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EMS: Erik & Matt Show

Axene Continuing Education
Sepsis
Airway Management
Emergency Medical Services
Spinal Immobilization
Stroke
Pregnancy
C-Collars
Hemorrhage
Obesity
Trauma
Pediatrics
Special Needs Patients
Submersion Injuries
GI Bleeds
Fire Department
Dialysis
September 11 Attacks
Pediatric Sepsis
Pediatric Foreign Bodies
Immunocompromised

After hours style conversation focused on the hidden and often overlooked parts of first responder life. Discussing everything from continuing education and home life to health and wellness.

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In this episode of the EMS Podcast. Erik and Matt discuss pediatric foreign body obstructions. This is a very common call we get and most of the time the obstruction has cleared before we arrive. But what happens if it doesn't? Tune in while we discu... more

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In this episode of the EMS Show, Erik and Matt talk about their pet peeves. Seems like the world has lost its manners. When you work in close environments, it's important to be mindful of those you work with. Getting along with your crew or coworkers... more

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On this very special episode of the Erik & Matt Show (EMS), Dr. Erik Axene and Matt Ball reflect on where they were on September 11, 2001. As we honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we take a moment to remember the heroes and civilians who... more

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In this episode of the Erick and Matt Show (EMS) we discuss the immunocompromised patient. These are very common patients, and they can have mortality rates as high as some of the worst trauma patients. We will discuss how to recognize and manage the... more

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In this episode of the Erik and Matt Show (EMS), we talk about resiliency. Whether you work in a hospital setting or prehospital, working in healthcare can be difficult. Especially in emergency medicine. From long hours, high stress situations and wi... more

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In this episode of the Erik and Matt Show (EMS), we discuss a recent article that talked about the 80% narrative. Meaning 80% of calls that the fire service runs are EMS. While not every department runs 80% EMS calls, it is the majority of what we do... more

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In this episode of the Erik and Matt Show (EMS) we explore "just culture" in EMS and fire service—a value-based accountability model that balances honest mistake reporting with appropriate accountability to improve patient safety and team trust.

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In this episode of The Erik and Matt Show (EMS) with Erik Axene and Matt Ball, an emergency physician and a firefighter/paramedic break down how to recognize and manage pediatric sepsis in the field starting from why kids compensate so well that they... more

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Recent Guests

Captain Wheeler
Guest reflecting on leadership, preparedness, and memorial experiences
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Episode: 9/11: Remembering the Heroes and Civilians Lost
Patrick Pianezza
Creator and co-writer of Code 3 (film)
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Episode: Code 3 Creator Patrick Pianezza on EMS Burnout, Culture, and the Experiences that Shaped the Film
Robert Reardon
Chief of the Duxbury Fire Department, Emergency Management Director
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Episode: Trust-Centered Leadership in EMS: Chief Reardon on Trauma, Culture, and Leading Through Crisis

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Erik Axin
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Matt Ball
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Code 3 Creator Patrick Pianezza on EMS Burnout, Culture, and the Experiences that Shaped the Film
Q: What impact do you hope Code 3 has on viewers and on EMS culture?
He hopes the film validates the experiences of first responders, reduces stigma around burnout, and highlights the crucial, often underappreciated work of private EMS providers. He also stresses the importance of mental health support and therapy for responders, and he envisions the film as a catalyst for broader reforms in healthcare delivery and compensation for EMS workers.
Code 3 Creator Patrick Pianezza on EMS Burnout, Culture, and the Experiences that Shaped the Film
Q: What was the on-set approach to authenticity in EMS depiction, and how did you train actors?
Patrick explains that all actors received substantial EMS training, including ride-alongs, CPR, backboarding, and stretcher operations, with emphasis on not portraying patients or clinicians disrespectfully while ensuring clinical accuracy. The team aimed to capture realistic procedure and dialogue while maintaining dramatic storytelling, and they worked closely with Lifeline and LA County Fire Station 14 to provide real-world context.
Code 3 Creator Patrick Pianezza on EMS Burnout, Culture, and the Experiences that Shaped the Film
Q: Take us through the process. How did you get to the point where you decided to write a screenplay?
Patrick describes how writing began as a homework assignment in an undergraduate creative-writing class, which evolved into a screenplay after his brother encouraged him to convert the EMS short story into a script. The script underwent many rewrites over years with collaboration from Chris Leone, the director and co-writer, and Rain, who brought in financing and a studio deal. The key turning point was turning a 180-page draft into a tighter screenplay, gaining industry traction, and ultimately producing the film after a long development arc.

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A candid, practitioner-led show focused on the realities of prehospital medicine and first responder life. Across episodes, the hosts share practical EMS and firefighting guidance, leadership and culture insights, and real-world clinical reasoning—from cognitive biases and just culture to pediatric sepsis, toxicology, stroke assessment, obstetric emergencies, and burnout. The tone blends actionable tips, field anecdotes, and leadership perspectives, making it a useful resource for EMS providers seeking on-the-job sanity checks, protocol refinement, and continued education, as well as for agencies aiming to improve team dynamics and patient safety. Notable throughlines include staying calm under pressure, reducing preventable errors through ... more

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