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Special Release: Trauma Isn't Just for Jocks: A Clinician's Approach …
This is a recording of Josh Cooke's lecture at the 2025 R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center EMS Conference. Josh delves into the evolving approach to trauma care, emphasizing the importance of a clinician's perspective in man...
Special Release: Non-Compressible Torso Hemorrhage by Cody Winniford,…
This is a recording of Cody Winniford's lecture at the 2025 R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center EMS Conference. Cody discusses the critical issue of non-compressible thoracic hemorrhage (NCTH) and its implications in trauma c...
Shock Index #13
Summary In this engaging conversation, Mustafa Sidik and Ken Sanner explore the evolving landscape of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), discussing the implications of changing resuscitation protocols, the role of education, a...
Bioethics & EMS w/ Brian Spoelhof, Pharm.D
Summary This conversation with Mustafa and Dr. Brian Spoelhof explores the intricate relationship between bioethics and emergency medicine, delving into personal experiences, ethical dilemmas, and the philosophical underpinni...
Approaching the Overdosed Patient: Where Does Naloxone Actually Fit I…
Summary In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik and Ken Sanner sit down with Dr. Arne Skålberg and Luke Thomas-Azud to discuss the intricacies of emergency medical services (EMS) in Norway and the United States, focusing on the u...
Discussion on Mental Health w/ Marcia Barben, Founder, The Irons Foun…
Summary This conversation delves into the critical topic of mental health among first responders, featuring insights from Marcia Barben of the Irons Foundation and Cody, the Salty Paramedic. They discuss the stigma surroundin...
AI Applications in EMS: Plotting the Journey Forward with Donnie Wood…
Summary In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik and Donnie Woodyard explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They discuss the evolution of AI, its current applications, ...
Discussion on Medicine, Healthcare, and Leadership with David Langer,…
The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with David Langer, MD, Chief of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York city, to discuss various topics related to the delivery of medicine in today's world, the current healthcare env...
Utilization of Ventilators in Public Safety: Part 2
Summary In this episode of the Alert Medical Podcast, host Cody and co-hosts Josh and Mustafa Sidik engage with guest Kirk Smith, a seasoned respiratory therapist, to discuss the critical role of mechanical ventilation in eme...
Presenting the Trauma Patient
Summary The Alert Medic 1 team explores the critical aspects of trauma care, focusing on the communication between EMS providers and trauma nurses with their guests, Abby and Logan. Both are experienced in their respective fi...
Shock Index #12: Federal Fentanyl Legislation, Novel Analgesia Agent …
Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss the implications of recent legislation regarding fentanyl and its impact on emergency medical services (EMS). They delve into the nuances of the Halt Fentanyl Act, exploring its...
Journal Club: Literature Reviewing Naloxone in Cardiac Arrest
Summary The conversation delves into the recent studies on the use of naloxone in cardiac arrest situations, particularly focusing on the Dylan Natale paper and the Portland study. The speakers discuss the implications of the...