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Practical EMS Practical EMS
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My mission is to use the stories we all have in emergency medicine to encourage and uplift you where you are. EMT, Paramedic, nurse, PA, NP or physician. Emergency medicine is a very difficult specialty with unique challenges, and it calls us all to be better than the average person in order to stay healthy for our patients, our families and own mental wellness. I want to connect with EMS crews, fire crews, ER RN's, ER techs and new ER advanced practice providers to better understand their current struggles. I also want to bridge the gap between prehospital medicine and the emergency department and to encourage those seeking to become an advanced practice provider. Disclaimer: All Practical EMS content is opinion only. It is unaffiliated with any company or organization and does not represent any company or organization that Aaron currently works for or has worked for in the past. No content should be taken as medical advice.
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Finding mentors, being ready to teach, PA school difficulties
We jump back into our conversation with Brian, Kristina and Casey Advice for newbies Reflect on the calls that you run. What went well and what went poorly? Are there providers that did a great job that are worth emulating? Find those mentors that are worth emulating. Also make note of those that are worth avoiding.Keep in mind there are multiple right ways to do things. All of us in emergency medicine need to be ready to teach. Students and patients.The ability ...
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The transition from paramedic to PA
We meet our new panelistsBrian and Kristina (PA’s and former paramedic’s). Casey is back! Transitioning from paramedic to PA Professionalism is a big emphasis in PA school. This was something I learned as an EMT from a great paramedic partner early in my career as well. Professionalism in EMS is a cultural and personal aspect to strive for. PA school also wants you to keep in mind you are representing their program and PA’s in general. Teaching the newbies W...
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The medical hierarchy, identity outside of the profession and creating healthy rituals
We discuss what things we want others to know about our careers.In EMS we can tend to jump immediately to being confrontational, even when the other person isn’t meaning to be confrontational.We all have different scopes and different levels of knowledge.Casey wants people to know that paramedic’s get extensive training in 12 lead interpretation.Lucas wants people to know that doctors are not the boss or supervisor or the manager, we are a team and we each have our roles.Egos tend to make peo...
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The price we pay
Meaningful patient interactions – Hold on to them.The mundane calls, the rude patients, the horrible things we see - those are the price we pay for the one call where you save someone or have a meaningful interaction.It is an honor to take care of patients that can’t get help in any other medical setting except the ER. Find one thing every shift that you find fulfilling. Be intentional. Find that thing. Someone sweet, someone grateful, someone you helped.You need the right expectat...
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How to heal and move past the difficult things
Our new panelists:Lucas- ER Physician, Micaela- Paramedic, Alex- Paramedic, Rebecca- ER RN, Casey- ParamedicWe discuss struggles with caring for patients that have perpetrated violent crimes.Recognize your own bias and your personal history that may affect patient care. It’s important to have a good self-care plan because you can’t pour from an empty cup.Pediatric calls will stick with you. They require intentionality to overcome.We all carry scars with us.Understand that we are human, a...
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Micaela's Black Cloud, The Power of Touch, Running Mass Shootings
Struggles in emergency medicineCasey struggles with keeping up with the changes, especially the technological changes. If you worry about keeping up, put yourself in a position to teach the new people. They will force you to learn as well.Micaela talks about her personal struggle with burnout and the significantly high acuity calls she has runShe ran a ton of high acuity in a short amount of time. She had difficult partners and students. She was a critical part of a shooting that made na...