🚑🎙️ My friend, paramedic, and field training officer, Brady Doucet, joins the show today!

This week, we reflect on some of his most memorable shifts, when you get sick while being dispatched 🤢🤮 and a few other funny stories. Brady also shares some excellent advice for new medics about finding your community.

In my latest episode, RJ Morrison from Traumasoft joins me for a chat!

We talk about the Code Green campaign, a mental health advocacy and education organization paperwork, what happens when a report is sent back, pay, billing, Medicare law versus insurance capacity, and how it all relates to our job responsibilities!

It was great having RJ on. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

https://www.codegreencampaign.org/

https://traumasoft.com/ems-challenges/providing-advanced-life-support-ems-industry/

🚑 🎙️Reed from @rescuerendezvous joined me to share his perspective of being a flight medic on the Army side and his mission to provide quick pointers of education at the most basic level for providers!

🚑 🎙️ In today's jam-packed episode with EMS 20/20, we go “behind the scenes” of imposter syndromes that Chris & Spencer deal with and the whole-perspective view of what a job in EMS means. Also, does Chris really have a Tesla?

Dwayne has returned to talk about his first year as a flight medic and obtaining his FP-C, what studying and dealing with imposter syndrome entailed, and how his new field has impacted him.

🚑🎙️Matt joins the podcast again to chat about a topic I take VERY seriously because I deal with it: anaphylaxis.

We discuss the importance of asking about allergies/severity along with basic patient information, dive into anaphylaxis when it’s not just hives and wheezing, and explain why your immediate treatments and actions matter.

Another cool question: What if the patient refuses, even if they administered their own epi-pen? Find out in this episode!

You might recognize our guest this week! Mike Turconi from @maccheronimedic on Instagram and from Master Your Medics joins me to get into a conversation and stories about responding to trauma calls.

Check out the episode on your favourite podcast listening app or on my YouTube channel!

🚑🎙️ How do you get good at making a differential diagnosis?

Geoff Murphy from Master Your Medics is back this week to discuss the ins and outs of reaching conclusions when we treat patients & so much more in this episode!

🚑 🎙️ In our new episode this week, I wanted to debunk some misconceptions and myths about hospice and how it works. RN Bobbie Griffith walks us through what hospice care is like and what entails. 

🚑🎙️  In my new episode with Ryan Moore, we talked about his experience in EMS and his passion for teaching and instructing EMS students, the debate of 12-hour shifts versus 24s and 48s, and the importance for EMS providers to grasp the art of giving a death notification.

We're gonna be breaking down a patient and their emergency from a new perspective today.  Robert Martin joins me to discuss his perspective as a parent when his son went into cardiac arrest and the events that unfolded after. 

🚑🎙️ Today is a solo episode! In this week's episode, I wanted to address and discuss potential biases with healthcare providers during patient care. 

🚑 🎙️ It’s time for another episode!

This week, Toxicologist and Emergency Medical Pharmacist Ryan Feldman, host of The Poison Lab podcast, joins me to chat about pharmacology, overdoses, poison control AND opioid overdose through absorption.

You can listen on your favourite podcast app! 

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🚑🎙️Today, Dr. Peter Antevy and I finish our conversation discussing his extremely useful content for learning on @reelemergency and the ups and downs of innovation in EMS!

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🚑🎙️I’ve been so excited to post this episode! This week I’m joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, and we get to explore how he created the Handtevy method, working with peds patients and our love of EMS! 

Watch or listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!

🚑🎙️ Joining us today is the incredible artist Dan Sundahl. You'll absolutely recognize the works of art he creates representing the experiences of first responders. Together, we dive into his process, journey,  healing, and so much more! 

https://www.dansunphotos.com/

Phil Klein from the EXCELLENT Stories From the Road podcast joins us once again to share a bit about why he started his podcast, the value of sharing stories in EMS, working private and public and a whole lot more in this week's episode!

You can find his podcast here:
https://www.storiesfromtheroadpodcast.com/

🚑🚨Josh from @nomadic.clinician on Instagram and I finish talking about his field training officer experience, some teaching styles that may or may not be helpful, and a whole lot more in the final part of our episode!

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🚑🚨This week, a great friend of mine, Josh from @nomadic.clinician on Instagram, shares his experiences working as an FTO, teaching and leaving an effect on students,  among the many other topics that we delve into.

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🚑🚨Alexis and Ginger Locke finish their conversation exploring how much you need to know all at once in EMS, why Ginger started her podcast Medic Mindset, the benefit of hearing new perspectives, and SO much more!

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https://medicmindset.com/

🚑🚨Host of the Medic Mindset podcast, Ginger Locke, joins Alexis to delve into a variety of topics about women working in EMS: differing experiences, gender-specific challenges in the field, and so much more!

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🚑🎙️Alexi Odland finishes her discussion with Alexis, discussing her decision to transition from EMT to paramedic, her experiences and advice for school, and what she's learned from her colleagues.

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🚑🎙️Our special guest this week is paramedic student Alexi Odland. Together, she and Alexis break down why Alexi decided to take the leap from being an EMT to a paramedic, along with the experience of school and learning from her partners. 

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🚑 🎙️ Amanda Hall and I finished our chat by talking about dealing with and treating difficult patients, asserting ourselves, and speaking up in the workplace. We also gave a lil’ advice about good test prep and studying. 

🚑🎙️Pediatric ICU Nurse Meg Brazzel finishes her discussion with Alexis on working with parents and their sick kids. Be sure to follow @your.rapid.response.nurse on Instagram for more of her great tips and lessons!

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🚑🎙️Joining Alexis this week is Pediatric ICU Nurse Meg Brazzel! Their discussion revolves around working with sick kids and the variety of different challenges that can present in those situations.

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James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty rejoins the podcast to talk with host Alexis Hardwick about mental resilience in EMS. They provide tips and strategies for emergency responders dealing with the mental health aspects of the job.

David Givot, a paramedic, lawyer, and author of "Sirens, Lights, & Lawyers: The Law & Other Really Important Stuff EMS Providers Never Learned in School," joins Alexis to finish their discussion on the legal aspects and issues in EMS.

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In this week's episode, Alexis unpacks legal aspects and issues in EMS with Paramedic, Lawyer and author of Sirens, Lights, and Lawyers: The Law & Other Really Important Stuff EMS Providers Never Learned in School, David Givot.

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Alexis and her guest Adam Stanchak continue their discussion on Critical Incident Stress Management in EMS.

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In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Adam Stanchak, who shares his experience of working in Critical Incident Stress Management in EMS.

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Jennah, an experienced EMS provider, discusses the often-overlooked topic of handling psychiatric patients in the field with Alexis on the podcast. They touch on Jennah's background, including her experience in EMS, her preference for 911 calls, and her love for working with psychiatric patients. Alexis and Jennah discuss the challenges of psychiatric calls and the importance of scene safety, verbal de-escalation, and empathy. They stress the need for constant awareness, teamwork and the potential risks involved in these calls.

Critical Care Paramedic Chris Hollett and Alexis discuss supraglottic airways (SGAs) and endotracheal tubes (ET tubes), stressing the importance of proper oxygenation and ventilation for patients. The choice between SGA and ET intubation depends on various factors like patient condition, tools, and space. 

This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of superstitions in EMS. We'll be exploring beliefs about full moons, taboo phrases, haunted ambulances, and more! 

🚑🎙️ Today on the podcast, I reminisce with my former instructor and friend, nurse PLUS flight paramedic Amanda Hall, about my crebs cycle presentation, the weirdest thing that she has seen on a call (you will not be prepared for this story), why getting out of our comfort zone helps us grow, and a whole bunch more about our attitudes as providers in part 1 of our conversation! 

Go listen NOW on your favourite podcast app!

Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy in part 2 of their interview. In this week's episode, they discuss the critical role of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses and other pertinent topics. Ben shares his expertise and experiences to shed light on the importance of this lifesaving tool in emergency medical situations.

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In this week's episode, Alexis is joined by Critical Care Paramedic Ben Tacy to talk about the transition from EMT to Paramedic, the importance of capnography in EMS for differential diagnoses, and a range of other related topics.

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Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm are currently engaged in a thoughtful and informative discussion regarding the crucial elements that are necessary for delivering a successful trauma room report. 

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Alexis Hardwick and Matt Gehm discuss the crucial elements of delivering an effective trauma room report in their conversation.

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In this discussion, Alexis Hardwick delves into the topic of being a good partner.

On this episode, Flight Paramedic Geoff Murphy joins your host Alexis Hardwick to talk about the experience of "imposter syndrome" in EMS.

In this episode, get introduced to your host Alexis Hardwick and the mission of the podcast. 

In this part 3 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss what it means when someone says "don't go into EMS" and the importance of considering that, birthing babies on calls, and the importance of an EMT-basic when it comes down to the wire of keeping BLS before ALS.

In this part 2 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss being a female in EMS, the importance of having compassion in this field, haunted ambulances/EMS stations, the stigma of addiction, and a call involving baby Momma drama

In this part 1 of a 3-part series, I sat down with Alex Isaac as we discuss in this episode "a year in review" of being a grown-up paramedic, Alex's call that challenged her, and the importance of going with with your gut instinct when things aren't going all that well. 

🚑🎙️ In this week’s podcast, Aaron from Pragmatic Paramedics and I focus on having EMS professionals with degrees in the profession versus obtaining a certification. 

We also break down the argument that EMS providers benefit from having a degree and how higher education and a degree can help providers outside of EMS. 

In a galaxy far, far away... Okay, maybe it's just in a coffee shop in Church Point, LA, I sat down with Officer Mark as we talked about why he became a police officer and what he's passionate  about, how he practices going "beyond the call" in his line of work, what you should do if you get pulled over by a police officer- and, of course, crazy calls he's run. Enjoy this conversation and the ambiance provided as we dive deep into his story!

From the perspective of a mother of a child with special needs: Jenna and I talk about her pregnancy and the first year she's had with her beautiful baby, Jolie Katelyn, and navigating the early world of spina bifida, and her journey as a Medical Momma. Jenna also opens up about what first responders should do when going to an emergency with a child who may have special needs. Snatch up some dessert as sweet as Jenna is, and enjoy this episode I was honored to host with my dear friend. 

Cecil Fairchild is a man with a lot of experience and a heck of a lot of credentials behind his last name. I had the chance to talk to Cecil about a myriad of things: his experience going from being a ground medic to a flight paramedic, imposter syndrome, how terrible the yankauer suction is, working in the Louisiana National Guard, and the various calls he's run. It was a great time and discussion to record (twice) and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it. Grab a pancake, warm up some syrup, and enjoy!

In a style of crew change in EMS, I sat with Logan B. and Dwayne P. as we talked about a variety of subjects from what we love about the job, what makes the job hard, calls we've run, being "rejuvenated" in the job, and what it takes to be a paramedic. It's everything a crew change discussion is with depth, laughs, and insight to carry with you. Grab a cup of coffee, have a seat, and enjoy the conversation these two took me on.