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Pragmatic ParamedicsPragMedics Talk Vents with RyanIn this episode, Jason and Scooby (Aaron was on shift doing real work) sit down with Ryan Kerr to discuss his free online ventilator book, reasons for writing and publishing a free book, and other ventilator thoughts. Ryan is a current medic/nurse who flies for AirMethods in the Southwest. This is one of our favorite episodes and it is a great conversation that you shouldn't miss! Please check out Ryan's work at www.rykerrmedical.com and on IG. He also has published the ventilator resource on Amazon so check him out! Thanks for listening! As a...2021-05-3147 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This Esophageal Varices PatientIn this episode, the PragMedics and Scooby sit down and discuss a proper disaster patient, one with an upper GI bleed (esophageal varices). We discuss a patient from the ICU perspective with lessons learned for paramedics. These patients are challenging to manage, and it's a great conversation that will help a paramedic manage this type of patient. 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 mor...2021-04-0534 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsPragMedics discuss Paramedics and Disaster ReliefThe PragMedics decided to look inward and interview Aaron about a recent austere/disaster response mission he participated. Jason and Scooby talk with Aaron about his recent trip to a developing country in response to a natural disaster. This episode has bits and pieces from disaster response preparation for paramedics, resource limitations, and better, best, good methods for treating patients post-disaster in austere environments. Thanks for listening and enjoy this episode! 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 t...2021-01-2741 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsCognitive Offloading Session 1Welcome 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 Yo...2021-01-141h 39
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This Beta Blocker OD PatientThe 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 Cof...2021-01-0431 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This STEMI PatientIn 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 Glo...2020-10-1432 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This COPD Patient Part IIIScooby 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 t...2020-08-2424 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This COPD Patient Part IIScooby and the PragMedics are back again with Part 2 of a three-part series discussing intubation. In this episode, we discuss the intubation process from medications to confirmation and everything in between. 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! Check out the giveaway on IG w...2020-06-2929 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsPragMedics Chat with a Community Paramedic and Medical Director about COVID ResponseIn today's episode, the PragMedics chat with Shane, a Community Paramedic, and Dr. Liao, a Medical Director, about Indianapolis EMS response to COVID. This is Aaron's last episode as a full time cohost but no worries, he is still planning on being a contributor and cohost with Scooby! This is a great episode that discusses how to effectively respond to those in need by a CP program during this current pandemic. Thanks for tuning in and for your support! Stay tuned for some updates about the show and an exciting new format! Be sure to follow the Pr...2020-06-0148 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This COPD Patient....Scoobs is back again with a three-part series of I Had This Patient. Over the next three episodes, the PragMedics led by Scooby, talk about DSI and intubation. We start from resus and work our way through the cords. In todays episode, Scooby discusses pre-intubation steps and thoughts in a pragmatic, logical way with tons of information. Tune 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 Twit...2020-05-2533 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsI Had This Sepsis Patient...Episode 1This week, the PragMedics with Jonathon "Scooby" Friedman discuss sepsis. This is our first clinical episode. We will be offering The "I Had This Patient..." series once a month and during will discuss a variety of clinical topics. Jonathon is a critical care paramedic that recently completed a BSN program. In this episode, he discussed the treatment of sepsis patients and gives some tips and tricks for treating these patients. Its a great episode - The PragMedics learned some new ways to help treat sepsis in the field. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow Scoo...2020-04-2734 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsPragMedics Two Big AnnouncementsPragMedics chat with Andy Fisher and Jonathon "Scooby" Friedman about two big announcements on Facebook Live! The PragMedics are adding some new content and looking to adding even more content in the future! Check it out and we are excited about where we are headed in the future! Check out Andy Fisher on Instagram at @fisherad1 and Scooby on Facebook on the Saint Fisher Church of EBM page and group! As always, we want to thank our supporter: Black Wolf Helicopters. SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican, but also and more importantly to our listeners.2020-04-0943 min