American Ambulance EMS Podcast
Looking for some fun EMS education? Hosted by American Ambulance's Medical Director, Dr. Danielle Campagne, along with her UCSF-Fresno colleagues, Drs. Patil Armenian and Saajan Bhakta, they discuss practical, pertinent, and evidence-based topics that you can use today to take care of your community. They also bring in guests from all parts of the EMS world to highlight the heroes among us, and share their unique take on challenging situations. Join us, let’s learn together and thrive.
Episodes
116 episodes
117. CCT Course
Merry Christmas! On this episode we are discussing what it takes to be a CCT Paramedic and outlining the plans for a brand new course that will be rolling out early next year that will bring the training needed to become a CCT medic to Californ...
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16:16
116. Pain Management
On this episode we welcome back Dr. Miranda Lewis, the EMS Medical Director of our Central California EMS Agency to talk about Pain Management in EMS and the eminent changes in our local protocols here in the CCEMSA region.
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42:13
115. Pacing
Cardiac Pacing is one of those HALO (High Acuity Low Occurrence) skills that it never hurts to brush up on so that you're ready when the time comes!A special thanks to American Ambulance Paramedics Ben Callahan and Lauren Cooper for sha...
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19:54
114. V-Fib
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is the most important shockable cardiac arrest rhythm. Still, it's fatal unless good quality, high performance CPR is administered as soon as possible. Lets dive in and really get to understand this rhythm. A speci...
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25:15
113. Pediatric Foreign Bodies
Kids test everything, even how far that marble can fit up their nose...or worse! Join us as we discuss how to recognize these cases that are often hard or even impossible to easily diagnose. While usually not too serious, these cases can defini...
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38:39
112. Atropine as a Poisoning Antidote
In the central valley we are surrounded by agriculture where extremely poisonous pesticides are used on a daily basis. Today we familiarize ourselves with how to recognize and treat such exposures.
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29:45
111. De-Escalation
We're called to care, we're here to help, but sometimes a scene can turn and the patient who needs our help might be in crisis and not ready to accept our help. What do we do? Today our usual panel of hosts is joined by American Ambulance's own...
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39:48
110. TXA in Trauma Patients
Special thanks to Dr. Miranda Lewis for stopping by to discuss the plans for the inclusion of this drug in our Central California EMS Agency's first responder toolbox!
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35:03
109. Communications Center 101
April 15-19 is Telecommunications Week, so today we're joined by representatives from our local Communications Center to talk us through what their shifts are like. So join us as we break down what life is like on the other end of the radio!&nb...
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37:46
108. Scene Safety
Dr. Patil Armenian couldn't join us for today's podcast, but we have a full panel of guests to talk about the incredibly important topic of scene safety in EMS.Sergeant Mike Martin join us from the Fresno Police Department, Jamie Martin...
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48:13
107. Facial and Oral Lacerations
Special thanks to American Ambulance's own Kurt Kindig for sharing his story from the field on this episode. GRAPHIC WARNING for the story portion of this episode. Although this is a medical podcast, some things can still be trigge...
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26:48
106. Initiation and Termination of CPR in Medical Patients
A special thanks to American Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic Robert Wankel for joining us for this podcast!
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37:47
105. High Performance CPR
Possibly our most important episode ever? Share it with everyone you know, because when it comes to surviving cardiac arrest, speed is everything and technique helps a LOT. Bystander CPR absolutely saves lives, so spread the word! ...
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27:59
104. Stroke (LVO)
Today, Dr. Miranda Lewis and Dr. Hana Choe bring their expertise to the podcast, and we are also pleased to have American Ambulance Paramedic Dan Bernhardt share a case from the field for us to discuss!
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33:19
103. The Hypoglycemic Patient
On today's episode we are joined by special guest host, Dr. Chelsea Lima.
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25:41
101. Penetrating Eye Trauma
This episode goes hand in hand with episode 98. Blunt Orbital Trauma.
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15:43
100. 100th Episode Celebration!
We could think of no better way to celebrate our 100th episode than to have four career paramedics come and share their stories and wisdom gained from their many years of experience in the field. A very special thank you to Lonnie Taylor, Rick ...
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46:27
99. Hypertension
Dr. Seema Policepatil joins us today from UCSF Fresno to share some of her expertise as we dive into the subject of Hypertension.
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30:48
98. Blunt Orbital Trauma
American Ambulance Paramedic Dan Ward brings a story of how he treated a patient with Blunt Orbital Trauma on today's podcast!
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22:11
97. The Alcohol Intoxicated Patient
Special thanks to Paramedic Hillary Neal for sharing a case with us!
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27:07
96. Behavioral Emergencies and Mimics
Special thanks to Paramedic Hillary Neal for sharing a case with us!
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40:26
95. Substance Use Disorders
Special thanks to Paramedic Hillary Neal for sharing a case with us!
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42:44