Paratus Podcast

How do you prepare for an emergency you hope will never happen?In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, Dr. Fredrik Granholm explores the evolution of tactical medicine and the role healthcare professionals play when responding to complex, high-threat, and mass casualty events.From its military origins to its application in modern prehospital care, Dr. Granholm explains the differences between tactical medicine, disaster medicine, and traditional EMS. He also discusses rescue task forces, scene safety, communication challenges, and the importance of interoperability when multiple emergency services must work together under extreme pressure.At the heart of the conversation is preparation. Dr. Granholm explores why pre-planning, realistic training, and shared mental models can help teams communicate more effectively, recognize evolving risks, and coordinate their response when faced with uncertainty.A fascinating discussion on preparing healthcare and emergency response teams for situations where complexity, danger, and limited information collide.This Week's Paratus Podcast Guest: Dr Fredrik Granholm is a Swedish consultant physician based at Sundsvall Hospital in northern Sweden, specializing in disaster medicine, trauma, and civil defense. Driven by a deep passion for critical care in both hospital and prehospital settings, he works clinically in anesthesia and the ICU, alongside years of operational experience as a HEMS physician, air ambulance medical director, and serving for many years as the Medical Director of the County EMS. He is also a co-founder of the international, biannual conference Tactical Trauma, which operates under the motto: "All things prehospital trauma, with a tactical twist." Internationally, he is an affiliate faculty member at the Fellowship in Disaster Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard Medical School) and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. His focus centers on tactical medicine, counter-terrorism response, and strengthening civilian healthcare against hybrid threats.About Paratus Medical:Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations. Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.Learn more 👉https://paratusmedical.com/ The Paratus Podcast:Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

What happens when a clinical decision becomes a legal case?In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, seasoned paramedic and expert witness Geo Henderson explores the intersection of EMS and law. Drawing from real-world EMS experience and legal cases, he examines how decisions made under pressure can have consequences that extend far beyond the call itself.Geo also shares practical insights to help emergency responders strengthen their clinical practice, improve patient care, and better understand how documentation, decision-making, and preparation can protect both patients and providers.A fascinating conversation about making sound decisions when the clinical and legal stakes are high.This Week's Paratus Podcast Guest: Geo Henderson is an actively practicing paramedic and paramedic expert witness with more than three decades of experience across urban, suburban, and rural EMS. He currently serves as a Battalion Chief and Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services in New York, and also works as a Shift Commander and Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. On the expert witness side, he supports both plaintiff and defense teams in analyzing prehospital cases involving questions like standard of care, delay of care, and transport decisions.About Paratus Medical:Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations. Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.Learn more 👉https://paratusmedical.com/ The Paratus Podcast:Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

What happens when medical help is hours—or even millions of kilometres—away?In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, Frédéric Lemaire, CEO and co-founder of Paratus Medical, explores how the challenges of space medicine can help us rethink emergency care here on Earth. Drawing from his experience in space medicine and remote healthcare, he discusses how clinicians can make critical decisions when specialists, equipment, and other resources aren't readily available.The conversation also explores the role of AI, diagnostic technologies, and innovative medical protocols in supporting healthcare professionals working in remote, austere, and high-pressure environments.From space missions to isolated communities on Earth, this episode offers a fascinating look at how technology and better access to clinical knowledge can help shape the future of emergency medicine.This Week's Paratus Podcast Guest: Dr. Frédéric Lemaire is an emergency physician with over a decade of experience in a high-volume regional centre spanning adult and pediatric emergency care, with deep expertise in resuscitation and high-stakes decision-making. Frédéric is now a full-time entrepreneur as CEO and co-founder of Paratus Medical, where he’s building clinical decision-support tools designed for the moments when every second counts, from remote environments on Earth to the realities of Space.About Paratus Medical:Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations. Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.Learn more 👉https://paratusmedical.com/ The Paratus Podcast:Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

Can artificial intelligence help solve one of healthcare's biggest challenges?In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, Dr. Ili Kina shares her unique journey and explains how data-driven solutions can help address emergency department overcrowding. She discusses the opportunities and limitations of AI, the importance of combining technology with effective healthcare management, and why human judgment remains essential in clinical decision-making. The conversation also explores how patient self-assessment tools and innovative digital solutions can improve access to care while supporting both clinicians and patients.A thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI in healthcare and how innovation can help build more resilient health systems.This Week's Paratus Podcast Guest: Dr. Ili Kina is an emergency physician at Sunnybrook in Toronto and a clinician-scientist focused on how artificial intelligence can improve care in emergency medicine. She has a master’s in applied mathematics from Polytechnique Montréal and is currently a PhD candidate in industrial engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. Her work tackles practical problems like forecasting ED overcrowding, optimizing patient flow, and building digital decision support that helps teams triage better under pressure.About Paratus Medical:Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations. Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.Learn more 👉https://paratusmedical.com/ The Paratus Podcast:Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

What does it truly take to become a better paramedic?In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, Dr. Ross Orpet and Will Berry explore why technical knowledge is only one part of becoming an EMS professional. They discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability, learning from mistakes, and creating a culture where honest conversations and constructive feedback lead to continuous growth.The conversation also highlights the role of human factors, emotional resilience, deliberate practice, and critical thinking in helping paramedics perform under pressure. A powerful reminder that becoming your best isn't about being perfect—it's about being willing to learn, adapt, and improve every day.Books recommended during this podcast episode:Sources of Power — Gary KleinThe Confident Mind — Nate ZinsserThe Alter Ego Effect — Todd HermanThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* — Mark MansonDisclaimer: This is not a sponsored list. These are simply the books referenced during the episode for anyone interested in exploring the topics discussed further.This Week's Paratus Podcast Guests: Will Berry is a flight paramedic based in North Carolina with 16 years of experience across rural, suburban, and urban EMS systems. He is the co-host of the Loud and Clear podcast and is passionate about EMS education, human performance, and applying lessons from other industries to improve patient care and clinical decision-making.Dr. Ross Orpet is board-certified in both Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medicine. After beginning his career as a paramedic with Denver Health, he went on to complete medical school, residency, and an EMS fellowship, and now practices emergency medicine in southwest Colorado while providing medical direction for multiple EMS agencies.About Paratus Medical:Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations. Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.Learn more 👉https://paratusmedical.com/ The Paratus Podcast:Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.