AT Pit Crew Podcast
AT Pit Crew Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Ray Castle, an athletic trainer and EMT with 30+ years of experience, The AT Pit Crew Podcast covers sports emergency care topics with expert guests, including athletic trainers, physicians, EMS, and athletes. The show focuses on the "Pitcrew" approach to emergency care—a team-based, coordinated response to on-field emergencies. Each episode explores hot topics, real-world experiences, and best practices to improve emergency response in sports settings. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to elevate your care.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of sports emergency care topics, including Emergency Action Plan (EAP) development, sudden cardiac arrest responses, management of exertional heat illnesses, and practical training strategies. Episodes often feature expert guests discussing specific challenges and advancements in emergency care, such as the WISE 5 initiative or CPR and AED advocacy in schools.
Hosted by Ray Castle, an athletic trainer and EMT with 30+ years of experience, The AT Pit Crew Podcast covers sports emergency care topics with expert guests, including athletic trainers, physicians, EMS, and athletes. The show focuses on the “Pitcrew” approach to emergency care—a team-based, coordinated response to on-field emergencies. Each episode explores hot topics, real-world experiences, and best practices to improve emergency response in sports settings. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to elevate your care.
Episode Description
Sports emergencies don’t give second chances. In this episode of the AT Pit Crew Podcast, host Ryan Hart talks with Dr. Ray Castle (CEO of Action Medco and co‑author of the July 2024 Journal of EMS paper Best Practices for Emergency Action Planning and Implementation in Athletic Settings) about contemporary emergency care equipment and supplies.
They explore how the right tools – and the right preparation – can save lives when seconds count:
- Minimum essential equipment every athletic venue must have, including CPR pocket masks, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), personal protective equipment, bleeding‑control kits, splints and sanitation supplies
Why AED placement matters
Matching equipment to personnel and venue – align gear with staff qualifications and venue‑specific needs so your emergency action plan works in real life
Equipment maintenance & documentation – best practices for regular checks, manufacturer‑recommended service intervals and documentation protocols to ensure gear is ready when needed.
Integration with EAPs & training – how to incorporate equipment readiness into emergency action plans, practice drills and team communication.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand how properly selected and maintained equipment – paired with personnel training and clear protocols – builds a safety net for athletes, staff and spectators.
Call to Action: Subscribe to the AT Pit Crew Podcast so you never miss a lap. For more resources and hands‑on training, visit ActionMed.co and explore the AT Pit Crew course and the July 2024 Journal of EMS paper referenced in this episode.
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