EMS Research with Professor Bram

About EMS Research with Professor Bram

Join Bram Duffee, a paramedic and researcher with over 20 years of experience in critical care and 911, as he explores the latest research in emergency medicine and paramedicine. Each episode of "EMS Research with Professor Bram" features an in-depth discussion, as well as an analysis of new studies and their implications for paramedics. As a PhD researcher and paramedic, Bram brings a unique perspective to the podcast. His expertise and experience allow him to break down complex concepts and make them accessible to listeners. Whether you're an experienced paramedic looking to stay up-to-date on the latest research or someone interested in learning more about emergency medicine, "EMS Research with Professor Bram" is the perfect podcast for you. Host biography: Bram Duffee has authored 2 books on communication. With over two decades of experience as a paramedic (since 1998), his roles have included 911 and critical care, along with operations management for both 911 and private companies. He has taught over 60 university-level courses in Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and more. He currently serves as a full-time paramedic in Houston and is an Advisory Board Member for the National Association of Medical Emergency Technicians of Portugal. He also holds a research appointment as an Institute for Social Innovation Fellow with Fielding Graduate University. Refer to links: http://www.ProfessorBram.com (http://www.ProfessorBram.com ) http://www.youtube.com/@4EMSresearch (http://www.youtube.com/@4EMSresearch) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087933902422&mibextid=ZbWKwL (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087933902422&mibextid=ZbWKwL) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramduffee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramduffee)

Publisher

Bram Duffee

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2023

Latest episode

31 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Mar 2026

   Stopping Violence Before It Starts: A new EMS tool

   Workplace violence is an escalating crisis in EMS, often dismissed as just "part of the job." But what if you could predict which patients were likely to become aggressive before an incident occurred? In this episode, we sit down with researchers Dr. Son Chae Kim and Kathie Dunn to discuss the ABRAT-EMS, a new, evidence-based screening tool designed to help crews spot risk early and stay safe. We break down how this simple three-item checklist works, the science behind its development from o...

2. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Rethinking the Pump: Is There a Place for Prehospital Gastric Lavage?

   Gastric lavage, a procedure for pumping the stomach after poisoning, was once a standard of care. Now, it's rarely used due to a lack of evidence and risk of complications. So why are we talking about it in 2026? A recent case report in Prehospital Emergency Care challenges us to reconsider if there’s a narrow, specific role for this intervention in the most critically ill overdose patients. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nicholas Studer, one of the study's lead authors, to explore this ...

3. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Silent Signs: Improving Paramedic Response to Intimate Partner Violence

   Domestic violence calls are among the most complex and high-risk situations paramedics encounter. Often, the signs are subtle-confusion, headaches, or a hesitant patient-and mask a much darker reality of non-fatal strangulation or traumatic brain injury. In this episode, we speak with researcher Dr. Rory Marshall about a groundbreaking study that asked survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) what they really needed from EMS. Dr. Marshall discusses the disconnect between standard paramed...

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• Alex Penn
• Mic Gunderson
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YouTube views

7,732

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

60

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