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Reflecting on the Eagles: EMS Garage Episode 166

admin — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:39:57 +0000

GUESTS: Ben Neal, Tim Noonan, Brad Buck, and RJ Stine

Scott Kier makes his return to EMS Garage and is joined by Tim, Brad, RJ, and first timer Ben to talk about the annual Gathering of the Eagles and what they think it means for the future of EMS.

Children’s Hospital Special – “Kid, ATV, and Tree”: EMS Garage Episode 165

admin — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:20:25 +0000

Graham Kane from Eagle County Ambulance District talks about a Trauma Case study entitled: “Kid, ATV, and Tree”

Hiatus

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:31:20 +0000

We are back. After several months off and a need to rebuild our studio the EMS Garage is back with Video and Audio. I can’t wait to tell you about the all new programs we have here at EMS Radio and EMS Garage. As always we have great content on EMSLeadership.com with Chris Cebollero @ChiefofEMS, EMSEducast.com with Greg Friese @gfriese and the gang and now a brand new show. Medgasm.tv Medgasm will be a biweekly show about medicine, relationships, cooking, wine making, travel and anything that really hits our mind. My co-host the lovely Ms. Anne Robinson @caringanne and I will invite you into the studio to talk with us once per month via blogtalk radio or some other venue. We are also going to take you on our travels. This year we are planning episodes in Washington, DC; Hawaii; the UK; Italy; Burning Man and other less exotic but fun locales. We encourage you to start interacting with us about this new show or what you miss about EMS Garage. See you soon.

Ferno Weekly Cast with Kris Turner: EMS Garage Episode 164

admin — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:36:08 +0000

This week we talk with Kris Turner from Ferno about Customer Service.

Ferno Weekly with Mike Campione: EMS Garage Episode 163

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:00:40 +0000

This week we talk with Mike Campione about Ferno and the Ferno experience.

Ferno Interview with Tim Schroeder: EMS Garage Episode 162

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:36:54 +0000

This week we start our series with Tim Schroeder from Ferno talking about his experience working at Ferno.

Children’s Hospital Special – Child Abuse EMS Garage Episode 161

admin — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:31:31 +0000

Antonia Chiesa discribes various child abuse findings for field providers to look for in the prehospital setting.

Children’s Hospital Special – OB Emergencies: EMS Garage Episode 160

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:16:58 +0000

Dr. Chris Colwell from Denver Health discusses OB Trauma Emergencies

Children’s Hospital Special – Car Seat Injuries: EMS Garage Episode 159

admin — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:09:31 +0000

This week Dr. Steve Moulton gives a lecture on pediatric injuries from car seats.

EMS Garage Ferno Cast from EMS Today 2012: EMS Garage Episode 158

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:40:47 +0000

This week we are joined by the wonderful people at Ferno talking about products, safety and the great cots (PowerFlexx and Mondial) and stair chairs (EZ Glide with PowerTraxx) they bring to the market. For more information on the full product line go to www.ferno.com

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Chris Cleves
Mike Campione
Greg Friese
David Konig

Children’s Hospital Keynote: EMS Garage Episode 157

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:57:30 +0000

In this special podcast we hear a keynote from the ever famous and great speaker Tom Candlin. Tom has many years of EMS experience and this episode will move and motivate you. Click here for more information about Children’s Hospital Colorado EMS

Featuring:
Tom Candlin
EMS Coordinator
St. Anthony Hospital
www.sahems.org

Immobilization or not that is the question: EMS Garage Episode 156

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:09:03 +0000

This week we talk about the myth that spinal immobilization works or not. You decide.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Scott Keir
Dr. Dave Ross
Sam Bradley
Patrick Lickiss
Tim Noonan

Are you READY?: EMS Garage Episode 155

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:14:48 +0000

This week we talk with the people in charge of the Super Bowl preparations for Indy and what it takes to get the EMS system up to speed for it.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Andy Roszak
Chad Priest

BS for Paramedics: EMS Garage Episode 154

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:02 +0000

This week we talk about a controversial topic in EMS. Bachelors Degrees in EMS and should they be the minimum for Paramedics.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Art Hsieh
Greg Friese
Anne Robinson
Russel Stine

Ghost of Christmas Past: EMS Garage Episode 153

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:45:08 +0000

This week we talk about the Facebook posting about the EMSA ambulance crash. An exert of the posting is below:

“Some of you have heard about the unfortunate ambulance accident in Oklahoma City with EMSA Ambulance. Any of of us that have been in this profession for a period of time have probably been in an accident – our fault or not. I have friends who work there and have permission to reflect her thoughts. This also speaks to not believing everything you hear, unbiased reporting, being an EMS advocate, and showing compassion for both sides. Thanks, Carly Prutzman

To those running their mouths regarding the EMSA wreck: shut your mouth(s)! If you are a member of the organization yes, you are entitled to your opinion, but this is not the time or the venue to share it. If you are not a member of the profession then you need to shut the hell up. You have no clue what these men and women do and sacrifice every day to ensure the safety of the community they serve. Regardless of the circumstances, no one wakes up and says, “Gee, I think I’ll hurt someone today.” Regardless of your position in healthcare, we have all had close calls and made mistakes. Some of us were lucky and learned and some of us have been less fortunate. It is hard for all of us to live with the burden of caring for another. We are not God. It is sad that this EMT will live with this the rest of his life. While this situation brings EMS safety practices and procedures under scrutiny and criticism, it’s important to remember that we (whether you are in the field or not) have to be ever vigilant of the dangers that exist when we work and remember that sometimes WE are the most critical link in advocacy and affecting change in our profession.”

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Sam Bradley
Tim Noonan
Russell Stine
Scott Kier

Houston: We have a problem (again): EMS Garage Episode 152

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:05:38 +0000

This week we discuss the night club owner that was billing medicare and making bank. Now he is in Prison! We also discuss Mic Gunderson’s article on reducing responses.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
James Warmuth
Scott Kier

Bad, Slow, Expensive Pick One: EMS Garage Episode 151

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:20:12 +0000

This week we discuss the recent articles from Art Hsieh on How will we fix a broken EMS? and we tie it together with Family Questions Houston’s Ambulance Response

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Art Hsieh
Tim Noonan
Sam Bradley

Community and International All in One: EMS Garage Episode 150

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:24:20 +0000

This week we talk about the International Roundtable of Community Paramedics, International Paramedic, Community Paramedic, and Ultrasound in EMS. This is a great episode to not miss.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tim Noonan
Gary Wingrove
Pat Songer
Russell Stine

iGarage: EMS Garage Episode 149

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:35:56 +0000

This week we talk about “Free Ambulance Care” and a Great tribute to Steve Jobs.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Brad Buck
Russell Stine
Sam Bradley

Burning Man: EMS Garage Episode 148

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:16:55 +0000

This week we talk about large event planning in the middle of no where and how to do it right.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Pat Songer
Brad Buck

EMS World Expo 2011 Opening Cast: EMS Garage Episode 147

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:31:35 +0000

In this episode we talk about the differences between Nurses and Paramedics and why we get no respect from the Show floor at EMS World Expo 2011. We also talk with Dr. Saterlee about Mechanical CPR and why it is important to outcomes.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Anne Robinson, RN, BSN
Tom Bouthillet, Paramedic
Dr. Paul Saterlee
Kelly Arashin, RN, MSN, CCN, CEN

International Paramedic: EMS Garage Episode146

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:30:51 +0000

This week Scott Kier takes the reins for this episode to discuss a new paper out on International Paramedic. International Paramedic Initiation Document – Final that can be found here.

Featuring:
Scott Kier
Matt Womble
Tim Noonan
Wm. Random Ward
Russell Stine

Risque Business: EMS Garage Episode 145

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:39:51 +0000

This week we discuss Hawaii medics in trouble for risqué calendar photos: Photos were intended to raise money for Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation
EMT dies while on a call: Charles Black suffered a heart attack last Wed. after transporting a patient inside his apartment
Doctors: Bryan Stow making significant strides
EMT busted for Meth Lab in Home
Finally, Responders not included in the 9/11 10th anniversary memorial.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Scott Kier
James Warmuth
Wm. Random Ward
Sam Bradley

Listening to the Bitter End: EMS Garage Episode 144

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:44:04 +0000

This week we discuss:

Nurses defending Paramedics? Really? cool! http://www.jems.com/article/patient-care/nurse-defends-paramedics-et

Facebook picture posting suspension. Was this harsh enough? http://www.emsworld.com/article/article.jsp?id=17844&siteSection=1

PEATscale

EMSRadioStarFinal

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Anne Robinson
David Konig
Russell Stine
Sam Bradley
Tim Noonan
Random Ward

Ethically Speaking: EMS Garage Episode 143

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:49:45 +0000

On this week’s episode of EMS Garage, guest host Scott Kier discusses a slew of recent ethical issues that have arisen throughout the country. He is joined by Russell Stine, Kyle David Bates, and William Random Ward.

Texas Medics stop treatment after reading patient’s will

http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1085828-Texas-medics-stop-treatment-after-reading-patients-will/

County Tries to turn Juvenile Offenders into EMTs

http://www.npr.org/tablet/#story/?storyId=138761686&sc=tw

Who are we?: Paradocs Episode 1

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:21:30 +0000

In this new podcast Dr. Jeff Myer and Dr. Mike Sevilla look at the lighter side of Medicine and some tougher topics too. This week we talk about how we got here and our journey through Medicine.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Mike Sevilla
Dr. Jeff Myers

Chris the Curmudgeon: EMS Garage Episode 142

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:56:59 +0000

This week Chris becomes a curmudgeon when we discuss D block and changes. He thinks everything is a conspiracy. Look out X-Files.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Scott Kier
Russell Stine
Sam Bradley

vox of blueberry muffins subigo mihi: EMS Garage Episode 141

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:38:19 +0000

This week we discuss Odd EMS news the past 2 weeks and get an update from Mr. Wingrove on the happenings from around the globe.
http://www.jems.com/article/news/civil-war-reenactor-suffers-cardiac-arre

http://www.ems1.com/fire-ems/articles/1074584-Ambulance-confessions-The-crazy-things-we-hear/

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove Event.clirems.org
David Konig
Chris Cebollero
Russell Stine
James Warmuth

Bath Salt Abuse: EMS Garage Episode 140

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:05:29 +0000

This week we discuss the article from JEMS.com about Bath Salt Abuse. Danger lots of clinical education ahead.

We also talk about In Paramedics we Trust

Featuring:
Chris Montera
James Warmuth
Russell Stine
Tim Noonan

Scott Kier v. the World: EMS Garage Episode 139

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:56:37 +0000

This week Scott takes on the world with the Fire v. EMS v. Privates. Well we give him some rope, but then we take off on new subjects.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
David Konig
Carissa O’Brien
Russell Stine
Scott Kier
Kyle David Bates
Sam Bradley

Think Critically Act Locally: EMS Garage Episode 138

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:57:25 +0000

This week we talk with educator and author Dennis Edgerly about his article on JEMS.com More than just a fall.. We also discuss education, the future of EMS and reducing responses by Fire Departments in a report released this week in California. Chris takes the side of FD on this one.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dennis Edgerly
James Warmuth

Listener Comments Show: EMS Garage Episode 137

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:48:41 +0000

This week we have some audio problems sorry about that. We take on listener comments and even CISM. Crazy episode.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Russell Stine – LIVE STRONG!
Tim Noonan
Anne Robinson
Sam Bradley

n00bs: EMS Garage Episode 136

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:17:04 +0000

This week we are joined by the EMS Newbie Podcast hosts to discuss what it is like being a newbie in EMS and what we all remember from that time of our life.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Ron Davis
Kelly Grayson
Russell Stine
Buck Feris

How Much is that Patient in the Window?: EMS Garage Episode 135

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 19:47:39 +0000

This week we discuss the hospitals getting billed $60,000 for off-load delays http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/city-hospitals-billed-60000-122381318.html

Also “Like” our new friends at Stroke Awareness Initiative

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Rob Theriault
Greg Friese
Scott Kier
Anne Robinson
Tim Noonan

Drive Like an Egyptian: EMS Garage Episode 134

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:27:27 +0000

This week we discuss:

http://www.ems1.com/ems-social-media/articles/1039144-Social-media-in-EMS-Are-you-an-Egyptian/

EMS Week. What did you do or what should you do?

http://www.jems.com/article/patient-care/ems-providers-who-drive-maniac

Do you drive like a maniac?

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Scott Keir
Buck Feris
Russell Stine
David Konig
Tim Noonan
Chris Kaiser

Dyer Need: EMS Garage Episode 133

admin — Sat, 14 May 2011 13:33:23 +0000

This week we discuss the KC FD take over of EMS and the failure that has ensued. We also discuss EMS on the Hill in the ProMedNetwork.com Feature.

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/05/2852727_kc-ambulance-crew-allegedly-unaware.html?storylink=omni_popular

http://voices.kansascity.com/entries/faster-please-kc-ambulance-times-unacceptably-slow/

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/23/2821080/the-stars-editorial-kcs-ambulance.html#storylink=misearch

http://www.kctv5.com/news/24946939/detail.html

http://voices.kansascity.com/entries/fix-kcs-ambulance-system/

EMS10 Award

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Scott Kier
Russell Stine
Brad Buck

The Prodigal: EMS Garage Episode 132

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:00:47 +0000

This week we welcome back one of our favorite smooth voices from the past, Buck Feris. It is great to have him back and talk about issues in EMS including the hospital wait time billboard and services combining in Wisconsin.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Buck Feris
Tim Noonan
Anne Robinson
Russell Stine
Scott Keir

The Hangover: EMS Garage Episode 131

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:35:19 +0000

This week we talk about the Detroit EMS issues and many other topics.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kelly Grayson
Scott Keir
James Warmuth
Russell Stine
Jamie Davis

Three in One: EMS Garage Episode 130

admin — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:43:08 +0000

This week we are talented and turn 3 topics into one massive debate. It is a great show.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Mike Sevilla
Kyle David Bates
Scott Kier
Tim Noonan
Russell Stine
James Warmuth

EMS Today Finale 2011: EMS Garage Episode 129

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:54:14 +0000

This episode is the last episode from EMS Today and features our sponsor EMS Manager from Aladtec. We have the best in show from the EMS Today Conference.
www.beariatrics.com and www.spencer.it It is 98 minutes of fun and laughs. I hope you enjoy. Join us next week for more new EMS Garage Episodes.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
Andy Lovell
Dr. Anonymous “Dr. Mike Sevilla”
Dr. Jeff Myers
David Konig
Carissa O’Brien

EMS Today with Steve Berry: EMS Garage Episode 128

admin — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:00:06 +0000

This episode we talk with Steve Berry and Ed Racht from the show floor at EMS Today. We laugh so much that my face hurt.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Ed Racht
Steve Berry
Russell Stine

Car 54 Where Are You Dispatch Edition: EMS Garage Episode 127

admin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:06:53 +0000

This week we talk with dispatchers from around the globe and have our first Aussie on the show. Great show about moving from street to seat.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Erik Brook @erkpod www.channelerk.com
Natalie Quebodeaux
Sean Eddy
Scott Keir

Garage MedicCast from EMS Today: EMS Garage Episode 126

admin — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:39:41 +0000

This episode is a joint one with the MedicCast from the first day of EMS Today 2011 in Baltimore. We talk with Zoll about the iPad ePCR, and finally Richard Huff talking about what is going on at EMS Today.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
Brad Weber
John Cludea
Kelly Grayson
Richard Huff

EMS Saves Health Care?: EMS Garage Episode 125

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:32:15 +0000

This week we talk about “Where is EMS Headed” by Chris Kaiser and we ask “Can EMS Save Health Care?” We also discuss Tough Questions: Did DeKalb County Waste $3M On New Ambulances?

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood, JD
Greg Friese
James Warmuth

Reacting Emotionally Responding Thoughtfully: EMS Garage Episode 124

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:08:12 +0000

This week we talk about the Facebook Case with Dave Konig and Steve Wirth.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
David Konig
Steve Wirth
Dr. Jeff Myers
Kyle David Bates
Russell Stine

Paint by Number My ePCR: EMS Garage Episode 123

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:04 +0000

This week was bring your own topic but everyone wanted to talk about documentation and CQI, QA and Education. I guess that means it is a normal EMS Garage.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Jeff “PhotoDoc” Myers
David “Blackjack Gum” Konig
Meris “Sam” Shuwager
Brad “Frozen” Buck
Kelly “on Duty” Grayson
Tim “Smiley Face” Noonan
Dr. Bill “PhD” Toon

iShock: EMS Garage Episode 122

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:18:41 +0000

This week we discuss EMS Today, Cold Weather Gear (Col ‘dLizard and EMS1), cardiac events to your iPhone, People are not willing to use an AED, and a Shocking iPhone?

Featuring:
Chris Montera @geekymedic
Russell Stine @HybridMedic
James Warmuth http://yellowrubberduckie.squarespace.com
Anne Robinson @CaringAnne

School House Rock: EMS Garage Episode 121

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:58:57 +0000

This week we feature people from NCEMSF.org National Collegiate EMS Foundation and talk about EMS in College.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jon Ehrlich
Mike Hilton, MD
Scott Kier
Tim Noonan
Harry Mueller
Russell Stine

Call me Buttah: EMS Garage Episode 120

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:08:39 +0000

This week we discuss the Detroit EMS System changing the delivery model, Indianapolis adopting a new model of EMS making EMS a real public safety agency, and EMT or Paramedic from a recent survey and article from Skip Kirkwood.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Jeff Myers
David Konig
Kyle David Bates
Chris Cebollero
James Warmuth

Educast Garage Mashup: EMS Garage Episode 119

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:02:54 +0000

Episode 86 is a joint podcast of the EMS Educast and EMS Garage. We discussed how to find continuing and refresher education that honors your time, knowledge, experience, and money. We were joined in this episode by special guests Sam Bradley, an EMS educator in the San Francisco bay area and Dr. Jeff Meyers, an Emergency Physician from Buffalo, NY.

Remember to share your show and guest suggestions at Facebook.com/emseducast.

Show Links:

Sam contributed to the book: To the Rescue. Free Kindle version available until 1/17.
Sam discussed writing with us on episode 35 http://www.emseducast.com/archives/207
Learning assessment tools www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp
Free Kaplan ebooks http://www.freekaplanebooks.com/ through Jan 17

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

2011 Predictions: EMS Garage Episode 118

admin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:55:27 +0000

This week we talk about the demotion of the NYC EMS Chief after the blizzard, 34 EMS Providers dying this year and our predictions for 2011.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Rick Russotti
Tim Noonan
Harry Mueller

Year End Wrap-up: EMS Garage Episode 117

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:39:23 +0000

This week we talk about snow crippling response efforts in NYC, and our favorite stories of 2010

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Rick Russotti
Dr. Bill Toon
Skip Kirkwood
Tim Noonan
Greg Friese
David Konig
Russell Stine
Harry Mueller
James Warmuth

Women in EMS and EMS Expo 2010: EMS Garage Episode 116

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:57:48 +0000

This week we bring in some of our friends while at EMS Expo and talk about Women in EMS and Pt Safety from Zoll. Sponsored by Zoll.

Featuring:
Jules Scadden
Aimee Binning
Steve Whitehead
Kelly Grayson
John Cludea
Dr. Kerrs

Organ Donation: EMS Garage Episode 115

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:02:53 +0000

This week we discuss City to Deploy Ambulances to Save Organs with great insight from our on the ground person David Konig. He tells us how the program works and we debate the ethics of it. Then we talk about ambulance safety and other topics.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jeff Myers, MD
Bill Toon, PhD
Matt Fults
David Konig
Scott Kier
Russell Stine

Intoxicating Discussion: EMS Garage Episode 114

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:29:04 +0000

This week we discuss the EMS Chief that arrived on-scene allegedly intoxicated and lost his license because of this. We also talk about Rural Services having issues and Idaho Reforming EMS.

Bloody Assault

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Peter Antevy
Matt Fults
Kyle David Bates
James Warmuth
Brad Buck

Thankful: EMS Garage Episode 113

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:00:07 +0000

This week we discuss the “Scene Safe” Issue from Aurora, Colorado. Can they really refuse your care? by Kelly Grayson and http://www.josephfclark.com/

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Greg Friese
Kyle David Bates
Brad Buck
Scott Kier
Matt Fults
James Warmuth

Open Data Standards EMS Expo: EMS Garage Episode 112

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:11 +0000

This week we feature an episode from EMS Expo where we talked with Chris Jones from Image Trend about Open Data Standards from Phillips. This episode is sponsored by Phillips at EMS Expo.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Chris Cebellero
Kyle David Bates
Chris Jones – Image Trend

Delayed Prehospital Implementation: EMS Research Episode 1

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:18:44 +0000

Bigham BL, Koprowicz K, Aufderheide TP, Davis DP, Donn S, Powell J, Suffoletto B, Nafziger S, Stouffer J, Idris A, Morrison LJ; ROC Investigators. Delayed prehospital implementation of the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care. Prehosp EmergCare. Jul-Sep;14(3):355-60, 2010.
Followup discussion regarding the guideline development process.
Panelists:
Harry Mueller
Tom Bouthillet
Kyle David Bates
Tim Noonan
Bill Toon
Patrick Lickiss
Guest:
Louis Gonzales from the AHA ECC Committee

FISDAP Special Talking on Open Airways: EMS Garage Episode 111

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:55:26 +0000

“What has happened in the past 22, 24 years, since that time is I can now meet people from around the world and find out we have the exact same issues. … Patients are patients. It doesn’t matter where they’re from. Physiology and anatomy are the same across the globe.” EMS Garage’s Chris Montera chats with Liz Neerland about how new technologies and social media are changing the EMS community.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Liz Neerland

Time for Tea: EMS Garage Episode 110

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:06:46 +0000

This week we discuss Those silly Brits and the paramedic that did not take a call because he was on a Tea Break. and The 21st Century Paramedic Dr. Bledsoe’s article about the 21st Century Paramedic.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Brad Buck
Dr. Jeff Myers
James Warmuth
Scott Keir

Can We Take a Nap: EMS Garage Episode 109

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:42:01 +0000

This week we talk about the dangers of 24 hour shifts or just long shifts in general. This is based on the article from EMS World.com about an EMT that was cited for careless driving because he fell asleep at the wheel in the 11th hour of a shift.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Chris Cebollero
Meris Shuwarger
Kyle David Bates
James Warmuth
Natalie Quebodeaux
Ben Hoffman

No One Ever Died of Cardiac Arrest: EMS Garage Episode 108

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:59:53 +0000

This week we do our first video and interactive cast, talk about the new Cardiac Arrest Guidelines and Paramedics driving into a Lake.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Bill Toon
Carissa O’Brien
Ben Hoffman
Jeremiah Bush
Jeff Myers
Scott Kier
Editor – Jamie Davis

EMS Expo Opening Cast: EMS Garage Episode 107

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:31 +0000

This week we come from EMS Expo 2010 from Dallas Texas. This is our opening show where we give our first impressions of the show.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
Kyle David Bates
Natalie Quebodeaux
Jeremiah Bush
Carissa O’Brien

EMS Liability What You Should Know: EMS Garage Episode 106

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:54:30 +0000

This week we talk with EMS Lawyer Steve Wirth about EMS Liability and the recent case from Missouri where the Court Denied the EMS Agency Immunity.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Steve Wirth
Kyle David Bates
Tim Noonan
Jamie Davis
Scott Kier
James Warmuth

BYOT: EMS Garage Episode 105

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:53:31 +0000

This week we talk about Safety and Pain Control. It was BYOT (bring your own topic) week at the garage and we got a couple of winners.

Up first is the council man that thinks he knows all about EMS and how we should run into a scene before the cops arrive after people have been shot. Good onya AMR Medics and Crew for not going into this scene. Please people of Jackson, MS throw this guy out of office. He states, “You have to take the risk” Wow this guy is lame! Be mad at the police for taking 20 min to secure the scene.

Then we let Rogue Medic Tim Noonan off the leash to talk about pain management. This discussion gets fun!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Chris Cebollero
Ben Hoffman
Tim Noonan
Kyle David Bates
James Warmuth
David Konig
Brad Buck

Sarcasm Weekly: EMS Garage Episode 104

admin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:24:54 +0000

This week we discuss articles from the industry that really drove us nuts last week.
“12 Lead New Technology?”
Chicago Refuses to have 12 Leads
Let’s not help the Public with Lifting

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Chris Cebollero
David Konig
Brad Buck
Ben Hoffman
James Warmuth

Endotracheal Intubation the Ring Cutter of the Future?: EMS Garage Episode 103

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:45:58 +0000

This week we discuss Dr. Wesley’s article from JEMS.com “Study Reports Increased Proficiency in Prehospital ETI” and Chris says ETI is a thing of the past.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Bill Toon
James Warmuth
Brad Buck

Grayson High Fidelity Manikin: EMS Garage Episode 102

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:59:41 +0000

This week we talk about the vitriol that we have for nursing homes and the nurses that reside there in. I think our discussion will surprise you that we actually like and appreciate them and the care they give!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Anne Clouatre
James Warmuth
Tim Noonan
Brad Buck
Kelly Grayson
Kyle David Bates

Doctor Doctor Doctor: EMS Garage Episode 101

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:23:14 +0000

This week we talk about Oxygen hurting patients and how we should not be using it too much. Dr. Bledsoe really talks above my head.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Bill Toon
Brad Buck
Kyle David Bates
Tim Noonan
James Warmuth

100th Episode Party: EMS Garage Episode 100

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:33:43 +0000

This week we sit back and enjoy 2 hours of podcasting talking with old and new guests on the future of podcasting and reliving stories of how we got into EMS.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
James Warmuth
Mark Glencorse
Kyle David Bates
Greg Friese
Scott Kier
Natalie Quebodeaux
Brad Buck
Anne Robinson
Anne Clouatre
Dr. Dave Ross
Carissa O’Brien
Jeremiah Bush
Mike Grill
Raphael de la Garza III

Church of the Blog O Sphere: EMS Garage Episode 99

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:46:58 +0000

This week Chris is at a conference so filling while he is gone is Kyle David Bates doing a Happy Hour with Justin Schor.

Featuring:
Kyle David Bates
Justin Schor
Tim Noonan
Scott Krier – @medicsbk

That’s not Klingon It’s One Word Dyspnea: EMS Garage Episode 98

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:14:35 +0000

This week we discuss the new EMS Blog Network, air medical safety, Twittering for help and Klingon. Really we talk about Klingon. Blame Tim and Kelly for it.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kelly Grayson
Kyle David Bates
James Warmuth
Tim Noonan

Plum Full Reduex: EMS Garage Episode 97

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:01:50 +0000

In this classic episode we discuss:

This episode is packed full of guests. We talk at length about swine flu and talk to Greg Bruce that was a Paramedic that got SARS. Then we turn the tables and talk about Dr. Wesley’s article on IV placement in Rural Trauma. This discussion quickly moves to what is good for rural EMS.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Dr. Dave Ross
Will Dunn
Skip Kirkwood
Rob Theriault
Buck Feris
Greg Bruce (Paramedic that had SARS)
Brendan Kearney
Aarron Reinert

The Podcast that Almost Wasn’t: EMS Garage Episode 96

chrism — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:10:19 +0000

This week we discuss ER Docs in the Field (Should future ER Docs receive field education in EMS? Should all Docs do this?) and Paramedic BLS Intercept Study but this discussion moves to the talk of reimbursement and Medicare…NOOOOO!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tim Noonan
Dr. Jeff Myers
James Warmuth

Response Time Myths: EMS Garage Episode 95

chrism — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:59:38 +0000

This week we discuss the article from EMS1.com that asks are Response Times still the holy grail? Chris has a way different opinion this week.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Dr. Jeff Meyers
Wilma Vinton
Sean Eddy
James Warmuth
Natalie Quebodeaux

The Day Social Media Stood Still: EMS Garage Episode 94

chrism — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:12:58 +0000

This week we talk about Mark Glencorse leaving Blogging and why this is such a blow to the EMS Social Media and the industry as a whole.

Social Media Policy Guide For First Responders to the first 99 people who enter code “999medic” Thanks David Konig

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Mark Glencorse
Tim Noonan
Kyle David Bates
Justin Schorr
Jamie Davis
Ted Setla
Natalie Quebodeaux
Greg Friese

My Dog is Choking: EMS Garage Episode 93

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:10:22 +0000

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

3 Random Words: EMS Garage Episode 92

chrism — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:30:38 +0000

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

Fava Beans: EMS Garage Episode 91

chrism — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:36:47 +0000

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

Urban Outdoorsman: EMS Garage Episode 90

chrism — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:59:59 +0000

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

Turning the Meat: EMS Garage Episode 89

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:49:38 +0000

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

I am Patient: EMS Garage Episode 88

chrism — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:21:18 +0000

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

C-Spine Mythbusters: EMS Garage Episode 87

chrism — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:28:04 +0000

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)

Zombie Attack Plan: EMS Garage Episode 86

chrism — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:47:43 +0000

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

Pain Management: EMS Garage Episode 85

chrism — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:29:24 +0000

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

End of an Era: EMS Garage Episode 84

chrism — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:37:28 +0000

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

Hate Mail: EMS Garage Episode 83

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:50:26 +0000

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

Let’s Get Along: EMS Garage Episode 82

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:24:47 +0000

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

Take EMS to the Next Level: EMS Garage Episode 81

chrism — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:47:52 +0000

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

EMS Today Episode 1: EMS Garage Episode 80

chrism — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:16:07 +0000

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

Fight for your Right: EMS Garage Episode 79

chrism — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:22:02 +0000

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

EMS Today Episode 2: EMS Garage Episode 78

chrism — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:29:00 +0000

This episode we talk from the show floor at EMS Today. First we talk with Pam Dodson from Contra Costa County about the Lucas Device and Dean Ehlers from Sonosite about the future of Ultra Sound in EMS. Then we talk with Jamie Davis, Chris Kaiser and Jared Scott about their impressions of EMS Today.

Episode Sponsors: Physio and Sponsor: Get a FREE audiobook and 14-day trial today by signing up at www.audiblepodcast.com/ems

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Pam Dodson
Dean Elhers
Jamie Davis
Chris Kaiser
Jared Scott

Educate This: EMS Garage Episode 77

chrism — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:57:56 +0000

This week we discuss the new EMT Levels and National Scope of Practice. Sorry for my audio quality this week. Not sure what was going on with my mic.

Sponsor: Get a FREE audiobook and 14-day trial today by signing up at www.audiblepodcast.com/ems

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Mark Glencourse
Greg Friese
Natalie Quebodeaux
Kyle David Bates

Be Safe: EMS Garage Episode 76

chrism — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:15:56 +0000

This week we discuss UK Medic Jailed for Lying about Patients Death http://bit.ly/bZ7V6r and More on the PA Medic that was killed in line of duty. We also talk about whether or not Medics should be armed and dangerous.

Sponsor: Get a FREE audiobook and 14-day trial today by signing up at www.audiblepodcast.com/ems

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Sean Caffrey
Rob Theriault

Up to My Pips: EMS Garage Episode 75

chrism — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:36:41 +0000

This week we discuss:
Paramedic gets fired for Facebook Video
Man dies after waiting 30 Hours for Ambulance

Jamie, Ted and I talk about EMS Today and what to expect.
Steve’s YouTube Channel
Featuring:
Chris Montera
Ted Setla
Greg Friese
Jamie Davis
Skip Kirkwood
Steve Whitehead

Pre-Hospital Report Does It Matter: EMS Garage Episode 74

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:54:11 +0000

This week we discuss Dr. Bledsoe’s article on JEMS.com about “Why do you need the EMS Run Report” The discussion is lively as always.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Justin Schorr
Rob Theriault
Natalie Quebodeaux
Walter Tavares

Happy Hour: EMS Garage Episode 73

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:29:39 +0000

This week our show is hijacked. Take a listen. I promise at the end you will understand what is going on and the need for EMS based EMS.

Featuring:
Justin Schorr
Chris Montera
Christopher Kaiser
Jamie Davis
Sean Eddy
Paul Silva
William Toon

Pictures from a Truck Stop: EMS Garage Episode 72

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:54:08 +0000

This week we discuss Dr. Wesley’s article on JEMS.com The Effect of Intubation on CPR and Kelly Grayson’s Article on EMS1.com EMS 2.0: Where’s our Martin Luther?

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Keith Wesley
Kyle David Bates
Chris Kaiser
Rob Theriault
Natalie Quebodeaux

The Episode That Should Not Be: EMS Garage Episode 71

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:14:10 +0000

This week we discuss the C-Collars the use and the lack thereof. Should we change collars? Should we not collar at all? You decide after you hear the comments. We are so sorry for the audio problems this week.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Tim Noonan
Kyle David Bates

RSI Good, Bad and Ugly: EMS Garage Episode 70

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:57:48 +0000

This week we talk with Bob Sullivan about his recent article in EMS Magazine on RSI. I don’t think we were too harsh on him. Well at least I wasn’t.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Keith Wesley
Dr. Dave Ross
Bob Sullivan
Tim Noonan
Roger Coit
Natalie Quebodeaux
Bill Toon
Kyle David Bates

BLS Care Is Not Dead: EMS Garage Episode 69

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:06:29 +0000

This week we talk with Mark Rock author of the recent Article on JEMS.com titled Back to Basics. We discuss why BLS Care is important and whet your appetite for a future show.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Mark Rock
Kyle David Bates
Natalie Quebodeaux
Ray Barishansky

And Your Name Is: EMS Garage 68

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:33:06 +0000

This week we discuss predicting the Future of EMS in 2010 and beyond. We also talk about software that can predict your future on the streets.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Greg Friese
Tim Noonan
Richard Huff
Natalie Quebodeaux
Kyle David Bates

I Hate People: EMS Garage Episode 67

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:54:31 +0000

This week we discuss the top EMS Stories of 2009 in our last episode for 2009. We also discuss the story of EMT duo on break let pregnant mom die . Please always do what is right for people and patients. Will also describes his need to hate people. We also have some bonus footage at the end of the cast so make sure you listen in.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Ray Barishansky
Gary Wingrove
Steve Whitehead
Tim Noonan
Will Dunn
Jamie Davis
Rob Theriault
Kyle David Bates

Across the Pond: EMS Garage Episode 66

bend — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:40:20 +0000

This week we talk with the crew of The Chronicles of EMS. We get an update from the show and talk with Mark and Justin about their perspectives on the different systems.

First, Chris and Ted apologize to a large national EMS organization for some misinformation. WE ARE REALLY SORRY AMR!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Thaddeus Setla
Mark Glencorse
Justin Schorr

The Chronicles of EMS Trailer

bend — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:09:01 +0000

Chronicles of EMS – Trailer from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.

Dr. Wesley Versus the Bloggers: EMS Garage Episode 65

bend — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:28:45 +0000

This week we have a full podcast where Dr. Wesley talks about Bloggers and if they are relevant as a news/information source. It is a long episode and has some fun outtakes at the end, so listen through the credits.

Featuring:
Chris Montera chrismontera.com
Dr. Keith Wesley jems.com,
Mark Glencorse 999medic.com chroniclesofems.com
Buck Feris gomerville.com twitter.com @buckman emseducast.com
Justin Schorr thehappymedic.com
Gary Wingrove bnc.ncemsi.com
Carissa O’Brien carissao.com and baselinevitals.com
Tim Noonan roguemedic.blogspot.com paramedicine101.blogspot.com
Steve Whitehead theemtspot.com @stevewhitehead
Christopher Kaiser lifeunderthelights.com @ckemtp
Thaddeus Setla chroniclesofems.com @setla

Hello Nurse: EMS Garage Episode 64

bend — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:50:52 +0000

This week we talk with Chris Hendricks about the PEAT Scale and how it can be used to effectively help people in your community and get people into the right place for care they need.

PEAT Scale
Article

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Rob Theriault I
Kyle David Bates
Gary Wingrove BNC
Chris Hendricks

Altered Mental Status: EMS Garage Episode 63

bend — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:16:38 +0000

This week we have Dr. Ross back on to discuss his article from JEMS.com about How to Diagnose Patients with Altered Mental Status. We then Discuss the H1N1 that is resistant to Tamiflu. Get your Flu SHOT people!. We also discuss the PA EMS Chief that dies at the Scene of a call.

Finally, we give thanks and say why we are thankful this Holiday Season.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Kyle David Bates
Tim Noonan
Thaddeus Setla

Spot the Crazy Guy: EMS Garage Episode 62

BuckF — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:43 +0000

PALS is it dead? Too many merit badges? Listen and decide. AMLS, PALS, PEPP, ACLS, IMLS, ITLS, ATLS….Do we need the stinking badges?

Should EMS providers be required to wear masks as part of the job in the “hot zone”?

Tim’s post on Sirens

Featuring:
Chris Montera – Geekymedic
Greg Friese – Nice Guy EPS411.com
Steve Whitehead – theEMTSpot.com
Tim Noonan – The Rogue Medic
Jamie Davis – The Podmedic MedicCast

Dr Wesley Throws Down: EMS Garage Episode 61

bend — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:06 +0000

This week we discuss Late David Taylor and his contributions to the industry in Arkansas and his untimely death. He was a great man from those that knew him and a real inspiration to a State. Thank you Kyle for the great Graphic!

Also Dr. Wesley throws down against bad science bad research and all things that really annoy him this week on the EMS Garage.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Keith Wesley
Jamie Davis
Kyle Bates
Steve Blessing, President NASEMSO

Socialize EMS: EMS Garage Episode 60

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:45:17 +0000

This week we reveal who the Happy Medic really is and we discuss an up coming international collaboration with the Happy Medic and Medic 999 Mark Glencorse. Then we discuss how social media is changing EMS and the future of EMS Conferences.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
@geekymedic

Gary Wingrove
@garywingrove

Thaddeus Setla
http://setlafilms.com
@setla Twitter http://facebook.com/setla
http://levelzeromovie.com 510-859-FILM

Carissa O’Brien
http://www.carissao.com — My umbrella domain
http://www.redboxcommunications.com — My business
http://www.baselinevitals.com — My blog
Twitter: http://twitter.com/carissao
Facebook: http://facebook.com/redboxcommunications
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/carissao
JEMS Connect: http://connect.jems.com/profile/CarissaOBrien

Justin Schorr AKA the Happy Medic
TWITTER – @thehappymedic
FACEBOOK – the Happy medic fan page
BLOG – happymedic.com
Google Voice – (your discretion whether to add or not) 602 Medic99
Flickr stream http://www.flickr.com/photos/911and999/
Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/Happy911and999Medic
Favorite Color – Pale blue
Favorite TV Show – Firefly

Mark Glencorse AKA Medic999
TWITTER – @ukmedic999
FACEBOOK – Mark Glencorse
BLOG – 999medic.com
Flickr and youtube the same.
Favorite Food – Pizza LOL!

EMS Expo Sneek Peek: EMS Garage Episode 59

bend — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:51:30 +0000

This week we talk before the EMS Expo in Atlanta, GA. We talk about our anticipation and what we hope to get from the EMS Expo and the Conference.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Jamie Davis

Motoring in EMS the Segway Way!

bend — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:23:32 +0000

Motoring in EMS the Segway Way! from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.

EMS Expo Live coverage of Ambutrak

bend — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:12:15 +0000

EMS Expo Live coverage of Ambutrak from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.

More coverage from EMS Expo

More Coverage from EMS Expo

bend — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:04:31 +0000

Review of the Force 911 Police Interceptor from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.

Mecklenburg EMS – Golden Award

bend — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:12:37 +0000

My Interview with Richard Dean Chief of Mecklenburg EMS.

Mecklenburg EMS – Golden Award from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.

Join us for EMS Expo

bend — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:26 +0000

Look online all this week for updates from EMS Expo in Atlanta. We will be podcasting and blogging all week at EMSExpo.net

We look forward to seeing you there.

I am Paramedic: EMS Garage Episode 58

bend — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:45:53 +0000

This week we discuss the findings from the International Roundtable for Community Paramedics where they recommend that we are all called the following terms:
Emergency Medical Responder
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP)
[Intermediate Care Paramedic 99 for the US only]
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
and, any of those that has specific training in prevention, primary care visits, patient education and disease management can add Community Paramedic to their title.

NEMSMA
We also discuss the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals Conference held in Auckland, NZ.

Links:
Live Show from IRCP
SimMan
The Discovery Special Rob appears in.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Rob Theriault

Jumping Out of Ambulances: EMS Garage Episode 57

bend — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:10:59 +0000

This week we discuss patients jumping out of ambulances, patient security, psych patients, treating people nicely and other fun things. Buckle Lock being used by Thom Dick and Platte Valley EMS.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Thom Dunn
Kyle David Bates
Tim Noonan
Ben Hoffman

When Brains Attack: EMS Garage Episode 56

bend — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:26:26 +0000

This week we talk with Dr. Joseph Clark a leading neuroscientist on the cusp of new research in the area of stroke and head injury care. He has a facinating view of the future for EMS and the way we take care of strokes and head injuries. Honest it is not a bad 50′s SciFi Movie!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle Bates kyledavidbates.com vitalsigns NY State EMS Conference
Dr. Joseph Clark University of Cincinnati Neuroscience
Neuroscience SFN.org
www.josephfclark.com/blog
clarkjf@josephfclark.com
Twitter @clarkjf

Cincinnati Stroke Scale

NBC Trauma Show Premiere Party LIVE: EMS Garage Episode 55

bend — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:23:26 +0000

This episode we talk about the new NBC Show “Trauma” right after it airs on the Premiere episode. The reaction is mixed but the intent is there for a good show. We also have Ms. Aimee Garcia from the show joins us for a live on air interview! Great stuff.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
Greg Friese

Traumashow Online Premiere Party

bend — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:03:41 +0000

Join Leading EMS Podcasters for Commentary and a Post-Premiere Call-in Show on Monday September 28

Join leading EMS Podcasters Jamie Davis, Chris Montera, Greg Friese and others in watching and discussing the premiere of the new NBC show Trauma. Browse to EMSGarage.com/live or http://mediccastlive.com at 9 p.m. EDT/ 8p.m. CST on Monday September 28, 2009 for live conversation and commentary. Trauma, the dramatic new show about paramedics in San Francisco promises to be an action packed exploration of the profession and the stresses it places on relationships.

During the premiere, using the online platform TalkShoe or Ustream.tv for video Jamie, Chris, Greg and other podcasters and EMS bloggers will be discussing the action, plot, and EMS technique of the show and its cast. Listeners will be able to text chat with one another and the hosts as the premiere unfolds.

After the show Jamie Davis, an RN, paramedic, and host of the MedicCast (http://mediccast.com) – the highest ranked EMS podcast – will take calls from listeners. Jamie Davis is watching the premiere of trauma because “I am looking for a program that will portray the real issues in EMS while inspiring a new generation to join the profession as previous shows like Emergency inspired me to become a paramedic.”

Greg Friese, a paramedic and co-host of the EMSEduCast podcast (http://emseducast.com) reports, “I want Trauma to be authentic and respectful of EMS. Like many EMS professionals I am excited and skeptical about Trauma’s potential. I am excited to watch and discuss Trauma with an international audience.”

Chris Montera, a paramedic chief and host of the EMS Garage podcast (http://emsgarage.com) shares, “EMS professionals would love for Trauma to succeed and draw attention to the work we do, but if it is a miserable failure we have no problem calling it DOA!”

Sponsorship opportunities for the Trauma premiere party are available to companies and vendors that want to reach EMS professionals using social media. Sponsorship includes in-show special mentions and links from the podcast show notes. Contact Jamie Davis, podmedic@mac.com or call 443-309-2090 for details on this unique and limited opportunity.

Light Your Fire: EMS Garage Episode 54

bend — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:46:31 +0000

This week we discuss MAST Going into the fire department
, Bavaria Fire sheds Ambulance serviceand Denver Fire Charges for Responses. We discuss the finer points of fire EMS and where EMS is heading in the economy.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle Bates Kyle Bates
Ben Hoffman twitter.com @tgo81
Gary Wingrove IRCP
Greg Friese piosocialmedia.com

Can Paramedics Determine Nontransport: EMS Garage Episode 52 Refeed

bend — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:57:08 +0000

We are one year old. Help us celebrate our anniversary and listen to this podcast. Raise a cold one and enjoy!

This week we discuss a study that does not prove nor disprove whether Paramedics can determine the need for non-transport of patients and their outcomes.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Thom Dunn (Will Dunn’s Twin)
Dr. Keith Wesley
Pat Songer
Kyle Bates
Chris Dick
Ben Dengerink

Research and EMS What are We Missing: EMS Garage Episode 53

bend — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:01:32 +0000

This week we discuss why it is so hard to do research in EMS. Dr. Bledsoe and Will Dunn give insight from the projects they have been involved in.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Will Dunn Teamholeinthewall.org/will
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Ben Hoffman
Tim Noonan blogspot.com/roguemedic

Buck Feris
Thomas Dunn, PhD Contact him for EMS Research!

Spit Shields UP H1N1: EMS Garage Episode 51

bend — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:13:26 +0000

This week we feature Dr. Vincent Racaniello (TWiV) and Anne Robinson, RN when we talk about H1N1 and what EMS can do to help.

Featuring
Chris Montera
Rob Theriault
Jamie Davis ProMedNetwork
Gary Wingrove
Greg Friese EPS411.com
Anne Robinson
Dr. Vincent Racaniello Virology.ws Blog

Its an Amish Paradise: EMS Garage Episode 50

bend — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:41:06 +0000

This week we talk with Dr. Bryan Bledsoe about his recent trip to see the Amish EMS system. He also discusses recent moves in the Flight system and legislation in the United States. He talks about his experience at the hearings at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Will’s cause

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Will Dunn on twitter @dunnww
Rob Theriault
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe

Wyoming EMS Conference Live: EMS Garage Episode 49

bend — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:24:58 +0000

This weekend I was lucky enough to attend the EMS Conference in Cheyenne Wyoming. It is always a pleasure to attend this conference and this year they heard about the EMS Garage and wanted us to do a session live from their conference. The audio quality is poor for some of the show. We are learning and dealing with how to make it sound better when we are live. Take a listen as I am sure you will have something in common with providers from Wyoming.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Nick Nudell
Mark Glencorse
Greg Friese
Sam “Murph” Murphy

EMS Garage Special Edition: How to Improve Survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest Episode 48

bend — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:30:31 +0000

Guest: Mickey S. Eisenberg, MD
Management of sudden cardiac arrest “encapsulates everything good and bad about a community’s EMS system” according to our guest, Dr. Mickey Eisenberg the author of Resuscitate! How your community can improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode – a joint production of the EduCast and the MediCast – Dr. Eisenberg discusses what has led to survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest above 40% in some communities. There are important implications for educators, EMS leaders, citizens, policy makers, and EMS professionals to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival. Listen to this episode to start making a difference in your community’s survival rate.
Featuring:
Jamie Davis
Buck Feris
Greg Friese
Rob Theriault
Links:
http://survivecardiacarrest.org
http://learncpr.org
http://learnaed.org

Resuscitate! How Your Community Can Improve Survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Resuscitate!: How Your Community Can Improve Survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Ceremony and Tradition in EMS: EMS Garage Episode 47

bend — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:12:12 +0000

This week we discuss the article from EMS Magazine this month from Skip Kirkwood about Traditions & Ceremonies in EMS and the news EMT that was brought up on charges for murder.

This is the summer Shirt that Skip was talking about.

We talk about uniforms and so much more. Join us in the topics.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Kyle Bates

Mostly Dead: EMS Garage Episode 46

bend — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:24:34 +0000

Well the podcast is not mostly dead (Princess Bride reference aside) but our topics are about death. This week we discuss a blog post on the Medic 999 Blog discussing a DNR Case, what would you have done? We also discuss EMS Official Comments on Mistaken Death Pronouncements, Iowa 911 receives 911 calls via text message, and Boise fire wants to help shorten paramedic response times to which Chris says “yeah right.”

This and more on the EMS Garage.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Kyle Bates

Funky Bunch Random News: EMS Garage Episode 45

bend — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:39:59 +0000

This week we discuss how LA County is closing stations and layoffs all around the country, 31% ETI misses in Florida (is this the nail in the coffin for Endotracheal Intubation), and Police Chief in MA indited on corruption charges in falsifying EMT Records.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tim Noonan
Rob Theriault
Greg Friese
Kyle Bates

Ten Thousand Square Miles and an Ambulance: EMS Garage Episode 44

bend — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:17:13 +0000

This week we talk about rural response and the best practices from EMS Magazine. Pat Songer joins us to talk about the service in Nevada.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Pat Songer
Skip Kirkwood
Gary Wingrove

Break EMS to Fix It: EMS Garage Episode 43

bend — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:55:48 +0000

This week we talk about an EMS Director that was pulled over for allegedly driving intoxicated. We discuss you decide. We hope more comes out about this. Selectman outraged over ambulance chief’s arrest

We also discuss the OK State Trooper getting suspended for 5 days for the incident of choking a paramedic.

We talk about why EMS pays so bad, AGAIN.

Featuring:
Chris Montera Blog and Twitter
Buck Feris Copy Code 3 Podcast
Tim Noonan RogueMedic Blog
Jamie Davis MedicCast
Chad Pore Kiowa County EMS, Kansas

The Air I Breathe: EMS Garage Episode 42

bend — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:12:23 +0000

This week we talk about a study from the UK that says Oxygen is bad for patients. Well we say. Prove it. We also talk about the appointment of Boston Emergency Medical Services Chief Richard Serino as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Nice Job Mr. President!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Buck Feris
Gary Wingrove
Mark Glencorse
Rob Theriault

Montera! We don’t need a stinking Montera!: EMS Garage Episode 41a

bend — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:18:34 +0000

We took the week of July 4th off and the gang created an episode without the leader. I guess you can tell me if it is better without Dr. Wesley says I have a face for radio and he is probably right.

Guests:
Skip Kirkwood
Keith Wesley M.D.
Will Dunn
Gary Wingrove
Greg Friese
Thaddius Setla
Pat Songer
Buck Feris

Links for the show notes:

http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/columns/Wesley/airway_management_in_denver.html;jsessionid=C059DEA3EA01988C78F750A2128E77F5

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31609275

http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/columns/Travis/at_home_on_the_forefront.html

Montera…we don’t need no stinking Montera!: EMS Garage Episode 41

bend — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:36:05 +0000

We took the week of July 4th off and the gang created an episode without the leader. I guess you can tell me if it is better without Dr. Wesley says I have a face for radio and he is probably right.

Guests:
Skip Kirkwood
Keith Wesley M.D.
Will Dunn
Gary Wingrove
Greg Friese
Thaddius Setla
Pat Songer
Buck Feris

Links for the show notes:

http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/columns/Wesley/airway_management_in_denver.html;jsessionid=C059DEA3EA01988C78F750A2128E77F5

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31609275

http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/columns/Travis/at_home_on_the_forefront.html

MCI and Bloggers Run: EMS Garage Episode 40

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:14:33 +0000

With the recent rash of Multiple Casualty Incidents we talk about MCI’s that we have been involved in. Skip has a new toy it transports 14 patients at once. Very cool! Then our good friend Tom Reynolds talks about how a recent court decision in the UK has caused bloggers to run and stop blogging.

Copy Code 3 Buck’s new show!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tom Reynolds
Skip Kirkwood
Ben Dengerink
Buck Feris

Just Apologize Already!: EMS Garage Episode 39

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:22:46 +0000

This week we talk about the Dash Cam Video and the Trooper versus Paramedic. Then we talk about funny and interesting EMS Calls from our Career. Hopefully next week we talk to Will Dunn about this too because he has some funny stories too.
Lawyer Video

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis
Mark Glencorse
Gary Wingrove

State of EMS Economics Health Care Reform Needed: EMS Garage Episode 38

bend — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:55:26 +0000

This week we discuss the Economic Crisis and how it is effecting EMS Service Delivery in the US and abroad. We even talk about….(socialized medicine) SHHHH.. We have a diverse and knowledgeable panel from the US, Canada and the UK. We need Health Care Reform and true change in all Health Care in the US. We pay 13%+ for Medicare and most of us don’t get a benefit from it. Would you be willing to pay $500 per month, $800 per month if you could get “free” health care.

Legeros.com Photos from Skip’s MCI

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Thom Dick
Jamie Davis “The Podmedic”
Rob Theriault
Mark Glencorse
Skip Kirkwood
Buck Feris

Role of Media in EMS: EMS Garage Episode 37

bend — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:31:13 +0000

This week we discuss the role of new media in EMS and how it can be a positive or negative for our profession. We discuss the new movie Level Zero and talk with the film maker that made that happen. We also talk with John Bignell from EMS Live and Tom Reynolds Author.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Buck Feris
Gary Wingrove
Greg Friese
Thaddeus Setla
John Bignell
Tom Reynolds

EMS Garage Episode 36: Time is Ticking

bend — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:08:27 +0000

This week we discuss the JEMS.com article from Dr. Wesley discussing the differences in Time Devices and then we discuss the EMS1.com article Gender Disparities seen in EMS care for Chest Pain.. The discussion is great this week.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Will Dunn
Gary Wingrove
Buck Feris
Fergus McLeigh

EMS Garage Episode 35: Blood Sweat and Tea

bend — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:18:33 +0000

This week on the EMS Garage we interview Tom Reynolds author of “Blood Sweat and Tea”. His book has stories about his life as a Paramedic in the London Ambulance Corps. He also talks about life and the daily drudgery that is EMS.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Buck Feris
Will Dunn
Greg Friese
Tom Reynolds

EMS Garage Episode 34: Specialty Teams

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:47:42 +0000

This week we devote the entire podcast to specialty teams in EMS. Tactical, HazMat, Special Rescue, None of it is sacred on this episode. We hope you enjoy the debate.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Jamie Davis
Buck Feris
Skip Kirkwood
Sam the Intern

EMS Garage Episode 33: Plum Full

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:12:13 +0000

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Dr. Dave Ross
Will Dunn
Skip Kirkwood
Rob Theriault
Buck Feris
Greg Bruce (Paramedic that had SARS)
Brendan Kearney
Aarron Reinert

EMS Garage Episode 32: Economics of EMS

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:14:12 +0000

This week we discuss swine flu and the EMS connection and then we discuss the Economics of EMS from a great article from Mark Bruning.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Greg Friese
Jamie Davis
Skip Kirkwood

EMS Garage Episode 31: Reckless Abandon

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:58:53 +0000

This week we discuss the Roguemedic’s Blog Nice job Rogue Medic! We also discuss the EMT Getting Charged with Abandoning a Child.

Some how (Nick) we get on the subject of Rat Testicles, and it is so funny. Finally we talk about Dr. Wesley’s Article on JEMS.com

The Myth of the Trendelenburg Position

Featuring:
Chris Montera (Host)
Skip Kirkwood (Cool Car Dude)
Will Dunn (Airway guy)
Nick Nudell (Rat Testicle Expert)
Meris Shuwarger (Sam)
Gary Wingrove (Wingrovenator)
Buck Feris (Bucky from Kentucky)

EMS Garage Episode 30: EMS versus Fire

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:12:42 +0000

This week we talk about shift trades and a new video from IAFC talking about how Fire based EMS is the only way. Hmmm We smell blood with this topic.

French Maids doing CPR?

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Will Dunn
Skip Kirkwood
Rob Theriault
Buck Feris
Ben Dengerink

EMS Garage Episode 29: Traction Control

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:39:13 +0000

Scoop as a traction device – in snow? CPR survival. EMS based anything, is it bad?

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Jamie Davis “The Podmedic” www.mediccast.com
Buck Feris
Aarron Reinert
Gary Wingrove
Skip Kirkwood

EMS Garage Episode 28: The Bomb

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:42:08 +0000

Well it only took 28 episodes to get the bomb dropped. Listen near the end. Seriously, we talk about fitness in EMS, simulation not Stimulation and other stories from EMS Today.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Will Dunn
Skip Kirkwood