146. CPR Induced Consciousness
Special guest, American Ambulance Paramedic Kayla Maddux brings a fascinating case to raise field awareness about this sorely under discussed phenomenon.
16 Sep 39min
145. Mechanical Chest Compressions
The LUCAS device is the topic of conversation today. American Ambulance Paramedic Supervisor Robert Wankel joins us again to discuss the use of this device and how its effectiveness stacks against man...
12 Aug 29min
144. Leadership in EMS
Today we take a break from drilling down into a specific policy or procedure and discuss an important topic that isn't so clinical but still extremely important in EMS: What makes a good leader? A big...
22 Jul 30min
143. What is Kratom?
Dr. Brian Lawton is a resident at UCSF Fresno and we were pleased to welcome him as a guest host for this episode.
24 Jun 30min
142. From EMT to EDPA with Jordan Golding
Are you in EMS, wondering what it would take to be an EDPA (Emergency Department Physician Assistant)? Jordan Golding did it! He started his EMS career as an EMT with American Ambulance, and now works...
3 Jun 45min
141. Adult and Pediatric i-gel Update
American Ambulance Paramedic Josh Garcia joins us again for this discussion as we prepare to introduce the pediatric i-gel into our local CCEMSA protocol.
15 Apr 35min
139. Measles
in 2000, the CDC declared Measles eliminated but last year we saw a huge rise in cases and in 2026 the trend continues. Dr. Brian Lawton returns for the discussion today. Measles is no joke.
18 Mar 19min
