Creating a higher standard of care for prehospital providers; find us at cprpodcast.org! Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:17:47 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:17:47 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://cprpodcast.org en 2015 CPR Podcast http://cprpodcast.org podcast.cpr@gmail.com (podcast.cpr@gmail.com) Creating a higher standard of care for prehospital providers; find us at cprpodcast.org! https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/a/5/0/0a500e4e56d2f5d6/New_Logo.jpg Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom no episodic EMS,FOAM,CPR,CPR,Podcast no podcast.cpr@gmail.comMichael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom Episode 33: FOAM and EMS Sun, 03 Feb 2019 03:36:27 +0000 This is the 1st of 3 lectures to be released that were given at the Indiana Emergency Response Conference (IERC). This talk focuses on Free Access Medical education (FOAM) and the use of social media and how it relates to the pre-hospital provider. 

]]> This is the 1st of 3 lectures to be released that were given at the Indiana Emergency Response Conference (IERC). This talk focuses on Free Access Medical education (FOAM) and the use of social media and how it relates to the pre-hospital provider. 

]]> 56:24 false 33 full Mike Barrow, Stephen Bloom podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)This is the 1st of 3 lectures to be released that were given at the Indiana Emergency Response Conference (IERC). This talk focuses on Free Access Medical education (FOAM) and the use of social media and how it relates to the pre-hospital provider.  Episode 32- Last Minute Christmas Cheer Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:50:14 +0000 A little bit of a late release, but some great housekeeping info to end the year on!

]]> A little bit of a late release, but some great housekeeping info to end the year on!

]]> 03:12 false full Mike Barrow, Stephen Bloom podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)A little bit of a late release, but some great housekeeping info to end the year on! Episode 31: How Not to Be a Bastard (Lessons I Wish I Would've Learned a Long Time Ago) Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:47:46 +0000 Mike talks about what we fail to teach new supervisors and educators in EMS. 

]]> Mike talks about what we fail to teach new supervisors and educators in EMS. 

]]> 17:50 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike talks about what we fail to teach new supervisors and educators in EMS.  Episode 30: Cardiac Arrest Cage Match Sat, 30 Dec 2017 22:35:35 +0000 Mike sits down with Dr. Dylan Lutyen, Dan O'Shaughnessey, and Tim Nowak to debate the future of OHCA. 

]]> Mike sits down with Dr. Dylan Lutyen, Dan O'Shaughnessey, and Tim Nowak to debate the future of OHCA. 

]]> 57:07 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike sits down with Dr. Dylan Lutyen, Dan O'Shaughnessey, and Tim Nowak to debate the future of OHCA.  Episode 29: Why We Mismanage Airways with Jayson McConnell Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:51:38 +0000 Mike sits down with Jayson via Skype to talk about why prehospital providers mismanage airways. 

]]> Mike sits down with Jayson via Skype to talk about why prehospital providers mismanage airways. 

]]> 27:55 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike sits down with Jayson via Skype to talk about why prehospital providers mismanage airways.  Episode 28: PTSD and Resiliency with Daniel Crampton and Ann Rush Fri, 17 Nov 2017 01:01:16 +0000 Mike sits down with Daniel Crampton and Ann Rush of SC4I to talk about ways to decrease mental health stigmas and reach out to individuals with posttraumatic stress symptoms. 

]]> Mike sits down with Daniel Crampton and Ann Rush of SC4I to talk about ways to decrease mental health stigmas and reach out to individuals with posttraumatic stress symptoms. 

]]> 37:50 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike sits down with Daniel Crampton and Ann Rush of SC4I to talk about ways to decrease mental health stigmas and reach out to individuals with posttraumatic stress symptoms.  Episode 27: Failure to Communicate Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:48:33 +0000 Mike talks about how to improve EMS reports and medical consults with the emergency department through standardized formats. 

]]> Mike talks about how to improve EMS reports and medical consults with the emergency department through standardized formats. 

]]> 18:40 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike talks about how to improve EMS reports and medical consults with the emergency department through standardized formats.  Episode 26: If 12 is Good, Then 18 is Better with Tim Nowak Sun, 15 Oct 2017 03:27:24 +0000 Mike sits down with Tim Nowak to talk about utilizing 15 & 18-Lead EKGs to investigate cardiac complaints. 

]]> Mike sits down with Tim Nowak to talk about utilizing 15 & 18-Lead EKGs to investigate cardiac complaints. 

]]> 27:05 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike sits down with Tim Nowak to talk about utilizing 15 & 18-Lead EKGs to investigate cardiac complaints.  Episode 25: Implementing a Just Culture with Matthew Streger Sat, 30 Sep 2017 02:53:47 +0000 Mike sits down with Matthew Streger to discuss how EMS organizations can change their approach to human error and system failures. 

]]> Mike sits down with Matthew Streger to discuss how EMS organizations can change their approach to human error and system failures. 

]]> 21:10 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike sits down with Matthew Streger to discuss how EMS organizations can change their approach to human error and system failures.  Episode 24: Let's Get Syncopal Fri, 15 Sep 2017 01:29:13 +0000 Mike talks about the common pitfalls of syncope evaluation and delves primarily into the cardiac causes of syncope. 

]]> Mike talks about the common pitfalls of syncope evaluation and delves primarily into the cardiac causes of syncope. 

]]> 25:50 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike talks about the common pitfalls of syncope evaluation and delves primarily into the cardiac causes of syncope.  Episode 23: Troubleshooting Insulin Pumps with Sydney Fitzgibbons Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:33:50 +0000 Mike sits down with Sydney to discuss common misconceptions of diabetic care in the EMS setting, as well as when it is appropriate to disconnect an insulin pump. 

]]> Mike sits down with Sydney to discuss common misconceptions of diabetic care in the EMS setting, as well as when it is appropriate to disconnect an insulin pump. 

]]> 21:18 false full CPR Podcast podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Mike sits down with Sydney to discuss common misconceptions of diabetic care in the EMS setting, as well as when it is appropriate to disconnect an insulin pump.  Episode 22: MAAAYYYBEEE We're Not Great at Spotting Atypical Strokes Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:06:12 +0000 Mike talks about stroke posterior stroke recognition in patients with vertigo symptoms. 

]]> Mike talks about stroke posterior stroke recognition in patients with vertigo symptoms. 

]]> 16:31 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike talks about stroke posterior stroke recognition in patients with vertigo symptoms.  Episode 21: D.O.S.E. (Direct On-Scene Education) with Capt. James Carroll Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:31:40 +0000 Brittany and Mike sit down with Capt. James Carroll of Broward County Florida (Fort Lauderdale area) and talk about his community outreach program attempting to reduce infant mortality by promoting safe-sleep practices. 

]]> Brittany and Mike sit down with Capt. James Carroll of Broward County Florida (Fort Lauderdale area) and talk about his community outreach program attempting to reduce infant mortality by promoting safe-sleep practices. 

]]> 23:01 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomBrittany and Mike sit down with Capt. James Carroll of Broward County Florida (Fort Lauderdale area) and talk about his community outreach program attempting to reduce infant mortality by promoting safe-sleep practices.  Episode 20: The Great Airway Debate with Dan O'Shaughnessey and Seth Bard Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:34:19 +0000 The CPR crew sit down to talk with Dan and Seth about advanced airway choices in OHCA. 

]]> The CPR crew sit down to talk with Dan and Seth about advanced airway choices in OHCA. 

]]> 22:48 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomThe CPR crew sit down to talk with Dan and Seth about advanced airway choices in OHCA.  Episode 19: Protecting Our Own Part II... The Injured Firefighter Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:28:36 +0000 Stephen delves into some of the special considerations of the injured firefighter as well as what medics can do to be more proactive at fire standbys. 

]]> Stephen delves into some of the special considerations of the injured firefighter as well as what medics can do to be more proactive at fire standbys. 

]]> 16:37 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomStephen delves into some of the special considerations of the injured firefighter as well as what medics can do to be more proactive at fire standbys.  Episode 18: Caring for the Autistic Patient with Jen Knapp Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:27:36 +0000 The CPR crew sits down with Jen and talks about common misconceptions about Autism and how to optimize assessment tools. 

]]> The CPR crew sits down with Jen and talks about common misconceptions about Autism and how to optimize assessment tools. 

]]> 26:47 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomThe CPR crew sits down with Jen and talks about common misconceptions about Autism and how to optimize assessment tools.  Episode 17: The Field Amputation with Jon Mansfield Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:06:29 +0000 Mike and Brittany sit down with Jon to discuss his experiences with prehospital amputation. 

]]> Mike and Brittany sit down with Jon to discuss his experiences with prehospital amputation. 

]]> 28:05 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Brittany sit down with Jon to discuss his experiences with prehospital amputation.  Episode 16: A Novice's Introduction to the Dialysis Patient Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:27:37 +0000 Mike and Brittany give a brief overview of the types of dialysis and some special treatment considerations. 

]]> Mike and Brittany give a brief overview of the types of dialysis and some special treatment considerations. 

]]> 15:41 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Brittany give a brief overview of the types of dialysis and some special treatment considerations.  Episode 15: Protecting Our Own Part I... The injured Police Officer Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:38:35 +0000 New series "Protecting Our Own" focuses on special considerations for EMS providers to consider while caring for injured members of public safety. Today's episode focuses on the injured police officer. 

]]> New series "Protecting Our Own" focuses on special considerations for EMS providers to consider while caring for injured members of public safety. Today's episode focuses on the injured police officer. 

]]> 15:51 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomNew series "Protecting Our Own" focuses on special considerations for EMS providers to consider while caring for injured members of public safety. Today's episode focuses on the injured police officer.  Episode 14: The Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Patient Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:01:53 +0000 Mike delves into a review of obstructive shock, as well as some new ideas in the prehospital approach of PE management. 

]]> Mike delves into a review of obstructive shock, as well as some new ideas in the prehospital approach of PE management. 

]]> 20:48 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike delves into a review of obstructive shock, as well as some new ideas in the prehospital approach of PE management.  Episode 13: Capnography (Beyond ETI Confirmation) with Jayson McConnell Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:45:46 +0000 Mike and Jayson sit down and talk about a lot of the little know uses for waveform capnography. 

]]> Mike and Jayson sit down and talk about a lot of the little know uses for waveform capnography. 

]]> 21:31 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Jayson sit down and talk about a lot of the little know uses for waveform capnography.  Episode 12: Pelvic Trauma with Chris Scheumann Sat, 12 Dec 2015 06:46:14 +0000 Chris and the CPR crew reevaluate the current standard of prehospital pelvic trauma management. 

]]> Chris and the CPR crew reevaluate the current standard of prehospital pelvic trauma management. 

]]> 28:09 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomChris and the CPR crew reevaluate the current standard of prehospital pelvic trauma management.  Episode 11: Epistaxis in the Field Sat, 28 Nov 2015 21:08:05 +0000 Mike and Stephen talk a little about the A/P of epistaxis as well as some new ALS treatment modalities. 

]]> Mike and Stephen talk a little about the A/P of epistaxis as well as some new ALS treatment modalities. 

]]> 15:20 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Stephen talk a little about the A/P of epistaxis as well as some new ALS treatment modalities.  Episode 10: Rants, Raves, and Reform with Mike Lauria Sat, 14 Nov 2015 20:05:01 +0000 The grand finale of our interview with Mike Lauria. 

]]> The grand finale of our interview with Mike Lauria. 

]]> 23:30 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomThe grand finale of our interview with Mike Lauria.  Episode 9: Changing the Way We Make Decisions Under Stress with Mike Lauria Sat, 31 Oct 2015 02:23:38 +0000 This episode is all about how we can change the way we make decisions under duress. 

]]> This episode is all about how we can change the way we make decisions under duress. 

]]> 29:21 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomThis episode is all about how we can change the way we make decisions under duress.  Episode 8: Changing the Way We Learn Procedures with Mike Lauria Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:42:51 +0000 We go back to the drawing board on initial and continuing education and procedure instruction. 

]]> We go back to the drawing board on initial and continuing education and procedure instruction. 

]]> 16:15 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomWe go back to the drawing board on initial and continuing education and procedure instruction.  Episode 7: Changing the Way We Teach with Mike Lauria Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:31:23 +0000 The CPR guys have a chat with Mike Lauria about what's wrong with the current status of EMS education. 

]]> The CPR guys have a chat with Mike Lauria about what's wrong with the current status of EMS education. 

]]> 12:33 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomThe CPR guys have a chat with Mike Lauria about what's wrong with the current status of EMS education.  Episode 6: Social Media and EMS Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:00:22 +0000 Mike and Stephen talk about the different avenues that Social Media and Applications can help us learn in the field. 

]]> Mike and Stephen talk about the different avenues that Social Media and Applications can help us learn in the field. 

]]> 11:29 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Stephen talk about the different avenues that Social Media and Applications can help us learn in the field.  Episode 5: Axis Deviation Part One with Eric Allmon Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:56:25 +0000 Mike and Eric talk about the importance of early detection of ventricular rhythms and how to treat tachyarrhythmias. 

]]> Mike and Eric talk about the importance of early detection of ventricular rhythms and how to treat tachyarrhythmias. 

]]> 18:12 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMike and Eric talk about the importance of early detection of ventricular rhythms and how to treat tachyarrhythmias.  Episode 4: A Finger in the Chest Beats a Needle in the Bush Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:53:56 +0000 Maybe needle decompression isn't so great after all...

]]> Maybe needle decompression isn't so great after all...

]]> 12:11 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomMaybe needle decompression isn't so great after all... Episode 2: Keep Calm and Ventilate with Ryan McAfee Mon, 07 Sep 2015 02:12:08 +0000 Today, we rant about the underutilization of the BLS airway with Ryan McAfee.

]]> Today, we rant about the underutilization of the BLS airway with Ryan McAfee.

]]> 19:12 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomToday, we rant about the underutilization of the BLS airway with Ryan McAfee. Episode 1: Why TXA? Mon, 07 Sep 2015 02:05:45 +0000 In this episode, Mike and Stephen attempt to answer some questions about the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the prehospital setting. 

]]> In this episode, Mike and Stephen attempt to answer some questions about the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the prehospital setting. 

]]> 09:11 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomIn this episode, Mike and Stephen attempt to answer some questions about the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the prehospital setting.  Episode 0: Introducing a New Prehospital Brand Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:28:18 +0000 In this episode, Mike and Stephen delve into the vision of the CPR Podcast. 

]]> In this episode, Mike and Stephen delve into the vision of the CPR Podcast. 

]]> 03:18 false full podcast.cpr@gmail.com (Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen Bloom)Michael Barrow, Brittany Bard, and Stephen BloomIn this episode, Mike and Stephen delve into the vision of the CPR Podcast.