In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Cory from Ordinary Ops Medic and discuss whether EMS is a career, profession, or both. All three of us have different thoughts or opinions and those opinions hopefully get you to think differently. We can all agree that EMS needs a massive mindset shift and we hope that this episode gets you to think about how you can change EMS for the better. This is a great discussion that touches on multiple thoughts and ideas. Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know what you think. 

A big thanks to Cody for coming on the show and chatting with us about a topic that causes a wide variety of opinions, some good and some bad. You can follow Cody and his work at Ordinary Ops Medic and at his website, on Medium. You can also check him and the Alert Medic 1 here on IG and check out their podcast. Be sure to give Cody a follow.

Also, if you are interested in finding out more about a different position, check out the Worst Responders. 

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In today's episode, Aaron and Jason, sit down with Jason Warn, the Mindfulness Medic and talk about mental health and physical fitness in EMS. We discuss a wide variety of topics, how mental health is impacted by physical fitness, performance at work and the impacts poor mental and physical health impacts providers professionally and personally. This topic is rarely discussed but we feel like the topic is worthy an indepth, intelligent conversation and contributes to how we provide care to patients and lead more fulfilling lives. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think!

Thank you to Jason Warn for coming on the show and chatting with us about this interesting yet overlooked topic. You can follow Jason and his work at IG @mindfulnessmedic and at his website, mindfulnessmedic.net. Be sure to give him a follow and reach out to him if you need to chat or get more information about his programs. 

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In today's episode, Aaron, Jason, DR, and Chris sit down and roundtable the topic of professionalism in EMS. We discuss appearance, uniforms, performance and how all these contribute to how EMS is perceived by the public. This topic is rarely discussed but we feel like the topic is worthy an indepth, intelligent conversation and contributes to how we provide care to patients and increase EMS standing in the public service arena. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think!

Thanks to @disruptive_ranger and Chris Rosa aka @a_sad_paramedic for taking time out of their busy schedules to talk with us and if you’re not following them - go on over and give their pages a look and follow.

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In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with James Boomhower (Boomer) from StayFit4Duty and talk about mental health and resources for first reponders. Boomer has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director and is working on obtaining his Masters in clinical psychology. 

We discuss the different aspects of mental health, what signs to look for when someone or yourself needs mental health help, and organizations that can help first responders with improving their mental health. Boomer has been a great advocate for improving first responders mental health and is passionate in helping those that need help. Check out the episde and remember that it is okay to not be okay!

Boomer can be found on Instagram and his website is a great resource for those looking for help improving their mental health. If you are looking for a provider or someone to talk too, check out 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Mustafa, Josh and Ken from Alert Medic 1. We discussed the interview they had with the oncoming NAEMT President-Elect Chris Wray.  The discussion covered our differing views on education, pay, reimbursement, and our feelings about the NAEMT.  There was also an indepth discussion on the Advanced Paramedic Practioner concept as well.  We had a great time with Alert Medic 1 crew and they are throughtful, intelligent medics who are willing to have professional conversations.  Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts!

Please give the Alert Medic 1 crew a like on IG, Twitter, and check out their podcast.  They cover a wide range of topics and have some great and interesting guests.  

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EMS Advocacy, the Paramedic Practitioner Controversy, and other Topics in EMS w/ Christopher Way, President-Elect, NAEMT Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ems-advocacy-the-paramedic-practitioner-controversy/id1465198214?i=1000652348045

In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Sam, the PrepMedic. Sam is a current flight medic, has a popular YouTube channel, and is the PrepMedic. We discuss scene times and why they are important, education, and other topics in this episode. Sam brings a ton of different, life experience and thought into this conversation that shows why our profession is extremely nuanced. This is a great episode that presents the topic in a way that is not frequently discussed and hopefully gets you to reevaluate your position on not only scene times but our delivery of patient care.

Sam has a wealth of information on his YouTube page and check it out if you want to get informative, entertaining education. He is also on Instagram and Facebook. Go give him some love and check out his content, it will definitely be worth your time!

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In this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with Nick Nudell from the American Paramedic Association and discuss EMS education. Nick is a current paramedic, a Ph.D student, and a founder of the only advocacy group that is made up of paramedics.  We chat about the different ways the APA advocates for paramedics and the ways that we can improve the current education model. This is a lively discussion with a variety of ideas discussed and what the model may look like in the future.  

Thanks for Nick for taking time out of his day to chat with us. Check out Nick on Instagram and sign up for a membership to the APA on their website.

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In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down with Dr. Schauer (@armyemdoc) to discuss research papers and his thoughts on some trauma topics. Understanding research and how to interpret research papers is valuable to improving our practices and Dr. Shauer does a great job of breaking down how to interpret data and research. Dr. Schauer also discusses some trauma topics as well that is backed up by evidence based medicine. 

This was one of the most informative episodes on how to effectively evaluate research, that is constantly evolving, and implement that knowledge into your current practice. Dr. Schauer gives a master class on how to understand and evaluate research and we truly enjoyed discussing these topics with him!

Thanks to Dr. Schauer for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and if you’re not following him, check out his Instagram.  Also check out his Twitter and YouTube page that he is constantly updating with new information and videos. 

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In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down again with @thevascularguy and discuss IV's. Dennis is an interventional vascular access RN and comes to the show with a wealth of valuable information concerning IV access. We discuss a variety of topics that include psychology of starting IVs, best practices, and variety of additional topics. 

We had a blast talking with Dennis again and he is a great guest with lots of applicable knowledge. We know he is a RN but he is a friend to EMS and if you want to better your patient care, check this episode out and start with improving how you gain access to your patients. 

Thanks to Dennis for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and if you’re not following him, check out his Instagram and TikTok.  Also check out his Twitter and YouTube page that has videos on how different ways to obtain vascular access. 

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In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down with @thevascularguy and discuss IV's. Dennis is an interventional vascular access RN and comes to the show with a wealth of valuable information concerning IV access. We discuss a variety of topics that include ED and EMS relationships, why IV's are important, selecting the best catheter, and other topics.

We had a blast talking with Dennis and this is only Part 1 since we barely touched on all the topics we wanted to chat with him about. We know he is a RN but he is a friend to EMS and if you want to better your patient care, check this episode out and start with improving how you gain access to your patients. 

Thanks to Dennis for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and if you’re not following him, check out his Instagram and TikTok.  Also check out his Twitter and YouTube page that has videos on how different ways to obtain vascular access. 

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In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down with Dr. Jeremy Kaswer and discuss REBOA. REBOA has been a hot topic recently due to a recent paper that presented some new information concerning patient outcomes. Dr. Kaswer discusses what REBOA is, how it works, why it could become a valuable tool in trauma, and other aspects. 

Dr. Kaswer a surgical critical care fellow at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a flight surgeon with the 28th ECAB in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He worked EMS during medical school and continues to volunteer as a lieutenant with the Avon Fire Department and EMT with New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance. 

Thanks to Dr. Kaswer for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us and if you’re not following him, check out his Instagram and LinkedIn.

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