Mustafa & Josh sit down with Mike Carunchio, founder and host of The World's Okayest Medic podcast to discuss the use of esmolol in persistent vfib & vtach cardiac arrests. They then progress to discuss various topics in EMS, including point of care ultrasound, EMS education, and the federal recognition of paramedic p…

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Amy Mauro to discuss various topics regarding EMS, leadership, and leveraging crisis. Amy C. Mauro, Esq. is an accomplished attorney and transformative leader who worked on critical policy issues and strategic organizational change for twenty-five years, in both District and fede…

Title: "Topics in EMS Communications with Lindsey Ewing, FP-C & Cody Winniford, FP-C" Episode Description: Join us in this episode of the Alert Medic 1 podcast, where hosts Mustafa Sidik, Ken Sanner, and Josh Cooke delve into the nuances of EMS communications. They're joined by guests Lindsey Ewing and Cody Winnifor…

Episode Title: Article Discussion: Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation and Survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Study Episode Description: In this episode of Alert Medic 1, Mustafa Sidik and Josh Cooke delve into the findings of the recently published academic paper "Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation and Survi…

Title: Controversy, Consensus, or a Little Bit of Both? With Lindsey Ewing, FP-C, & Ben Lawner, DO Episode Description: In this episode of Alert Medic 1, we dive deep into some of the strategies that are crucial to prehospital emergency medicine. Join hosts Ken Sanner, Josh Cooke, and Mustafa Sidik as they welcome t…

In this episode, Mustafa, Josh, and Ken sit down with Jonathan Brashears, a paramedic from Tennessee, who gives us a firsthand account of life on the front lines of emergency medical services in the Volunteer State . With years of experience in EMS, Jonathan sheds light on the ever-evolving EMS protocols that dictated…

From the Shoulders of Giants- EMS History, Victory, and Legacy with John Moon, Paramedic, Freedom House Ambulance Join Mustafa Sidik, Ken Sanner, and Josh Cooke as they dive deep into the history of EMS with their special guest, John Moon. As a paramedic with Freedom House Ambulance, John was one of the trailblazers…

On today's episode, the AM1 team sits down with Charlie Pendorff to talk about how we never know when our last shift will happen. Charlie suffered a career-ending injury while on duty and shares what he learned from this unexpected journey. What happens when you have a career-ending injury? Do you have a backup plan i…

Moose and Josh talk with Dr. Andy Yancone on what EMS experience can add to a mid or high-level clinician's education and practice. Dr. Andy Yancone is a family practice physician currently practicing in the urgent care environment. He recently graduated from his residency program in Family Medicine. Prior to that he…

The Alert Medic 1 Team sits down with Dr. Andy Yancone to deep dive Sepsis. We cover the physiology of Sepsis and what pre-hospital clinicians can do when encountered with these patients. Dr. Andy Yancone is a family practice physician currently practicing in the urgent care environment. He recently graduated from hi…

Moose and Josh sit down with Paramedic Sam Weinstock to talk about medications in cardiac arrest that fall a bit farther down the algorithm. They talk about specifically why and when to use them as well as a couple that we do not give anymore and why that is. Sam Weinstock is a PM/FF working for a large department in…

The Alert Medic 1 Team had a unique opportunity to sit down with FDNY EMS Deputy Chief Gregg Brady. During the episode, they talk about the largest EMS system in the United States, responding to approximately 1.4 million EMS calls every year. Deputy Chief Gregg Brady has been with FDNY for over 15 years and is curren…

The Alert Medic 1 crew sit down with Dr. Jeff Nusbaum to discuss his view on various topics in Emergency Medicine and EMS from the perspective of a Medical Director. Dr. Jeff Nusbaum is an Emergency Medicine Physician who currently practices in the University of Maryland system. He is formerly the Assistant Medical D…

The Alert Medic 1 Team is joined by Jasmin Cooke, LMSW to he given insight to the role of social workers in the total care of our patients. If you have ever wondered what happens within the case management realm, here is your chance to find out. Jasmin Cooke is a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) that is currentl…

The Alert Medic 1 Team sits down with Battalion Chief Tony Scott to talk about numerous leadership topics. Battalion Chief Scott is a command officer in a department in DC Metro area. he has worked in numerous field, support, and liason positions throughout the department.

The AM1 Team has the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Jennifer Anders, the Associate State EMS Medical Director of Pediatrics. We explore protocol changes and ask some questions about pediatrics in EMS.

The AM1 team sits down with the Maryland State EMS Medical Director Dr. Tim Chizmar to have a discussion about the 2023 Maryland Medical Protocol updates. For the Maryland clinicians, hopefully this provides some insight to these changes. For those that are non-Maryland clinicians, maybe this will provide you with som…

The team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady once again. This time to talk about seizures.

Josh and Moose talk about the Stop the Bleed Campaign. We thought it important to speak on this extremely important topic during May because it is Stop the Bleed Month.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with returning guest Cody Brdricko from Midwest Misfits to discuss various topics.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr Jim Brady to talk about the uncommon endocrine emergencies we may encounter.

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss various basic aspects of endocrinology.

The AM1 team sits down with Dr. John Wendell and Paramedic Colin Bender to discuss fundamentals of treating the asthmatic patient

The AM1 team discusses prehospital administration of whole blood.

Responding to emergencies requires a high level of coordination and teamwork. One important tool that can help improve coordination and communication among any crew is Crew Resource Management (CRM). CRM is a systematic approach to enhancing teamwork and communication, with the goal of improving safety and efficiency…

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW, to discuss various topics related to first responder mental health. Mental health is one of the most sensitive and stigmatized topics that we don’t discuss on a daily basis. As is often said, we do a great job of taking care of others in EMS, but how well do w…

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss a recent popular Reddit post discussing Connecticut House Bill 6581 and its potential implications for EMS.

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Battalion Chief Joe Cvach to discuss various topics in EMS and leadership

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Ben Lawner to discuss various topics related to medical direction. Dr. Lawner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Lawner obtained his EMT certification in 1994 and worked with Alachua County (Florida)…

The Alert Medic 1 team discusses various topics on this episode of the Shock Index!