Episodes

  • Surgical Cricothyrotomy

    Surgical Cricothyrotomy
    May 3 2025

    A last-resort lifesaving procedure with high stakes, surgical cricothyrotomy is rarely performed—but always looms in the background of airway management. In this episode, we look at the evidence supporting cric in the field, discuss the training and policy debates around it, and reflect on what it means for EMS clinicians to carry such a heavy clinical responsibility.
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    28 mins
  • Tranexamic Acid (EMS)

    Tranexamic Acid (EMS)
    May 3 2025

    We examine the evidence behind TXA use in prehospital care and explore how protocol adoption varies across California EMS systems. What does the data say about its effectiveness in trauma? Why do some agencies use it while others hesitate? This episode unpacks the science, the operational considerations, and the policy landscape shaping TXA’s role in the field.
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    21 mins