Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast
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About
This is the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast, the official Podcast for the National Association of EMS Physician's (NAEMSP) journal, Prehospital Emergency Care. This bimonthly podcast contains in-depth interviews with manuscript authors and engaging commentary from EMS physicians Dr. Hawnwan Moy, Dr. Scott Goldberg, Dr. Jeremiah Escajeda, Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann, Dr. Maia Dorsett, Dr. Lekshmi Kumar.
Episodes
- Ep. 160: The Prehospital Trauma Compendium - Prehospital Blood, Vasopressors, TXA, and Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jeremiah Escajeda, Greg Muller, and Ariana Weber discuss four of the sixteen articles from the Prehospital Trauma Compendium. In 2025, the Prehospital Trauma Compend…
- Ep. 159 Deep Dive: Trends in Prehospital First-Attempt Use of Supraglottic Airwasy in Non-Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Descriptive Study
Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Podcast! In this Deep Dive episode, host Maia Dorsett speaks with Aaron E. Robinson, Sarah K. S. Knack, and Michael C. Perlmutter about their paper, Trends in Prehospital First-Attempt Use…
- Ep. 158: Special Episode - Prehospital Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Are you ready for NAEMSP?! In this special edition of the Prehospital Emergency Care podcast, host Greg Muller is joined by Guest Editor Remle Crowe to discuss the journal's latest special issue: "Enhancing Prehospital Care for Patients wi…
- Ep. 157: Special Episode - Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injuries
Happy Turkey Day! Join host Dr. Phil Moy as we dive straight into a topic that has "stirred up more conversation than a potluck dinner at an EMS station": the prehospital management of spinal injuries. We are here to highlight the critical…
- Ep. 156 Deep Dive: Rapid Discharge Following Air Transport in Children
Is Air EMS Overutilized for Kids? Tune in to the latest PEC Podcast! Editors Maia Dorsett and Joelle Denofrio-Odmann sit down with authors Dr. Vishal Naik and Dr. Sriram Ramgopal to unpack their compelling research, "Rapid Discharge Follow…
- Ep. 155 Deep Dive: Adenosine Dosing in SVT - Is 12 the New 6?
Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Podcast! In this PEC Podcast Deep Dive, Rebecca Cash and Maia Dorsett interview Dr. Tony Fernandez about his recent PEC paper comparing initial prehospital adenosine doses of 6 mg versus 12…
- Ep. 154 Deep Dive: Hyperthermic Emergencies!
Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Podcast! Today, we're tackling a critical and often deadly emergency seen at mass gatherings like music festivals: psychostimulant-induced hyperthermia (PIH). This condition carries high mo…
- Ep. 153 Crossover Episode: What Simulation Reveals About Pediatric Readiness in EMS
How well do EMS teams manage critically ill pediatric patients—and how do we know? In this special crossover episode with the EMS Educator Podcast, hosts Rob Lawrence and Maia Dorsett speak with Mark Cicero, lead author of a landmark study…
- Ep. 152 Deep Dive: Palliative Extubation
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amelia Breyre, the lead author of Multidisciplinary Lessons from Palliative Extubations at Home , to discuss the complexities and collaborative efforts involved in facilitating palliative extubations a…
- Episode 151 Deep Dive: Decoding Pediatric Asthma in EMS Data
Today, host Rachel Stemerman sits down with two authors of a groundbreaking paper: Ira Harmon and Jennifer Fishe. Their research tackles a significant challenge in emergency medical services: accurately identifying prehospital pediatric as…
- Ep. 150 Volume 29 Issue No. 1: Single Dose Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest
Ready for the latest insights in prehospital care? In this episode, we're diving into an eye opening question in emergency medicine: could giving just a single dose of epinephrine during cardiac arrest be more effective than the standard a…
- Ep. 149 Special Edition: Achieving Equity in EMS Care and Patient Outcomes Through Quality Management Systems
Ready for the latest insights in prehospital care? Improving health and safety in our communities starts with a commitment to equity. We explore how systemic disparities in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) affect patient care, outcomes, an…
- Ep. 148 Vol 28 No 6 Fluids and Access
Ready for the latest insights in prehospital care? The new Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC) Podcast, Episode 148 (Vol 28, Number 6), has dropped! This episode explores vital findings published in the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal , Vo…
- Ep. 147 Freedom House with Chief Moon and Dr. Haamid
Title: Remembering Freedom House: A Legacy in EMS Join us for a special episode of the Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC) Podcast as we delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Freedom House. In alignment with our commitment to Div…
- Ep. 146 Consensus Best Practices for Collaboration Between Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services During Acute Behavioral Emergencies
PEC Podcast Episode 146: Consensus Statement of the National Association of EMS Physicians International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Chiefs of Police: Best Practices for Collaboration Between Law Enforce…
- Episode 145: Quick Hits Vol 28 No 3
PEC Podcast Episode 145: Quick Hits from Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Get ready for a rapid-fire review of the latest prehospital research! In Episode 145 of the PEC Podcast, we dive into the original research section of the Prehospi…
- Episode 144 Deep Dive: End Tidal CO2 in Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting continues to be a critical area of focus for EMS clinicians, especially when it comes to measuring ventilation and perfusion. In this episode, we'll do a deep dive on new research investigating the…
- Ep. 143 Vol 28 No 3 OHCA Sectional
The PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 28 Number 3...Kind of. As the PEC Journal grows, the PEC podcast team is breaking up Volume 28 Number 3 to allow for more discussion. In this episode we cover the Ou…
- Ep. 142 Vol 28 Issue 2
The PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 28 Number 2. We talk about engaging manuscripts in this journal like: A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways…
- Ep. 141 Vol 28 No 1
The PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 28 Number 1. We talk about engaging manuscripts in this journal like: Mobile Integrated Health Care Roles of US EMS Clinicians: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study &…
- Ep. 140 National Assessment of EMS Performance
Dr. Maia Dorsett and our newest PEC Podcast member, Dr. Rachel Stemerman, explore the manuscript A National Assessment of EMS Performance at the Response and Agency Level with the authors Michael Redlener MD Medical Director of Emergency M…
- Ep. 139: Deep Dive Chest compressions and Football Pads
Everyone witnessed the tragic event of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during an NFL Football game. While he had a great outcome, there remains a paucity of algorithms in managing cardiac arrest emergencies in equipment-laden athletes. Exper…
- Ep. 138 Deep Dive Under and Over Triage Field Triage Guidelines
The Field Triage Guidelines (FTG) are used across North America to identify seriously injured patients for transport to appropriate-level trauma centers. We should aim for an under-triage rate of 5% and an over-triage rate of 25-35%. But h…
- Episode 137: The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project In this episode, the PEC podcast team joins the Pediatric EMS Podcast- Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann and Dr. Joseph Finney-to talk to you about the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (…
- Episode 136: Tribute to Brooke Lerner
A Tribute to Brooke Lerner PhD With the dawn of a new year, we all know that the 2024 NAEMSP Conference is approaching. While we are excited to see friends and colleagues from afar, we must acknowledge the void of someone who contributed s…
- Episode 135: Deep Dive with paramedic Susie Burnnet and Dr. Innes
Our EMS clinicians are a key link in the chain of survival of cardiac arrest patients. A critical part of prehospital medicine is recognizing cardiac arrest and then enacting appropriate treatment. In this podcast, we interview Susie Burne…
- Ep. 134: PEC Vol. 27 No. 5
PEC Journal Volume 27 Number 5 In this episode, the PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 27 Number 5. We talk about engaging manuscripts in this journal like: Prehospital Hemorrhage Control and Treatment by…
- PEC Ep. 133: Evidenced Based Guidelines
Every day, our EMS clinicians utilize protocols to guide medical care. These protocols are based on the latest evidence in prehospital care. However, keeping up with current evidence remains a challenge. In this podcast, we interview Dr. C…
- PEC podcast Ep. 132: Volume 27 Number 4
PEC Journal Volume 27 Number 4 In this episode, the PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 27 Number 4. We talk about engaging manuscripts in this journal like: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the United…
- Episode 131: Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot
For paramedics, click HERE for CAPCE credits! Every day, EMS encounters patients in crisis from opioid use disorder. Communities rely upon EMS to be the safety net and also the bridge and connection for patients to receive appropriate care…
- Ep. 130: Deep Dive THOR AAB
For paramedics, click HERE for CAPCE credits! The next frontier in Prehospital medicine is prehospital blood use. The AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) is an international authority on transfusion medicine and tissue…
- Ep. 129: Volume 27 Number 3
Happy EMS Week!!! PEC Journal Volume 27 Number 3 In this episode, the PEC podcast team brings you sprint podcast #3 of 3 for EMS week. This episode covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 27 Number 3. We talk about engaging ma…
- Ep. 128: Vol 27 No 2
Happy EMS Week!!! PEC Journal Volume 27 Number 2 In this episode, the PEC podcast team brings you sprint podcast #2 of 3 for EMS week. This episode covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 27 Number 2. We talk about engaging ma…
- Ep. 127 Vol 27 No 1
Happy EMS Week!!! PEC Journal Volume 27 Number 1 In this episode, the PEC podcast team brings you sprint podcast #1 of 3 for EMS week. This episode covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 27 Number 1. We talk about engaging ma…
- Ep. 126: Prehospital Emergency Care Volume 26 Number 6
PEC Journal Volume 26 Number 6 In this episode, the PEC podcast team brings in the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 26 Number 6. We talk about the engaging manuscripts in this journal like: "House Calls" by Mobile Integrated Healt…
- Ep. 125: Women in EMS
Happy Women's day PEC Podcast listeners! In this Deep Dive episode of the PEC podcast, Dr. Maia Dorsett discusses the Prehospital Emergency Care Manuscript titled Characteristics and Experiences of Women Physicians and Professionals in NAE…
- PEC Ep. 124 Vol 26 No 5
Hello PEC Podcast listeners! In this episode of the PEC podcast, we cover the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 26 Number 5 with our original PEC Podcast crew; Phil Moy, Scott Goldberg, Jeremiah Escajeda, and Joelle Donofrio-Odmann…
- PEC Ep. 123: Deep Dive DEI Position Statement
Hello from the NAEMSP 2023 EMS Conference! The PEC Podcast team brings you our deep dive series where we cover NAEMSP's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position statement titled: Essential Principles to Create an Equitable, Inclusive, and…
- PEC Podcast Ep. 122: How Did the COVID Pandemic Affect EMS Education?
Happy New Years! In the LAST episode of 2022, the PEC Podcast team joins up with Dr. Maia Dorsett and Rob Lawrence of the EMS Educator Podcast To discuss the manuscript Effects of COVID-19 on EMS Refresher Course Completion and Delivery wi…
- Episode 121: PEC Journal Volume 26 Number 4
Happy Thanksgiving! As you slowly recover from stuffing yourself with turkey and getting ready for Christmas, check out this latest PEC podcast where we cover the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 26 Number 4 . In this episode we c…
- PEC podcast: Ep. 119 Deep Dive The effectiveness of IN Midaz
PEC podcast Deep Dive Series! Happy Halloween PEC podcast listeners. While Halloween is all about fright, let's talk about the thing that scares a majority of prehospital clinicians, pediatrics. To be more specific, kids who are having sei…
- Episode 120: A special announcement from ABEM
Special Announcement! For the board-certified EMS physician, The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) would like to talk to you about a new way to maintain your certification: Yes...My EMS Cert. What is this you ask? Well, we will h…
- PEC podcast: Ep. 118 Vol 26 No 3
Fall is here! While you're enjoying the brisk morning walks, check out our latest podcast where we cover the PEC journal Volume 26 Number 3 . In this episode, we cover fascinating manuscripts like Assessment of Fall-Related Emergency Medic…
- PEC podcast: Episode 117 Deep Dive of Prehospital perspectives on End of Life OMD
PEC podcast Deep Dive In this episode our PEC Podcast team talks in detail about the manuscript: Prehospital Providers' Perspectives about Online Medical Direction in Emergency End-of-Life Decision with the authors: Michael Waldrop MD Clin…
- Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Ep. 116
It's hot outside! While you're cooling off inside, check out our latest podcast where we cover the PEC journal Volume 26 Number 2. In this episode we cover fascinating manuscripts like Utility of Glucose Testing and Treatment of Hypoglycem…
- PEC Ep. 115: Deep Dive prehospital's STEMI
The PEC Podcast with host Dr. Maia Dorsett brings you our Deep Dive Series with: Daniel Joseph MD Kevin Burns EMT-P, PA-C Aman Shah MD who discuss their manuscript: STEMI Equivalents and Their Incidence during EMS Transport Click here to d…
- Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Ep. 114: Rising to the Challenge
EMS Week: Rising to the challenge As EMS week comes to a close, NAEMSP, the PEC podcast , and the But Why EMS podcast would like to highlight a NAEMSP member who has Risen to the Challenge of the war in Ukraine. Dr. Kasia Hampton ( @kasiah…
- Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Ep. 113
Ouch-less Pediatrics For CAPCE Credit click here! Happy EMS Week: Pediatrics Day! The PEC Podcast team would like to highlight NAEMSP's newest podcast to our family The Pediatric EMS Podcast In their first episode, hosts Dr. Joseph Finney…
- Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Ep. 112
PEC Podcast Episode 112 is here! In this episode, we cover Volume 26 Number 1 of the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal. We highlight such manuscripts like: Overdose Receiving Centers – An Idea Whose Time Has Come? & Initial Prehospital Ra…
- Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast Ep. 111
March Madness is here! To help distract you from the craziness of college basketball, the PEC Podcast team is happy to discuss the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 25 Number 6 where we cover manuscripts like: Ketamine for Prehospi…