Emergency workers rush into dangerous situations. This episode addresses the response to the question “Is the Scene Safe?” Tactical EMS and response to contagious patients is discussed.

History of Resuscitation

Oct 28th, 2020 18m 30s

Snatching someone from the jaws of death! The history of the most dramatic aspect of EMS - resuscitation.

History of Medical Specialties

Oct 26th, 2020 16m 51s

How did we get to most doctors being specialists? How did Emergency Medicine become a specialty? This episode covers all that.

Medical Education History

Sep 9th, 2020 16m 10s

The training to become a doctor - from 500 BCE to today. From Hippocrates to how doctors are trained in 2020.

ER - The TV show

Aug 23rd, 2020 9m 56s

One of the most popular media depictions of Emergency Medicine, the show ER ran for 15 seasons. Although it had its flaws, it showed many of the most exciting aspects of working in an Emergency Department.

USA History of EMTs and Paramedics

May 24th, 2020 10m 26s

The last 50 years or so include the entire history of the modern EMS system, including EMTs and Paramedics.

EMERGENCY! The TV Show

Apr 19th, 2020 9m 54s

The first TV show to portray EMS and introduce the public to paramedics - EMERGENCY! ran from 1972 to 1977.

Baron Larrey 4 - The Ambulance

Apr 18th, 2020 14m 54s

The final episode in the Larrey series. The ambulance from 1487 to the present.

Baron Larrey 3 - Triage

Apr 13th, 2020 11m 50s

Of the innovations Larrey brought to EMS and emergency care, triage is certainly one of the most impactful to care in both military and civilian emergency situations.

Baron Larrey 2 - Field Hospitals

Apr 7th, 2020 16m 58s

The progressive advancement of military field hospitals and the care of military wounded from 2000 years ago through the present time. I have to cite the U.S. Army Medical Department Office of Medical History website for much of the information

Baron Larrey - The Father of EMS

Apr 4th, 2020 11m 38s

The life and accomplishments of Baron Domenique-Jean Larrey. Later episodes will cover some of his innovations.

Introducing the Podcast

Apr 3rd, 2020 4m 52s

I’m Rex, an old retired Emergency Physician. In this podcast series I will cover several topics on the history of EMS and Emergency Medicine and the depiction of these in popular media. This first episode introduces me and provides my overview

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