“Do No Harm” Discussion - Part 1
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Ashley Rosser and Elisha Starkey from Thrive for Change join the crew this month to talk about the stigma of drug use or opiate use disorders. According to the Thrive for Change website, their “vision is a world free from drug overdose fatalities, where people who use drugs have equal access to basic needs and are empowered to advocate for themselves.” In episode 1, Ashley talks about her personal addiction story including being “narcaned” by local police. Elisha opens with the types of programming and products for which the organization is known.
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Grab Bag Episode - Part 3
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
A question of Dopamine or Epinephrine initiates a discussion regarding what should/should not be in a drug box, how to have a good relationship with your pharmacy and the possible use of apps in the prehospital setting. The big question in this episode, when is it appropriate to downgrade a call from an ALS to a BLS?
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Grab Bag Episode - Part 2
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Answering questions from the listeners as the grab bag episode continues. Patient refusals, the use of Ketamine within in the seizure algorithm and sepsis are part of the discussion.
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Grab Bag Episode - Part 1
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Some online questions have come in through the website.. time to clear out the email box. In this grab bag, chest pain assessment, the contraindications of epinephrine for anaphylaxis. EMS Education Podcast
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Extra Monday Episode - Cardiocast Episode 2 - The Wides and the Narrows of Arrhythmias
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
As will be the routine in 2025, the Extra Monday Episodes are dedicated to interpreting EKG rhythms. This month, the crew discusses, bradycardias, tachycardias and wide and narrow rhythms.
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EMS Education - Creating the Best, Live
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
In this in-depth episode, host Scott Wildenheim is joined by regular contributors Caleb Ferroni and Ray Pace, along with special guest Falon Steiner, EMS Manager of Initial Training Programs. Together, they explore the full spectrum of modern EMS education—from foundational program structure and mentorship to test-taking psychology, AI integration, and simulation-based training. The team addresses real challenges that students, instructors, and program directors face while sharing actionable insights to build better clinicians and more effective EMS educators.
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EMS Education - Creating the Best, Part 3
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
As the crew prepare to head out of the studio for the live version of the podcast, the discussion of medical math and “teaching for the test” vs. preparing providers for “the real world” of EMS, becomes a thing. And, yes, you still will have to memorize some things. Finally, how about letting potential students sit in on the courses? Might that help interested students to realize that EMS is not what they want for a career, earlier, vs. waiting until the end of the course?
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EMS Education - Creating the Best, Part 2
Prehospital Paradigm Podcast
Continuing the EMS education talk with Falon Steiner of the UH EMS Institute team and discusses what is practical education for EMS students and the ability to understand “why” vs. “how/when” to treat patients. The national registry is also a topic as far as assessing student competency.
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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.
info_outlineRay, 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.