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Pragmatic Paramedics

Dec 30, 2019

In this episode, the PragMedics follow-up their interview with Chris Adams of the Field Medics by discussing methodological approaches and other nuanced skills that apply directly to education, training, and understanding how communication affects how paramedics treat patients.

As always, thank you to our listeners, our...


Dec 23, 2019

In this episode of the Being a Better Medic Series, the PragMedics play a blog that Aaron wrote but performed by Matthew Heneghan, the author of A Medics Mind. After listening to the piece, the guys discuss PTS and PTSD as it relates to EMS and provides insight and potential outlets for those living with this.

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Dec 16, 2019

On this episode, we welcome Danny Kelly, who is a flight paramedic, but before that, he was a street paramedic. Like many of us decided he wanted to take to the friendly skies to treat the sickest of the sick. A native of Indiana, Danny, and Aaron have several things in common; they are both paramedics and worked at...


Dec 9, 2019

In this episode, Aaron and Jason chat with the Field Medics, Sam and Chris Adams. Sam and Chris are both paramedics but also authors of the book Life and Death Matters, Professionalism, and Decision-Making for the First Responder. Unfortunately Sam was unable to make the conversation due to traffic but we look...


Dec 2, 2019

In this week's episode, Aaron and Jason discuss their thoughts on some different aspects of pre-hospital safety.  Some aspects discussed are driving to a scene, positioning an ambulance on the scene, and driving while patients are on board.  It is a great conversation that will hopefully help you be a better medic....