Tag: trauma

**RE-RELEASE** Ep. 16 Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. Trauma Surgeon Part 2

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Here’s Part 2 of my Interview with Dr. Kari Jerge M.D.
We talk about:
*Emerging trends in trauma care
*Whole Blood
*EMSPOCUS
*REBOA

  • Dr. Jerge gives some advice to the EMTs and Paramedics about becoming MASTERS of trauma care and the physiology trauma
  • Our mutual love for gangsta rap.

Dr. Jerge is a native Californian. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She went on to a general surgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill. She then transitioned to St. Louis University (SLU) for Surgical Critical Care Fellowship as well as completion of her general surgery residency. Dr. Jerge began her trauma critical care practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She then assumed the role of Trauma Medical Director at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Seeking a new challenge in a supportive academic environment, Dr. Jerge joined the University of Kansas Department of Surgery in the fall of 2017 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery.

Dr. Jerge is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She has a strong passion for trauma and critical care. Her interests within the field are prehospital outreach and education, disaster preparedness, injury prevention, tactical medicine, and hemorrhage control. Dr. Jerge is an instructor in ATLS and tactical combat casualty care. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Eastern Association for Surgery in Trauma, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the International Public Safety Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She enjoys having strong bonds with patients and their families as they walk through challenging circumstances together. It is important to Dr. Jerge that partnership and strong communication exist between the health care team and the patient in order to optimize healing.

When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Jerge enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, Pilates, Notre Dame football, and spending time with her family.

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**RE-RELEASE** Ep. 15 Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. Trauma Surgeon Part 1

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Dr. Kari Jerge M.D. is a double board certified in trauma and critical care medicine. She is a trauma surgeon who found her way into the world of tactical medicine as a SWAT Physician. She is a TCCC Instructor and a champion of prehospital providers. She regularly assists with education and training of EMTs and Paramedics in trauma care. She is also an advocate for the Stop the Bleed initiative to empower the general public to control life-threatening bleeding in the event of an emergency.

I split the interview into 2 parts because we talked for a while.

Part 1: Dr. Jerge talks about:

  • How she fell in love with trauma and critical care surgery.
  • How she entered the world of tactical medicine
  • The importance of hemorrhage control.
  • The resistance of laypersons learning bleeding control
  • Data driven instruction vs. “tacticool” people trying to make a quick buck.

Dr. Jerge is a native Californian. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She went on to a general surgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill. She then transitioned to St. Louis University (SLU) for Surgical Critical Care Fellowship as well as completion of her general surgery residency. Dr. Jerge began her trauma critical care practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She then assumed the role of Trauma Medical Director at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Seeking a new challenge in a supportive academic environment, Dr. Jerge joined the University of Kansas Department of Surgery in the fall of 2017 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery.

Dr. Jerge is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She has a strong passion for trauma and critical care. Her interests within the field are prehospital outreach and education, disaster preparedness, injury prevention, tactical medicine, and hemorrhage control. Dr. Jerge is an instructor in ATLS and tactical combat casualty care. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Eastern Association for Surgery in Trauma, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the International Public Safety Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She enjoys having strong bonds with patients and their families as they walk through challenging circumstances together. It is important to Dr. Jerge that partnership and strong communication exist between the health care team and the patient in order to optimize healing.

When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Jerge enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, Pilates, Notre Dame football, and spending time with her family.

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Ep. 24 Bill Harris: First Care Provider Co-Founder Pt. 1

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May is National Stop the Bleed Month month so, Bill Harris from First CARE Provider sat down to talk about the Stop the Bleed initiative and the innovative things that the First CARE Provider organization is doing to empower individuals to provide care in the event of a trauma emergency.

About Bill Harris:

Bill Harris is a twenty-year, US Navy Veteran, with multiple combat tours to the Middle East. Bill brings a broad base of combat medical knowledge and experience. His deployments include Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Africa, as well as serving in Iceland.
He spent eight years serving beside US Marines as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, and seven years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU.)
Since retirement in 2010 he has trained military members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other government agency personnel in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), and Active Shooter Tactical Response. He currently teaches at a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and provides operational medical support to various agencies. He is on the Board of Advisers for the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) and he co-founded the Non-profit: First CARE Provider. He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic a military Master Training Specialist, and tactical medicine Authority.

About First CARE Provider:

First CARE Provider
The emergency doesn’t end when you call 9-1-1. Average response times are well over 5 minutes. Learn how to save a life and the simple steps you can take to help a trauma victim.

OUR MISSION:

To serve the public by raising awareness of the need for civilian response to disaster, and to create an integrated network of individuals and communities empowered to ensure not another life is lost from a preventable cause of death as a result of trauma.

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“Be the Solution, not the Problem.” 

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“You never know when you will be the First Responder.”

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Ep. 23 “Top 10” Questions E.D. Nurses Have About Paramedics aka: “What Do Medics Even Do, Bro?”

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Nurse Chelsie was kind enough to answer my questions about nursing for the “April Fools” episode. If you haven’t listened to Episode 21: “Medic Up! to Nursing Bridge Program aka: Chris from @Medic Up! is Going to Nursing School” go listen. Then go listen to Episode 22: “Medics and Nurses” to find out some of the nice things nurses say about EMTs and Medics when they’re not around.
Well, now it’s my turn to answer some questions nurses have about EMTs, paramedic and EMS in general. Real talk ya’ll. If you’ve been in EMS more than 10 minutes, each one of Chelsie’s questions are 100% relatable and spot on! If you’re in EMS and these questions don’t make you laugh, ask your partner to adjust the stick in your ass and lighten up. Enjoy.

From the “ambulance chaser” blog:
A paragod is typically a new paramedic (less than 3 years typically) who have the attitude that they can do no wrong since they are now a paramedic. They often ignore or belittle EMTs because they aren’t paramedics, despite the fact that they were in their exact position only a short time ago

Urban Dictionary says:
(1) a prima donna paramedic with a “god complex” who thinks he/she is smart despite being an incompetent fool

(2) any paramedic who is more concerned with his ego than his patients, regardless of skill level or talent

(3) an otherwise competent paramedic who is an egomaniac

My Local E.D. Nurses in the Wild

(Black & White; 2019)

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“You never know when you will be the First Responder.”

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Ep. 21 Medic Up! To Nursing Bridge Program aka: Chris @Medic Up! is Going to Nursing School

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As many of you know I am an EMS educator. I am the Academic Program Director for a 2-year Technical College in the Upstate of South Carolina. This year is my 27th of EMS. In the last several months I’ve done some serious soul searching. I’ve recognized the writing on the wall and it’s time to move on. I’m starting to feel the effects of 20+ years of EMS both mentally, physically and financially. So, I applied and was accepted to nursing school via a paramedic to RN bridge program.

I’ve witnessed several of my former students be successful so, I’m taking the plunge. Starting in May with a Fundamentals of Nursing class which everyone tells me is a course on how to properly wash my hands. Anyway, I wanted to get an idea of what I could really expect from my nursing classes and what it will really be like once I graduate. I sat down with one of our local nurses from the ED to get my questions answered. Chelise is what we as paramedics call “Jam Up.” She’s an ED nurse with an ICU background. She’s seen a lot, knows a lot and she handles business in a busy trauma center and has been on a few EMS ride-a-longs and I consider her an expert plus I knew she wouldn’t tell my dirty secret until I posted this episode and of course made it “Facebook Official.”

So, sit back and listen as I get my all nursing questions answered. I hope I don’t lose too many friends and followers over this but it’s just time.

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“Be the Solution, not the Problem.” 

Medical Gear Outfitters is owned and operated by a paramedic with a mission to equip individuals with top quality supplies, training and mindset they need to empower themselves to respond in an emergency.
“You never know when you will be the First Responder.”

Click here for 10% off your order. Always free shipping!

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