The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast Artificial Intelligence in EMS (with a Wilderness Paramedic)
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Nov 3, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Mike Damkot, a wilderness/hoist paramedic and tech enthusiast, dives into the transformative role of AI in emergency medical services. He discusses how AI can augment clinical decision-making without replacing clinicians and explores its current applications in EMS charting and EKG interpretation. The conversation highlights the potential legal risks associated with AI documentation and emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records. Mike also encourages healthcare professionals to embrace AI tools to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.
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AI Predicts Patterns, Not Thought
- AI currently predicts likely next outputs by converting language into mathematical patterns rather than true understanding.
- Treat AI as an augment for pattern recognition, not a replacement for clinical judgment.
Learn Prompting Early
- Try prompt engineering: ask AI precisely to get the outputs you expect instead of vague questions.
- Learn to use AI tools now so you won't be behind when organizations mandate them.
Use AI To Reduce Charting Burden
- Use AI to reduce manual charting work by auto-generating narratives and grammar corrections.
- Always review and sign, because current AI doesn't add clinical knowledge, it only formats and summarizes.