The Pragmed Show

In this episode, the PragMedics sit down with Dr. Tania Glenn and discuss PTS and some treatment options for PTS. Lane Abshire also joins us and talks about some treatments that Dr. Glenn worked through with him after an incident. Dr. Glenn is a leader in PTS treatments for veterans and first responders. She has over 28 years of experience working with PTS patients and is a true supporter of first responders. She has authored four books to help those with PTS and numerous peer-reviewed articles. Give this episode a listen and let us know what you think! Check out Dr. Glenn on her website and her books on Amazon! Check out the PragMedics website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As always, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for all your morale patch needs and keep an eye out for the PragMedics line of patches!

Back at it again with Kevin Hazzard, author of A Thousand Naked Strangers, however, this time we have video and discuss the True Believer, Tourist, and the Killer!! Also, pants are optional. For the video, check out our YouTube channel! Thanks for listening and stay safe!

This week, the PragMedics rerelease the sit down with Dr. Michael Lauria to discuss Situational Awareness and the EMS provider. Dr. Lauria is an accomplished provider who has volunteered as an EMT while in college, became a Pararescueman in the Air Force, then a flight paramedic with DHART, and now a current medical resident in New Mexico. We discussed how situational awareness pertains to the EMS provider and variety of other topics, to include his thoughts checklists and simulation training. Thanks for listening! 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, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for all your morale patch needs and keep an eye out for the PragMedics line of patches!

This week, the PragMedics sit down with Dr. Michael Lauria to discuss Situational Awareness and the EMS provider. Dr. Lauria is an accomplished provider who has volunteered as an EMT while in college, became a Pararescueman in the Air Force, then a flight paramedic with DHART, and now a current medical resident in New Mexico. We discussed how situational awareness pertains to the EMS provider and variety of other topics, to include his thoughts checklists and simulation training. Thanks for listening! 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, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for you morale patch needs and keep an out for the PragMedics line of patches!

This week's episode, the PragMedics chat with Eric Bauer, the paramedic who started FlightBridgeED with his wife and close friend. Eric tells the guys about how he came up through the ranks and began his world-famous company. Eric started his career like most of us, on a truck and then became a flight medic and educator. He realized that he had a passion for education and has been providing it to all walks of paramedics since. Join us for the discussion and check out FlightBridgeED! Check out our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As always, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for you morale patch needs and keep an out for the PragMedics line of patches!

In this episode, the PragMedics sit down with flight paramedic "Boomer," who is the founder of the program and company Stay Fit 4 Duty. Boomer has an in-depth understanding of PTS and PTSD and the stressors that impact prehospital providers. He helps the PragMedics understand the differences between the different types of stressors, describes different support groups, and provides us with some techniques to manage stress. We are grateful to have had him on and learn from someone with so much valuable information. He articulates this topic extremely well and we may have him back sooner than later. Please look for StayFit4Duty and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. As always, check out our website and sign up for the weekly newsletter from the PragMedics! As always, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for you morale patch needs and keep an out for the PragMedics line of patches!

In this episode, Aaron is missing his usual co-host, Jason, due to shift work. However, Mr. Will Wingfield was kind enough to come and guest host with the PragMedics. It is a diverse episode that covers various topics from several other episodes where Aaron and Will take the opportunity to chat about them. Will is a leader of flight education review courses and currently works as a Nurse Anesthetist in Texas. He talks about coming up through the ranks as to why he chose his career path and even tells a fantastic story. It is a must-listen. Also be sure to check out our Facebook page for an awesome giveaway! Check out the ResQ Shop for educational content! Follow the PragMedics on our website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! As always, thank you for listening and supporting the show and check out our supporters MyMedic, Say Again Over, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters!

In this episode, the guys sit down with Major Andy Fisher to discuss the practical things that a paramedic might do in all things trauma. Major Fisher has an accomplished career as a Paramedic, Ranger Battalion and Regimental PA, and current medical student. We talk about best practices for best outcomes with the resources available to us regardless of what level we practice medicine. Andy provides an inside look at medicine from his time as a paramedic, Army Ranger Regimental PA, and now a fourth-year medical student. This conversation is not only educational but also fun. You will enjoy it from start to finish. Oh, and remember Whole Blood, not Normal Saline… Be sure to follow MAJ Fisher on Instagram (@fisherad1) and on Facebook (Saint Fisher Church of EBM) for great content on trauma! Also check out Pragmatic Paramedics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter at pragmatic paramedics.com. As always, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for you morale patch needs and keep an out for the PragMedics line of patches!

**Special Note: We are releasing this week's episode a few days early to ensure everyone has time to listen and process the heart-wrenching story. This episode is a discussion with the founder of a foundation we are passionate about at PragMedics. David Hughes tells a story about a series of errors that resulted in the death of his son and some of the initiatives to help prevent this type of story from happening again.** In this episode, the guys discuss what can happen when paramedics do not follow protocols, procedures, checklists, and use all of the tools at his or her disposal. David Hughes, Drew Hughes' father, is the guest today and talks about how his son (13) was taken from him and his family due to an unrecognized misplaced endotracheal tube. Please listen in to what David has to say about Drew's untimely death and the story that caused it. Please support the Do It For Drew Foundation by donating, you can donate directly or through our site at PragmaticParamedics.com Thank you for listening.

In this episode, the PragMedics talk with HEMS Paramedic Lane Abshire about CVAS, CRM, and PTSD. The boys are lucky to have special guest host Chris Sharpe around to advise on matters such as resource management and, furthermore, introduce them to Lane, who, with teamwork, was able to get him and his crew out of crisis mid-air on a reasonably straightforward HEMS mission. The conversation starts off CVA but ends with a CRM/PTSD twist. Tune in to hear more about the extraordinary doing very PragMedic things. As always, check out the supporters of the show MyMedic, RTIC, BlackWolf Helicopters, and our new supporter Say Again Over! Check out Say Again Over for you morale patch needs and keep an out for the PragMedics line of patches! A special thanks again to A Medic's Mind for our intro and outro. He is doing great things to help address PTS in first responders!