EMS Education - Creating the Best, Part 1
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
EMS Education is the topic this month with Falon Steiner, EMS Manager of Initial EMS Training. What are the basics? What changes do instructors need to make in teaching methodology? EMT programs are still under oversite by the state. The paramedic programs have oversight from the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is a programmatic post-secondary accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). All training has been amended to be more of an ongoing competency-based evaluation vs. a course final memorization competency review....
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Adult Trauma for EMS Part 4 - Live
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals joined the team at this Live Episode held at Parma Fire Station #2. The group discusses the varied capabilities of trauma center levels and the Golden Hour.
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Adult Trauma for EMS Part 3
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
In this 3rd part of the team’s discussion of adult trauma care with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals, the continuation of trauma center designation criteria continues. On-scene times and the use of ground and air transport methods are discussed which leads into a discussion of what will “kill” a trauma patient?
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Adult Trauma for EMS Part 2
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Ray, Caleb and Dr. Hill continue with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals. The discussion of having a defined Level 4 Trauma Center designation starts this episode and then the group discussion the changes in prehospital trauma care based .. i.e. tourniquets, lactated ringers and cervical collars that has been based on data collection.
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Adult Trauma for EMS Part 1
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Ray Pace takes the lead this month as the crew talks adult trauma topics with, Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals. In this first episode of the series, Dr. Tinkoff reflects on how he came to find Trauma Surgery as a specialty including his early life as a first responder. The group discusses the varied capabilities of trauma center levels and the Golden Hour.
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Blood and Transfusion Medicine For EMS Live, Part 4
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
In this insightful episode of The Pre-Hospital Paradigm Podcast, Dr. John Hill and co-host Scott Wildenheim dive deep into the evolving world of blood transfusion medicine with special guests Vicki Cary, Manager of Transfusion Medicine, and Matt Howlett, System QA Coordinator for Blood Banks. Together, they explore the critical role of blood and blood products in EMS and trauma care, the challenges of maintaining blood supplies, and recent advancements expanding paramedic scope of practice in Ohio. #prehospitalparadigmpodcast
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Transfusion Medicine for EMS - Part 3
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
As Dr. Hill, Scott, Vicky and Matt start to wind up the discussion regarding transfusion medicine for EMS, i.e. using blood products in the prehospital setting, they discuss the proper storage requirements necessary for products and the costs of maintaining the blood collection, storage and distribution process. What’s being considered before implementing blood products into the streets.
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Transfusion Medicine for EMS - Part 2
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Scott and Dr. John Hill continue with their guests from the UH blood bank. The discussion continues regarding the emergent useage of blood products before and after the type and screening which can be done with 10 minutes or less depending on the type of testing equipment. They also move on to educating EMS professionals regarding being a part of the collection/donation process.
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Transfusion Medicine for EMS - Part 1
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
This month, the crew gets together with, Victoria Cary and Matt Howlett, members of the UH system's blood bank to talk about the progress of transfusion medicine becoming within the practice scope of EMS. The information is based on rules, regulations and laws of the state of Ohio. In Part 1, the crew and guests reviews the A, B, Os basics of “blood science.”
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Extra Monday Episode - Cardiocast Episode 1 - Basic vs. Advanced EMS Scope of Practice
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
From a cardiology standpoint, what can be done by a basic level EMS provider vs. an advanced level provider? How can technology be utilized to expand the BLS scope of practice? The basis of this discussion is the Ohio EMS Scope of Practice
info_outlineAs the team starts to wrap up the the discussion of demystifying EMS pharmacology, they discuss, what it means to "lock up" the controlled substances and what the potential realistic ramifications might be of not doing that properly. They also dig into the challenges of calculating the varied pediatric dosages within the EMS scenario. What steps have been taken with the UH EMS system, over 1000 standardized drug boxes to prevent errors and waste? There are over $600 wirth of drugs within the UH EMS system's drug box.