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CPAP for EMS and Critical Care Transport – Don’t Be Intimidated By It!

STAT MedEvac Podcast CPAP Bradley Kuch

Bradley A. Kuch, STAT MedEvac’s Director of Medical Operations, discusses the usage of CPAP in the field and transport settings.  It’s a great tool to help the patient and the provider! Brad brings his practical experience as a respiratory therapist and transport clinician to the podcast to help us understand why it’s not something by which to be intimidated.

CPAP for EMS and Critical Care Transport – Don’t Be Intimidated By It!2024-11-21T15:48:46-05:00

STAT MedEvac AirPod – The Dramatic History of Fire Prevention Week

Chicago Fire Museum Fire Prevention Week History

This episode of the STAT MedEvac AirPod: Phil Little, whose father created the Chicago Fire Museum, talks about the great Chicago fire of 1871 , how it happened, the dispelled rumors of how it started, the creation of fire ground procedures since then and, of course, the creation of Fire Prevention Week by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920.

STAT MedEvac AirPod – The Dramatic History of Fire Prevention Week2024-10-08T23:34:48-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Navigating the Route to Become and EMS Pilot

 

STAT AirPod Amanda Montour EMS Pilot

One of STAT MedEvac’s new EMS pilots, Amanda Montour, explains her love for aviation and her path to accumulating the flight hours to become a STAT MedEvac EMS Pilot.  One key component is dedication and persisitence. Second, “Love learning!”

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Navigating the Route to Become and EMS Pilot2024-08-21T16:28:37-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?

Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?

This podcast, we talk about the OG EMS skill, needle chest decompression.  Many EMS providers learn and practice it in their annual skills review. But how many have done it on an actual patient?  Is it still an effective skill? UPMC-Presbyterian trauma surgeon, Joshua Brown, MD MSc overviews the latest research.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Needle Chest Decompression – Is the OG EMS Skill Still Effective and Useful?2024-07-23T19:29:18-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Caring for The Caregiver’s Mental Health with EMDR Therapy

STAT MedEvac Podcast Chelsey Pupura

 

As first responders and critical care healthcare providers, we need to stay aware of our own mental health.

Chelsey Naum Purpura, MS, LPC received her Bachelor’s in Psychology at West Virginia University and her Masters in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults and is part of the team at Favored Wellness Counseling.

It was due to working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and abuse that she found a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. With this passion, she became trained in EMDR therapy.

Learn more about Chelsey and EMDR therapy at FavoredWellness.com.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Caring for The Caregiver’s Mental Health with EMDR Therapy2024-05-20T18:29:50-04:00

STAT AirPod – Effects of Climate Sensitivities on Pediatric Patients

Dr. Isabela Angelelli is the Co-Chair for Clinicians for Climate Action.

Clinicians for Climate Action launched a campaign to significantly improve healthcare sustainability at UPMC, the largest healthcare system in Pennsylvania. Our guest, Dr. Isabela Angelelli is the Co-Chair for Clinicians for Climate Action.  The current focus of her work in the environmental world includes trees as a public health intervention and efforts to decrease the carbon footprint of regional healthcare systems.

STAT AirPod – Effects of Climate Sensitivities on Pediatric Patients2024-04-09T23:50:12-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – The STAT MedEvac Blood Bank System

STAT MedEvac Podcast

STAT MedEvac has been carrying blood on it’s helicopters and ground units for years.  How the blood is obtained, stored and inventoried is explained by STAT’s Medical Director Dr. Frank Guyette. It’s a very efficient system.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – The STAT MedEvac Blood Bank System2024-03-20T19:05:50-04:00

National Caffeine Awareness Month

 

What’s your morning routine look like? Most would say that it involves pouring themselves a cup of coffee. Sometimes even two or three, depending on the morning and needing that extra energy, but as we’ve heard in the past and continue to study, caffeine is something we should tread lightly with. Since March is Caffeine Awareness Month, now would be a good time to discuss, how much is too much? 

Based on studies, up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is safe for most healthy adults. That is four cups of coffee, ten cans of cola or two energy drinks a day, all depending on the caffeine content per beverage. While those are healthy levels suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, they suggest that you exercise extreme caution when it comes to caffeine in a powder form. It can […]

National Caffeine Awareness Month2024-03-06T09:26:30-05:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – So You Want To Be an EMS Pilot?

STAT MedEvac Podcast

William Horner, EMS pilot and Regional Manager for STAT MedEvac takes time to chat witih Kristen regarding his “dream job” as an EMS Pilot.  Where does one learn to be a pilot?  How long does it take to become an EMS helicopter pilot and what attracted Bill to STAT MedEvac specifically?

STAT MedEvac Airpod – So You Want To Be an EMS Pilot?2024-02-19T09:06:34-05:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Carbon Monoxide Detection and Detectors

STAT MedEvac AirPod Carbon Monoxide

Thanks to Chief Tom Bell of the Greensburg Fire Department for having a chat about carbon monoxide.  As we are in the throws of winter and our houses are closed up, this is a good time for all of us to be familiar with the assessment of carbon monoxide hazards as well as the detectors that many fire departments make available.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Carbon Monoxide Detection and Detectors2024-01-31T09:43:10-05:00