In this episode, we discuss the profound impact that one patient's organ donation can have on society. Even when not every patient gets to go home, the ability to donate organs can positively affect up to 80 people, multiplying our impact and service to the community. Guest Chris Meeks, a critical care flight paramedic and organ recovery coordinator discusses the ethical considerations and the surprising impact EMS has on the potential for organ donation, even in cases that appear to be 'lost causes'. Tune in to understand how your work in EMS may have more far-reaching positive effects than you realize.
 
00:00 Introduction: The Impact of EMS on Organ Donation
00:43 Ethical Considerations in Organ Donation
01:10 Current Research and EMS's Role
02:04 Guest Introduction: Chris Meeks
05:04 Ethical Dilemmas and Future Directions
08:25 Organ Donation Criteria and Processes
13:28 Conclusion: The Importance of EMS in Organ Donation
 
Guest/Cast/Crew information-
Guest- Chris Meeks, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Organ Recovery Coordinator
Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry 
Catch up with us after the show
<ul><li>Instagram- @emscast</li>
<li>Twitter- @ems_cast</li>
<li>Website- www.emspodcast.com</li>
</ul>

In this episode, we discuss the profound impact that one patient's organ donation can have on society. Even when not every patient gets to go home, the ability to donate organs can positively affect up to 80 people, multiplying our impact and service to the community. Guest Chris Meeks, a critical care flight paramedic and organ recovery coordinator discusses the ethical considerations and the surprising impact EMS has on the potential for organ donation, even in cases that appear to be 'lost causes'. Tune in to understand how your work in EMS may have more far-reaching positive effects than you realize. 00:00 Introduction: The Impact of EMS on Organ Donation 00:43 Ethical Considerations in Organ Donation 01:10 Current Research and EMS's Role 02:04 Guest Introduction: Chris Meeks 05:04 Ethical Dilemmas and Future Directions 08:25 Organ Donation Criteria and Processes 13:28 Conclusion: The Importance of EMS in Organ Donation Guest/Cast/Crew information- Guest- Chris Meeks, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Organ Recovery Coordinator Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry Catch up with us after the show Instagram- @emscast Twitter- @ems_cast Website- www.emspodcast.com

In this episode, we discuss the profound impact that one patient's organ donation can have on society. Even when not every patient gets to go home, the ability to donate organs can positively affect up to 80 people, multiplying our impact and service to the community. Guest Chris Meeks, a critical care flight paramedic and organ recovery coordinator discusses the ethical considerations and the surprising impact EMS has on the potential for organ donation, even in cases that appear to be 'lost causes'. Tune in to understand how your work in EMS may have more far-reaching positive effects than you realize.
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00:00&nbsp;Introduction: The Impact of EMS on Organ Donation
00:43&nbsp;Ethical Considerations in Organ Donation
01:10&nbsp;Current Research and EMS's Role
02:04&nbsp;Guest Introduction: Chris Meeks
05:04&nbsp;Ethical Dilemmas and Future Directions
08:25&nbsp;Organ Donation Criteria and Processes
13:28&nbsp;Conclusion: The Importance of EMS in Organ Donation
&nbsp;
Guest/Cast/Crew information-
Guest- Chris Meeks, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Organ Recovery Coordinator
Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry&nbsp;
Catch up with us after the show
<ul><li>Instagram- @emscast</li>
<li>Twitter- @ems_cast</li>
<li>Website- www.emspodcast.com</li>
</ul>

The Untold Impact of EMS on Organ Donation: Transforming Tragedy into Hope

Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systematically decide if A... do B. But what if “A” wasn’t in the book? The truth is each emergency call is too unique to teach the right response to every situation. We need to go beyond algorithmic thinking and understand deeper principles, the WHY behind the algorithm. When every decision counts you want to rely on a framework that will guide you when things don’t make sense. Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is your resource to build that framework. Through discussions with experts, review of evidence-based best practices, and real-world case studies we teach you one step past what you learned in paramedic school. But all of this advanced education is connected back to the guiding principles that answer the question- “at the end of the day, what actually matters to the patient I have in front of me?” Our mission is to elevate your practice and help you improve patient outcomes in every emergency situation. You may not feel ready, you may not feel like you know enough, but by understanding the guiding principles of emergency medicine you can become an expert EMS clinician. Because what you do matters.

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is an EMS Cast LLC production

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Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systematically decide if A... do B. But what if “A” wasn’t in the book? The truth is each emergency call is too unique to teach the right response to every situation. We need to go beyond algorithmic thinking and understand deeper principles, the WHY behind the algorithm. When every decision counts you want to rely on a framework that will guide you when things don’t make sense. Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is your resource to build that framework. Through discussions with experts, review of evidence-based best practices, and real-world case studies we teach you one step past what you learned in paramedic school. But all of this advanced education is connected back to the guiding principles that answer the question- “at the end of the day, what actually matters to the patient I have in front of me?” Our mission is to elevate your practice and help you improve patient outcomes in every emergency situation. You may not feel ready, you may not feel like you know enough, but by understanding the guiding principles of emergency medicine you can become an expert EMS clinician. Because what you do matters. Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is an EMS Cast LLC production

Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systematically decide if A... do B. But what if “A” wasn’t in the book? The truth is each emergency call is too unique to teach the right response to every situation. We need to go beyond algorithmic thinking and understand deeper principles, the WHY behind the algorithm. When every decision counts you want to rely on a framework that will guide you when things don’t make sense. Loud &amp; Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is your resource to build that framework. Through discussions with experts, review of evidence-based best practices, and real-world case studies we teach you one step past what you learned in paramedic school. But all of this advanced education is connected back to the guiding principles that answer the question- “at the end of the day, what actually matters to the patient I have in front of me?” Our mission is to elevate your practice and help you improve patient outcomes in every emergency situation. You may not feel ready, you may not feel like you know enough, but by understanding the guiding principles of emergency medicine you can become an expert EMS clinician. Because what you do matters.

Loud &amp; Clear: EMS Guiding Principles is an EMS Cast LLC production

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