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Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers

Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician
Emergency Medicine
Neonatal Resuscitation
Mushroom Toxicity
Electrical Injuries
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Emergency Medical Services
Fluid Resuscitation
Pre-Hospital Care
Paramedic Training
Manual CPR
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation
Mechanical CPR Devices
Salad Technique
Pre-Hospital Intubation
Airway Management
Burn Pathophysiology
Lightning Strikes
Burn Treatment
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Postpartum Hemorrhage

Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systematically decide if A... do B. But what if “A” wasn’t in the book? The truth is each emergency call is too unique to teach the right response to every situation. We need to go beyond algorithmic thinking and understand deeper principles, the WH... more

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The contaminated airway is one of the most unforgiving calls in prehospital medicine. Blood, vomit, debris — your laryngoscope goes in and you're blind. For decades, paramedics managed this with tools designed for a clean OR and training that never g... more

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What if the mistake wasn't your fault... but it's still your responsibility?

That's the tension Shay Montgomery sits with every time she talks about the day she flew to a scene without the drug bag. Shay is a flight nurse and educator. At FAST 25, s... more

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Miss your first intubation attempt and your patient's risk of adverse events jumps sevenfold. By the third attempt? Nearly guaranteed complications. This isn't about your anatomical knowledge or practice hours—expert clinicians fail too. David Olvera... more

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Recent Guests

Jim DuCanto
Anesthesiologist and innovator of the SALAD technique
SCORE Incorporated; collaboration with NASCO
Episode: Suction First: Dr. DuCanto on the SALAD Technique for the Contaminated Airway and What Comes Next
Shay Montgomery
Flight nurse and speaker discussing human error and clinical habits
Episode: Wired to Fail: The Science of Human Error in EMS
David Olvera
An expert in EMS and critical care with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to understanding failure in critical procedures.
Episode: Dump Kits and Checklists: Why Expert Paramedics Still Crash
Jean Francois Couture
Co-founder of Parys Medical and expert on habit formation in EMS training.
Parys Medical
Episode: The Habit Loop: How Master EMS Clinicians Build Unconscious Competence Through Habits
Sophie Fuller
Paramedic and host of the Life and Sirens podcast
Episode: What If They Find Out I'm A Fraud? - Imposter Syndrome in EMS
Dr. Jason Hoppe
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology and Pharmacology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
University of Colorado
Episode: Why Those With Addiction Don't "Just Change" - Opioid Crisis Reality for EMS
James Boomhower
Critical Care Transport Flight Specialist
Boston MedFlight and founder of Stay Fit for Duty
Episode: When to Act: Mastering Vasopressors in 2025
Cody Winniford
Known as the Ordinary Ops Medic, he discusses mental performance in EMS.
Episode: The 5 Levels of EMS Mental Breakdown & How to Escape Them
Melody Bishop
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant with over 13 years in critical care.
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Episode: Rescue Breaths: Demystifying the Physiology of Safe and Effective BVM Ventilation

Hosts

Will Berry
Co-host focused on advanced EMS education and practical applications in the field
Ross Orpet
Host/Co-host with emphasis on prehospital medicine, protocol adaptation, and educational leadership

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • This podcast saved my life

    I was but by my snake and this podcast saved my life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catcity911
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I have been a nurse for 10 years, most of that in the emergency department. The information on this podcast is not only helpful for paramedics, but applies to ER nursing as well! I always encourage our new nurses and experienced nurses to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shane G33
    United States3 years ago
  • Great for first responders

    Paramedic of 3 years here. This is the podcast I keep coming back to. I get a great mix of in-depth information beyond my scope as well as lots of practical information for my seas a provider in the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJBaker022
    United States3 years ago
  • Wish I could give 6 stars

    These guys are the Bob Ross of emergency care

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shangsnek
    United States4 years ago
  • Wow!

    Excellent and unique! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arappy2
    United States6 years ago

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Excellent guest diversity with strong clinical expertise
Clear, practical FOAMed for paramedics and nurses alike
The show brings real-world, actionable insights beyond textbooks
Thoughtful coverage of mental health and resilience in EMS
High-quality discussions that feel like Bob Ross levels of calm and clarity

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Suction First: Dr. DuCanto on the SALAD Technique for the Contaminated Airway and What Comes Next
Q: What makes SALAD and suction-first approaches so effective in contaminated airways?
The approach integrates proactive suctioning with laryngoscopy to maintain a clear field, avoids relying on direct laryngoscopy alone, and is supported by versatile equipment and accessible training that translates to real-world success.
Suction First: Dr. DuCanto on the SALAD Technique for the Contaminated Airway and What Comes Next
Q: How did your relationship with prehospital providers first get started?
DuCanto describes getting involved through social media in 2011, engaging with bloggers and simulation groups, which led to collaborations with paramedics and simulation centers and ultimately the broader EMS community.
Dump Kits and Checklists: Why Expert Paramedics Still Crash
Q: How was the checklist received by participants in the study?
There were mixed feelings; experienced medics doubted its necessity until they found themselves in tough situations where the checklist proved invaluable.
Dump Kits and Checklists: Why Expert Paramedics Still Crash
Q: What is a challenge in response checklist?
It's a checklist where one person reads each line and another acknowledges it to ensure nothing is missed.
Dump Kits and Checklists: Why Expert Paramedics Still Crash
Q: What's the risk if our first attempt is unsuccessful?
There's a seven-fold increase in having a physiologic adverse event with a missed first intubation attempt.

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This show centers on advanced EMS education, emphasizing the reasoning behind algorithms and the guiding principles that drive patient outcomes. Conversations with seasoned prehospital professionals and researchers explore human factors, habit formation, checklists, mental resilience, and evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on practical techniques, situational awareness, and system-based improvements in emergency care. Noteworthy are episodes that connect clinical decision-making to real-world cases, demonstrations of checklists and radioed best practices, and discussions about stigma, addiction, and mental health through a compassionate, non-punitive lens. The program likely stands out for its actionable FOAMed style, guest exper... more

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2. Shay Montgomery
3. David Olvera
4. Jean Francois Couture
5. Sophie Fuller
6. Dr. Jason Hoppe
7. James Boomhower
8. Cody Winniford

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