In this must-listen episode of EMSconnect On Shift, we dive into one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of EMS care: pediatric patients. Joining us are Dr. Karina Dierks, a seasoned pediatric emergency physician, and Sheri Worle, an experienced flight nurse with a deep passion for pediatric transport.Together, they share invaluable insights into best practices for assessing and treating young patients in the field, navigating the unique challenges of pediatric care, and providing s...

BLS Provider Essentials: Trauma Assessment with Shaun Pitts and Nathan Denison

EMSconnect On Shift is for the men and women who live life on the rig, in the station, and on the street—when the tones drop and there’s no pause button.Hosted by Shaun Pitts, EMS educator and street-tested provider, this podcast cuts through the fluff and gets real about emergency medicine. The calls that don’t go textbook. The decisions you make with seconds on the clock. The lessons you only learn the hard way—on shift.Every episode brings honest stories, practical EMS education, and straight-talk discussions on critical care, trauma, leadership, mental fitness, and the realities of working fire and EMS today. No sugarcoating. No buzzwords. Just experience you can carry into your next call.Whether you’re a brand-new EMT, a salty medic, or a firefighter who’s seen enough to know better, EMSconnect On Shift is about getting better—together.🎙️ If you can’t change a life, save a life. 🧠 Get less dumb with EMSconnect On Shift. 🚑 Real talk. Real calls. Real EMS.🔔 Subscribe, share it with your crew, and keep learning—because complacency gets people hurt.Got to go… byee.