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Aug. 25, 2025

Heart Failure Management w/ Cody Winniford & Mustafa Sidik

Summary generated by Riverside AI In this episode, Mustafa and Cody reconnect after a brief hiatus to discuss the complexities of managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in emergency settings. They emphasize the importance of...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Discussion on the EMS System of Norway w/ Carl Christiansen, M.Phil.E…

Summary Generated by Riverside FM AI In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik, Josh and Carl discuss the intricacies of the healthcare system in Norway, focusing on the role of paramedics and the structure of ambulance services. C...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Topics in EMS w/ Steve Proctor, Flight Paramedic/Master Trooper, Mary…

Summary generated by Riverside FM AI Summary This conversation explores the evolution of emergency medical services (EMS) through the personal journey of Steve Proctor, a retired flight paramedic with the Maryland State Polic...

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July 28, 2025

The Evolution of EMS Documentation w/ Joe Graw, Chief Growth Officer,…

In this episode, Josh & Mustafa sit down with Joe Graw, Chief Growth Officer for Imagetrend, to discuss various topics related to EMS documentation as it has evolved over the years.

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July 23, 2025

Discussion on First Responder Mental Health w/ Rachael Belcher

In this discussion, Ken & Mustafa sit down with Rachael Belcher to discuss various topics related to EMS & mental health. Check out the book she just published below: https://a.co/d/73dbbEd

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July 7, 2025

Discussion on the 2025 Guidelines for the Management of ACS: Pearls f…

In this conversation, the Alert Medic 1 team is joined by the Okayest Medic Podcast host to discuss the 2025 guidelines for managing patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). They emphasize the importance of understanding...

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June 30, 2025

Discussing the 2025 Pediatric Updates to the Maryland EMS Protocol w/…

Mustafa Sidik sits down with Dr. Jennifer Anders to discuss recent pediatric changes in the Maryland EMS prtocols, focusing on intraosseous access techniques, updates to dexamethasone administration, the implementation of enh...

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June 13, 2025

Discussing the 2025 Maryland EMS Protocol Updates w/ Tim Chizmar, MD

Summary This conversation covers the 2025 protocol updates in Maryland EMS, focusing on significant changes in trauma care, sepsis management, alcohol withdrawal protocols, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, submersion and ...

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June 6, 2025

The Paramedic Student Experience, Part two w/ Ben Gallagher

Mustafa Sidik sits down with paramedic student Ben Gallagher to discuss various topics related to paramedic education and EMS systems.

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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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