Prehospital Paradigm Podcast

In Part 3 of the "new" MCI episode, we are talking about changing the "paradigm" no pun intended) of planning, and on-scene thinking. From tags, to staging, to determining accessibilty, all of it is changing and will continue to change by reviewing other agency's after-action reports.

Dr. Olicker is still with the team for Part 2. The team discusses the decision of transporting a neonate patient to the closest hospital vs. a facility with inhouse neonatal specialty care services as well as complications with the ductus arteriosus as well as the difficult decision of determining a the viability of a neonatal patient's viability for EMS.

The team is still talking with Don Zimmerman, MCI subject matter expert and instructor. In this, part 2 of the New MCI episode, the group discusses what Don calls, “silly rules!” For example, does the first ambulance really have to be the ambulance that stays at the MCI?

In this month's episode, the team discuss the evolving strategies in handling mass casualty incidents (MCI). They are joined by Don Zimmerman, an expert with extensive experience in fire service, paramedicine, and education. The episode dives deep into the traditional and modern approaches to managing MCIs, particularly in the context of active shooter events and other dynamic situations.

The podcast team goes "back to school," i.e. the Portage County Paramedic Class to record this live session. We're closing out the End Tidal CO2 session! Thenk you to the class for having us!