Whiny Medics
A Husband and wife team are both Paramedics and will discuss hot topics in EMS. As well as open a bottle of spirits or wine with each episode.
Episodes
In this episode, we speak with The President and one of the founding members of the Code Green Campaign. We want to help bring awareness to the Mental health of providers. We discuss how they help and what resources they have for departments and for individuals. We discuss the suicide rate among EMS workers and what employers and partners can do to help one another. Our drink of choice for this episode is a nice Dark Beer from Smo...
In this episode, we talk to one of our oldest children and get their view on growing up with parents in EMS. We discuss how it directed their choices for life. We also discuss the schedules the parents had and whether it benefited the growing up or hindered it. All the while opening a bottle of Fat Ass Winery Peach wine. It is light, crisp, and taste amazing. When you want summer in a bottle and it still Spring grab this wine.
In this episode, we discuss taking some of those bad calls home with us. We discuss taking the uniform off at the front door of the house and does it really happen. This is the first part of a discussion about first responders' mental health and things we can do. With the growing number of Suicides among EMS workers, I believe a little awareness we can get those who are having trouble handling bad calls and bad situations h...
In this episode, we discuss what it was like for us to be married and both be in the EMS field. We talk about the time we had together and the time apart due to raising 4 children and working 24-hour shifts. We have a fun time talking about what we went through and using each other as our very own run review when we get home. We also try a new wine. White Sangria From Fiesta Winery. A very light and fruity wine that will be one w...
In this episode, we will discuss some of our favorite movies and TV series you should see if you work in EMS. we have a little fun looking at movies like Mother Jugs and Speed and Shows like Lonestar 911. all the while trying a new Wine. This week we have a wine from up north from Door 44. It is White Door. It was given to us to try by a good friend and we give you our take on it. So grab yourself a glass of something good to drink...
The new debate in town is To get the vaccine or Not. We have a difference of opinion here on the Whiny Medics. Listen in and see what our take is on the topic. And as always we have a new beer. Whitestone brewery again but this time it is the MElted snowman. Crazy I upload this when It's snowing in Texas. Give a listen and leave us comments and reviews, please.
In this episode, we discuss a call where you know the address and how to prepare for what is to come. We discuss how not to get complacent headed to these addresses and that although it's not always an emergency there one day it will be. We also take a look and taste of Cedar Park's own Whitestone Brewery and one of their great beers.
In this episode, we discuss customer service. We discuss who our customers are. We serve patients, facilities, and staff members. We discuss things we should do, and how to give better customer service. We also try a new beer. So let's discuss a hot topic in EMS these days.
In this episode, we have run a review. We speak with Alicia Treager on a call she ran that went from being trauma to a medical call. We discuss the challenges a new medic faces when they have to make decisions that could possibly affect a person's life. We also split ways and take on Old Smoky's Salted Caramel whiskey and Rhar and Son October fest beer.
In this episode, we discuss the aged paramedics and EMT's passing down the wrong ideas. As we have new student EMT's come into our station are we teaching them the right things. we discuss attitude towards calls and patients and how displaying these attitudes at the wrong time. We also introduce our first bourbon and introduce Iron Wolf distillery.
In this episode, we look at a growing problem in EMS. Our waistlines. The studies have been done and Due to stress and the nature of our job EMS employee's weight continues to grow. We discuss our own personal journeys with weight and making better choices with food and what we really should be afraid of in EMS is the health problems associated with weight gain. And we try out a wine just in time for thanksgiving a sparkling c...
In this week's episode, we open a new bottle of wine and then tackle Domestic Violence awareness month. We talk about how to talk to patients and how to spot the signs of domestic violence. We also talk about how to handle when a coworker is a victim of domestic violence and training that we can find that will help us to recognize and report the incidents when needed. Don't worry There were no injuries during the recordi...
In this episode, we start a new trend. The first week of every month we will have a whiny medic run review. We encourage you if you have a cool call to send us the stats. We will put it into play and discuss your call. Of course, we don't want all the HIPAA stuff just THE FACTS. We will break down the call and discuss how we, two totally different medics, would run the call. So send us your calls and of course, our Run review...
In this episode, we start by opening a bottle of Thirsty Mule Sparkling Muscadine wine also known as Sassy Mule. It is a very light and fruity wine. Then we discuss the weather and how it has affected our calls and how to prepare when the storms come in. We discuss how we prepare for the storms and give a few tips to maybe help all of you out there weathering the storms as they come in. We also discuss different rolls we have had d...
In this episode, we discuss COVID-19. I know everyone is talking about it. We take a look at how EMS anticipated the challenges and accepted the changes that were made on the Fly. We discuss some changes that were made and what we expect for the future. We also discuss how EMS managed an increase in non-COVID calls as the fall out of COVID. But as always, we start with a wine from Fat Ass Winery called Kiss my Chocolate. It is a r...
In this episode, we will discuss the transition from EMT to the Paramedic. We will take a look at some of the challenges we faced as we moved from being EMT's to Paramedic. We will also share some of the information our mentors passed on to us. Going from being the assistant and partner to the team leader. We give a little advice on what makes that transition easier and how to handle the stress of being the team leader.
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In this episode, we explain who we are and what Whiny Medics is all about. We are a husband and wife duo that enjoys a good time and enjoys our life in EMS. We will explain what got us into EMS and what to expect from the Whiny medics. We hope you enjoy it.
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