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May 23, 2025

The Paramedic Student Experience w/ Nelly Sypowicz & Viktor Struck

This conversation explores the experiences and insights of paramedic students at UMBC, discussing their educational journey, the importance of EMT experience, essential skills for success, and the challenges of managing stres...

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May 23, 2025

FAST25 Day 2 Recap w/ Josh & Cody

This conversation provides a detailed recap of day 2 of the FAST25 conference, highlighting key insights from various lectures. The speakers discuss the evolving landscape of emergency medicine, focusing on the effectiveness ...

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May 21, 2025

FAST25 Day 1 Recap w/ Josh & Cody

Summary This conversation reflects on the key insights and discussions from Day One of the FAST 25 conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Listen as Josh and Cody delve into various topics including the importance of patient posit...

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May 2, 2025

The Art & Science of Resuscitation Leadership w/ Mike Winters, MD

Summary In this episode, Dr. Mike Winters discusses the critical aspects of resuscitation leadership, emphasizing the importance of preparation, team dynamics, and effective communication during emergency situations. The conv...

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April 27, 2025

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...

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April 26, 2025

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...

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April 25, 2025

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...

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April 18, 2025

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...

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April 11, 2025

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...

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April 4, 2025

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...

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March 11, 2025

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, ...

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March 4, 2025

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...

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