EMS: Erik & Matt Show

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 is a big part of the EMS world.

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 perished that day. Join us as we pause, reflect, and ensure that we never forget the sacrifices made on that tragic day.

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 these high-risk patients.

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 witnessing traumatic events, it's important as healthcare workers that we take care of our mental health. Part of that is being resilient. Listen in while Dr. Axene and Matt discuss this important topic.

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. Erik and Matt talk about this fact and how the fire service has evolved over the years.