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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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