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The Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow of EMS, with Alasdair Conn, MD

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Alasdair Conn, MD, and Jim Brown, EMT, to discuss various topics related to the history of EMS in Maryland, along with their thoughts on EMS today, and where EMS goes moving forward.

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The Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow of EMS, with Alasdair Conn, MD

April 26, 2024

CPR-Induced Consciousness Case Study

April 20, 2024

Josh and Mustafa sit down with Aaron from Prag-med to discuss a CPR-induced consciousness case study

EMS Advocacy, the Paramedic Practitioner Controversy, and other Topics in EMS w/ Christopher Way, President-Elect, NAEMT

April 13, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sat down with NAEMT President-Elect Christopher Way to discuss various topics in EMS, including advocacy initiatives in EMS, and the controversy with the NAEMT coming out against the Paramedic Practitioner proposal made at the...

Mindset Traps #2

April 5, 2024

Josh, Cody, Ken, and Mustafa get together to discuss Mindset Traps, part 2~

Zoll Medical Products w/ Michael Grzyb, Paramedic

March 29, 2024

Ken, Josh, and Mustafa got together with Mike Grzyb from Zoll to discuss various topics related to Zoll's medical products.

Shock Index #11 with Cody, Josh, and Mustafa

March 15, 2024

Cody, Josh, and Mustafa get together to discuss various topics in EMS.

First Responder Resiliency w/ Bill Dungee, Founder of SIXFEET

March 8, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 crew sat down with Bill Dungey, founder of the SIXFEET crew, to discuss various topics related to first responder resiliency.

Trauma Resuscitation, Marginal Gains, and SPARC Teams w/ Dr. Zaffer Qassim

March 1, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Zaffer Qassim to discuss various topics related to trauma resuscitation, marginal gains in patient care leading to better outcomes, and the utilization of SPARC teams in the prehospital setting.

Controversy in Cardiac Arrest Care w/ Mike Carunchio, The World's Okayest Paramedic

February 23, 2024

Cody, Josh, and Mustafa from the Alert Medic 1 team sit down with Mike Carunchio, from the World's Okayest Paramedic, to discuss various topics related to the care of the patient suffering from cardiac arrest.

Trauma Therapy w/ Dr. Trevor Wilkins, the Angry Viking Therapist

February 16, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as the Angry Viking Therapist, to discuss various topics related to mental health and trauma recovery. Topics discussed include his own personal journey, his work as a therapist,...

EMS Body Cams, De-Escalation Techniques, and Situational Awareness w/ Pragmed USA

February 9, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 crew sits down with Aaron from Pragmed to discuss various topics, including EMS body cams, de-escalation techniques, and situation awareness for the EMS clinician.

Collegiate Paramedic Studies, Instructor Knowledge, and the Paramedic Practitioner w/ David Fifer

February 2, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with David Fifer to discuss various topics related to EMS education, instructor development, and the paramedic practitioner.

Mindset Traps: Part 1

January 19, 2024

Cody, Mustafa, and Ken sit down to discuss mindset traps, and how they affect the EMS clinician.

Military Medicine & Transitioning to Civilian Medicine w/ Ryan Winniford

January 12, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Ryan Winniford to discuss various topics related to military medicine and the transition to civilian medicine.

Shock Index #10

January 6, 2024

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down to discuss various topics related to EMS.

Topics in EMS w/ Owen Humphreys, Paramedic

December 22, 2023

Mustafa, Cody, Ken, and Josh sit down with Owen Humphreys to discuss various topics related to EMS and flight medicine.

Esmolol Use in Persistent V-Tach/V-Fib, and other EMS topics w/ Mike Carunchio, Founder & Host:The World's Okayest Medic Podcast

December 15, 2023

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...

Managing Crisis: Leadership Pearls with Amy Mauro, Organizational Change Consultant and Executive Director, DC Fire & EMS Foundation

December 8, 2023

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...

Topics in EMS Communications with Lindsey Ewing, FP-C & Cody Winniford, FP-C

December 1, 2023

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...

Journal Club: Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation and Survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Multicenter Study

November 17, 2023

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...

Controversy, Consensus, or a Little Bit of Both? With Lindsey Ewing, FP-C, & Ben Lawner, DO

November 10, 2023

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...

Topics in EMS with Jonathan Brashears, Paramedic

November 4, 2023

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,...

From the Shoulders of Giants - EMS History, Victory, and Legacy with John Moon, Paramedic, Freedom House Ambulance

October 28, 2023

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...

The Call That Ends Your Career w/ Charlie Pendorf

September 29, 2023

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...

Shock Index 9: Cognitive Flexibility

September 1, 2023

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...

The MAP is Crap: Sepsis with Dr. Andy Yancone

August 25, 2023

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...

Not So Common Meds In Cardiac Arrest With PM Sam Weinstock

August 18, 2023

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...

Rush The Bus - Topics In EMS With Deputy Chief Gregg Brady, FDNY EMS

August 11, 2023

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...

Topics in EMS w/ Dr. Jeff Nusbaum

July 21, 2023

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...

Topics in Social Work with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW

July 14, 2023

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...

Leadership Lessons: Battalion Chief Tony Scott

June 30, 2023

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...

Pediatric EMS Care in Maryland w/ Dr. Jennifer Anders

June 23, 2023

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.

What's New With the 2023 Protocols with Dr. Tim Chizmar

June 12, 2023

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...

Seizures 101 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

June 2, 2023

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

Stop The Bleed

May 26, 2023

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.

Fundamentals of the Rapid Intervention Team and other topics with Cody Brdricko

May 19, 2023

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

Endocrinology 102 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

May 6, 2023

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

Endocrinology 101 w/ Dr. Jim Brady

April 28, 2023

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

Fundamentals of the Asthmatic Patient w/ John Wendell, MD & Colin Bender, NRP

April 21, 2023

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

Whole Blood Fundamentals

April 14, 2023

The AM1 team discusses prehospital administration of whole blood.

Crew Resource Management with B/C Michael Lambert

April 7, 2023

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...

Topics in Mental Health with Jasmin Cooke, LMSW

March 29, 2023

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...

Connecticut House Bill 6581 & Implications for EMS Community Relations

March 13, 2023

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.

On Leadership, with Battalion Chief Joe Cvach

February 8, 2023

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

On Medical Direction, with Ben Lawner, DO, MS, EMT-P

January 31, 2023

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...

Shock Index #8

January 24, 2023

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

Chill Out! : The Rise & Fall of Targeted Temperature Management with Dr. Jim Brady

December 20, 2022

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Dr. Jim Brady to discuss the utilization of Targeted Tempurature Management in the post-cardiac arrest patient.

Shock Index #7

December 10, 2022

Shock Index #7 by Alert Medic 1

EMS Education Roundtable w/ Josh Cooke & Mike Elwarner

November 26, 2022

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Flight Paramedic Mike Elwarner to discuss various topics in EMS

The Critically Ill Patient ft. Paramedic Josh Cooke

November 12, 2022

The Alert Medic 1 team meets to discuss the critically ill patient among various other topics.

Shock Index #6

October 29, 2022

Ken & Josh discuss various topics in EMS.

Shock Index #5

October 21, 2022

Ken and Mustafa sit down and discuss various topics in EMS for the Shock Index #5.

Grab the Line: IV & IO Access for the EMS Clinician

October 10, 2022

Ken and Mustafa discuss IV and IO access for the EMS Clinician

Play It SAFE: Forensic Nursing & Other Topics With Amy McGrow, BSN, RN

July 16, 2022

The Alert Medic 1 team sits down with Amy McGrow, RN, to discuss various topics related to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations and other topics related to interpersonal violence. Amy McGrow graduated with a BSN from Stevenson University in 2014...

Omaha On My Mind: Topics In EMS, Fire & Rescue With EMT/Firefighter Cody Brdicko

July 10, 2022

Cody Brdicko is an EMT/ Firefighter with the Omaha Fire Department and is assigned to Heavy Rescue 33. He holds the certifications of Firefighter 1 & 2, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Rescue Specialist. Cody is...

On Law Enforcement: Topics For EMS, With Garrett Stefan

May 25, 2022

Ken and Mustafa sit down with former sheriff's deputy Garrett Stefan to discuss the nexus between EMS and law enforcement.

The Shock Index #4

May 17, 2022

Ken and Mustafa discuss flow of consciousness EMS topics as they present themselves

The Shock Index #3

May 3, 2022

Ken and Mustafa discuss flow of consciousness EMS topics as they present themselves

The Shock Index #2

April 25, 2022

Ken and Mustafa discuss flow of consciousness EMS topics as they present themselves

On Leadership, with Battalion Chief Michael Lambert

April 18, 2022

Mustafa sits down with Battalion Chief Michael Lambert to discuss various topics in leadership.

The Shock Index #1

April 15, 2022

Ken and Mustafa discuss flow of consciousness EMS topics as they present themselves

A Quick House-Keeping Item

April 15, 2022

A Quick House-Keeping Item by Alert Medic 1

[Explicit] The Alert Medic 1 Podcast - Various Topics on EMS w/ Cody Winniford

February 24, 2022

[Explicit] The Alert Medic 1 Podcast - Various Topics on EMS w/ Cody Winniford by Alert Medic 1

Renal Physiology Deep Dive, Part 1

September 28, 2021

The AM1 Crew gathers with various medical students Maniraj Jeyaraju and Cole Zingas to discuss advanced renal physiology topics and their implications for EMS. Specific topics include the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system, fluid balance, and...

Renal Physiology Deep Dive: Part 2

September 28, 2021

Mustafa Sidik, Ken Sanner, and Dr. David Vitberg of the Alert Medic 1 team join returning medical student Maniraj Jeyaraju and intensivists Dr. Jon Chow & Michael McCurdy to discuss renal physiology, renin, lactate, and their implications on sepsis...

EMS Utilization of Analgesia

September 18, 2021

Mustafa, Ken, and Dr. Vitberg chat with Cody Patrick, paramedic, about ems utilization of analgesia and administration during painful procedures. Music: https://www.bensound.com

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast (Season 2) Discussing Not - So - Common, Common Terms

July 14, 2021

The AM1 crew gets together with Tim Graham, a local paramedic program director to discuss some common medication terms.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: First Responder Mental Health Pearls With Ray Gill and Fred Reidel

June 28, 2021

Captain Ray Gill and Captain Fred Reidel join Mustafa to discuss various topics related to mental health for first responders.

Alert Medic 1 - The Five Causes of Hypoxia with Dr. Sam Galvagno

January 25, 2021

Alert Medic 1 - The Five Causes of Hypoxia with Dr. Sam Galvagno by Alert Medic 1

[DELAYED RELEASE] The Alert Medic 1 Podcast (Season 2) COVID-19 Topics With Dr. Sam Galvagno

January 25, 2021

Dr. Sam Galvagno returns in this delayed release episode to discuss various topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast (Season 2) Throwing It Back In Gear

January 25, 2021

The Alert Medic 1 crew returns for another season of the podcast!

Ventricular Assist Device(VAD)Pearls with Dr. Asa Margolis, DO, MPH, MS, FACEP

January 20, 2020

The AM1 crew recorded with Dr. Asa Margolis, DO to discuss ventricular assist device(VAD)pearls for the EMS clinician.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Topics in Pediatrics with Dr. Jennifer Anders, MD & Paramedic Kyle Fratta

January 7, 2020

The AM1 team met with Dr. Jennifer Anders, Pediatric Medical Director for the State of Maryland, and Paramedic Kyle Fratta to discuss various topics in pediatrics pertaining to EMS.

Alert Medic 1 - ECMO 101 with Arron Berry, RN

December 23, 2019

The AM1 crew gets together again with Flight Nurse Arron Berry to discuss the basics of ECMO!

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Managing Sickle Cell Crisis with Dr. Dennis Marjoncu & Kyle McKnight, NRP

December 9, 2019

Mustafa teams up with Dr. Dennis Marjoncu and Paramedic Kyle McKnight to discuss the various facets of treating the Sickle Cell patient.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast [Delayed Release]: The Human Factor in EMS, Part 2

November 25, 2019

In this previosly recorded series, Mustafa discusses the human factor in EMS with two EMS leaders from the American Midwest.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast [Delayed Release]: The Human Factor in EMS, Part 1

November 13, 2019

In a previously recorded series, Mustafa talks about the human factor in EMS with two EMS leaders from the midwest.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Pharmaceutical Management of TBI, Part 3

October 20, 2019

The Alert Medic 1 crew, including the AM1 medical director, Dr. David Vitberg, and Brian Spoelhof, the team's pharmacist, get together to complete their series on the pharmaceutical management of traumatic brain injury,

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Concepts in Flight Physiology

October 7, 2019

The Alert Medic 1 Team meets with Arron Berry, who is a flight nurse with the Johns Hopkins Lifeline Critical Transport Team. Various topics regarding flight medicine, including changes in a patient's physiology during flight.

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Pharmaceutical Management of TBI, Part 2

September 23, 2019

The Alert Medic 1 team gathers with Dr. David Vitberg and Dr.Brian Spoelhof to record the second part of their pharmaceutical management of traumatic brain injury series. In this episode, the discuss glucose use in the presence of TBI, along with...

The Alert Medic 1 Podcast: The Power of Positive Thinking & Other Mental Health Topics

September 2, 2019

The AM1 Crew gathers to discuss various mental health topics in a more relaxed setting from our usual recordings. The crew recorded an editorial that discusses various topics including EMS Provider mental health, barriers to retrieving mental health...

The Yin & Yang of Clot Physiology: TXA and it's role within prehospital medicine

August 26, 2019

The AM1 crew along with their medical director, Dr. David Vitberg, meet to discuss TXA and it's role within prehospital medicine. Topics discussed include normal blood and clot physiology, the relationship of TXA, TPA, fibrin, thrombin, along with a...