Latest Pre-hospital Podcast Episodes

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Episode 34: Side B w/ Paula White

Mind Body Medic - May 01, 2023 00:49 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Chris sits down with Paula S. White, author of “Side B, Remixing your Leadership Style” and breaks down how EMS providers can use our unique skillsets, challenges, and experiences to become better leaders! Paula breaks down how to became the “unexpected listener” and lead EMS into a new...

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Is the needle outdated?

Mind Body Medic - January 08, 2023 15:52 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Needle decompression isn't new; many argue it's outdated,  but is it? Let's talk about and review the successful management of tension physiology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 32: Brain Balance!

Mind Body Medic - December 01, 2022 12:20 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Have you ever been taking care of a patient and wondered what else you could be doing? Chris takes some time to dig a little bit deeper on the “balance” of head trauma and digs into a few steps to take with your next head injury patient! Join us for the break down of the Monro-Kellie Hy...

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Episode 91 – Vaccine Straight Talk

SecondShift - September 03, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Bad information abounds. We wanted to get the band back together and give you a no-nonsense, non-political, non-biased easy to understand podcast about the COVID Vaccines (well, the mRNA versions) and talk about safety, efficacy and everything else you wanted to know. We want you to be able to s...

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Episode 90 - Tired

SecondShift - August 06, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
The weeks keep getting longer, more things are irritating, EMS providers are getting gunned down on calls, it’s too much. This is what we could muster. Are you feeling the same? Take a listen. Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know many of our episodes can also be watched? Be...

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Episode 89 - Surprise!

SecondShift - July 20, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Well, it was a hell of a long week and the boys just couldn’t muster the time or energy to meet up at the old church, so what did they do? Just logged on and did a spontaneous live!! New Ketamine LAW in Colorado, the Atlantic Magazine article on Paramedics and a tone more! Take a listen! Thanks f...

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MBM - Episode 31: Body Cams in EMS?

Mind Body Medic - July 09, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
In this episode Chris meeting with friend and Critical Care Manager for Cypress Springs EMS, Zach Dunlap, to discuss body cams for EMS. As an incredibly progressive service, Cypress Springs EMS has implemented body cams. Obviously this is something new and many have polarizing opinions f...

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Episode 88 - Welcome to the Shi** Show

SecondShift - June 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu meet up IN PERSON for the first time Since January of 2020….and it shows! We were a little cattywampus and trying to find our groove and we did! We discuss all things EMS including a look at a newly released paper our friends at ESO released to Annals of Emergency Medicine. ! Thanks...

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Episode 87- EMS Week 2021

SecondShift - May 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Time for the annual EMS week episode! Mike and Ritu discuss all things EMS including a wrap up of FAST21! Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know most of our episodes can also be watched on YouTube? Be sure to check out the FlightBridgeED channel on YouTube! We appreciate your ...

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Episode 86: Why is In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Like a Box of Chocolates?

SecondShift - May 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Dr. Sahni was on vacation, but it was time to record, so we called in the bullpen! Dr. Jeff Jarvis, Dr. Peter Antevy, Ashley Liebig, and Tom Bouthillet join Mike Verkest as we discuss in-hospital cardiac arrest management and discuss why it seems they go better in the field.. Thank you for subscr...

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Episode 85: COVID - One. Year. Later.

SecondShift - March 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
What a journey. For EMS providers, among other healthcare workers, the last year has been a living hell. Mike Verkest hosts SecondShift Podcast host Dr. Ritu Sahni, Along with fellow EMS Lighthouse Project Podcast host Dr. Jeff Jarvis, ESO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Myers, and EMS Medical Di...

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Episode 84: Disparity Part 2

SecondShift - March 11, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Does your service offer care equitably to all patients? Have you ever thought about it? Do you think there are any disparities in EMS care and, if so, to what extent does it impact the patients in your system? Drs. Sahni and Jarvis had a conversation about just this topic as part of ESO’s virtual...

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Episode 83: 4th Annual Protocol Review!

SecondShift - January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. John Turner for the annual protocol update! This is a staple of the SecondShift Podcast that goes back to around 2016. We even lost an episode somewhere along the way..Anyway, the real reason we do this episode is for folks to hear about what we do, and to hear wha...

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MBM - Episode 30: Humans on the Phone

Mind Body Medic - January 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Accessing medical control can be a daunting and at times intimidating task. Many providers don’t even believe in its use! But here at MBM we love our physician teammates! Join Mind Body Medic’s Dr. Vinson and Chris as they bridge the gap between providers using medical control! Thank you...

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Episode 82: Disparity in EMS Care?

SecondShift - December 31, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are joined by Professor Jamie Kennel for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. Do you unconsciously treat people differently? We look at the work being done in this area of research…PS, the answer is yes…we do. Sit back, watch the video version on YouTube or Facebook...

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Episode 81: mRNA Vaccines

SecondShift - December 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are joined by Doctors Jeff Jarvis and Hayden Smith for a special LIVE broadcast in this important episode. This is an IMPORTANT episode that should affect every EMS Provider. Our Guest, Dr. Smith had the same questions you do about mRNA vaccines and wanted the answers. Having his ba...

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MBM - Episode 29: Cyanide Toxicity

Mind Body Medic - November 02, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Cyanide poisoning may be more common than you think! Join Chris as he looks at the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cyanide toxicity. Thank you for being a valued member of the Mind Body Medic family! We appreciate you listening and would love for you to subscribe, like / follow, ...

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Episode 80: Beta DEA Rules

SecondShift - October 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are LIVE in this important episode. 5 years ago we started the discussion on the issue of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and how there were no provisions for EMS. The DEA came to the table to explain the conundrum we are in as an industry. There was only one option. CHANGE THE...

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Episode 79: From Zero to MikeyV - Makeover Tips

SecondShift - October 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are getting you back up to date on EMS. More COVID, Ketamine, and a quick overview of a couple of recent studies...TXA in TBI and Intra-arrest transport. You always have a leg up on early releases here on YouTube! The audio podcast will be out in a week or so! Thanks for subscribing...

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MBM - Episode 28: No Agenda

Mind Body Medic - September 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Chris takes an opportunity to sit down with some of the creators at the FOAMfrat Podcast and talk about their personal journeys to where they are now. This episode is packed full of small tips, tricks, and lessons that will help you reach the level of success you desire for your career....

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Episode 78: The Unnamed Episode

SecondShift - September 07, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Who is tired? Mike and Ritu are tired. This episode we talk about convalescent plasma, CDC data, Ketamine… to quote Mike, "What fresh hell will September bring?" Sit back, watch the video version on YouTube and chill with us! Thanks for making the SecondShift the fastest growing podcast on the ne...

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Episode 77: Bobby is a dead man…

SecondShift - August 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Ok, who said Ritu could take time off? Really? In the middle of a PANDEMIC? Fine…I guess we will throw it way back to 2015 and bring Eric back. Mr. Excitement and I discuss "the situation", body cameras in EMS among other things! Sit back, watch the video version on YouTube and chill with us! Th...

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COVID-19 and Resuscitation - Do we or Don't We?

MedicALS - August 04, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
An overview discussion of the modifications with carrying out resuscitation with COVID-19. 

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Episode 76: Christmas in July

SecondShift - July 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are back at it in the first ever Video Podcast. While at first glance it may seem like just a video, but the reality is, its edited and produced to give you a little more than just an audio experience! This episode we are talking about the Situation, Ketamine is back in the news aga...

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Episode 75: Adventures in HIPAAland

SecondShift - July 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and pinch hitter Dr. Jeff Jarvis were joined by Samantha Johnson, Esq, MBA, MHA is a Senior Associate General Counsel for Grady Health System, one of the largest public academic healthcare systems in the United States and is also the Chair of the In-House Counsel Association of the Georgia H...

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Episode 74: Racial Disparities in EMS

SecondShift - June 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu welcome G Wade, an old co-worker and friend of Dr. Sahni, who shares his perspective on current events, which leads to a broader discussion of Diversity in EMS. Aired initially via Facebook Live on June 11, 2020., the video is available on both Youtube and Facebook. Thanks for makin...

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MBM - Episode 27: Reflecting on Our Growth

Mind Body Medic - June 05, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
Sometimes we have to step back and reflect on how we learned some of the major lessons of our career. After all, if we forget where we came from, we may lose sight of where we are going! In this episode Chris sits down with Jay Nance and reflects on a challenging call he had early in his...

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Episode 73: Special Guest Episode with the Sklar Brothers

SecondShift - June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are joined by the Sklar Brothers as they spread the thanks to all of our workers on the front lines! Thanks for making the SecondShift the fastest growing podcast on the network! Please leave us a great review on iTunes or wherever you listen! We appreciate you so much. Thanks for t...

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An interview with Dr Pam Crispin

Voices from Immediate Care - May 24, 2020 14:20 - 27 minutes
Dr Pam Crispin is a consultant in intensive care medicine and a recently retired immediate care doctor with the Suffolk Accident Rescue Scheme (SARS), an affiliated scheme of the British Association for Immediate Care. Pam was first introduced to immediate care in 2005 and in this podcast she re...

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Episode 72: Winds of Change?

SecondShift - May 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Mike and Ritu are joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis for another happy hour! This episode had it all..Vote by maik, COVID, COVID Testing, Pressures from SGA nd their effect on the patient and MORE! This is a replay of our FlightBrideED LIVE from 5.14.20 Thanks for making the SecondShift the fastest growin...