Episodes

June 12, 2023

What's New With the 2023 Protocols with Dr. Tim Chizmar

The AM1 team sits down with the Maryland State EMS Medical Director Dr. Tim Chizmar to have a discussion about the 2023 Maryland Medical Protocol updates. For the Maryland clinicians, hopefully this provides some insight to…
June 2, 2023

Seizures 101 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

The team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady once again. This time to talk about seizures.
May 26, 2023

Stop The Bleed

Josh and Moose talk about the Stop the Bleed Campaign. We thought it important to speak on this extremely important topic during May because it is Stop the Bleed Month.
May 19, 2023

Fundamentals of the Rapid Intervention Team and other topics with Cody Brdricko

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with returning guest Cody Brdricko from Midwest Misfits to discuss various topics.
May 6, 2023

Endocrinology 102 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr Jim Brady to talk about the uncommon endocrine emergencies we may encounter.
April 28, 2023

Endocrinology 101 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss various basic aspects of endocrinology.
April 21, 2023

Fundamentals of the Asthmatic Patient w/ John Wendell, MD & Colin Bender, NRP

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. John Wendell and Paramedic Colin Bender to discuss fundamentals of treating the asthmatic patient
April 14, 2023

Whole Blood Fundamentals

The AM1 team discusses prehospital administration of whole blood.
April 7, 2023

Crew Resource Management with B/C Michael Lambert

Responding to emergencies requires a high level of coordination and teamwork. One important tool that can help improve coordination and communication among any crew is Crew Resource Management (CRM). CRM is a systematic app…
March 29, 2023

Topics in Mental Health with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW, to discuss various topics related to first responder mental health. Mental health is one of the most sensitive and stigmatized topics that we don’t discuss on a dail…
March 13, 2023

Connecticut House Bill 6581 & Implications for EMS Community Relations

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss a recent popular Reddit post discussing Connecticut House Bill 6581 and its potential implications for EMS.
Feb. 8, 2023

On Leadership, with Battalion Chief Joe Cvach

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Battalion Chief Joe Cvach to discuss various topics in EMS and leadership
Jan. 31, 2023

On Medical Direction, with Ben Lawner, DO, MS, EMT-P

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Ben Lawner to discuss various topics related to medical direction. Dr. Lawner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Cen…
Jan. 24, 2023

Shock Index #8

The Alert Medic 1 team discusses various topics on this episode of the Shock Index!
Dec. 20, 2022

Chill Out! : The Rise & Fall of Targeted Temperature Management with Dr. Jim Brady

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss the utilization of Targeted Tempurature Management in the post-cardiac arrest patient.
Dec. 10, 2022

Shock Index #7

Shock Index #7 by Alert Medic 1
Nov. 26, 2022

EMS Education Roundtable w/ Josh Cooke & Mike Elwarner

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Flight Paramedic Mike Elwarner to discuss various topics in EMS
Nov. 12, 2022

The Critically Ill Patient ft. Paramedic Josh Cooke

The Alert Medic 1 team meets to discuss the critically ill patient among various other topics.
Oct. 29, 2022

Shock Index #6

Ken & Josh discuss various topics in EMS.
Oct. 21, 2022

Shock Index #5

Ken and Mustafa sit down and discuss various topics in EMS for the Shock Index #5.
Oct. 10, 2022

Grab the Line: IV & IO Access for the EMS Clinician

Ken and Mustafa discuss IV and IO access for the EMS Clinician
July 16, 2022

Play It SAFE: Forensic Nursing & Other Topics With Amy McGrow, BSN, RN

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Amy McGrow, RN, to discuss various topics related to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations and other topics related to interpersonal violence. Amy McGrow graduated with a BSN from Steven…
July 10, 2022

Omaha On My Mind: Topics In EMS, Fire & Rescue With EMT/Firefighter Cody Brdicko

Cody Brdicko is an EMT/ Firefighter with the Omaha Fire Department and is assigned to Heavy Rescue 33. He holds the certifications of Firefighter 1 & 2, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Resc…
May 25, 2022

On Law Enforcement: Topics For EMS, With Garrett Stefan

Ken and Mustafa sit down with former sheriff's deputy Garrett Stefan to discuss the nexus between EMS and law enforcement.