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A motorcycle rider goes down in a serious, almost puzzling crash—and from the moment EMS arrives, the signs of internal bleeding are there. The problem? What happens next (and what doesn’t) sparks a deep dive worth having. In this episode, we break down how bleeding is identified in trauma patients, where providers sometimes hesitate or miss opportunities, and how those decisions impact outcomes. We dig into hemorrhage control fundamentals like direct pressure and hemostatic agents, then go deep on TXA—when it helps, when it doesn’t, and what the future of blood products could look like in ground EMS. If trauma care, bleeding control, and honest call review discussions are your thing, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

Every EMS provider is familiar with the tongue-in-cheek acronym EMS: Earn Money Sleeping. This playful jab highlights a pervasive issue within the profession—widespread laziness that has reached alarming levels. We uncover the harsh reality of this laziness epidemic, exploring its root causes and telltale signs when a provider succumbs to the "lazy bug." We also offer practical solutions for both individuals and administrators to address the problem. Joined by Mike (NYS AEMTP, CIC), Gerard (NC AEMTP), and Emily (Flight RN, NYS EMTB). Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

We make our return with a crazy call where police lose their suspect and gain a huge headache. Severe trauma, airway compromise, and massive foul ups with scene management are only a few of the troubles these crew face. Oh and a special appearance from Jess Turek (Flight RN, Flight AEMT-P)! Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC, AHA), Emily (Flight RN, EMT, AHA), Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P), Maha Butchie (NY AEMT-P) and Gerard (NC AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

We consistently see the same teaching habits by the same instructors that are holding onto their past glory. Never striving to get out of their own self built rut. In the follow up to our last episode "Stuck In The Mud" we discuss ways to spice up the classroom, engage adult students, understand the psychology and neurology of education and learning and so much more. his is the final part of a two part discussion on the dire state that is the current EMS education model. Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC, AHA), Tammy (NC EMT-B, CLI), Johnny Mac (NY AEMT-P, CIC, AHA)and Gerard (NC AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

Ever wonder why EMS education is stagnant, bland, unoriginal & can't seem to prepare students for the taking an EMS job? We discuss the toils of EMS education and the lack of vision within the classroom. Many of us struggled to get through class, and felt completely unprepared to take a job in the field. We consistently see the same teaching habits by the same instructors that are holding onto their past glory. This is a part 1 to a two part discussion on the dire state that is the current EMS education model. Head from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC, AHA), the Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P), and Gerard (NC AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

A string of strange patient interactions are the source of today's call. Our crew today disregards the basics, but somehow makes it to the hospital without disaster. We discuss a systems RSI protocols as well as facts about a budding overdose culture. Hear from Mike Turek (AEMT-P, CIC), Emily Yates (Flight RN, EMT-B) & Maha Butch (AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

After seeing a recent JEMS article we had to discuss the idea of an armed EMS provider. This is a can of worms that if opened gives us more questions then answers. We tackle trust and training, need vs desire, agency or individual, cost and legal, and many other subjects in this hot button topic. What is your opinion? Should EMS providers be armed for their protection and the protection of their patient? Hear from Mike Turek (AEMT-P, CIC), Emily Yates (RN, EMT-B) & Gerard Cuomo (AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

We review a fairly benign call today that has the panel completely stumped! Gerard dives into his past a bit and gives a great lesson on plant life. Oh! And Gerard and the Maha have some strong thoughts on this EMS crews lack of professionalism and capacity to fulfill their job description. Hear from Mike (NYS AEMT-p, CIC), Gerard (NC AEMT-P) & the Maha Butchie (NYS AEMT-P).  Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

Ever have one of those shifts where  nothing seems to go right? Today's Karen found out the hard way that sometimes you must overlook your patients behavior & ask yourself why are they behaving like that. Facts on this case are still being investigated. All commentary is our own & not based on the facts of this case. Joined by Mike (NYS AEMT-P, CIC), Gerard (NC AEMT-P) & Kelly (Clinical Coordinator).    Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

Oh what a way to start the fourth year of the show! This crew scrambles but never actually accomplishes much on their terrifying scene. A few simple oversights and some actual training could have gone a long way to help this mother and infant. Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Gerard (NC AEMT-P) & Emily (NY EMT-B, RN).   Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

A paramedic faces a patient with significant shortness of breath and no help! The symptoms are clear, & we can all see the natural progression of this disease process. How does this medic fare by themselves? Listen & find out! Oh! We also get the Phil Foundation on his soapbox! Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P) & Kelly (Clinical Coordinator). Intro Music: http://bit.ly/3wIaSbA Outro Music: https://rb.gy/tais0a  Rig Check Music: http://bit.ly/3jlEVTr https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/christmas-bells-91179/ https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/merry-christmas-ya-filthy-5959/ Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

What a way to celebrate our 75th episode! The crew reviews a fairly straightforward call that dangles on the fence between an Alpha & Bravo priority. We discuss cardiac rhythms and the PROPER treatment of an EMT student. Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Maha Butchie (NY AEMT-P), Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P) & Gerard (NC AEMT-P). Intro Music: http://bit.ly/3wIaSbA Outro Music: https://rb.gy/tais0a  Rig Check Music: http://bit.ly/3jlEVTr Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

A BLS crew responds to a chest pain, but chose to stop at a local fast food restaurant on their way there. We discuss the news article, the fallout & more importantly the comments sections of multiple sources, where fellow providers defend & condemn the actions of these providers. Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Maha Butchie (NY AEMT-P), Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P) & Emily (NY EMTB & RN). Intro Music: http://bit.ly/3wIaSbA Outro Music: https://rb.gy/tais0a  Rig Check Music: http://bit.ly/3jlEVTr Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

Maybe this patient would have just been better off in the hands of a BLS provider. We are all pretty critical of this call, a passive medic and a crew that believes they hear nothing when it just isn't adding up. Sometimes we all just wish we could eat a taco. Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Maha Butchie (NY AEMT-P), Phil Foundation (NY AEMT-P) & Gerard (NC AEMT-P). Intro Music: http://bit.ly/3wIaSbA Outro Music: https://rb.gy/tais0a  Rig Check Music: http://bit.ly/3jlEVTr Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.

When all you hope is that a simple syncopal episode is just that SIMPLE, and it turns out it never is. However these providers today are fans of the show and take an idea we showcased to help determine what really is causing the issues with their patient. This is one of the cooler episodes that hits close to all of us! Hear from Mike (NY AEMT-P, CIC), Maha Butchie (NY AEMT-P), & Gerard (NC AEMT-P). Intro Music: http://bit.ly/3wIaSbA Outro Music: https://rb.gy/tais0a  Rig Check Music: http://bit.ly/3jlEVTr Get CE credit here: https://medicmaterialscmeacademy.thinkific.com/ Podcast Links: LISTEN on your FAVORITE platform, just choose your LINK...https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterialsPodcast  Do you have a great call you want us to review on a future episode? Email it to us: [email protected]  Grab some SWAG: https://medic-materials-llc.square.site/ Send the show an email: [email protected]  Visit our Website: https://www.Medic-Materials.com/  See ALL our Links on our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/MedicMaterials  Want your own custom wooden American Flag? Contact US Military Veteran Jared for more information. Instagram @Ledslinger85  DISCLAIMER: This audio is for Demonstration purposes only. The information provided in this audio is no replacement for proper EMT/Paramedic training, education and or practice. The skills, techniques, ideas and theories offered in this audio represent the individual participants featured in this audio and are not intended to showcase the only method of performing these skills. Please continue to consult with your local EMS system, Agency Standard Operating Procedures/Medical Director, Your Local and State Protocols and your EMS educator for clarification and further proper EMT/Paramedic training.