Pragmatic Paramedics Aaron and Jason

Welcome to our first episode of Cognitive Offloading with the PragMedics and Scooby! In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fisher (Trauma Daddy) and Jason Segal of P1 Air Rescue join us to chat about a wide range of topics, from acute traumatic coagulopathy to our thoughts on a hot EMS topic.

Our next live Cognitive Offloading episode will be on Wednesday January 27th at 8pm EST! 

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The PragMedics are back! In this episode, the PragMedics and Scooby sit down and discuss beta blocker overdoses.  Beta blocker ODs present with various indications and can be difficult to diagnose. It is a wide ranging discussion on different treatment options and ways to manage patients experiencing a confirmed or possible beta blocker overdose in the prehospital setting.  Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our "I had this patient" Facebook group! 

In this episode, the PragMedics chat with Chris "Hutch" Hutchison about a wide variety of topics.  We chat about the changes he has seen in the military, the differences between military and civilian medics, and his thoughts on the transition from military to civilian paramedicine.  Chris is a 14 year veteran of the US Army, starting his career as a Ranger Medic and currently stationed at USASOC.  This was a great chat with an excellent medic who has a ton of experience and fantastic thoughts!

In this episode of "I Had This Patient," the PragMedics and Scooby discuss how to treat and manage a patient presenting with a STEMI or OMI.  It is a wide ranging discussion on different treatment options and ways to manage patient experiencing a STEMI in the prehospital setting.  Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our "I had this patient" Facebook group! 

As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and Pelican!

In this episode, the PragMedics sit down with Doctor Fisher and discuss TXA.  Doctor Fisher discusses the changes in dosage and administration of TXA, along with how the CoTCCC makes changes to the TCCC guidelines.  Its a great discussion on another tool medics have in treating trauma patients, so tune in and give it a listen!

As always, we want to thank our supporters: Priority 1 Air Rescue, Red Clover Coffee, Black Wolf Helicopters, SayAgainOver, and finally Pelican!

The PragMedics chat with Brad Morgans about ketamine.  Brad retired from the US Army after 20 years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel.  He deployed as a CRNA numerous times in support of SOF.  He continues his service by teaching warfighters austere medicine and ways to utilize pharmacology to improve patient care.  We discuss the history of ketamine, why we should be using ketamine, and things to consider while using ketamine with our patients.  If you thought you knew about ketamine, think again!