Archive for category Podcast

Critical Care Airway and Breathing Emergencies

A discussion of hospital airway and breathing emergencies in the ICU environment. Thanks for listening. JY

The Future of EMS Hospital Integration

A discussion of where we should be headed in integrating EMS care and hospital care. Some of my flute playing on a Jeff Lorber tune. Thanks for listening. JY

Time Travel and Recognition Primed Decision Making

A discussion of how experts size up situations and how as an experienced person, you often look ahead in time to predict how your interventions will work. Thanks, JY

Command in the Field

A discussion of being in charge in the station and during incidents with Tom Joyce and Andy Young. Sorry about the backup alarm later in the podcast, that’s what happens when you interview people on duty. Thanks for listening. JY.

Why There’s No Magic in Wizard Systems

A discussion of good and bad systems, and why systems that revolve around “Wizards” don’t grow and improve and eventually become dangerous. Happy New Year! JY

Offense and Defense in Clinical Care

Discussion of offense and defense when taking care of patients. These are vital concepts as you develop a clinical strategy. I included a recording of an original song I performed a few years ago. Happy New Year! JY

How To Herd Cats: You’ve Got The Job, Now What?

A discussion of how to begin to change your clinical or emergency service. Thanks for listening. JY

How to Herd Cats: Interview with Chief Dan Eggleston, Albemarle County Fire Rescue

Discussion with Chief Eggleston on “Dealing with Reality”. As a leader, how do handle it when your goals and vision run up against obstacles so great that they endanger your success. We also talk about strategies to win over detractors or drive over them. Thanks for listening.

Herding Cats Part 1: Leading Clinical Services

Starting a series on how to lead clinical teams, whether its a trauma center or a fire department. This part gives the background on what kind of positions are worth taking, and what to do when you show up. Thanks for listening. JY

When the little things can mean something (with Tom Joyce)

A discussion with Tom Joyce of Orange County Fire and EMS of several patient care issues. Thanks for listening. JY