The EMS Show

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Casual but important Discussions about EMS.

  1. JAN 18

    Episode 41: 2026 Protocol Update w/ David Dennis

    Well, it's January, and you know what that means. Our annual Protocol update podcast. We are finally joined by David Dennis, a medical services officer with Tualatain Valley Fire and Rescue, who has been instrumental in ensuring we have a great document, wrangling EMS docs and giving our crews great guidelines. Oh, he is also an author. Check out his book "Runner" on Amazon at the link below! Way to go Dave! https://a.co/d/0BIEdt7

    1h 14m

  2. 11/03/2025

    Episode 40: Oh, Hi there....

    Mike and Ritu are back at it, catching up on life and digging into some of the recent AHA updates. No scripts, no slides — just a real conversation about what's new, what matters, and how it all plays out in the field. Grab a coffee (or whatever you roll with) and hang out with us for a bit.  AHA Update: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001360

    54 min

  3. 06/30/2025

    Episode 39: Cruel Summer (Hyperthermia Update)

    After a brief hiatus, The EMS Show is back in action! In this episode, hosts Mike and Ritu welcome listeners back and catch up on all things EMS and beyond. We kick things off with a quick high-octane review of F1: The Movie, Then, we shift gears into clinical talk with a breakdown of our newly updated hyperthermia protocol. From recognition to treatment strategies in the field, we'll explain what's changed, why it matters, and how to keep your patients (and yourself) cool under pressure. It's EMS, entertainment, and education—back where it belongs. Let's go!

    50 min
  4. Episode 38: Return of the Measles

    03/26/2025

    Episode 38: Return of the Measles

    In this episode of The EMS Show, Dr. Hayden Smith joins us to discuss the recent resurgence of measles cases, particularly focusing on the outbreak in Texas that has affected over 150 individuals and resulted in the tragic death of a child. Dr. Smith delves into the factors contributing to this uptick, including declining vaccination rates and public health challenges. He also addresses the implications for EMS professionals, offering insights into recognizing symptoms, implementing safety protocols, and effectively managing potential cases in the field. This conversation is essential for EMS providers as well as friends and families seeking to stay informed and prepared in the face of re-emerging infectious diseases.

    1h 12m

  5. 01/30/2025

    Episode 37: 2025 Protocol Development and Changes

    Mike and Ritu finally get back to it. Its been awhile...2024 was a pretty trying year for us both, but we are looking forward to a great 2025. This is our 7th or 8th Annual protocol change episode. As always, it is a sneak peek of how the suausage is made when it comes to developing and implemeting new protocol changes in an EMS System in the Portland Metro Area. Be sure you are subscribed to the Podcast as well as our Facebook and YouTube pages! Stay Safe!

    53 min

  6. 10/21/2024

    Episode 36: Ground Ambulance Patient Billing Report

    Mike and Ritu are joined by Asbel Montes from Solutions Group, Patricia Kelmar from Public Interest Research Group and Shawn Baird, CEO from Metro West Ambulance. Big discussion on the Ground Ambulance Pateint Billing Report. These folks were all on the committee to tackle the question of surprise ambulance billing. See the report here.  https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/advisory-committees/advisory-committee-ground-ambulance-and-patient-billing-gapb

    1h 3m

  7. 08/20/2024

    Episode 35: Pop up LIVE!

    After the usual summer hiatus, its time to get back into it. Mike and Ritu catch up on some things, talk a little college football (sorry Bill Toon) and discuss the response time position paper (link below) and preview the balance billing recommendations for ground ambulances. Ritu was on the committee that did some work on this important topic. Thanks for listening! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10903127.2024.2375739

    52 min
  8. Episode 34: 2024 EMS Week All-Star Show

    05/24/2024

    Episode 34: 2024 EMS Week All-Star Show

    What an action-packed, "star-studded"  episode this turned out to be!   Special guests included: The EMS 20/20 Show hosts, Chris and Spencer, Dr. Mike Levy, Dr. Ron Roth, Oregon Representative Dacia Graber, Rob Lawrence, NAEMSP President, Dr. Jose Cabanas, Dr. Ben Abo, Dr. Frank Guyette, Dr. Jeff Jarvis, Joseph Zalkin and a hat tip to Miranda Franco from Holland and Knight who was on but we had some tech issues.   WOWOWOWOW! Thanks for spending some of your time with us to honor EMS providers during EMS Week 2024!

    1h 34m
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Casual but important Discussions about EMS.

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  • Creator
    BluePulse Medial, LLC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
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