
145. Mechanical Chest Compressions
The LUCAS device is the topic of conversation today. American Ambulance Paramedic Supervisor Robert Wankel joins us again to discuss the use of this device and how its effectiveness stacks against man...
12 Aug 29min

144. Leadership in EMS
Today we take a break from drilling down into a specific policy or procedure and discuss an important topic that isn't so clinical but still extremely important in EMS: What makes a good leader? A big...
22 Jul 30min

143. What is Kratom?
Dr. Brian Lawton is a resident at UCSF Fresno and we were pleased to welcome him as a guest host for this episode.
24 Jun 30min

141. Adult and Pediatric i-gel Update
American Ambulance Paramedic Josh Garcia joins us again for this discussion as we prepare to introduce the pediatric i-gel into our local CCEMSA protocol.
15 Apr 35min

140. Pediatric Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
It's not often that we are able to time a podcast to coincide exactly with the release of a new protocol, but today we did it! Dr. Scott Avey from UCSF Fresno joins us as a guest co-host, and we were ...
1 Apr 32min

139. Measles
in 2000, the CDC declared Measles eliminated but last year we saw a huge rise in cases and in 2026 the trend continues. Dr. Brian Lawton returns for the discussion today. Measles is no joke.
18 Mar 19min

138. Mushroom Poisoning
On today's podcast, we bid farewell to Ben Wiele and welcome Joey Ferreira to our usual panel of co-hosts. We were also pleased to have Dr. Brian Lawton join us to discuss the dangers of foraging for ...
4 Mar 34min



















