The Pragmed Show

The PragMedics are back and hoping everyone is looking forward to the New Year! In this episode, the PragMedics and Scooby sit down and discuss beta blocker overdoses. Beta blocker ODs present with various indications and can be difficult to diagnose. It is a wide ranging discussion on different treatment options and ways to manage patients experiencing a confirmed or possible beta blocker overdose in the prehospital setting. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our "I had this patient" Facebook group! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners! Check out Global Response Management and the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a couple of great causes!

In this episode, the PragMedics chat with Chris "Hutch" Hutchison about a wide variety of topics. We chat about the changes he has seen in the military, the differences between military and civilian medics, and his thoughts on the transition from military to civilian paramedicine. Chris is a 14 year veteran of the US Army, starting his career as a Ranger Medic and currently stationed at Ft. Bragg with USASOC. This was a great chat with an excellent medic who has a ton of experience and fantastic thoughts, so tune in and give it a listen! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners! Check out Global Response Management and the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a couple of great causes!

In this episode of "I Had This Patient," the PragMedics and Scooby discuss how to treat and manage a patient presenting with a STEMI or OMI. It is a wide ranging discussion on different treatment options and ways to manage patient experiencing a STEMI in the prehospital setting. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our "I had this patient" Facebook group! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners! Check out Global Response Management and the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a couple of great causes!

In this episode, the PragMedics sit down with Doctor Fisher and discuss TXA. Doctor Fisher discusses the changes in dosage and administration of TXA, along with how the CoTCCC makes changes to the TCCC guidelines. Its a great discussion on another tool medics have in treating trauma patients, so tune in and give it a listen! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners! Check out Global Response Management and the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a couple of great causes!

In this episode, the PragMedics chat with Brad Morgans about ketamine. Brad retired from the US Army after 20 years of service and multiple deployments a a Lieutenant Colonel. He deployed with USSOCOM as a CRNA numerous times in support of Special Operations. He continues his service by teaching warfighters austere medicine and ways to utilize pharmacology to improve patient care. We discuss the history of ketamine, why we should be using ketamine, and things to consider while using ketamine with our patients. If you thought you knew about ketamine, think again! So tune in and thanks for listening! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners! Check out Global Response Management and the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a couple of great causes!

In this weeks episode, the PragMedics chat with Jim Bollenbacher about what an event medic is and does. Jim is a retired lawyer turned medic who enjoys working as an event medic with some great stories. He wrote a book about his adventures and stories called "Molly, Mushrooms, and Mayhem." It's a great read and Jim donates every cent of profit to the First Responders Children's Foundation. If you've ever wondered what being an event medic entails or if you've never even heard of event medics, this is a great listen! Check out Jim's book on Amazon for a great discount and to support a great charity! Check out the First Responders Children's Foundation as well and donate to a great cause! Also check out our IG and Facebook for a giveaway! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners!

Scooby and the PragMedics are back again with Part 3 of a three-part series discussing intubation. In this episode, we discuss the intubation process from confirmation of tube placement to a failed airway. In todays episode, Scooby discusses intubation steps and thoughts in a pragmatic, logical way with tons of information. Tube in and sit back for another great episode of "I had This Patient." Be sure to follow Scooby at the Saint Fisher Church of EBM on Facebook and IG! Also, check out the Pragmatic Paramedics website, Facebook, IG, and Twitter! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners!

In this week's episode, we sit down with HSAR Medic Jason Segal and discuss the evolution of medical mission from his perspective. We chat about patient care, scene and flight management, time considerations, and ton of other topics. Jason is a HSAR Medic with our show sponsor, Priority 1 Air Rescue, and we are extremely happy to have them and Jason on board. Here is a link to the PEP litter discussed in the show! Check out P1AR on Facebook and IG! If you need any SAR equipment check their website out and give them some support! If your agency is looking for some high speed, quality training, let them know and they can deliver! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Red Clover Coffee, SayAgainOver, Black Wolf Helicopters and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners!

This week, we decided to re-release a previous episode from our early days! We chatted with Dr. Steffian who is a distinguished psychologist very well versed in mental health but, more specifically, high-stress situations and candidate selection within the military's special warfare groups. He has published several peer-reviewed articles on the topic, and we ask him the down and dirty about how stress impacts us as EMS and paramedic professionals. As we all know, stress is something we all confront. However, the question is, are we prepared for it, and what does it take it to manage these situations? George Steffian Ph.D. answers all of these questions during this episode of the Pragmatic Paramedics. As always, we want to thank our sponsor, Priority 1 Air Rescue and our supporters; Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners!

This week's episode is a re-release of our conversation with Dr. Lauria. Dr. Lauria just released a great new YouTube video discussing checklists and it is well worth one's time to watch. We discussed how situational awareness pertains to the EMS provider and variety of other topics, to include his thoughts checklists and simulation training. Check out Dr. Lauria at his website and on Facebook and Twitter! Also be sure to check out our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners!