positive lifestyle that encourages first responders to be take an active role and be accountable in their health, fitness and well-being.  Phil will give some advice to some starting points first responders can take toward being more fit in order to respond as well as decrease the likelihood of injury on the job.  



Phil Sharpe – President / CEO / Owner /Operator /Lead Designer at Fuel the Machine ApparelPhil Sharpe -Full Time Paramedic / Part Time Small Business Owner



Full disclosure: Fuel the Machine is a sponsor of the Medic Up! Podcast but more importantly Phil is a friend with a great attitude and outlook on being able to give back to the community in which we serve. He has some great information for all the first responders out there! Check out Fuel the Machine Apparel’s Instagram page for daily workouts to keep you in top condition and ready to respond.  



That said: I do have a personal favor to ask if the listeners. A friend and local  paramedic, Sarah Douglas was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is a solid medic and an even more solid person. She’s a fighter and she’s going to meet this fight head-on and WIN! Phil and Fuel the Machine have printed a special t-shirt that directly benefits Sarah and her fight against breast cancer. PLEASE consider purchasing a shirt to help our sister as she fights! All profits from every shirt go directly to Sarah. Click on the link below to purchase or to copy/paste to your friends. Every little bit helps.



Sarah and her husband, WarrenSarah and her partner, Melissa



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Ep. 28 Phil Sharpe – Owner / Operator of Fuel the Machine Apparel


I’m  joined on the podcast by Jessica Arno to share tales of catching babies & teaching US service members the best in combat casualty care.  Jessica has been affectionately dubbed: “The Combat Midwife’ by the over 10,000 US Army combat medics she has taught since 2004.  She’s a Certified Professional Midwife, Paramedic, & EMS educator who has a passion for OB/Gyn and pediatric emergencies. Jessica has been instructing classes for Midwives, EMTs and Paramedics, for over 10 years. Recently, Jessica has taught at the E.C.H.O. annual conference, which stands for Every Coast Helicopter Operations and EMS Pro Expo. There Jessica discussed prehospital OB topics that included: breech and shoulder dystocia deliveries in the field setting and assessment and management of  postpartum hemorrhage. She has also written for EMS World Magazine regarding OB/Gyn emergencies and EMS engagement with out of hospital birth providers teaching EMS how to navigate the out of hospital birth transfer. So, listen up as Jessica aka the  Combat Midwife gives us some tips and tricks for reducing anxiety and setting yourself and your patients up for success during out of hospital births and transfers. Ladies and gentlemen, The Combat Midwife: Jessica Arno



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  Fuel The Machine Apparel is based on the idea of not just a brand, but also a lifestyle. We are pro health, and pro first responder and pro military. Fuel The Machine Apparel believes you have to take care of yourself before you can help others. We are First Responder owned. All designs are created and printed by us in the USA. We ARE our own quality control. “Be the Solution, not the Problem.”   



  Medical Gear Outfitters is owned and operated by a paramedic with a mission to equip individuals with top quality supplies, training and mindset they need to empower themselves to respond in an emergency. “You never know when you will be the First Responder.”   



Click here for 10% off your order. Always free shipping!





DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed on the Medic Up! Podcast are those of the individual host and guest (s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the host’s or guest’s employer(s). Any content provided by our guests are of  their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything anywhere. The Medic Up! Podcast is not responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening or reading on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate, inform and entertain. This podcast series does not constitute other professional advice or services. 



Medic Up! Episode # 11 Lt. Alex Roehner from Nightwatch Nation & Me

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