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Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
This episode takes a one-year look at Milwaukee County’s prehospital whole blood program, exploring how it was built, implemented, and refined across a complex EMS system. Dr. Amy Stasik, Dr. Tom Engel, and Dan Pojar share key lessons learned, clinical impact, and opportunities for improvement - from patient recognition to system coordination.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
In this episode of Push Dose EMS, Dr. Mitch Byrd and Quality Assurance Manager Matt Pinsoneault break down what QA/QI means in modern EMS. The discussion highlights Milwaukee County’s shift toward a just culture, focusing on learning, system design, and provider engagement rather than blame, and emphasizes how documentation and clinician involvement drive meaningful change and better patient outcomes.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Email Matt: Matthew.Pinsoneault@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Email MCOEM EMS Quality: qualityems@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Milwaukee County CQIP Submission Form: CQIP Case Submission - OEM EMS
Check out the Milwaukee County EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Program:
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Every call generates data, but what actually happens to it? This month, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how EMS documentation fuels system performance, research, and operational decisions across Milwaukee County. Learn how your charting shapes dashboards, deployment strategy, and quality improvement efforts.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Email Milwaukee County Data Analytics Team: EMSdata@milwaukeecountywi.gov
EMS Activities Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/EMS-Activity
Hospital Diversions Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Hospital-Diversions
Cardiac Arrest Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Cardiac-Arrest
Overdose Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/Overdose
EMS Stroke Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/EMS/Data-Analytics/EMSStrokeDashboard
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Pediatric 911 encounters account for just over 5% of Milwaukee County EMS calls, but they require disciplined assessment and rapid recognition. In this episode, we discuss assessment pearls, talk about common emergencies in the pediatric population, and take a look at our current pediatric EMS study, the Pedi-PART Trial.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Pedi-PART SOAR Card Reference:
https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/emergency-management/EMS-/Numbered-Notices/NN-24-04-Pedi-PART-Study-w-SOAR-Cards.pdf
Ramgopal S, Elmer J, Escajeda J, Martin-Gill C. Differences in Prehospital Patient Assessments for Pediatric Versus Adult Patients. J Pediatr. 2018 Aug;199:200-205.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.03.069. Epub 2018 May 11. PMID: 29759850; PMCID: PMC7073459.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
This episode explores postpartum hemorrhage and what EMS providers need to know for early recognition and effective prehospital management. With insight from Dr. Rachel Harrison and Dr. Amy Stasik, we review the 4 Ts, updated guidelines, and whole blood considerations.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
NAEMSP OB Emergency Guidelines:
Now Available: New EMS Obstetric Emergency Guidelines - NAEMSP
NAEMSP Postpartum Hemorrhage Guideline:
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
A challenging Oak Creek call with seizure activity, head trauma, and a late DNR highlights decision-making in the gray zone of EMS. The crew reflects on airway management and ethics to strengthen clinical judgment in the field.
Email Mike: michael.cohen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Spaite, D. W., Hu, C., Bobrow, B. J., Chikani, V., Barnhart, B., Gaither, J. B., Denninghoff, K. R., Adelson, P. D., Keim, S. M., Viscusi, C., Mullins, T., & Sherrill, D. (2017). The effect of combined out-of-hospital hypotension and hypoxia on mortality in major traumatic brain injury. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 69(1), 62–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.007
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Saving lives takes more than rapid response in today world. Host and OEM EMS Clinician Development Manager, Shane Hughes, welcomes Lt. Mason Barribeau of Oak Creek Fire Rescue, Kendall Wolter, City of Wauwatosa Social Worker and Dr. Amy Stasik, MCW Fellow to discuss the evolving roles, responsibilities and scenarios of Community Paramedicine in the Milwaukee County EMS system.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Host Shane Hughes, OEM EMS Clinician Development Manager, along with Dr. Mitch Byrd, Emergency Medicine Physician and MCW EMS Fellow, plus Lt. Jessica Ziems, Milwaukee Fire Department Paramedic, discuss a bradycardia case.
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Co-Hosts Shane Hughes, OEM EMS Clinician Development Manager and Dr. Tom Grawey, Deputy Chief Medical Director of the Milwaukee County EMS System, welcome Medical College EM Fellows Dr. Amy Stasik and Dr. Mitch Byrd to discuss a unique case. Also, medical director messaging from EMS Division Director Dan Pojar (while Dr. Weston is on vacation) and a purpose statement of the new CDUs (clinician development units).
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Host and Clinician Development Manager, Shane Hughes welcomes Drs. Amy Stasik and Mitch Byrd as Medical College of Wisconsin, EMS Fellows to OEM and the Milwaukee County EMS System. Plus, Chief Medical Director, Dr. Ben Weston highlights the importance of fellowship program and collaboration with the system.