The Firehouse Medic Podcast

The Firehouse Medic Podcast
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This podcast consists of a group of EMS clinicians with varying years of experience in the field that discuss EMS culture from a fire-based service pushing the boundaries with critical care, evidence-based medicine, and current research within the field.

  1. Jul 23

    Why OMI Beats STEMI Criteria Part 2/2

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Dr. Michael DeFilippo back on the podcast to discuss why OMI criteria casts a broader net compared to STEMI criteria. Although STEMI is what is primarily used in the prehospital world, is it really finding all of the MI's that are out there? This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. Hope you enjoy! Please go look at Dr. Mike's Substack through the link below for other great research topics. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast ➡️ This Episode referenced images from Life In The Fast Lane, which is a great resource for further information on anything EMS. Here are the episode research links below: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4500486/ https://litfl.com/t-wave-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/de-winter-t-wave/ https://litfl.com/wellens-syndrome-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/sgarbossa-criteria-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/posterior-myocardial-infarction-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/high-lateral-stemi-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/ecg-lead-positioning/ https://litfl.com/aslanger-pattern/ https://litfl.com/hyperkalaemia-ecg-library/

  2. Jul 23

    Why OMI Beats STEMI Criteria Part 1/2

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys welcome Dr. Michael DeFilippo back on the podcast to discuss why OMI criteria casts a broader net compared to STEMI criteria. Although STEMI is what is primarily used in the prehospital world, is it really finding all of the MI's that are out there? This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Hope you enjoy! Please go look at Dr. Mike's Substack through the link below for other great research topics. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast ➡️ This Episode referenced images from Life In The Fast Lane, which is a great resource for further information on anything EMS. Here are the episode research links below: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4500486/ https://litfl.com/t-wave-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/de-winter-t-wave/ https://litfl.com/wellens-syndrome-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/sgarbossa-criteria-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/posterior-myocardial-infarction-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/high-lateral-stemi-ecg-library/ https://litfl.com/ecg-lead-positioning/ https://litfl.com/aslanger-pattern/ https://litfl.com/hyperkalaemia-ecg-library/

  3. Jul 2

    Shift Change - An ER Nurse's Perspective: Ruthie Gannon

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have an ER nurse (BSN) discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  4. Jun 23

    Shift Change - An ICU Nurse's Perspective: Emily Callarman

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a Critical Care certified ICU nurse (CCRN) discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  5. Jun 16

    Shift Change - A Nurse's Perspective: Elizabeth Karl

    🚒🚑 Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys are honored to have a very distinguished nurse discuss her point of view of the relationship between EMS and the folks that we typically transfer patient care to at the hospital, i.e. nurses. Thank you to all the nurses for what you do! We hope our listeners enjoy this National Nurses Week series. ➡️ Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. ➡️ Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  6. Jun 9

    Case Studies Review: PE and Crush Syndrome + Takotsubo or Cerebral T-Waves?

    Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. On this episode, the guys will be discussing a few case studies that they have personally experienced and hopefully share some learning pearls along the way. Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Here is a list of study references from this series: 1. https://litfl.com/ecg-changes-in-pulmonary-embolism 2. https://litfl.com/crush-syndrome 3. https://litfl.com/raised-intracranial-pressure-ecg-library

  7. May 26

    All Things Epinephrine: Are We Giving Too Much? Part 2/2

    Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 2 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Dr. Michael DeFilippo. The guys will be discussing new research about EMS's most popular medication, Epinephrine, and what that research is saying about how much we give. Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. For more information on Dr. Michael DeFilippo and his research articles, please visit his Substack page @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Here is a list of study references from this series: 1. Are We Giving Too Much Epinephrine? M. DeFilippo https://emsdrmike.substack.com/p/are-we-giving-too-much-epinephrine 2. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (Paramedic2 Trial) G. Perkins https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1806842 3. Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care J. Wiggington https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001376

  8. May 26

    All Things Epinephrine: Are We Giving Too Much? Part 1/2

    Welcome to the Firehouse Medic Podcast. This episode will be Part 1 of a 2 Part Series with special guest Dr. Michael DeFilippo. The guys will be discussing new research about EMS's most popular medication, Epinephrine, and what that research is saying about how much we give. Disclaimer: The discussions and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect personal experiences and perspectives in emergency medicine. This content should not be used as medical direction or clinical guidance. Always follow your local protocols, medical director guidance, department policies, and the standards of the EMS system in which you practice when treating patients. For more information on Dr. Michael DeFilippo and his research articles, please visit his Substack page @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our Substack page that Dr. Mike was kind enough to help contribute to @ https://emsdrmike.substack.com/s/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Please visit our other social media platforms: Spotify: thefirehousemedic https://open.spotify.com/show/39iqT2V6OQi0tqWgoE1zAC Apple Podcasts: thefirehousemedic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firehouse-medic-podcast/id1896045314 YouTube: thefirehousemedic https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirehouseMedicPodcast Amazon Music: The Firehouse Medic https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afb484fd-98ed-4ed0-bce0-1ab827bfa5f0/the-firehouse-medic-podcast Instagram: thefirehousemedic https://www.instagram.com/thefirehousemedic TikTok: thefirehousemedicpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirehousemedicpodcast Facebook: The Firehouse Medic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQvRTKnDY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Here is a list of study references from this series: 1. Are We Giving Too Much Epinephrine? M. DeFilippo https://emsdrmike.substack.com/p/are-we-giving-too-much-epinephrine 2. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (Paramedic2 Trial) G. Perkins https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1806842 3. Part 9: Adult Advanced Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care J. Wiggington https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001376

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This podcast consists of a group of EMS clinicians with varying years of experience in the field that discuss EMS culture from a fire-based service pushing the boundaries with critical care, evidence-based medicine, and current research within the field.

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  • Creator
    The Firehouse Medic Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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