In this episode of the STAT Financial Health EMS Personal Finance podcast, we talk with Chief Bruce Evans of the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District about the benefits of charitable giving. Chief Evans shares his personal experiences with charitable giving throughout his life and professional career. We also discuss donor advised funds and how they can be used to support charities you care about.

In this episode of the STAT Financial Health EMS Personal Finance podcast, we talk with Chief Bruce Evans of the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District about the benefits of charitable giving. Chief Evans shares his personal experiences with charitable giving throughout his life and professional career. We also discuss donor advised funds and how they can be used to support charities you care about.

Benefits of Charitable Giving

Eric Chase is joined by Jon Kavanagh to talk about the unique awesomeness of life.

Eric Chase is joined by Jon Kavanagh to talk about the unique awesomeness of life.

”From Small Things Come Great Things”

Raphael and Dovie talk about how United Hatzalah developed several specialty programs that came out of the needs within various groups and communities that the organization serves across Israel, and within the EMS system itself, and how these programs fill the need that was recognized by volunteers with a heads-up attitude. These programs include using an ambucycle to get through traffic; training community members in underserved sections of the country; a nationwide geriatric preventative medicine care program; as well as a hospital emergency room relief project; and the newest pilot program, flying pediatric oncology patients in Israel's periphery. Give a listen, and when you're out there, if you see a need, try to find a way to fill it.

Raphael and Dovie talk about how United Hatzalah developed several specialty programs that came out of the needs within various groups and communities that the organization serves across Israel, and within the EMS system itself, and how these programs fill the need that was recognized by volunteers with a heads-up attitude. These programs include using an ambucycle to get through traffic; training community members in underserved sections of the country; a nationwide geriatric preventative medicine care program; as well as a hospital emergency room relief project; and the newest pilot program, flying pediatric oncology patients in Israel's periphery. Give a listen, and when you're out there, if you see a need, try to find a way to fill it.

See a Need, Fill a Need

As a kid growing up in Fort Worth, Texas I had little interest in ambulances or medicine. I do remember one thing about the ambulances in the late 1960s in that they always had signs on the side that stated “oxygen equipped” in big letters. Before that, the ambulances were emblazoned with the phrase “radio equipped”—but that is a different story. Read the full article here.

As a kid growing up in Fort Worth, Texas I had little interest in ambulances or medicine. I do remember one thing about the ambulances in the late 1960s in that they always had signs on the side that stated “oxygen equipped” in big letters. Before that, the ambulances were emblazoned with the phrase “radio equipped”—but that is a different story. Read <a href="https://emsairway.com/2019/12/27/we-love-oxygen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the full article here</a>.

We Love Oxygen

This episode’s theme is “The Link Between Money and Mental Health for Emergency Care Clinicians.” Host Sean J. Britton provides an overview of the link between money and mental health, within the framework of financial health being a component of overall well-being. This brief talk is focused on resources available to members of the emergency care profession.

This episode’s theme is “The Link Between Money and Mental Health for Emergency Care Clinicians.” Host Sean J. Britton provides an overview of the link between money and mental health, within the framework of financial health being a component of overall well-being. This brief talk is focused on resources available to members of the emergency care profession.

Focused on improving EMS Personal Financial Health and Wellness

Eric Chase talks with John Sammons about the importance of patient-centered care and service in EMS.

Eric Chase talks with John Sammons about the importance of patient-centered care and service in EMS.

Personal Development and the Value of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a valuable tool for a wide variety of patients with acute shortness of breath. There are very few reasons why any acutely dyspneic patient should not have at least a trial of CPAP. In some situations, such as acute pulmonary edema, the beneficial effects of CPAP become apparent within seconds to minutes. Read the full article on EMS Airway.

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a valuable tool for a wide variety of patients with acute shortness of breath. There are very few reasons why any acutely dyspneic patient should not have at least a trial of CPAP. In some situations, such as acute pulmonary edema, the beneficial effects of CPAP become apparent within seconds to minutes. Read the <a href="https://emsairway.com/2020/01/29/using-capnography-titrate-cpap/#gref" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article on EMS Airway</a>.

Using Capnography to Titrate CPAP

Norman (OK) Councilmember Rarchar Tortorello talks to Eric Chase about leadership, discipline, toxicity and more in the city and at the fire department.

Norman (OK) Councilmember Rarchar Tortorello talks to Eric Chase about leadership, discipline, toxicity and more in the city and at the fire department.

A Conversation with Rarchar Tortorello

Dov and Raphael delve into the most frustrating things that happen to us all. From not being able to arrive at a call on time, to receiving a wrong dress from dispatch, to being pulled away from the most important moments to help save a life. Perhaps the most frustrating things of all is realizing we can only help so much. While trying to keep it light-hearted the pair offer some advice on how to deal with the most frustrating things of all.

Dov and Raphael delve into the most frustrating things that happen to us all. From not being able to arrive at a call on time, to receiving a wrong dress from dispatch, to being pulled away from the most important moments to help save a life. Perhaps the most frustrating things of all is realizing we can only help so much. While trying to keep it light-hearted the pair offer some advice on how to deal with the most frustrating things of all.

The Most Frustrating Thing

Here’s an argument while BLS providers should be able to use continuous positive airway pressure when treating patients. Read the full article on EMS Airway.

Here’s an argument while BLS providers should be able to use continuous positive airway pressure when treating patients. Read the <a href="https://emsairway.com/2019/06/06/an-argument-for-bls-cpap/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article on EMS Airway</a>.

An Argument for BLS CPAP

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Infection control expert Katherine West explains why antibiotic resistance is a big problem right now.

Infection control expert Katherine West explains why antibiotic resistance is a big problem right now.

What Is the Major Organism Threat Today?

Jonathon Feit gave this presentation for the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance.

Jonathon Feit gave this presentation for the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance.

The Economics of Co-Response: Designing a Sustainable Approach

As you enter the house your patient looks at you anxiously. He’s sitting upright, leaning forward. You note circumoral cyanosis and obvious respiratory distress as he attempts to speak. As you approach, you place him on oxygen with no relief. Upon auscultation of his chest, you note wheezing throughout his lung fields. You and your partner begin to administer a common bronchodilator albuterol when you remember — all that wheezes is not asthma. Read the full article on EMS Airway.

As you enter the house your patient looks at you anxiously. He’s sitting upright, leaning forward. You note circumoral cyanosis and obvious respiratory distress as he attempts to speak. As you approach, you place him on oxygen with no relief. Upon auscultation of his chest, you note wheezing throughout his lung fields. You and your partner begin to administer a common bronchodilator albuterol when you remember — all that wheezes is not asthma. Read <a href="https://emsairway.com/2019/01/30/common-conditions-misdiagnosed-asthma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the full article on EMS Airway</a>.

Common Conditions Misdiagnosed as Asthma

You arrive on scene and find a 68-year-old man is lying on the couch with difficulty breathing. He’s obese and obtunded, with severe respiratory distress. His wife tells you he has a history of congestive heart failure. He appears pale and diaphoretic, with snoring, slow, shallow breaths and his initial oxygen saturation is 72%. What are the most important first steps in managing his airway and breathing? Read the full article on EMS Airway.

You arrive on scene and find a 68-year-old man is lying on the couch with difficulty breathing. He’s obese and obtunded, with severe respiratory distress. His wife tells you he has a history of congestive heart failure. He appears pale and diaphoretic, with snoring, slow, shallow breaths and his initial oxygen saturation is 72%. What are the most important first steps in managing his airway and breathing? Read the <a href="https://emsairway.com/2018/11/14/a-modern-approach-to-basic-airway-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article on EMS Airway</a>.

A Modern Approach to Basic Airway Management

Special thanks to Debbie Herrell from Shriner's Hospital and Terrence Sheehy with Dare County (NC) EMS. Introduction Welcome back to the EMS Handoff Podcast Hosts: David Blevins and Bradley Dean Special guest: Debbie Herrell, expert in pediatric burn injuries from the Shriner's Hospital and Terrance Sheehy with Dare County EMS  Overview of Pediatric Burn Injuries Unique considerations in treating pediatric burn patients Differences in burn classifications and assessing burn depth Importance of understanding the susceptibility of children's skin to burns  Pain Management for Pediatric Burn Patients Effective methods for providing pain relief to pediatric burn patients Pharmacological options and non-pharmacological interventions Distraction techniques tailored for pediatric patients  Addressing Emotional and Psychological Impact Understanding the long-lasting emotional and psychological effects of burn injuries on children Providing psychosocial support to pediatric burn patients and their families Involving parents and caregivers in the healing process and connecting them with appropriate resources  Resources and Training Opportunities Highlighting organizations such as the American Burn Association and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Resources, training programs, and certifications specific to pediatric burn care Importance of interagency collaboration between EMS providers and burn centers  Conclusion Thanks to Debbie Herrell for sharing her expertise on pediatric burn injuries Reminder to subscribe for future episodes of the EMS Handoff Podcast Stay safe and keep up the great work in the field  Note: These show notes provide a brief summary of the 65th episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast featuring a discussion on pediatric burn injuries. For a comprehensive understanding, please listen to the full episode.

Special thanks to Debbie Herrell from Shriner's Hospital and Terrence Sheehy with Dare County (NC) EMS. Introduction <ul><li>Welcome back to the EMS Handoff Podcast</li> <li>Hosts: David Blevins and Bradley Dean</li> <li>Special guest: Debbie Herrell, expert in pediatric burn injuries from the Shriner's Hospital and Terrance Sheehy with Dare County EMS</li> </ul> Overview of Pediatric Burn Injuries <ul><li>Unique considerations in treating pediatric burn patients</li> <li>Differences in burn classifications and assessing burn depth</li> <li>Importance of understanding the susceptibility of children's skin to burns</li> </ul> Pain Management for Pediatric Burn Patients <ul><li>Effective methods for providing pain relief to pediatric burn patients</li> <li>Pharmacological options and non-pharmacological interventions</li> <li>Distraction techniques tailored for pediatric patients</li> </ul> Addressing Emotional and Psychological Impact <ul><li>Understanding the long-lasting emotional and psychological effects of burn injuries on children</li> <li>Providing psychosocial support to pediatric burn patients and their families</li> <li>Involving parents and caregivers in the healing process and connecting them with appropriate resources</li> </ul> Resources and Training Opportunities <ul><li>Highlighting organizations such as the American Burn Association and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians</li> <li>Resources, training programs, and certifications specific to pediatric burn care</li> <li>Importance of interagency collaboration between EMS providers and burn centers</li> </ul> Conclusion <ul><li>Thanks to Debbie Herrell for sharing her expertise on pediatric burn injuries</li> <li>Reminder to subscribe for future episodes of the EMS Handoff Podcast</li> <li>Stay safe and keep up the great work in the field</li> </ul> Note: These show notes provide a brief summary of the 65th episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast featuring a discussion on pediatric burn injuries. For a comprehensive understanding, please listen to the full episode.

Pediatric Burn Injuries

This week on the EMS Handoff Podcast, Hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins take on the North Carolina EMS Expo and this episode brings together the Handoff team and the founder of Dt4EMS, Jason Brooks, to talk about the violence toward healthcare providers. There is a lot of information about the encounters and how to preemptively identify different threats, and ways to evade if needed. If you want to bring this to your service, reach out to Jason below.   Contact us Bradley Dean: Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com David Blevins: David.blevins@handoffmedia.com   Guests Jason Brooks. jbrooks@dt4ems.com

This week on the EMS Handoff Podcast, Hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins take on the North Carolina EMS Expo and this episode brings together the Handoff team and the founder of Dt4EMS, Jason Brooks, to talk about the violence toward healthcare providers. There is a lot of information about the encounters and how to preemptively identify different threats, and ways to evade if needed. If you want to bring this to your service, reach out to Jason below. Contact us Bradley Dean: <a href="mailto:Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com">Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com</a> David Blevins: <a href="mailto:David.blevins@handoffmedia.com">David.blevins@handoffmedia.com</a> Guests Jason Brooks. <a href="mailto:jbrooks@dt4ems.com">jbrooks@dt4ems.com</a>

Violent Encounters in Healthcare

Howie Mell

This week on the EMS Handoff Podcast, Hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins bring on Howie Mell, a paramedic turned physician who talks all about physicians in EMS. This podcast is for those who happen upon a scene and offer to help, to those that have given orders. Have you ever wondered what you should do with physicians and what authorization do they have on your dispatched scene?   Contact us Bradley Dean: Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com David Blevins: David.blevins@handoffmedia.com   Howie Mell - howie.mell@gmail.com

This week on the EMS Handoff Podcast, Hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins bring on Howie Mell, a paramedic turned physician who talks all about physicians in EMS. This podcast is for those who happen upon a scene and offer to help, to those that have given orders. Have you ever wondered what you should do with physicians and what authorization do they have on your dispatched scene? Contact us Bradley Dean: <a href="mailto:Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com">Bradley.dean@handoffmedia.com</a> David Blevins: <a href="mailto:David.blevins@handoffmedia.com">David.blevins@handoffmedia.com</a> Howie Mell - <a href="mailto:howie.mell@gmail.com">howie.mell@gmail.com</a>

Physicians On Scene with Dr. Howie Mell

Here’s a talk Jonathon Feit gave at the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers in March 2023.

Here’s a talk Jonathon Feit gave at the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers in March 2023.

Artificial Intelligence, ’Special Populations’ and the Economics of Community Paramedicine

When applying a device to deliver noninvasive ventilation (e.g., CPAP or BiPAP) to a patient, many providers forget to pay attention to one of the most critical aspects of using these lifesaving devices: the mask that assists to deliver oxygen at the flow rate set on the device. Read the full article here on EMS Airway.

When applying a device to deliver noninvasive ventilation (e.g., CPAP or BiPAP) to a patient, many providers forget to pay attention to one of the most critical aspects of using these lifesaving devices: the mask that assists to deliver oxygen at the flow rate set on the device. Read the <a href="https://emsairway.com/2019/04/05/where-pressure-meets-the-patient/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article here on EMS Airway</a>.

Where Pressure Meets the Patient: Proper Mask Application for Noninvasive Ventilation

In this episode, Dov and Raphael get into high-flying and hijinks of responding to medical emergencies that take place in flight. From emergency calls of fainting and blood pressure problems to full-on anaphylactic shock and CPRs, Dov, and Raphael talk about a series of real-life stories of medical intervention from 35,000 feet and up. What would you do if you were asked to be the medical responder on-board a mid-air flight?

In this episode, Dov and Raphael get into high-flying and hijinks of responding to medical emergencies that take place in flight. From emergency calls of fainting and blood pressure problems to full-on anaphylactic shock and CPRs, Dov, and Raphael talk about a series of real-life stories of medical intervention from 35,000 feet and up. What would you do if you were asked to be the medical responder on-board a mid-air flight?

Is There a Doctor on the Plane?

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