Primarily during COVID-era times, EMS agencies utilized telemedicene protocols to mitigate "fixing" a patient enough to, per situational dependency, the patient could forgo an ER trip... I've had a dabble in some calls, and based on conversations and what I've learned, here are my opinions.  Send us Fan Mail

FROM THE VAULT [ sorry, just now recovering this episode :( ] .  Annie was able to have the opportunity to operate as a community paramedic. She shares not only an insight into what the role and responsibility entails, but also shares her passion for community work, and our role in EMS in healthcare outside of ground…

From crics, to psychiatric pregnant patients (yes, you read that correctly), triple-A aneurysms, Mee-Maw gets 12 cardioversions... More stories and more laughs inside this episode! Send us Fan Mail

September is suicide prevention month, and on this podcast, I'm a huge proponent of mental health, and as you'll hear in this episode, maybe I'm also a fan of rambling and rabbit trails that relate to the same central topics: - How mental health affects our patients/how we interact with them? - How mental health aff…

YEP, I'M BACK! (this episode is unedited, so, enjoy the "raw" cut :)  like a broken record, I talk about how this job changes you- but it shouldn't CONSUME you. Is a job in EMS, no matter your position, is it a career, a profession, or a job? I'll break down these terms, talk about how it relates to our field, and wh…

Happy New Year, Folks To start the new year, I reflect on the past 5 years of my EMS career and on what I plan to do in the future in this field and in medical education. Of course, I delve into some stories on the road and look back on moments with my previous partners and how my community very much helped shape wh…

Today I'm interviewing Morgan Wilson. She's an AEMT and currently in paramedic school, helping teach as well.  Of course, we talk about our field and how she approaches the job, her incredible positivity, and her popular TikTok page, @MorganHWilson. "Give yourself a little bit of extra rest." Is some sage wisdom she…

Hey folks, here's a quick episode for your ears this weekend! First off, in the pod, I HAVE to share a quick story about a call I got. All we were told was that it was a guy "who ripped out his trachea."  I finally watched Code 3, the new Paramedic movie with Rainn Wilson, and I found it to be incredibly relatable.…

Happy Halloween! I thought I would leave y'all a quick episode for the spooky season. I love this holiday, so I figured, why not chat about some spooky calls I have had. Kick back, relax, eat some candy and let me know your Halloween tale-worthy experiences in the comments! Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Cody Rachal from Louisiana. He's been in EMS since 2016, previously working in tech-related jobs in hospital settings. Cody has done every flavour of job in our business. Hear about his transition into EMS and the valuable tips he gained from his MANY experiences in our field…

🚑🎙️ I'm back this week with a solo episode where I share all sorts of thoughts rattling around in my brain at any time. Come listen along and hear about which tech I'm a fan of and which grinds my gears. I also share which kinda calls and a few stories that entertain the snot outta me (it may surprise you). Another t…

🚑🎙️Today I have TWO special guests on the podcast! CEO Joe Landolina from Cresilon, Inc., and Injury Prevention Coordinator Frank Tranfaglia joined me to discuss the life-saving product, TraumaGel, one of the latest emerging EMS tools and the Stop the Bleed program. Listen to the story of the Stop the Bleed organiza…

Hey friends, I'm back with a new solo episode on working with geriatric patients! I wanted to create a quick episode on the importance of how we treat these patients, including things to keep in mind when MeeMaw is giving you a hard time, as well as what is true and false when treating elderly patients. Listen here,…

Another quick rant episode for your ears! This week on Uncuffed, I share some thoughts on stuff that is grinding my gears, such as dramatic moments when it is not needed at calls and some more stories for y'all! Produced by Master Your Medics Send us Fan Mail

I hope everyone had a fun Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸 🎆 🚑🎙️ I’m back this week with a brand new episode for y’all. Austin Kiser, from the Coffee Break HEMS Podcast and author of The Flight Medic’s Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, joined me for an interview about his evolving style of EMS education content, transitio…

Here is a quick bonus episode to celebrate EMS week this year!  In this episode, we reflect a bit on the year but mainly chat about differential diagnoses and when you don't understand what's wrong with the patient. Those can be hard calls, and I'll try to give you some advice for when you're facing that situation on…

🚑🎙️ Today’s podcast episode is with Aaron from The Pragmed Show! We chat a little about his new podcast page, our experiences on shift with the use of ketamine and the nitty-gritty of what can go good and go bad.  Make sure you give him a follow on IG and his new podcast page! 🤙  🔗 Aaron's Podcast Page Some Intere…

🚑 🎙️ TheSaltyParamedic joined the podcast this week! We chatted about his content creation journey and his fantastic book for first responders, “Don't Lose Yourself: A First Responder’s Mental Health Playbook,” and what pushed him to put his very relatable thoughts and solid advice on the page.  Produced by Master Y…

🚑 🎙️  Quinn Campbell joins this week's podcast to share his vast wisdom and positivity. Sometimes, we all need more positive stuff in our lives, and Quinn chats with me about leadership, being a supervisor, and wise words for dealing with our jobs.  My dog also wanted to share her PAWsitivity in this episode! (She ke…

🚑🎙️ On the pod this week, I was joined by Alex from Emergency Resilience!!! We dive into what Alex has going on, her mission with Emergency Resilience and a few other things. The BIG topic we chatted about was CPR induced consciousness! Which is WILD. Come along for the journey and listen along on your favourite pod…

I've been in this job for five years, and I have learned so much about who I am, who I want to be, the hills to die on, and how to get through to the end of the shift. There are so many things I wish I could tell baby Alexis when she was starting in the field. Even though there's much more I still need to learn, list…

🚑🎙️ In my interview with Randy Hall, we talked about his background in this crazy field, his experience with pancreatic cancer, his current status, and the journey of his diagnosis.  Listen now on your favourite podcast app or watch here! Produced by Master Your Medics https://www.masteryourmedics.com/ Send us Fan…

I wanted to hop on the mic this week and rattle off some thoughts I had on career burnout I dealt with in 2024, the direction of my podcast, Benadryl with nausea and complaints I have about Narcan.  Feel free to comment topics or interviews you would love to see me cover! Produced by Master Your Medics https://www.m…

🚑🎙️ My guest on this episode of the pod is Matt Holden!  He’s not a doctor yet, but he's nearly there! Right now, Matt’s worked in EMS, journeying through a Physician Assistant program and is the co-founder of Scope Education. He joined me to talk about his educational experience and going from paramedicine to PA sch…

Welcome back to the show, with me, I have Alexis of the super fabulous 22 at the Lips podcast.  So we decided that we wanted to get together and collaborate on the topic and the infamous phrase “those who can't do, teach.” It's a very big pet peeve of mine, it's a phrase that really has no true foundation.  So Alex…

Happy holidays, everyone! In my final episode of 2024, Ben Tacy from the Profess EMS podcast and Master Your Medics chats with me about patient refusals and why they happen, plus we explore Ben's new soundboard! Listen here or watch on YouTube! Produced by Master Your Medics https://www.masteryourmedics.com/ Send u…

🚑🎙️ In today's episode, Dr. Matt Gehm brought up an interesting topic: dizziness and its various meanings for different patients. Join me as we dive into narrowing down symptoms, providing supportive care, and learning some invaluable insights from Dr. Gehm on dizzy patients!  Listen here or watch on my YouTube page.…

🚑🎙️In this week’s interview, I’m joined by Kevin Grange, a firefighter, paramedic, and engineer. He is the author of paramedic essentials like Lights and Sirens and, my personal favorite, Wild Rescues. Kevin also works in national parks like Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Yosemite! So, he shares his tips, tricks, and st…

Today, I thought I would post a quick episode about what I carry on my shifts, what I find helpful in the field and some expensive stuff I've lost. What gear is an absolute must for you to bring on shift? Produced by Master Your Medics Send us Fan Mail

🚑🎙️ 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. Send us…