Back In Quarters SSM Health EMS Program

In this episode of Back In Quarters, Dustin sits down with Chief Joe Pulvermacher and Lt. Rob Kunze of the Fitchburg Fire Department to discuss their pioneering peer support program.  The guests discuss the purpose of peer support, and how their agency provides it.  We learn about FFD's road to create their program, and their advice to others on starting their own.



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This podcast is provided as a public service.  Back in quarters should not be used a source of medical advice, medical direction, or legal advice or council.  Always follow your local protocols, medical direction, policies and procedures. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts do not necessarily reflect the view of their respective employers or others. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.

On the next episode of Back In Quarters, Dustin sits down with Chief Joe Pulvermacher and Lt. Rob Kunze of the Fitchburg Fire Department to discuss first responder mental health, well-being, and how to maintain it through a peer support program.

Today, as we arrive Back in Quarters, host Dustin Weber and Dr. Aurora Lybeck discuss ketamine, a medication that has become controversial after recent media attention in some high profile cases.  Dr. Lybeck will review the uses of ketamine for the dangerously agitated patient, and discuss why giving this mediation should be such a big deal to EMS providers.  We'll take an evidence based look at the medication with out all of the hype that is in the news.  All of that and more on this episode of Back in Quarters!



DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is provided as a public service.  Back in quarters should not be used a source of medical advice, medical direction, or legal advice or council.  Always follow your local protocols, medical direction, policies and procedures. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts do not necessarily reflect the view of their respective employers or others. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.

Dr. Aurora Lybeck sits down with host Dustin Weber to discuss Ketamine, a medication that has become controversial after recent media attention in some high profile cases.  Full episode available on November 1.

Dustin sits down with Dr. John Aguilar and get's to know this new EMS physician and fire fighter.  In a fun conversation we'll learn about Dr. Aguilar's background and what it means to be an EMS Fellowship trained physician.  We discuss how that training benefits the EMS community and can contribute to better EMS systems and care.  Plus, Dr. Aguilar talks about where he see's EMS in the future.  All that and more as we arrive back in quarters.

A preview of what's coming up as we arrive back in quarters in episode two of our podcast.