Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

The crew continues to go through the basics of the respiratory system.... the anatomy, tidal volumes, pressure ventilation, the terminology, etc. As EMS professionals, we need to understand the basic…

The crew is talking to Tony, a Respiratory Therapist educator and paramedic, about the portability and use of mechanical ventilators in the prehospital setting. Some EMS agencies have already purchas…

In the LIVE version of this episode of the Pre-Hospital Paradigm Podcast, Dr. Jon Hill and Scott Wildenheim are joined by Ashley Rosser and Leisha Starkey of Thrive for Change, a Cleveland-based harm…

Ashley Rosser and Elisha Starkey from Thrive for Change continue the discussion of drug abuse patients and the treatment of in this episode.  The challenge of stigmatizing of these patients is signif…

Ashley Rosser and Elisha Starkey from Thrive for Change join the crew this month to talk about the stigma of drug use or opiate use disorders. According to the Thrive for Change website, their “visio…

A question of Dopamine or Epinephrine initiates a discussion regarding what should/should not be in a drug box, how to have a good relationship with your pharmacy and the possible use of apps in the …

Answering questions from the listeners as the grab bag episode continues.  Patient refusals, the use of Ketamine within in the seizure algorithm and sepsis are part of the discussion.

As will be the routine in 2025, the Extra Monday Episodes are dedicated to interpreting EKG rhythms. This month, the crew discusses, bradycardias, tachycardias and wide and narrow rhythms.

In this in-depth episode, host Scott Wildenheim is joined by regular contributors Caleb Ferroni and Ray Pace, along with special guest Falon Steiner, EMS Manager of Initial Training Programs. Togethe…

As the crew prepare to head out of the studio for the live version of the podcast, the discussion of medical math and “teaching for the test” vs. preparing providers for “the real world” of EMS, beco…

Continuing the EMS education talk with Falon Steiner of the UH EMS Institute team and discusses what is practical education for EMS students  and the ability to understand “why” vs. “how/when” to tre…

Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals joined the team at this Live Episode held at Parma Fire Station #2.  The group discusses the varied capabilities …

In this 3rd part of the team’s discussion of adult trauma care with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals, the continuation of trauma center designatio…

Ray, Caleb and Dr. Hill continue with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals.  The discussion of having a defined Level 4 Trauma Center designation star…

Ray Pace takes the lead this month as the crew talks adult trauma topics with, Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals.  In this first episode of the ser…

In this insightful episode of The Pre-Hospital Paradigm Podcast, Dr. John Hill and co-host Scott Wildenheim dive deep into the evolving world of blood transfusion medicine with special guests Vicki C…