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EMS Across the Pond, Episode 02 – Breathless in the Back

In this podcast, we explore another case of prehospital trauma. Regan and special guest Livia Van Humbeeck discuss the differences in EMS management of a trauma in the United States versus Poland and how POCUS can be an invaluable asset.

Credit of intro/outro: Joseph McDade (https://josephmcdade.com)

Host: David Collins, MD, FACEP

Co-host: Regan Washist, MSIV

Guest host: Livia Van Humbeeck, MSVI (yes, they go that high in Poland!)

Editor/Reviewer: Michelle Collins

Editing Wizard: Phil Aguet

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