EMS Research with Professor Bram
by Bram Duffee
Stopping Violence Before It Starts: A new EMS tool
About this podcast
Join Bram Duffee, a paramedic and researcher with over 20 years of experience in critical care and 911, as he explores the latest research in emergency medicine and paramedicine. Each episode of "EMS Research with Professor Bram" features an in-depth discussion, as well as an analysis of new studies and their implications for paramedics. As a PhD researcher and paramedic, Bram brings a unique perspective to the podcast. His expertise and experience allow him to break down complex concepts and make them accessible to listeners. Whether you're an experienced paramedic looking to stay up-to-date on the latest research or someone interested in learning more about emergency medicine, "EMS Research with Professor Bram" is the perfect podcast for you.
Host biography: Bram Duffee has authored 2 books on communication. With over two decades of experience as a paramedic (since 1998), his roles have included 911 and critical care, along with operations management for both 911 and private companies. He has taught over 60 university-level courses in Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and more. He currently serves as a full-time paramedic in Houston and is an Advisory Board Member for the National Association of Medical Emergency Technicians of Portugal. He also holds a research appointment as an Institute for Social Innovation Fellow with Fielding Graduate University.
Refer to links:
http://www.ProfessorBram.com
http://www.youtube.com/@4EMSresearch
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087933902422&mibextid=ZbWKwL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramduffee
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- Stopping Violence Before It Starts: A new EMS tool · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 20Workplace violence is an escalating crisis in EMS, often dismissed as just "part of the job." But what if you could predict which patients were likely to become aggressive before…
- Rethinking the Pump: Is There a Place for Prehospital Gastric Lavage? · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 19Gastric lavage, a procedure for pumping the stomach after poisoning, was once a standard of care. Now, it's rarely used due to a lack of evidence and risk of complications. So…
- Silent Signs: Improving Paramedic Response to Intimate Partner Violence · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 18Domestic violence calls are among the most complex and high-risk situations paramedics encounter. Often, the signs are subtle-confusion, headaches, or a hesitant patient-and mask…
- Research Ethics in EMS: Protecting Patients, Building Trust · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 17When does a quality improvement project become human research? If you're reviewing patient charts or surveying new hires, you might be stepping into the world of research ethics…
- Rethinking CPR in Trauma: Insights from a Groundbreaking Study on Hemorrhagic Shock · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 16For a pulseless trauma patient, starting CPR is an ingrained response. But in cases of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) from severe blood loss, could chest compressions do…
- Can AI Help Paramedics Make Better Decisions? · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 15Can artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT help paramedics with differential diagnosis and transport decisions? A groundbreaking new study explores AI's accuracy in…
- Research Highlights and Innovations Shaping Our Field · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 14This fast-paced video explores a long list of the latest research innovations shaping EMS with Bram Duffee, PhD, EMT-P including workplace culture, professional recognition…
- Jimmy Apple the "EMS Avenger" discussion on 2025 AHA Guidelines · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 13The 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care introduce significant updates, including a focus on on-scene resuscitation, cautious use of mechanical CPR…
- Epinephrine in Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: Life-Saving or False Hope? · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 12Epinephrine is a cornerstone of medical cardiac arrest, but does it provide the same benefit in traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA)? Emerging research challenges long-held protocols…
- 🪖🪖Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Army Researchers · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 11Severe hemorrhage is one of the toughest challenges faced in the pre-hospital environment, especially when every second counts and resources are limited. But a recent study on…
- 💥Breaking Barriers in Pediatric Pain Management 👶 · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 10Discover the crucial insights behind managing pain in pediatric patients during prehospital care. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Hoi See Tsao, a pediatric emergency medicine…
- ❤️Lidocaine vs. Amiodarone: Groundbreaking Cardiac Arrest Study Explained 🙌 · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 9Join us for an eye-opening interview with Tanner Smida, MD/PhD candidate at West Virginia University, as he dives into his groundbreaking research on the use of amiodarone and…
- 🍕Eating Patterns in EMS Work 🍽 · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 8Tegan Mansouri, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo and registered dietitian, led an eye-opening study titled Eating Patterns Among EMS Providers in the…
- 👶 Moving Towards Safer Pediatric Transport Care in EMS 🚑 · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 7Navigating the complexities of transporting children in ambulances is no small feat for EMS workers. From safely securing young patients to performing critical interventions like…
- 🥼Clinical Pharmacy in Motion: Ride-Alongs and Research in EMS 💊 · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 6Hennepin EMS in Minnesota took a significant step forward in early 2023 by introducing a dedicated clinical pharmacist consulting role to its operations. This groundbreaking…
- 💖Prehospital Blood Pressure Intervention for Acute Stroke 🧠 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 5When every second counts in a medical emergency like a stroke, deciding on the right course of treatment can be life-changing. Strokes come in two main types—ischemic and…
- 🚑Beyond Epinephrine: The Future of CPR with Ultrasound and Esmolol💖 · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 4After 6 doses of Epinephrine it may be too late for the CPR patient. Emergency physicians Dr. Zachary Boivin and Dr. Trent She, both from Connecticut, discussed their recent…
- 💉Paramedic Perspectives on COVID Through Qualitative Research 👨🏽🚒 · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3Dr. Nigel Barr is a paramedic researcher from Australia and Dr. Bram Duffee is a paramedic researcher from the United States. Together they talk about their individual studies…
- 💀Death Talk from the Paramedic ☹ · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 2Dr. Zachary Tillett is a paramedic who works as an ER Physician in Maryland and talks about his new article “Breaking Bad News in the Prehospital Setting: A Guide for EMS…
- 🔪Paramedic performance in a high-stress surgical airway event 🚑 · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 1Dr Casey Patrick, an ER and EMS physician from Texas talks about a recent study he helped publish that looked at how successfully surgical cricothyrotomy can be performed by…
