The RSI Podcast

Mike Brown & Jared Patterson take EMS related questions from you and answer them in a rapid fire fashion.

Episode 42 - Meet Brian Cress 03/25/2024

Episode 42 - Meet Brian Cress After a longer than expected break, Mike is joined live in the studio by Brian Cress. Brian is one of the newest addition to the FOAMfrat Team of educators. He is a paramedic turned perfusionist and was a real treat to get to know him better. Get your questions in now for the next episode of the podcast to submit now! to watch us on YouTube for the first time on our new channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe! /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/30395703

Episode 41 - Happy Thanksgiving 11/23/2023

Episode 41 - Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving from the the FOAMfrat team. This is a special release for the holiday from the RSIPodcast. Mike recently had a successful deer hunt and in the spirit of ethical hunting the heart was taken to the fire station for a dissection to allow it to have an educational value. The vidoe of the dissection is posted to YouTube to watch it now! If this is your first experience with the RSIPodcast, this is your opportunity to design your own podcast. We take your questions about ANYTHING and answer them. You can easily submit a question, just We can't wait to hear from you! Happy Thanksgiving Jared & Mike /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/28772823

Episode 40 - Airway Resuscitation Case Review with Jared and Mike 10/30/2023

Episode 40 - Airway Resuscitation Case Review with Jared and Mike Jared and Mike walk through a tough peri-intubation collapse case sent in by a listener. We hope you enjoy the insights and are very appreciative of the listener that sent very in depth case details. Don't miss the blog for this one as it has the complete case with ECGs. to go to the blog. Get your questions in for the next episode to submit to watch the episode on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/28459019

Episode 39 - Dr. Bram Duffee 10/02/2023

Episode 39 - Dr. Bram Duffee Jared and Mike welcome Dr. Bram Duffee to discuss his thoughts on communication in EMS as well as some a recent book and study release of his. Get your questions in now for the next episode to submit to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/28190270

Episode 38 - Jared and Mike are Back 08/14/2023

Episode 38 - Jared and Mike are Back Jared and Mike are back and catch you up on what they've been up to. We also answer your questions on finger thoracostomy and medicating intubated patients. Get your questions in now for the next episode You can also find us on /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/27739971

Episode 37 - Meet Shay Montgomery 04/24/2023

Episode 37 - Meet Shay Montgomery Join Mike as we get to know Shay Montgomery. Learn about her interests, passions, and lessons learned from a recent interesting shift. Mike and Jared will be back in the usual format for the next episode. Get your questions in for the next episode /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/26622018

Episode 36 - Video Reaction to EMTs Charged in Death of Patient 03/22/2023

Episode 36 - Video Reaction to EMTs Charged in Death of Patient In this episode Mike sits down with a law enforcement officer to discuss body cams released from an incident in Ilinois that resulted in two EMTs being charged with murder. Be sure to catch this episode in video format on YouTube to go to the YouTube channel now. Get your questions in for the next episode to submit now! /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/26303823

Episode 35 - Commotio Cordis and the NFL 01/30/2023

Episode 35 - Commotio Cordis and the NFL Just Jared and Mike for this episode but will have a surprise guest for the next episode. Get your questions in now! Be sure to check out the blog for more information on this episode. 1) Ever since the Damar Hamlin incident I have had a lot of people ask about commotio cordis. I was wondering if you could provide a simple explanation of this? 2) I see a lot of other prehospital providers posting what seems to be opposition to the Bills/Bengals game being stopped when they are expected to just keep going after tough calls. Some similar posts also call out the huge pay discrepancies between the players and the medical support staff. What are your thoughts? to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/25761951

Episode 34 - Dual Sequential Defib, Quitting, and Spinal Shock 12/05/2022

Episode 34 - Dual Sequential Defib, Quitting, and Spinal Shock Jared and Mike are again joined by Jake to tackle more of your questions. Get your questions in for the next episode now! to submit your question now! Be sure to check out the blog for this episode for full length questions and a contest to win some FOAMfrat swag! to go to the blog now 1) Can you guys weigh in on the recent data regarding dual sequential defib? 2) I am struggling with my current fire academy and considering quitting? 3) Can you discuss an interesting case regarding non-truamatic spinal shock (full text in the blog)? to Watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/25213965

Episode 33 - Jake Good Returns to Discuss Provider Psychological Response to Failure 11/14/2022

Episode 33 - Jake Good Returns to Discuss Provider Psychological Response to Failure Jake is welcomed back to discuss a time when everything didn't go right. We discuss the provider mental model related to this. Get your questions in now for the next episode! to submit your question now! You can find more information in the blog for this episode. for the blog! to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/24991083

Episode 32 - STEMI Updates and Purposeful Right Mainstem Placement 10/31/2022

Episode 32 - STEMI Updates and Purposeful Right Mainstem Placement Enjoy Jared's EKG Clinic! We can't wait to hear from you and are already planning our next podcast. Get your questions in now! to submit your question now! 1) Interested to hear your thoughts on the new ACC/AHA Guidelines? 2) Would you consider purposefully right mainstemming an ET tube in the presence of left lung injury? You can find full length questions and all the promised resources in the blog for this podcast. for the blog /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/24848031

Episode 31 - Underperformers, Not Jared and Mike 09/06/2022

Episode 31 - Underperformers, Not Jared and Mike Hope you enjoy Episode 31. Get your questions in now for the next episode! to submit your question now! 1) How can I address an underperforming employee? 2) I recently had another responder take issue with an albuterol treatment given to a CHF patient. What are your thoughts? 3) Opinion on timing and use of TXA in traumatic arrest resuscitation? You can find more full length questions in the blog for this episode You can also watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/24268503

Episode 30 - More Asthma / CCR vs CPR / POC Labs 07/25/2022

Episode 30 - More Asthma / CCR vs CPR / POC Labs Welcome back! No special guest this time, but we have more coming! Get your questions in now for the next episode. to submit a question now! 1) Please share more on ventilation of asthmatics 2) Thoughts on CCR vs CPR 3) I want POC labs and am getting pushback. What do you think You can find more in depth information in the blog for this episode to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/23834492

Episode 29 - Shane O'Donnell 06/19/2022

Episode 29 - Shane O'Donnell Happy Father's Day! We hope you enjoy meeting Shane and getting your questions answered. Please get your questions in now for the next episode. to submit now! 1) Managing pediatric asthmatics on the vent 2) Thoughts on pediatric airways 3) What kind of EDC (everyday carry) medical gear do you carry You can find more in depth information in the blog for the episode to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/23471846

Episode 28 - Meet Austin Brook 05/30/2022

Episode 28 - Meet Austin Brook Welcome back and happy Memorial Day. We are thankful for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for each of us. In this episode you will get to know FOAMfrat's own Austin Brook. to submit your question now for the next episode! 1) Answers to ventilator strategy? 2) Should I stop my amiodarone infusion? 3) How do I get my co-workers to embrace checklists? to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/23270183

Episode 27 - PEA POCUS, ApOx, and Heart Transplants 04/19/2022

Episode 27 - PEA POCUS, ApOx, and Heart Transplants Welcome back to episode 27! We are excited to sit down with the FOAMfrat medical director, Dr. Cynthia Griffin. We are looking forward to more of your questions. Plenty of exciting guests coming up, so get them in now to submit your question now! 1) Do we need POCUS to stop PEA arrest resus? 2) Considerations for heart transplant transports? 3) ApOx and ventilation You can find full versions of the questions and more in depth information in the blog for the episode to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/22830782

Episode 26 - Paul Turnquist 03/07/2022

Episode 26 - Paul Turnquist Welcome back to episode 26 and get to know Paul Turnquist. We are always ready to hear from you. This is your chance to design your own podcast. to submit your question now! Next guest will be Dr. Cynthia Griffin 1) Got any tips for limited resource RSI? 2) Thoughts on future of EMS continuing education? 3) CCT logistics pointers? 4) Do I stop or go when driving by a car crash? You can find full versions of the questions and a new custom graphic from Paul in the blog for this episode You can also watch the episode on /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/22359392

Episode 25 - Making Tough Choices 02/13/2022

Episode 25 - Making Tough Choices Welcome back to episode 25. We have some exciting guests coming up so stay tuned! This is your chance to design your own podcast. to submit your question now. 1) Emergent vs Non-emergent responses? 2) How to improve radio communications? 3) How do you preox? 4) Culture vs career growth. How do you decide? Full versions of questions and more found in the blog for this episode You can watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/22118441

Episode 24 - Meet Jay Nance 01/17/2022

Episode 24 - Meet Jay Nance Welcome back to Episode 24. We hope that you enjoy getting to meet Jay Nance! We are always ready to hear from you. This is your opportunity to design your own podcast! to submit your question now! 1) Transport destination considerations for transplant patients 2) How do you learn complex subjects? 3) Getting ready to graduate paramedic school and wondering where to start working? You can find full versions of the questions and more in the blog for this episode You can also watch the episode on /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/21797516

Episode 23 - Brittany Grandfield 12/12/2021

Episode 23 - Brittany Grandfield Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by fellow team member Brittany Grandfield. You've read her blogs, now get to know her better. As always, we are ready for your questions. Ask us anything!! to submit your question for the next episode You can also watch the episode with video on 1) Dopamine with right ventricular MI? 2) Thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict 3) What is EMS like where you are at? 4) Please share a funny or embarrassing moment from a call There is a blog with this episode as well. Check it out while you're looking over the FOAMfrat website /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/21455411

Episode 22 - Drinks, Sedation, Advanced Certs 11/12/2021

Episode 22 - Drinks, Sedation, Advanced Certs Jared and mike are back with a Fall Old Fashioned recipe and answer your questions. for the blog with recipe and more!! to submit your questions now! 1) Thoughts on sedation during mechanical CPR? 2) CCP-C or FP-C what are your thoughts on advanced certifications? to watch us on YouTube /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/21142763

Episode 21 - Brian King Part Deuce 11/01/2021

Episode 21 - Brian King Part Deuce Mike is joined by FOAMfrat's own Brian King to field your most recent questions. Please get your questions in now for the next episode. Ask us anything! to submit your question now! 1) How do I get a strong start in a new orientation? 2) How do you measure experience? 3) What do you do in your spare time? 4) COVID from pandemic to endemic - thoughts? You can also see this on YouTube to watch! We can't wait to hear from you. /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/21007202

Episode 20 - Flow, ECMO, and Burnout with Austin Quillet 10/10/2021

Episode 20 - Flow, ECMO, and Burnout with Austin Quillet Jared and Mike are back again with your questions and joined by fellow FOAMfrat team member Austin Quillet. We are always excited to hear from the listeners and will be recording our next episode with Brittany Grandfield very soon. Get your questions in now for the next episode. to submit your question now. Find full length questions, links to additional information, and much more by checking out the blog with this podcast. Just 1) Getting burned out? Get past that "bump" 2) Does flow have a place in medicine? 3) pH and ECMO? 4) What book are you reading? Very exciting news on expanded offerings and capabilities coming from FOAMfrat! for the 2021 update /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20766614

Episode 19 - Sedate Your Ego 10/01/2021

Episode 19 - Sedate Your Ego Again with overwhelming listener response we are back with more of your questions. This episode is just Jared and I. Next guests include Austin "Dale" Quillet and Brittany Grandfield. Get your questions in now for upcoming episodes. You ask, we answer! It's just that easy. If there is someone you'd like to hear from on the podcast with us feel free to let us know. Just to reach us now. Episode Questions 1) How do you suggest sedating the mechanically ventilated patient? 2) Should RSI (not this podcast) be added to the paramedic curriculum? 3) SGA or ETT in cardiac arrest? Thoughts? We can't wait to hear from you! Austin will be on with us next topics to include human performance and ECMO, among others. If you have questions for him get them in now. /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20673290

Episode 18 - Debrief with Tony Henry 09/11/2021

Episode 18 - Debrief with Tony Henry Listener responses came through with some great questions for this episode and you get to meet Tony Henry! Get your questions in now for the next episode which will feature Brittany Grandfield. You love her blogs, now it's time to find out how she makes them so fun. Don't miss it. Here are the questions for this episode. You can also watch the episode on YouTube, just 1) Should EMS become civil service like police/fire? 2) Other than IBSC offerings, what should I take to advance? 3) What are some tips for a new preceptor? 4) How do you recommend debriefings be conducted? Have more questions or email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20441168

Episode 17 - Should Nurses Touch the Vent 08/29/2021

Episode 17 - Should Nurses Touch the Vent Jared and Mike are back to answer more of your questions. This will be a quick episode as Mike is on dial up internet! Please keep them coming! If your question wasn't answered this time we haven't forgotten you, don't worry. The die hard fans can also find us on with video and outtakes! Ready to submit your question? 1) Thoughts on intubation of airway burns 2) Your understanding and use of Auto-PEEP? 3) Does your nurse partner need to know the vent? You can find full questions and references on the blog post for this episode. for the blog post. We are humbled and excited by all the attention this podcast is getting. That is all thanks to the listeners and we thank you. Please spread the word! Talk to you soon /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20296019

Episode 16 - Jake Good Unfiltered 08/16/2021

Episode 16 - Jake Good Unfiltered Thanks for joining us for Episode 16 featuring Jake Good. Jake is the producer of Good Reads, a part of the FOAMfrat family. Check them out here. He contributes regularly as an educator and blog writer as well. This one is a little longer but when you're listening to Jake time flies!! Learn more about Jake on this podcast! 1. Can you explain the occlusive myocardial infarction concept and what are some quick/easy ways to up my EKG interpretation game? 2. I recently had a complex pediatric asthmatic case and wondered your opinion on carrying all sizes together or having a specific pediatric bag? 3. I found my student sleeping in a recliner. Should I be upset? 4. My state is constantly looking at taking rapid sequence intubation away from prehospital providers. What are your thoughts? Get your questions in now for the next podcast! Or via email /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20159240

Episode 15 - Pressors, vents, and Olympics Oh My 08/07/2021

Episode 15 - Pressors, vents, and Olympics Oh My Please enjoy Episode 15. Getting ready to record our next episode with Jake Good. Get your questions in now!! to submit your question now! 1. When should pressors be started? 2. Do you always copy the facilities vent settings? 3. Adjustments with the T1 4. What do you think of Simone Biles' decision not to compete in the Olympics? We are looking forward to hearing from you. Design your own podcast next by sending us your questions today! /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/20065481

Episode 14 with Tom Bouthillet 07/10/2021

Episode 14 with Tom Bouthillet Great episode with Tom! He will definitely be back. to submit your questions for the next episode You can also email us at 1) My question is for Tom, but Jared and Mike please feel free to weigh in. First off, congratulations on your retirement! I have been a paramedic for a while and did not learn 12 lead EKG interpretation during my initial training. I feel like I have a good ability to identify the obvious STEMI findings in a 12 lead like 2 contiguous leads and reciprocal changes. My question is, to build my abilities past this basic understanding what are 3 easy things that I could start adding that might help me to identify high risk patients. I am looking for a good place to start advancing and am not sure where to start. 2) What is one thing you would tell your rookie self if you had the chance? 3) What do you guys find to be the most important part of an RSI (not Rapid Sequence Interrogation)? 4) I have taken the time to hone my ECG interpretation skills beyond what I think most paramedics would find rational. Do you think having an advanced level of ECG interpretation is a "waste of time"? Why or why not? 5) Public safety careers are so rewarding that it sometimes seems as though people get to the point that they hate it in order to retire. What was your experience and what advice do you have for people getting ready to take this step? We really appreciate your support and participation. Get your questions in now. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Jared & Mike /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/19767614

Episode 13: Mech Vent, Toxic Individuals, Logistics 06/25/2021

Episode 13: Mech Vent, Toxic Individuals, Logistics Get your questions in now for our next episode with Tom Bouthillet! You can also email us at What is the difference between CMV and SIMV? Suggestions on dealing with toxic individuals? When should I say no? Like, when not to act and sit on my hands. Sometimes it seems that’s the hardest thing to do. What does “expected clinical course” mean to you when it comes to indications for intubation? We are anxiously awaiting your questions. Get them in now! If there are other guests you would like to hear on the podcast let us know! /episode/index/show/rapidsequenceinterrogation/id/19608410

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