Pragmatic Paramedics

Welcome to our first episode of Cognitive Offloading with the PragMedics and Scooby! In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fisher (Trauma Daddy) and Jason Segal of P1 Air Rescue join us to chat about a wide range of topics, from acute traumatic coagulopathy to our thoughts on a hot EMS topic. So join us and enjoy this episode with some great guests!  Our next live Cognitive Offloading episode will be on Wednesday January 27th at 8pm EST!  This episode was originally recorded on Youtube and if you want to watch the original episode, check out our YouTube channel and hit the Subscribe button! 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!

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 episode, we chat with Global Response Management (GRM). GRM is an international NGO and exists to bring emergency prehosptial care and training to those living in or displaced from conflict zones. Listen in as we learn from the medical providers who work within this organization and the challenges they see in low-resource, high-risk areas. GRM utilizes a diverse group of medical professionals, including paramedics. This is something very different from the 911 or critical care medic role – thanks for listening. Check out GRM on Facebook and IG! If you are interested in volunteering, check out their website as well! As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, SayAgainOver, Black Wolf Helicopters 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!