EMS Education is the topic this month with Falon Steiner, EMS Manager of Initial EMS Training. What are the basics? What changes do instructors need to make in teaching methodology?

EMT programs are still under oversite by the state. The paramedic programs have oversight from the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is a programmatic post-secondary accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). All training has been amended to be more of an ongoing competency-based evaluation vs. a course final memorization competency review.

Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals joined the team at this Live Episode held at Parma Fire Station #2. The group discusses the varied capabilities of trauma center levels and the Golden Hour.

In this 3rd part of the team’s discussion of adult trauma care with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals, the continuation of trauma center designation criteria continues. On-scene times and the use of ground and air transport methods are discussed which leads into a discussion of what will “kill” a trauma patient?

Ray, Caleb and Dr. Hill continue with Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals. The discussion of having a defined Level 4 Trauma Center designation starts this episode and then the group discussion the changes in prehospital trauma care based .. i.e. tourniquets, lactated ringers and cervical collars that has been based on data collection.

Ray Pace takes the lead this month as the crew talks adult trauma topics with, Dr. Glen Tinkoff, System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals. In this first episode of the series, Dr. Tinkoff reflects on how he came to find Trauma Surgery as a specialty including his early life as a first responder. The group discusses the varied capabilities of trauma center levels and the Golden Hour.

In this insightful episode of The Pre-Hospital Paradigm Podcast, Dr. John Hill and co-host Scott Wildenheim dive deep into the evolving world of blood transfusion medicine with special guests Vicki Cary, Manager of Transfusion Medicine, and Matt Howlett, System QA Coordinator for Blood Banks. Together, they explore the critical role of blood and blood products in EMS and trauma care, the challenges of maintaining blood supplies, and recent advancements expanding paramedic scope of practice in Ohio. #prehospitalparadigmpodcast

As Dr. Hill, Scott, Vicky and Matt start to wind up the discussion regarding transfusion medicine for EMS, i.e. using blood products in the prehospital setting, they discuss the proper storage requirements necessary for products and the costs of maintaining the blood collection, storage and distribution process. What’s being considered before implementing blood products into the streets.

Scott and Dr. John Hill continue with their guests from the UH blood bank. The discussion continues regarding the emergent useage of blood products before and after the type and screening which can be done with 10 minutes or less depending on the type of testing equipment. They also move on to educating EMS professionals regarding being a part of the collection/donation process.