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So Now You're A Paramedic??? (How To Start Your Paramedic Career Successfully)

Medic Materials Podcast - August 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we attempt to help all of you who have now graduated Paramedic School  and are heading to your first Paramedic job.  We answer questions from Kelsey and listeners alike and speak about real life trials and situations that molded each of our respec...

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So You Want To Be A Paramedic??? (TIPS for those starting Paramedic School)

Medic Materials Podcast - August 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we attempt to help all of you who are entering Paramedic School soon or maybe thinking about taking the plunge into Paramedic School. We also have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT in today's show! Kelsey has been nervous about starting paramedic school and she...

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So You Want To Be A Paramedic??? (TIPS for those starting Paramedic School"

Medic Materials Podcast - August 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we attempt to help all of you who are entering Paramedic School soon or maybe thinking about taking the plunge into Paramedic School. We also have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT in today's show! Kelsey has been nervous about starting paramedic school and she...

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So You Want To Be A Paramedic???

Medic Materials Podcast - August 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we attempt to help all of you who are entering Paramedic School soon or maybe thinking about taking the plunge into Paramedic School. We also have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT in today's show! Kelsey has been nervous about starting paramedic school and she...

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When Keeping It Psych, Goes Wrong

Medic Materials Podcast - July 16, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we break down a call that begins as benign as they come, but Police begin to deteriorate patient relations and then the crew are forced to take drastic steps to save their patients life.  We are joined with Mike (NYS EMT, NYS CIC), Kelsey (NYS EMT...

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Mag Wars: The Phantom Toxicity

Medic Materials Podcast - July 01, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we break down a call that begins as benign as they come, but quickly deteriorates and appears as one diagnosis but blows the minds of the panel with a drastic reveal at the end. We are joined with Mike (NYS EMT, NYS CIC), Kelsey (NYS EMT) & Gerard...

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She Jumped It & Crushed The Landing

Medic Materials Podcast - June 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review a complex and complicated call. Today's crew is faced with identifying a significant multi-system trauma while only being able to access one third of their patient.  All while scene management spirals out of control and tough choices nee...

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She Jumped It & Crushed The Landing (Updated Edit)

Medic Materials Podcast - June 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review a complex and complicated call. Today's crew is faced with identifying a significant multi-system trauma while only being able to access one third of their patient.  All while scene management spirals out of control and tough choices nee...

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The "Strokey" Bandage Strikes Again

Medic Materials Podcast - June 01, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review an interesting call in which an elderly female with Altered Mental Status is treated by a duel paramedic crew where the secret lies within a hidden bandage on her body. All of the signs and symptoms point clearly to a diagnosis but there...

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The Culture Of Stress

Medic Materials Podcast - May 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we discuss the science behind the changes to your brain that chronic high levels of stress create. Many of our thoughts have now changed that this is not an individual provider problem but we must now look at the EMS culture to blame for burnt out...

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Operation At Ease (1st Responder Post Traumatic Stress w/ Joni Bonilla)

Medic Materials Podcast - May 01, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we speak with Joni Bonilla, a professional dog trainer who has created a Service Dog training program for First Responders and Veterans. This program aims to heal wounds caused by Post Traumatic Stress and shed light on the stigma of Post Traumati...

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When A Zipper Attacks, Experience Gets The Win

Medic Materials Podcast - April 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review a call in which a male rock climber suffers a catastrophic fall but in the process of treating the patient the Paramedic begins to become derailed. It is up to a quick thinking EMT partner to come in and rescue not only the patient but t...

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A Golf Ball & A Gag Order

Medic Materials Podcast - April 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review a call in which a female is confused, covered in blood and has no recollection of what is happening. The EMT on scene out thinks the Paramedic and ultimately will provide an aggressive treatment plan without the help of a Paramedic. We a...

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Sign Here, Push Hard (An RMA Discussion)

Medic Materials Podcast - March 15, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we discuss the Refusal of Medical Attention or RMA document. In this in depth discussion we tackle many of the questions, best and worst practices surrounding an RMA. Too many times EMS providers are threatened or turned off by writing and RMA cha...

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The Bradycardic Bathtub

Medic Materials Podcast - March 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we review two calls from the same patient who suffered significant syncopal episodes. These calls are unique to a member of this podcast and the conversations that are had are not only informative but a glimpse into  the life of one of the Medic M...

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The COPD Smiting

Medic Materials Podcast - February 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast an EMS crew must decipher a severe respiratory distress patient. The  Paramedic showcases their ability to assess their patient to overcome the lack of information presented to the EMS crew. All while the EMS gods and the sending facility are atte...

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The Lost R.S.I.

Medic Materials Podcast - February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
We postpone our discussion on EMS Education with our special guest Matt. Due to a horrific scheduling conflict we switch gears and showcase an old unheard discussion on Rapid Sequence Intubation or RSI/MFI. We chat about medications, techniques, mindset and overall failures and successes. We are...

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The Black Hole Of Doom

Medic Materials Podcast - January 15, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's ALL NEW episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we postpone our discussion episode for another call review. In this call we see what can happen when we abandon triage, make choices based on feelings and ultimately get in over your head. This one is most definitely festive! We are joined...

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Uncomfort Care

Medic Materials Podcast - January 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's ALL NEW episode of the #medicmaterialspodcast we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey. We review a call that defines "Rock and hard place". Two providers tend to a severely hypoxic patient that they must decide to transport o...

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Who's Looking For The Dead Guy?

Medic Materials Podcast - December 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey. We review a very hard call to swallow. Two brand new EMT Basic's tend to a patient they misdiagnose. Then proceed to get kicked out of their own ambulance. How the heck does th...

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Life Lessons for the New EMT or Paramedic

Medic Materials Podcast - December 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
EMT classes here in New York are winding down and new EMT's are going to be hitting the streets and conducting their first calls. Are you ready for that? We discuss ways to pass any State or National EMT/Paramedic test, strategies to help transition into your first EMT job and best practices to ...

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Treat Or Not To Treat? It May Make Things Worse..

Medic Materials Podcast - November 15, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) as well as EMT Basic Intern Kelsey, in the first ever Mid-Month Podcast episode. We review a very thought provoking call that presented with Altered Mental Status and Lethargy. We tie in the previous podcast epis...

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When To Pull The Trigger

Medic Materials Podcast - November 01, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) to have an open discussion about When To Pull The Trigger or When To Sit On Your Hands. Many times in the EMS field we are faced with choices that could benefit or harm our patients. In the examples we discuss in...

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Simple BLS Is All It Takes

Medic Materials Podcast - September 20, 2020 21:41 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP) and Emily (NYS EMT, ER-RN) to review a call in which a Paramedic and EMT team overshoot the basics and get tunnel visioned with ALS modalities. We also discuss a great journal article in how severe Hypoxia can cause direct Asystole and why...

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Don't Always Trust Your Monitor

Medic Materials Podcast - September 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP), Justin (NYS EMT-B) and our EMT-B Intern Kelsey to review a call in which a Paramedic utilizes his skills of observation to piece together a diagnosis. Sometimes EMS providers can not rely on their monitoring equipment to tell the truth. T...

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Calls Are Bigger Than Our Patients

Medic Materials Podcast - August 01, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In today's episode we are joined with Gerard (NYS AEMTP), Shane (NYS AEMTP) and Justin (NYS EMTB) to review a unique call dealing with Extended Extrication and how it effects our clinical decisions along with the operational decisions made on scene by the EMS providers. We will talk about Rhabdo...

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