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The Overrun is a EMS podcast discussing currents trends in pre-hospital medicine

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Episode 111: Amy Eisenhauer on Leadership, Fatigue,...

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2024/06/29

SummaryIn this conversation, Amy Eisenhauer discusses the qualities of a good leader in EMS and the importance of mentoring. She emphasizes the need for leaders to care about their people and listen to their needs and goals. Amy also highlights the value of having a mentor and a board of directors to support and guide one's career. The conversation touches on the challenges of leadership in EMS, including the difficulty of balancing the demands of the job and taking care of oneself. The importance

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Episode 110: EMS WEEK with Dr. Zaffer Qasim

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2024/05/23

SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Zaf Qasim discusses advances in medical resuscitation and the future of cardiac arrest care. The conversation covers topics such as compression-only CPR, the controversy surrounding head-up CPR, the use of band and piston-driven devices, and the potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). The importance of good dispatch and patient selection is emphasized as key factors in improving outcomes. The episode concludes with a discussion on the need for a

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Episode 109: Dr. Ken Milne, Small BVMs, and...

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2024/04/23

In this episode, Dr. Ken Milne discusses two studies related to emergency medicine. The first study examines the use of small adult ventilation bags in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The study found that small bags were associated with a lower rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) compared to standard bags. However, this was an observational study and more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions. The second study explores the use of nitroglycerin in right ventricular myocardial

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Episode 108: DEI in EMS with Dr. Tristan Glenn and...

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2024/03/25

A BlockDr. Tristan Glenn discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the context of EMS. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing individual identities and lived experiences. Microaggressions are explored as harmful behaviors that communicate negative appraisals of individuals. The lack of diversity in EMS is highlighted, and the need for purposeful recruitment and community engagement is discussed. Dr. Glenn suggests embedding DEI principles throughout the entire

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Episode 107: Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Chest Pain with...

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2024/02/26

SummaryDr. Mike Berkenbush joins the podcast to discuss the challenges in EMS education on differentiating chest pain. The conversation highlights the need for a broader approach to chest pain, beyond just focusing on heart attacks. The importance of field impression and open-ended questions in assessment is emphasized. The discussion also explores the physiological differences in chest pain presentation and the potential mimics of chest pain, such as pericarditis and aortic dissection. The role of

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Episode 106: EMS Career Ladders

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2024/01/23

Dr. Peter O'Meara discusses the concept of paramedic practitioners and the need for higher education and professional recognition in the field. He compares paramedic practice in the US and Australia, highlighting the similarities in patient populations and the importance of a unified profession. The attrition rates and lack of a career ladder in the US are identified as issues that can be addressed through education and professional development. The role of NEMSAC and previous recommendations for

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Episode 105: 2023 Year in Review

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2023/12/22

SummaryIn this episode, Ed and Dan discuss several topics related to medicine and EMS in 2023. They start by reviewing a study on the use of nitroglycerin in acute pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure, highlighting its positive effects on blood pressure and oxygenation. They then move on to a comparison of succinylcholine and rocuronium in rapid sequence intubation (RSI), concluding that the choice of paralytic agent may not significantly impact outcomes. They also discuss a case in which a

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Episode 104: Dan Gerard and Whole Blood

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2023/11/06

Dan Gerard is the president of the International Association of EMS Chiefs, who authored a position statement in August of 2023 supporting the use of whole blood as the standard of care for hemorrhagic injury. IAEMSC joins a growing list of national and international organizations that support this change. In this interview, Ed and Dan talk to Dan Gerard who explains the rationale behind the position statement and the change they hope to make with the position statement. IAMESC Paper can be read

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