# Prehospital Blood, Trauma Arrest, Hypertension in Pregnancy, and Diltiazem in Afib with RVR

An episode of [Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1500168983), 12 Sep 2025, 50 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cxwnw3tyamr39x3n/Final_NAEMSP_lit_review74n4g.mp3

Dr. Jeff Jarvis, EMS medical director and host of the EMS Lighthouse Project, delves into the latest emerging EMS literature and guidelines from the National Association of EMS Physicians. We explore best practices for blood use in trauma, up-to-date trauma arrest recommendations, postpartum hemorrhage, and severe hypertension in pregnancy. Additionally, we discuss recent studies on field intubation times, pre-hospital treatment of AFib with RVR, and pre-treating with calcium before diltiazem for patients in AFib. This episode is packed with crucial, evidence-based information for best practices in the prehospital setting. Don't miss out! • Website show notes link • Episode on YouTube Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field? 👉 Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: emspodcast.com/free-coaching-call 📰 Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae Resources • EMS Light House episode on pretreatment with calcium before diltiazem in Afib • The Resus Tailor Guest/Cast/Crew information- Guest- Dr. Jeff Jarvis Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry Catch up with us after the show • Instagram- @emsloudandclear • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@EMSLoudandClear • Website- www.emspodcast.com Gear We Like • Good Stethoscope - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 • Good Shears - https://amzn.to/40FROuF or https://amzn.to/3ChZ4Tn • Notepad for taking notes on calls - https://amzn.to/3Z1X21J • Sunglasses - https://frontline-optics.com/discount/EMSCAST15 • Books we recommend - • The Dichotomy of Leadership - https://amzn.to/4fiCAjN • Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3O1FWfa • Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance in a Complex World - https://amzn.to/3V7BwYf • Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/4fiJG85 • A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 American Burn Association / ABLS: Enter the ABLS giveaway by June 30, 2026; the winner will be selected July 1, 2026. Loud & Clear listeners also get 10% off ABLS Now through August 31, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/aba-loud-clear

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