Beers & Band-Aides

Good afternoon and welcome to B&B, this episode we are talking about push dose pressors and the use of phenylephrine and Leovophed in the management of the peri-arrest patient. Also a thank you for waiting for this episode to finally get the hell out of my head and into the microphone.  Have a great day and remember to follow us on Instagram and twitter @beersNbandaides also please send any and all emails to drew@beersnbandaides.com

We sit down with Author/ EMT Paul Coakley about his new book "An EMTs Memories Or You Can't Make This Shit Up". We talk with Paul, Bernie Parent and friends about there life long career which spanned around 40 years in the big bad city. We had the young buck on and now time for the old bulls shot to let you know what it was like back in the day. BUY THIS BOOK on amazonfor paperback and Kindle reader. 

Being that May is Mental health awarness month. Which incidentaly has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings Perfect timing for our interview, episode 9. James has been busy this years and has given talks to folks all over including this years FAST 19. I can't wait to attend of of those looks amazing!! SO back at the task at hand. It is our long awaited live interview with James Boomhower of Stay fit for duty and a few other good friends who were there along for the ride. James in a weath on knowlege for the management and resourse alocation for the emergency medical provider from the sky to the streets as a whole who finds themselves in a dark place looking for help, how to help others...and for those that may not know they need it.

Welcome to episode VIII, Today we are talking with Joe and Manny, two great guys and medics of  around 1 year. We discuss the highs, lows and frustrations of all of it. We also get into a little medicine relating to codes, code stroke and the differences of protocols from state to state. Also a subtle shout out to Kerns. had a great time with these guys and we wish them lots of continued success.  

Episode VII - Today we are talking organophosphates. We have the raw audio from my buddies Teevan and Joe, who were exposed to the poison and pretty much the interview turned into a cautionary tale. Merry Xmas and enjoy...

Good afternoon and welcome to the long awaited 5th episode. We are talking about pre-judging overdoses and why using your head and not just your eyes is a safe bet. This is going to be a little controversial. It is meant to be. controversy starts conversations.  Opiate and poly-pharming drug overdoses are serious and should be treated with every ounce of your ability for life and rehabilitation. Enjoy

Episode IV- We will be discussing the ins and outs of a diabetic patient experiencing hypo/ hyperglycemia including the ketoacidosis patient and what to look for. Some treatment options and Drew gives an overdue warning to the show because his friends don't want him sued. We end the episode with a hearty Happy Thanksgiving. 

This episode we are talking about the septic patient, AS well as discussing upcoming interviews with 2 Medics in Southern RI who were exposed to organophosphate poisoning. Finally a future interview with James Boomhower from Stayfit4duty. Where we will discuss an issue that plagues EMS providers at every level.

Welcome To Beers & Band-Aides. This evening we are talking about the transmission of 12 leads to the ED, when and why getting an accurate reading is just as important as sending it at all. We will discuss some treatment strategies for a patient found down and in V-tach. Finally, close out with our upcoming interview with two south country RI medics who were exposed to Organophosphate while treating a person vomiting on the side of the road. SO hoist one up and enjoy...

On this episode of Beers & Band-Aides, we will discuss a little of who we are and what to expect in future episodes. Drew gives a small taste and perspective on EMS education as a whole in a short but riveting rant. We will discuss the management and treatment strategy for Congestive Heart Failure and PVD. This segment will be geared toward the student, new and or inexperienced paramedic or EMT. We will discuss how you should carry your self and how to treat people no matter how you feel about them. How doing the right thing sometimes means to stay on the scene a little longer than expected as to not move your patient who may or may not be in a lethal rhythm using your 12 lead for verification.       Oh ya! and the complete omittance of waveform capnography for CHF form Drew because he forgot to mention it. It is used often and for most, if not all respiratory, neuro, and cardiac patients who have been in respiratory distress, intubated, and cardiac arrest both pre and post-ROSC. Still learning how to Podcast I guess. So enjoy a cold one and sit back and enjoy the show. Drop me a line about show ideas, questions, comments and maybe even show topics you would like seen discussed and of course if there is a beer you enjoy please feel free to send that on over as well. 

A hosted podcast focusing on the education and entertainment for the Paramedic/EMS, public safety and medical community as a whole. Skype interviews and Q & A give away. An inside look of what it’s like to work, live and last in a profession wherein an instant anything can and will go sideways..