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Oct. 17, 2025

Case Study: A Funk Bradycardia Story

Summary In this episode, the Dr. Brady, Josh, Cody, and Mustafa sit down to discuss a complex case involving a middle-aged female patient who presented with bradycardia. The conversation delves into the assessment of the pati...

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Oct. 10, 2025

Discussion on the Identification and Management of Pseudo-PEA

Summary generated by RIVERSIDE AI In this conversation, the Alert Medic 1 team discusses the concept of pseudo PEA in the context of cardiac arrest, exploring its implications for EMS. They delve into the role of ultrasound i...

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Oct. 4, 2025

Journal Club: Analysis of the ZODIAC Trial

Summary generated by RIVERSIDE AI: In this conversation, Mustafa Sidik and Josh Cooke sit down with Kenny Barajas discuss the implications of the ZODIAC trial (linked below), which investigates the effects of head positioning...

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Sept. 13, 2025

Management of the Head-Injured Patient w/ Deborah M. Stein, MD, MPH

Summary generated by Riverside AI Summary In this episode, Mustafa sits down with Dr. Deb Stein, a trauma surgeon and neurointensivist, discusses her unique pathway in trauma surgery, emphasizing the importance of collaborati...

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Sept. 5, 2025

Management of the Blunt Trauma Patient w/ David T. Efron, MD, Justin …

Summary generated by Riverside AI Summary: In this episode, members of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center sit down with Cody & Mustafa Sidik to discuss the complexities of managing blunt force trauma patients. The convers...

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Aug. 29, 2025

Discussion on the Mass Dissolution of the National EMS Advisory Counc…

Summary generated by Riverside AI Summary This conversation delves into the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC), its structure, function, and the recent challenges it faces. The speakers, Brendan Hayden and Tom Arkins, sha...

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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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