The Paramedic Professor

Craig A. Evans
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Let's talk about emergency medical services (EMS) and emergency health services (EHS) in the United States and around the world. Anecdotes from Heaven & Hell — Snippets of Wisdom — Thoughts & Reflections on the prehospital phase of medicine, a profession best developed with equal parts of humanity, intelligence, compassion, and respect for our fellow citizens. We will discuss current topics, our history, our profession's elevation, and the EMS's academics, among many other things.

  1. 10/14/2025

    Setting up an EMS Whole Blood Program

    Summary In this episode, Craig Evans discusses the establishment of a whole blood system for EMS in Northern Virginia, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration, blood storage, and the mobilization of volunteers for blood donation. He outlines the steps taken to create a successful blood program, the data supporting its impact, and the need for ongoing partnerships within the healthcare system. If you are listening to this and want to see the video, check out my YouTube Channel : https://youtu.be/DJn0Z6scDiM?si=d73hMPpBl0v78rmr

    9 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    EMS Stress Management CISM

    Summary In this episode, Craig Evans discusses the critical issue of stress management for first responders. He emphasizes the inadequacy of traditional wellness plans and introduces various techniques for managing both chronic and acute stress. The conversation covers grounding techniques, the importance of self-havening, and trauma tapping as effective methods for mental health maintenance. Craig advocates for daily stress management practices to ensure responders are mentally fit to perform their duties effectively. If you are listening to this and would like to watch the video, you can do that here: https://youtu.be/ddjeBMQtS4s?si=idBKiWIdvkbFNhlm

    14 min

  3. 10/02/2025

    EMS Suicide

    In this episode, Craig Evans addresses the critical yet often avoided topic of EMS suicide. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide within the EMS community, the importance of understanding and assessing suicide risk, and the role of education in preparing EMS professionals to handle these situations compassionately. The discussion highlights the vagueness of current educational standards regarding suicide risk assessment and advocates for a zero suicide stance in EMS practices. Craig encourages EMS professionals to normalize discussions about mental health and suicide, ensuring that they approach these conversations with care and compassion to better support their patients and colleagues. Takeaways We need to face the topic of EMS suicide head-on.Most EMS protocols do not address suicide screening.Suicidal ideation is just one aspect of suicide risk.Every EMS agency should have a zero suicide stance.3.6 million people treated by EMS are not seen at hospitals.Over-triaging is safer than under-triaging in suicide risk assessment.Compassionate conversations are essential in assessing suicide risk.Suicide is not a sign of weakness or quitting.Normalizing discussions about mental health is crucial.We must take care of each other in the EMS community. "Suicide is not quitting." "We've got to get a handle on this." "It's getting out of control."

    14 min

  4. 02/09/2024

    Intimate Partner Violence and EMS

    Special guest Elodie Krawczyk discusses intimate partner violence and how EMS should view these critical incidents. national domestic violence hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ *national resource center on domestic violence: https://www.nrcdv.org/ *network for victim recovery of DC: https://www.nvrdc.org/ HIGHLIGHT THIS ONE advocacy, legal services, and much much more *DC MPD list: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-resources *211 maryland: https://211md.org/resources/domestic-family-violence/ *virginia deparment of social services: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/domestic_violence/index.cgi

    23 min

  5. 08/17/2023

    The Paramedic Professor

    We are changing our name. Find out why and get a glimpse into what we will be talking about in the future.

    3 min

  6. 08/01/2023

    STRIKE every 12-Lead EKG

    We discuss a systematic, standardized approach to interpreting 12-Lead EKGs

    6 min

  7. 07/29/2023

    !¿Resilience?!

    We discuss how to be mentally fit and provide an overview of the pathophysiology of how mental trauma imprints. Trauma Tapping Mindful Decon Havening Episodes Medical News Today: Havening

    14 min

  8. 07/26/2023

    Sirens, Lights, and Lawyers Introduction Discussion & Review

    Craig discusses the differences and similarities between East and West Coast EMS, throws out some EMS Ed knowledge, and reviews and summarizes the Introduction to Sirens, Lights, and Lawyers by David Givot, Esq, which he gives 5 out of 5 Hollywood Stars :)

    10 min
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Let's talk about emergency medical services (EMS) and emergency health services (EHS) in the United States and around the world. Anecdotes from Heaven & Hell — Snippets of Wisdom — Thoughts & Reflections on the prehospital phase of medicine, a profession best developed with equal parts of humanity, intelligence, compassion, and respect for our fellow citizens. We will discuss current topics, our history, our profession's elevation, and the EMS's academics, among many other things.

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  • Creator
    Craig A. Evans
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Craig A. Evans
  • Show Website
    The Paramedic Professor