Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast - the NAEMSP Podcast

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Ep. 163: The Prehospital Trauma Compendium - Part 2: Special Populations Oct 13, 2026

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Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Jer Escajeda, Greg Muller, and Ariana Weber discuss four more of the fourteen articles from the Prehospital Trauma Compendium.

In 2025, the Prehospital Trauma Compendium introduced crucial guidelines and insights regarding the management of traumatic injuries in prehospital settings. This episode summarizes four significant articles that focus on special populations: pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients, as well as the management of entrapped patients. If you're an EMS professional or a medical provider involved in trauma care, these insights are vital for improving patient outcomes.

References:

Cicero MX, Adelgais K, Funaro MC, et al. Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Pediatric Severe and Inflicted Trauma - A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP. Prehosp Emerg Care. Published online February 10, 2025. doi:10.1080/10903127.2025.2457141
Maloney LM, Huff AN, Couturier K, et al. Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Management of Injured Pregnant Patients- A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP. Prehosp Emerg Care. Published online March 12, 2025. doi:10.1080/10903127.2025.2473679
Haussner WK, Breyre AM, Bascombe K, et al. Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Management of Geriatric Trauma Patients - A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP. Prehosp Emerg Care. Published online September 25, 2025. doi:10.1080/10903127.2025.2557006
Bosson N, Abo BN, Litchfield TD, et al. Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Management of the Entrapped Patient - a Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP. Prehosp Emerg Care. Published online October 24, 2024. doi:10.1080/10903127.2024.2413876

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 162: Route of Midazolam Administration for Pediatric Seizures Jul 05, 2026

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Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast!

Rapid seizure termination is one of the most important priorities in pediatric prehospital care, yet establishing intravenous access can delay treatment. In this episode, Maia Dorsett and Joelle Donofrio-Odmann speak with Jonathan Mohnkern about his recent systematic review and meta-analysis comparing intranasal and intramuscular midazolam for pediatric seizures. Together, they review the available evidence, discuss the pharmacologic differences between administration routes, examine the implications for EMS protocols and medication dosing, and explore how these findings may influence future prehospital seizure management.

Featured Article

Kamholz JC, Gage CB, van den Bergh SL, Riel KM, Powell JR, Panchal AR. Promotion of Emergency Medical Services: A National Analysis of Clinician Willingness to Recommend the Profession. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2026 Feb 20:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2026.2619038.

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 160: The Prehospital Trauma Compendium - Prehospital Blood, Vasopressors, TXA, and Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Apr 19, 2026

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Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Jeremiah Escajeda, Greg Muller, and Ariana Weber discuss four of the sixteen articles from the Prehospital Trauma Compendium.

In 2025, the Prehospital Trauma Compendium introduced crucial guidelines and insights regarding the management of traumatic injuries in prehospital settings. This episode summarizes four significant articles that focus on the use of blood products, vasopressors, tranexamic acid, (TXA), and care for patients in traumatic cardiac arrest. If you're an EMS professional or a medical provider involved in trauma care, these insights are vital for improving patient outcomes.

Featured Article

Robinson, A. E., Knack, S. K. S., Driver, B. E., Prekker, M. E., Perlmutter, M. C., Bunting, A. J., … Puskarich, M. A. (2026). Trends in Prehospital First-Attempt Use of Supraglottic Airways in Non-Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Descriptive Study. Prehospital Emergency Care, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2593579

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 158: Special Episode - Prehospital Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Jan 28, 2026

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Are you ready for NAEMSP?! In this special edition of the Prehospital Emergency Care podcast, host Greg Muller is joined by Guest Editor Remle Crowe to discuss the journal's latest special issue: "Enhancing Prehospital Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder". This episode goes beyond the statistics to explore the deeply human experiences behind the data.

The episode features in-depth conversations with leading researchers on the front lines of the crisis: • Bringing Treatment to the Streets: Dr. Andrew Godfrey and Advanced Practice Paramedic Vicki Coles discuss the implementation of a prehospital buprenorphine program in Wake County, North Carolina, sharing lessons on clinician education and the vital role of "buprenorphine champions" in bridging the gap to long-term recovery. • The Pediatric Perspective: Drs. Stephen Sandelich and Garrett Cavaliere reveal surprising findings on how the opioid epidemic affects children and adolescents, discussing how the crisis transcends socioeconomic boundaries and why EMS must shift its approach to screening younger patients. • Innovative Strategies: A preview of the issue's 30 peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from drone-delivered naloxone and natural language processing to the qualitative lived experiences of clinicians facing burnout. This episode serves as a vital primer for EMS professionals, policymakers, and researchers looking to move from traditional response models toward sustainable, patient-centered pathways for care. Access the full special edition here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ipec20/29/

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 157: Special Episode - Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injuries Nov 27, 2025

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Happy Turkey Day! Join host Dr. Phil Moy as we dive straight into a topic that has "stirred up more conversation than a potluck dinner at an EMS station": the prehospital management of spinal injuries. We are here to highlight the critical manuscript "Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injuries, an NAEMSP Comprehensive Review and Analysis of the Literature", a pivotal document within the Prehospital Trauma Compendium.

To discuss this hot topic, Dr. Moy welcomes two very special guests. First, we have Dr. John Gallagher, an emergency and EMS physician from Kona, Hawaii, and one of the authors of this comprehensive review. Second, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ken Milne, recognized as the podcaster from The Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. Our goal is to provide an objective discussion about the pros and cons of this manuscript so that you, our EMS clinicians and NAEMSP audience, can make your own informed decisions based on the facts.

Featured Article

Naik, V., Bhardwaj, P., & Ramgopal, S. (2025). Rapid Discharge Following Air Transport in Children. Prehospital Emergency Care, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2531074 🔗 Read the article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10903127.2025.2531074?src=#abstract.

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 155 Deep Dive: Adenosine Dosing in SVT - Is 12 the New 6? Sep 09, 2025

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Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Podcast!

In this PEC Podcast Deep Dive, Rebecca Cash and Maia Dorsett interview Dr. Tony Fernandez about his recent PEC paper comparing initial prehospital adenosine doses of 6 mg versus 12 mg for presumed SVT. We explore the study's origins, dataset design, and results—including the finding that starting with 12 mg was associated with higher rates of cardioversion and fewer redoses without an increase in complications. Along the way, we discuss the quirks of EMS data, why some "standard" practices exist without strong evidence, and how retrospective studies fit into the bigger picture of protocol change.

For those whose interest in study methods was piqued, here's a great short primer on odds ratios versus relative risk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWtzaKYFg00&t=175s

Featured Article

Fernandez, A. R., Bourn, S. S., Duncan, D., Slovis, C. M., Crowe, R. P., Treichel, A., & Myers, J. B. (2025). Comparing Prehospital Adenosine Initial Dosing of 6 mg Versus 12 mg for Presumed Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Prehospital Emergency Care, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2504521 🔗 Read the article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10903127.2025.2504521

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)

Nikolai Arendovich MD

Ep. 154 Deep Dive: Hyperthermic Emergencies! Aug 27, 2025

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Welcome to the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Podcast!

Today, we're tackling a critical and often deadly emergency seen at mass gatherings like music festivals: psychostimulant-induced hyperthermia (PIH). This condition carries high mortality rates, but what if early, aggressive intervention could dramatically improve outcomes?

Join us as we discuss the paper, "Physician Directed Prehospital Treatment in Psychostimulant Induced Hyperthermia: A Case Series," with one of its lead authors, Dr. Dorothy Habrat. Dr. Habrat will share insights into their physician-directed prehospital guideline, which integrates on-scene sedation, intubation, and rapid ice-water submersion for severe hyperthermia patients at electronic dance music festivals in San Bernardino County, California.

Discover how this innovative guideline, incorporating ice-water immersion before transport, offers a significant potential to decrease the mortality risk of PIH in the prehospital setting and achieve neurologically intact survival.

Featured Article

Habrat, D. A., Dukes, W. S., Neeki, M. M., & Schlesinger, S. A. (2025). Physician Directed Prehospital Treatment in Psychostimulant Induced Hyperthermia: A Case Series. Prehospital Emergency Care, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2508788 🔗 Read the article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10903127.2025.2508788

As always THANK YOU for listening.

Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast)

Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston)

Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda)

Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems)

Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett)

Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH(@Gradymed1)

Greg Muller DO (@DrMuller_DO)

Ariana Weber MD (@aweberMD4)

Rebecca Cash PhD (@CashRebeccaE)

Michael Kim MD (@michaeljukim)

Rachel Stemerman PhD (@steminformatics)