Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

As the final installment to this topic, the crew hit the road to Shaker Heights.  You will appreciate the open discussion.

The crew continues with Dr. Frank Ford and Dr. Colin McCluskey further discusscussing EMS professionals utilizing ECMO CPR. They continue define how to spread the reach and implementation of this new CPR treatment technology.

Dr. Frank Ford and Dr. Colin McCluskey join the Caleb and Scott to further discuss EMS providers performing ECMO CPR. In part 2, we discuss application parameters such as a BLS-only crew, DNR patients, the age patients and geographical factors.  

Dr. Frank Ford and Dr. Colin McCluskey join the Caleb and Scott to discuss EMS providers performing ECMO CPR. It's not really that new of a concept. But new to EMS within the UH EMS Institute medical direction system. Exciting updates.

The crew and special guest, Don Zimmerman, wind-up the discussion about the new approaches to MCI's in this live show. Special thanks to Chardon Fire for hosting us!

In Part 3 of the "new" MCI episode, we are talking about changing the "paradigm" no pun intended) of planning, and on-scene thinking.  From tags, to staging, to determining accessibilty, all of it is changing and will continue to change by reviewing other agency's after-action reports.

The team is still talking with Don Zimmerman, MCI subject matter expert and instructor.  In this, part 2 of the New MCI episode, the group discusses what Don calls, “silly rules!”  For example, does the first ambulance really have to be the ambulance that stays at the MCI?

In this month's episode, the team discuss the evolving strategies in handling mass casualty incidents (MCI). They are joined by Don Zimmerman, an expert with extensive experience in fire service, paramedicine, and education. The episode dives deep into the traditional and modern approaches to managing MCIs, particularly in the context of active shooter events and other dynamic situations.

In this episode, the crew dives into the critical and high-stakes world of surgical airway management. The discussion focuses on needle cricothyrotomy, cricothyrotomy kits, and the essential skills and protocols for performing surgical cricothyrotomy. They explore the scenarios where these techniques become necessary, the tools required, and the step-by-step procedures. The expert panel shares their experiences, best practices, and the importance of proper training and preparation.

The podcast team goes "back to school," i.e. the Portage County Paramedic Class to record this live session. We're closing out the End Tidal CO2 session!  Thenk you to the class for having us!