Off The Box

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  • Pediatrics And The World with Dr. DiCarlo

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    This week, the guys start out with pediatrics with Dr. Joseph DiCarlo.  It evolves into a fascinating discussion about everything.  You do not want to miss this one.  It covers so much it is hard to describe here.  Just hit play on this episode and enjoy where it leads.  We hope it motivates everyone to take a chance with what they are doing in life because the world is our oyster.  

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    1 hr 15 min
  • A Picture is Worth 1000 Words - Fire/EMS Photography with Chris Smead

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    To highlight EMS week last week, we have a very special guest on the show.  Chris Smead, one of the best photographers who specializes in fire and EMS photography.  If a picture is worth 1000 words, Chris writes a novel giving a visual glimpse into the fire and pre-hospital setting.  Go check out his work while listening to this episode:

     www.csmeadphotography.com  

    Chris talks about how he got into fire/EMS photography, how he works to get his amazing shots, and how his photography shapes how EMS is perceived by the public, often in real-time with video.  You definitely do not want to miss this incredible episode!!!

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Regional Medical Center ER Medical Director, Dr. Silka

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    The guys are back this week with Dr. Silka, ER Medical Director at Regional Medical Center in San Jose.  They discuss Covid, working as a physician in LA in the early days of AIDS/HIV, running an ER, avoiding burnout through education, and his passion for emergency medicine, including EMS.

    John considers Dr. Silka a friend, does Dr. Silka feel the same?  You gotta tune in to find out....

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Carisse Goes Behind the Scenes in the NICU and L&D

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    Today, Garrett and John go behind the scenes in the realm of the NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) and labor & delivery.  They discuss care of these patients, new technologies, and transportation to the level III NICU at Good Sam Hospital.  

    This is our first in-person socially distanced interview and Garrett and John discuss some EMS stories related to pediatrics.  

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Comprehensive Stroke with Dr. Padidar and Karen De La Cuesta, N.P.

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    Garrett & John, "Does this get easier with time and experience?"
    Dr. Padidar, "Well...it still is brain surgery..."

    Today, we have a great interview with Dr. Padidar and Karen De La Cuesta, part of the comprehensive stroke team for the San Jose Market.  We discuss neuro, stroke, comprehensive stroke, mechanical thrombectomy, along with some history and where we will end up in stroke care.  

    Due to social distancing, the audio has a little echo, but the content will still amaze you.  We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Covid-19 Treatment Interview
    John and Garrett continue their conversation with Dr. Guller regarding treatment of Covid-19.  She continues to impress with her knowledge and easy to understand answers.  We cannot continue to thank her enough.Before she joins the guys, they discuss...
    1 hr
  • Covid-19 Clinical In-Depth
    John and Garrett discuss other pandemics in the past 15 years including SARS, MERS, H1N1 and Ebola.  John mispronounces and learns about cytokine storms.   They also discuss the alphabet soup that is the C-suite:  CEO, COO, CFO, COO.Dr. Guller, Chief...
    1 hr 4 min
  • Pilot Episode and Dr. Guller Interview
    John and Garrett discuss life off the box (that's slang for ambulance for those outside the EMS world).  We provide a little background about ourselves, the direction we see the show going, and highlight some of the people we plan on having on in the...
    1 hr 9 min

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Garrett and John - two EMS professionals, "Off The Box" but still in healthcare. We discuss and explore a wide range of topics in the healthcare arena. We might even share a few crazy stories from…