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Pragmatic Paramedics

Nov 6, 2023

In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason sit down with Dr. Jeremy Kaswer and discuss REBOA. REBOA has been a hot topic recently due to a recent paper that presented some new information concerning patient outcomes. Dr. Kaswer discusses what REBOA is, how it works, why it could become a valuable tool in trauma,...


Oct 23, 2023

This is the second episode in our education series with Max Dodge, where we discuss education and standards for EMS and why they’re so important to the growth of the industry.

Currently, the highest level of practice for paramedics to attain is literally paramedic. Talk about a ceiling. Sure you can improve your...


Sep 25, 2023

In this episode of PragChat, Aaron and Jason talk with Max Dodge about paramedic education.  We discuss the reasons why we should have different levels of degrees and the reasons why they are important. We also discuss why EMS should be professionalized and how that process looks.

We had a great chat with Max about this...


Sep 4, 2023

This is part 2 of our chat and the conclusion to this series with @disruptive_ranger where we talk about use of force, BWC, and carrying firearms on duty.  We also have a fun little conversation at the end about weird things medics do and the motoring public. It was a great chat and DR is a great guest!

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Aug 21, 2023

In this episode, the Pragmatic Paramedics, Aaron and Jason, sit down with the Disruptive Ranger and discuss scene safety, violent patients, BWCs, and if carrying on shift is smart. The Disruptive Ranger is a full-time ranger that is a paramedic, wildland firefighter, and law enforcement officer.  The chat went so well...