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Feb 23, 2026

Ep. 68 | Dr. Death, Post Op Horror

Feb 23, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Ep. 67 | Dry vs Drowning– Managing Fluid-Depleted and Fluid-Overloaded Patients

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

Ep. 66 | Valentine’s Special | Love Me, Love Me Not — The Realities of EMS

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

Ep. 65 | Riot Control Rx: EMS Assessment & Transport in Civil Unrest

Feb 9, 2026

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Stop asking, “How much fluid should I give?”

Start asking, “What is failing?”

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Learn the method.
Treat the physiology.
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One of the most common ways EMS accidentally harms patients?

Treating physiology on autopilot.

A liter isn’t always the answer.
And neither is a diuretic.

In this episode, we give you a repeatable call flow you can use on every critically il

This Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about the relationship we’re all in: EMS. From the parts of the job we love - the purpose, the people, the adrenaline - to the parts that quietly wear on us, this episode is an honest look at what

EMS is like a box of chocolates…
and dispatch definitely mixed them up.

Some are chaotic.
Some are confusing.
Some are surprisingly wholesome.
And some absolutely should have come with a warning label.

But somehow — shift after shift &

$PRESSORS FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS?! Refractory Hypotension in Hemorrhagic Shock: • Situation: A trauma patient remains hypotensive despite fluid resuscitation, and blood products are unavailable. • Consideration: Routine use of vasopressors$

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Life and Sirens Podcast is honored to partner with FlightBridgeED and EMS1—organizations that share our commitment to education, evidence-based practice, and elevating the voices of EMS professionals.

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Agency of the Month Nominations

Every month, we highlight an EMS agency that’s making a difference — in patient care, education, culture, and community impact. Know an agency that deserves recognition? Nominate them and help us showcase the work being done behind the sirens.

Agency of the Month Nominations