The Pragmed Show

In today's episode, Aaron and Jason, sit down with Jason Warn, the Mindfulness Medic and talk about mental health and physical fitness in EMS. We discuss a wide variety of topics, how mental health is impacted by physical fitness, performance at work and the impacts poor mental and physical health impacts providers professionally and personally. This topic is rarely discussed but we feel like the topic is worthy an indepth, intelligent conversation and contributes to how we provide care to patients and lead more fulfilling lives. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think! Thank you to Jason Warn for coming on the show and chatting with us about this interesting yet overlooked topic. You can follow Jason and his work at IG @mindfulnessmedic and at his website, mindfulnessmedic.net. Be sure to give him a follow and reach out to him if you need to chat or get more information about his programs. Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter.

Paramedics discuss professionalism in EMS, covering physical fitness standards, appearance, and performance. They explore challenges with fitness testing in the military and the importance of professionalism in patient care and public perception. The podcast delves into mindset differences in public vs. private providers and the significance of physical fitness in service professions like law enforcement and healthcare. Discussions also include paramedic testing, individuality in team representation, and navigating tradition vs. modern demands in agencies.

In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with James Boomhower (Boomer) from StayFit4Duty and talk about mental health and resources for first reponders. Boomer has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director and is working on obtaining his Masters in clinical psychology. We discuss the different aspects of mental health, what signs to look for when someone or yourself needs mental health help, and organizations that can help first responders with improving their mental health. Boomer has been a great advocate for improving first responders mental health and is passionate in helping those that need help. Check out the episde and remember that it is okay to not be okay! Boomer can be found on Instagram and his website is a great resource for those looking for help improving their mental health. If you are looking for a provider or someone to talk too, check out 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Follow the PragMedics on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Alert Medic 1 members Mustafa, Josh, and Ken discuss EMS education, pay, reimbursement, and the NAEMT interview. They debate the Advanced Medic Practitioner concept and advocate for fair compensation for paramedics. Topics include EMS advocacy, paramedic practitioner controversy, and the need for federal billing. The guests emphasize the importance of standardizing paramedic education and valuing experienced paramedics. They also touch on NAEMT's advocacy efforts, challenges in EMS support, and the balance of education in EMS.

The guest, Sam, a current flight medic known as the PrepMedic, discusses scene times, education, and the nuances of patient care in this engaging podcast. Topics include the importance of early activation alerts, managing scene times effectively, decision-making processes for interventions, and building confidence through experience in medical practice. The conversation also touches on the analogy of paramedics as chefs or cookbook medics, the intersection of education and scope of practice in paramedicine, and personalized care in emergency medicine.

Nick Nudell, of the APA, discusses EMS education, advocating for paramedics, innovative roles globally, quality promotion, and rethinking education paths. They explore value-added services in healthcare and navigating educational challenges for paramedics.

Combat casualty care research, trauma topics, understanding and interpreting research papers, importance of civilian input, sample size in research studies, challenges of data interpretation, managing medical situations, pre-hospital interventions, efficacy of Narcan, collaboration on social media for medical discussions

In this podcast, Dennis @thevascularguy shares valuable insights on IV access, discussing psychology of starting IVs, best practices, and infection prevention. The discussion covers ethical considerations, sterile practices, and optimizing vein access in critical EMS situations. They also explore the impact of ultrasound in healthcare and emphasize building patient relationships and medical education.

Join Aaron and Jason as they chat with Dennis, @thevascularguy, about the importance of IV access in EMS. They cover topics like ED and EMS relationships, selecting the best catheter, and breaking down information silos in healthcare. Dennis shares valuable insights on optimizing IV sizes and adapting to new techniques, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals.

In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down with Dr. Jeremy Kaswer and discuss REBOA. REBOA has been a hot topic recently due to a recent paper that presented some new information concerning patient outcomes. Dr. Kaswer discusses what REBOA is, how it works, why it could become a valuable tool in trauma, and other aspects. Dr. Kaswer a surgical critical care fellow at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a flight surgeon with the 28th ECAB in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He worked EMS during medical school and continues to volunteer as a lieutenant with the Avon Fire Department and EMT with New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance. Thanks to Dr. Kaswer for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and if you're not following him, check out his Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow the PragMedics on Instagram and Twitter.