Steve Wood
Clinician with long experience in helicopter EMS and toxicology, currently working in tactical EMS as a SWAT, dive, and canine team medic and practicing in emergency and critical care settings.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 0sec
Steve Wood: TEMS, Trauma, & More
Steve Wood, a tactical paramedic and host of The Tac Medic Whiskey Podcast, shares fascinating insights from his experience in emergency response. He discusses the importance of health equity in tactical medicine, particularly around blood transfusions and the roles of tactical medics during crises. Steve also explores the necessity for integration within medic teams, the evolution of emergency gear, and advancements in pre-hospital blood administration. His personal anecdotes from events like the Boston Marathon bombing highlight the unpredictable nature of crisis management.
Dec 9, 2025 • 54min
HEMS Utilization and Safety Panel
Join aviation experts Dan Rau, a seasoned nurse practitioner in helicopter EMS, Ryan Mueller, an experienced flight medic and Air Force instructor, and Steve Wood, a tactical EMS clinician, as they dive into critical issues surrounding HEMS. They discuss the shift from trauma rescue to routine uses, highlight overutilization concerns, and expose financial drivers behind air transport decisions. With calls for reevaluation of launch criteria and greater regulatory oversight, the panel emphasizes the need for data-driven changes to enhance safety in this high-stakes field.
