Inside EMS Podcast: How to care for geriatric patients

Our co-hosts discuss how one program is teaching paramedics how to deal and empathize with dementia patients by using virtual training

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In this Inside EMS Podcast episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a program that's bringing awareness for EMS providers when caring for geriatric patients. They also discuss NAEMT's GEMS course and what you need to do to ensure you are delivering great care to this special population.

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Keeping you on the pulse of what's happening inside the EMS community.

Inside EMS is a weekly podcast delivering industry news and hot topics to EMS personnel. Every Friday, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, discuss EMS life through good-natured banter and expert perspectives. Cebollero, now an executive leadership coach, is a former EMS chief, while Louisiana-based Grayson is a critical care paramedic and respected EMS educator. Their vehicle for delivering the news and know how is that of two medics sitting on the truck between calls. Their mission is to make all listeners, EMS insiders.

Listen as Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate the effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound, dig into the EMS impact of current events, or sound off on controversial issues, like patient transport via fire truck.

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