S2:E3 - “Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning - A discussion about EMS and stroke with Seitz and Sirens.” - October 20, 2020

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When an EMS provider or agency becomes convinced that a stroke severity scale is the right thing to adopt for their system, they often assume the best thing to do is take all stroke patients, or at least those with indicators of LVO, to stroke centers that can provide neuro intervention. It’s easy to consider bypassing one hospital for another in these situations, but the data clearly shows that the best thing we can do is gather ALL the necessary information related to the patient and their stroke. Then, transport them to the CLOSEST appropriate stroke center, which might not offer neuro interventional services like mechanical thrombectomy. Either way, it is a data driven decision steeped in evidence.
In this episode, Geoff sits down with Chris and Jason Seitz. Chris is a traveling ED physician who works around the country in EDs that need the help. His brother Jason is a firefighter/paramedic at the Madison Heights FD. Together, they own and operate Seitz and Sirens, which provides American Heart Association courses, NREMT prep courses and a litany of other EMS and healthcare education. I just started collaborating with these gentlemen, and I think we’re onto something. You can get a hold of them at SeitzandSirens.com.
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