STAT MedEvac Airpod - So You Want To Be an EMS Pilot?
Release Date: 02/23/2024
STAT MedEvac Airpod - Brian Shaw, Deputy Director, EMS West
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As an experienced field provider and now a regional adminstrator, Brian Shaw, Deputy Director of the , has seen the EMS systems and profession from all sides. As Brian prepares to accept the role of Executive Director, what does he see in the future for the profession? Brian is fresh off the 2025 annual EMS educational symposium at 7 Springs with insights.
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STAT MedEvac Airpod - Winter Operations Precautions
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Greg Winkle, STAT MedEvac's Regional Field Support Maintenance Manager talks about special precautions with operations and maintenance in the winter months. From salt that can corrode helicopter's parts, inside and out to precautions when there is snow at the LZ.
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CPAP for EMS and Critical Care Transport - Don't Be Intimidated By It!
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Bradley A. Kuch, STAT MedEvac's Director of Medical Operations, discusses the usage of CPAP in the field and transport settings. It's a great tool to help the patient and the provider! Brad brings his practical experience as a respiratory therapist and transport clinician to the podcast to help us understand why it's not something by which to be intimidated.
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STAT MedEvac AirPod - The Dramatic History of Fire Prevention Week
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This episode of the STAT MedEvac AirPod: Phil Little, whose father created the , talks about the great Chicago fire of 1871 , how it happened, the dispelled rumors of how it started, the creation of fireground procedures since then and, of course, the creation of Fire Prevention Week by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920.
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Navigating the Route to Become and EMS Pilot
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One of STAT MedEvac's new EMS pilots, Amanda Montour, explains her love for aviation and her path to accumulating the flight hours to become a STAT MedEvac EMS Pilot. One key component is dedication and persisitence. Second, "Love learning!"
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Needle Chest Decompression - Is the OG EMS Skill Effective and Useful?
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This podcast, we talk about the OG EMS skill, needle chest decompression. Many EMS providers learn and practice it in their annual skills review. But how many have done it on an actual patient? Is it still an effective skill? UPMC-Presbyterian trauma surgeon, Joshua Brown, MD MSc overviews the latest research.
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STAT MedEvac Airpod - Caring for The Caregiver's Mental Health with EMDR Therapy
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As first responders and critical care healthcare providers, we need to stay aware of our own mental health. Chelsey Naum Purpura, MS, LPC received her Bachelor’s in Psychology at West Virginia University and her Masters in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults and is part of the team at F It was due to working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and abuse that she found a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. With this passion, she became...
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STAT AirPod - Effects of Climate Sensitivities on Pediatric Patients
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Clinicians for Climate Action launched a campaign to significantly improve healthcare sustainability at UPMC, the largest healthcare system in Pennsylvania. Our guest, Dr. Isabela Angelelli is the Co-Chair for Clinicians for Climate Action. The current focus of her work in the environmental world includes trees as a public health intervention and efforts to decrease the carbon footprint of regional healthcare systems.
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STAT MedEvac Airpod - The STAT Blood Bank Explained
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STAT MedEvac has been carrying blood on it's helicopters and ground units for years. How the blood is obtained, stored and inventoried is explained by STAT's Medical Director Dr. Frank Guyette. It's a very efficient system.
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STAT MedEvac Airpod - So You Want To Be an EMS Pilot?
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William Horner, EMS pilot and Regional Manager for STAT MedEvac takes time to chat witih Kristen regarding his "dream job" as an EMS Pilot. Where does one learn to be a pilot? How long does it take to become an EMS helicopter pilot and what attracted Bill to STAT MedEvac specifically?
info_outlineWilliam Horner, EMS pilot and Regional Manager for STAT MedEvac takes time to chat witih Kristen regarding his "dream job" as an EMS Pilot. Where does one learn to be a pilot? How long does it take to become an EMS helicopter pilot and what attracted Bill to STAT MedEvac specifically?