EMS Garage

This week we discuss the article from EMS1 that Greg Friese wrote and talk about why you would want to be a Paramedic at all. Yes Chris is AWOL this week but he deserved a week off. Kyle takes the reigns and does a great job! Featuring: Kyle David Bates Ted Setla Greg Friese Natalie Quebodeaux Kelly Grayson Walter Tavares

This week we discuss the need to "Love the one your with" from EMS1 and Dr. Ross' article on your Medical Director and how that relationship is important. Featuring: Chris Montera Chris Kaiser Bill Toon Tim Noonan Ted Setla Sean Eddy Kyle David Bates

This week we discuss Study Reveals Heaviest Users of Ambulance Transport and The Plague that Kills Professionalism and we talk about eating our young in EMS and in Medicine in general. Featuring: Chris Montera David Konig Jamie Davis Kyle David Bates Ted Setla

This week we discuss ECG's and a recent Case Mark Glencorse had, EMS Research and Delaying CPR. Featuring: Chris Montera Will Dunn Mark Glencorse Steve Whitehead Kyle David Bates Chris Kaiser

This week we will discuss Seat Belt Sign on the Neck Is a Serious Finding and Teaching New CPR Protocols and of course we talk about EMS Education and it's failings. Video Ted was talking about: http://vimeo.com/11673844 Featuring: Chris Montera Sean Eddy Thaddeus Setla Jamie Davis Kyle David Bates

This week we are coming to you from the Life Under the Lights Bar and Grille with another "Happy Hour". Justin Schorr hosts an all star line up to discuss what is a patient and what is customer service. Featuring: Justin Schorr Ted Setla Jamie Davis Kyle David Bates

This week we talk about the Dr. Wesley Article on JEMS.com discussing C-spine and should we do it at all? I think I say EMS Yeti...for shame Zombies and Yetis in 2 weeks? I need a vacation. Featuring: Chris Montera Tim Noonan Mic Gunderson Anne Clouatre Kyle David Bates Chris Kaiser (in spirit)

This week we discuss the IAFF position paper on personnel numbers at the scene. When is it too many and when is it not enough? We also talk about when is it really research or marketing speak. Featuring: Chris Motnera Steve Whitehead Dr. Keith Wesley Natalie Quebodeaux Kyle David Bates Dr. Bill Toon Tim Noonan My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-75a20d415a0cad2c2dcbe39a897581b9} Nick Boukas

This week we discuss pain management in the field and what is right amount and type to use. We also find out why Fentanyl might be the Narcotic of choice in our future. Featuring: Chris Montera Will Dunn Dr. Wesley Kyle David Bates Tim Noonan Kelly Grayson

This week we discuss: A Death of Historical Significance The closing of Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City marks the end of an era (looking to interview one person from St. V's) Lights versus Sirens Ignorance and Misunderstanding Science http://roguemedic.blogspot.com/2010/04/ignorance-and-misunderstanding-science.html The Frontline episode is embedded in my post, but here is a direct link to the Frontline site. Vaccine Wars. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/vaccines/view/ Listen past the end credits for some pre show fun! Featuring: Chris Montera Tim Noonan Kyle David Bates Greg Friese Gary Wingrove

This week we discuss Defragmenting EMS - one of my favorite topics Follow up on the Fire Captain that was arrested.  Charges filed on Deputy. Yes Justice! Featuring: Chris Montera Jules Scadden Kyle David Bates Rob Theriault Jamie Davis Tim Noonan

This week we talk about the recent lawsuit in Florida where a $10 Million Jury Award against ALS service for interfacility transfer and care of pregnant patient/premature birth. We also discuss the Leadville Firefighter that was arrested for doing his job. Featuring: Chris Montera Gary Wingrove Skip Kirkwood Kyle David Bates Ted Setla

This week we discuss Community Paramedic and the advances in care that medics are doing in a pilot in ALCO California. Featuring: Chris Montera Ted Setla Mike Taigman Natalie Quebodeaux Kyle David Bates Anne Robinson

This week we feature one of the Lost Episodes from EMS Today. Join us in talking about EMS 2.0 Featuring: Chris Montera Dr. Mike Kurrs Jamie Davis Justin Schorr Mark Glencorse David Konig

This week we talk about your 1st Amendment rights while serving the public in EMS. What protections do you have? Should you even have a Facebook page? Does your place of employment have a social media policy? Steve Wirth Esq. joins us and tells us what the real facts are. Episode Sponsor: Get a FREE audiobook and 14-day trial today by signing up at www.audiblepodcast.com/ems Featuring: Chris Montera Steve Wirth (yeah that one!) Tim Noonan Justin Schorr Kyle David Bates Greg Friese David Konig