The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect is where first responders continue the conversation after the call.
Hosted by EMS educator Shaun Pitts, each episode brings together paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, physicians, educators, and industry leaders to explore the topics that shape our profession. From clinical medicine and patient care to leadership, mental health, education, career development, and the realities of life in emergency services, we cover the conversations that happen when the radios are quiet.
Whether you’re on your commute, between calls, or finally enjoying some time off, you’ll leave every episode with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can take back to your next shift.
Because learning doesn’t stop when the call ends.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect. Real conversations. Better providers. Stronger responders.
The Off Shift Podcast by EMSconnect
No Pulse, No Problem: Crushing Cardiac Arrest in the Field
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When seconds count and the pressure is on, what really makes the difference in saving a life? In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we sit down with Dr. Eric Ernest—emergency physician, EMS medical director, and resuscitation nerd—to talk all things cardiac arrest.
From high-performance CPR and mechanical devices to airway management and post-ROSC care, Dr. Ernest shares practical, field-tested insights that can help EMS providers own the code and improve outcomes when every beat matters.
Whether you're new to the job or a seasoned medic, this is the episode that reminds us: No pulse? No problem. Let’s crush it.
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