Inside EMS

On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the adage of treating the patient, not the monitor. While the numbers are a vital piece of the puzzle, it's important to look at the information in context of what's going on with the patient as a whole, the duo reminds listeners. During the discussion, Grayson touches on the concept of defensive medicine, which happens when a provider or ER physician does myriad tests to see what will "stick" regarding a patient's symptoms. Grayson also offers tips for providers who are working to use monitor numbers as a starting point to treating the whole patient.

In this podcast, host Rob Lawrence pays homage to our heroes in headsets in recognition of the recent National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and he also looks to the future of triage with guest Conrad Fivaz, MD. Dr. Fivaz chairs the Council of Standards for Emergency Nurse Triage within the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch, the body responsible for the clinical governance of the nurse triage protocols. He fulfills the role of clinical director for Priority Solutions Inc. He is also a member of the IAED CBRN committee.

On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a new piece of legislation proposed in Colorado that would limit the use of ketamine by EMS providers, as well as similar laws being considered in other states. The conversation also delves into how to treat excited delirium, as well as the implications of legislators creating laws governing EMS and how that will affect providers in the future.

On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health, who speaks with the co-hosts about first responder mental health and how to make a difference. As most are aware, 2020 was an immensely difficult year for many people, particularly first responders, who were on the frontlines and exposed to the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. From risking exposure to the disease to responding to crisis situations exacerbated by nearly a year of isolation, first responders are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and trauma. And, unfortunately, many don’t have the tools to deal with these extreme emotions in a healthy way. “After 28 years as a first responder, and as someone who battled PTSD, the one thing I believe that all first responders have in common is that they are more focused on helping others rather than taking care of themselves,” Phillips said. “In the midst of this pandemic, our first responders need to be making sure that they are taking care of themselves and the other first responders around them. If they aren’t, they cannot effectively help those they are serving.” Phillips says intervention from a colleague led to him finally seeking treatment after experiencing severe PTSD stemming from his response as a first responder to the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. Now, Phillips hopes to pay it forward and serve as a mentor for others, as his colleague did for him.

On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by New York EMT Jennifer Murphy, whose book "First Responder: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Love on New York City's Front Lines" was recently published. While on the podcast, Murphy shares the inspiration for her book, describes her favorite sections and explains how she determined which stories to include with our hosts.

On this episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero interviews fellow host Kelly Grayson about his recent live EMS1 webinar – Plan C: Advanced Airway Management (now available on-demand). Grayson shares his thoughts on basic airway management, discusses his six stages of the airway continuum and answers a difficult question: Is intubation becoming obsolete in our career field? During the discussion, the hosts also touch on transtracheal jet ventilation, retrograde intubation and the use of surgical crics. Interested in viewing Grayson's webinar? Get the link below: On-demand webinar – Plan C: Advanced Airway Management: https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/on-demand-webinar-plan-c-navigating-the-difficult-airway-aOojrUNae48W68j8/

In this edition of EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence, our host, Rob Lawrence, chats with NAEMT President, Chief Bruce Evans. Rob and Bruce discuss the current progress on treatment-in-place legislation, Bruce’s first 100 days in office as NAEMT president and the forthcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day, which will take place April 13-15, 2021.

This is a special edition of the Inside EMS Podcast - enjoy a crossover post from Chris Cebollero's Ultimate Leadership Podcast with guest Behavioral Psychologist, Dr. Denise Dudley. In EMS, we are always coming across different personalities both in the office and in the field. These tips that Dr. Dudley shares will share how to understand passive, aggressive and assertive personalities and how to nip communication challenges in the bud. This show really outlines the information needed to interact with these three personalities. This is a must-listen show. Subscribe to the Ultimate Leadership Podcast at http://ultimateleadership.blubrry.com for more.

ATCEMS Chief Ernie Rodriguez on EMS challenges during crippling Texas winter storm by EMS1 Podcasts

Looking outside the industry for recruitment and retention best practices

In this episode of Inside EMS, Chris and Kelly are joined by Oren Barzilay, FDNY EMS Local 2507 president as the FDNY marks the 25th anniversary of its merger with the emergency medical service of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, to discuss wage discrepancies, educating the public about the work EMS does.

In this edition of EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence, our host, Rob Lawrence welcomes guests Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT; immediate past president of the National Association of EMTs, and Gary Ludwig, immediate past president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. They discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and the current legislation involving the provision of treatment in place and the hurdles still to jump.

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by guests Dr. Will Smith and Medical Student Jasmine Rah. Dr. Smith and Rah are the founders of the COVID-19 Literature Surveillance Team (LST) which is reading, grading, decoding and explaining the majority published COVID-19 research that has been published in the last 12 months.

Rob Lawrence joins hosts to celebrate 7 years of 'Inside EMS' by EMS1 Podcasts

MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup.

POCUS: Unnecessary or undervalued? by EMS1 Podcasts

Clinical Education Manager Gina Carbino breaks down the transition from EMT to ER nurse by EMS1 Podcasts

MCHD's Sean Simmonds on COVID-19 and life after the pandemic by EMS1 Podcasts

Is it ever acceptable to transport a patient in a fire truck? by EMS1 Podcasts

Proposed SC bill criminalizes some ketamine uses by EMS1 Podcasts

Welcome, 2021: Vaccine status and professionalism in a politically charged environment by EMS1 Podcasts

Medic's side-gig choice prompts discussion on provider pay, benefits by EMS1 Podcasts

Is it time to start arming medics? by EMS1 Podcasts

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Mike Taigman, improvement guide for FirstWatch, discusses his 5-step wellness checkup and how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including Mike's own journey into meditation.

Nick Nudell explains the working theory behind EMS COVID-19 vaccine guidelines by EMS1 Podcasts

Ambulance transfers: Who should be financially responsible? by EMS1 Podcasts

The word of the week is vaccine, but is it giving EMS leaders a headache already? Host Rob Lawrence discusses the issues with American Ambulance Association HR Consultant, Scott Moore. Rob and Scott discuss the options open to managers to ensure all are vaccinated, while acknowledging the hope that science and understanding will prevail.

Should EMS be a COVID-19 vaccine priority? by EMS1 Podcasts

Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions

Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob chats with Jason Killens, chief executive of the UK's Welsh Ambulance Service. During the London Bombings, Jason was the deputy director of operations for the London Ambulance Service and played a major part in the command and control of the response to the UK's first multi-site, simultaneous major incident. Jason describes training staff to deal with major incidents, the complexity of response to an 800 casualty incident across four separate locations. He also describes lessons identified and the inquiry that followed.

Epidemiologist Morgan Anderson on how to track your mental health by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 3: Reproducible results

The key to saving more lives in a mass violence incident: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

What NYC's 911 mental health pilot program means for EMS by EMS1 Podcasts

Developing our political EMS response plan: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

What to do about the EMS elephants in the room by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 2: Quality of lives protected

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 2: Quality of lives protected

Challenges for the road ahead, no matter the state of pandemic and politics: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

AHA 2020 guidelines: What providers need to know by EMS1 Podcasts

How will NREMT testing changes impact EMS? by EMS1 Podcasts

Data is still my favorite four-letter word: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

The psychology behind provider vaccination by EMS1 Podcasts

Reimagining Resuscitation Episode 1: The Rialto ROSC journey - The four acceptable pauses in CPR

Tactical Napping: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence by EMS1 Podcasts

The ongoing recruiting and retention crisis by EMS1 Podcasts

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Operation Warp Speed: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence and Matt Zavadsky

Welcome back, Kelly: A first-hand account of Hurricane Laura by EMS1 Podcasts