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The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr Jim Brady to talk about the uncommon endocrine emergencies we may encounter.

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss various basic aspects of endocrinology.

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. John Wendell and Paramedic Colin Bender to discuss fundamentals of treating the asthmatic patient

The AM1 team discusses prehospital administration of whole blood.

Responding to emergencies requires a high level of coordination and teamwork. One important tool that can help improve coordination and communication among any crew is Crew Resource Management (CRM). CRM is a systematic approach to enhancing teamwork and communication, with the goal of improving safety and efficiency. It was first developed in the aviation industry and has since been adopted by various other high-stress and high-reliability industries, including healthcare. In the context of emergency medical services (EMS), CRM involves using clear and effective communication, assertiveness, and mutual support to ensure that all members of the team are working together effectively. It also involves recognizing and managing risks and errors, as well as identifying and addressing any issues that may arise during the course of an emergency response. By adopting CRM principles, EMS crews can ensure that they are working as a cohesive team, with everyone aware of their roles and responsibilities. This can help to reduce the risk of errors and improve patient outcomes. It can also improve job satisfaction and reduce stress among EMS providers. The AM1 team thus sits down with Battallion Chief Michael Lambert to discuss various topics related to Crew Resource Management.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW, to discuss various topics related to first responder mental health. Mental health is one of the most sensitive and stigmatized topics that we don’t discuss on a daily basis. As is often said, we do a great job of taking care of others in EMS, but how well do we do when it comes to taking care of ourselves and each other? This episode is probably the most candid, vulnerable, and possibly important episode we’ve ever done. The topics are heavy and could be difficult to listen to for some people. Over the next two hours we discuss a wide variety of topics related to mental health with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW. We sincerely hope you get something out of this episode. Remember, if you are in crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself and are in the U.S., call the toll free National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 at 988. Thank you for listening to Alert Medic 1.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss a recent popular Reddit post discussing Connecticut House Bill 6581 and its potential implications for EMS.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Battalion Chief Joe Cvach to discuss various topics in EMS and leadership

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Ben Lawner to discuss various topics related to medical direction. Dr. Lawner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Lawner obtained his EMT certification in 1994 and worked with Alachua County (Florida) Fire Rescue as a paramedic/firefighter prior to entrance into medical school. Dr. Lawner is residency trained in emergency medicine. He completed an EMS fellowship jointly sponsored by the University of Maryland, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), and the University of Maryland Baltimore County. From 2009-2010, he served as a Chief Resident and Faculty Development fellow for the emergency medicine training program. Dr. Lawner’s interests include resuscitation, airway management, and transport critical care. Dr. Lawner currently serves as the Medical Director for the Maryland ExpressCare Critical Care Transport Team and the Baltimore City Fire Department. Dr. Lawner works clinically a University of Maryland Medical System emergency physician and is a member of the Shock Trauma Center’s “Go-Team” He is actively engaged in medical education for students, residents, and prehospital clinicians.

The Alert Medic 1 team discusses various topics on this episode of the Shock Index!