Episode #180 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gerald Carrol on EMS role in addictionEpisode #180 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gerald Carrol on EMS role in addiction
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Gerard Carroll, MD, is the Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. He is passionate about utilizing physician field response to translate the bedside, apprenticeship model of medical education into the field. His interests include addiction medicine and the role of urban EMS caring for underserved populations. As an undergraduate at Brandeis University, Dr. Carroll became passionate about Emergency Medical Services, and following graduation became certified as a Paramedic . He worked for nearly a decade in the New York City 911 system and was recognized for his service on the morning of the 9-11 attacks. He then earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed Emergency Medicine Residency at Temple University Hospital and completed a fellowship in Emergency Medical Services at Cooper University Hospital. He is triple board certified in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Carroll loves the practice of academic Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services and is not satisfied with the status quo. He believes strongly that EMS is a practice of medicine and as such needs to constantly be refocused on patient outcomes while optimizing its place in the healthcare system. He helped spearhead the movement of addiction medicine into the field by educating paramedics about Opioid Use Disorder and training them to rescue patients in withdrawal with Medication Assisted Therapy using buprenorphine. Dr. Carroll loves the varied practice environments of EM and EMS making academic, rural, prehospital, austere disaster deployment, and even cruise ship medicine a part of his regular medical practice.
1:04:27•3 Jun 2024
The Critical Role of EMS in Addiction Care with Dr. Gerald Carroll
Episode Overview
- EMS professionals play a crucial role in addiction care and overdose prevention.
- Naloxone is a life-saving opioid reversal agent used by EMS.
- Harm reduction focuses on keeping people alive until they are ready for recovery.
- Addiction should be understood as a medical condition, not a moral failing.
- Innovative treatments like long-term injectables are being explored in EMS.
“Harm reduction is all about keeping people alive until they're ready to go to recovery”
Get ready for a deep dive into the vital role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addiction care with Dr. Gerald Carroll, a triple-board certified physician specialising in EMS, addiction medicine, and emergency medicine. Hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev, 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' takes you on an eye-opening journey through the intersection of addiction, mental health, and urban EMS. Dr.
Carroll shares his extensive experience, from his days as a paramedic in New York City to his current role as Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. You'll hear about the staggering number of non-fatal overdoses and the life-saving power of naloxone, an opioid reversal agent. Dr. Carroll passionately discusses the need for innovative approaches in addiction care, including harm reduction and long-term injectable treatments.
He emphasises the importance of understanding addiction as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment and the critical role EMS plays in saving lives. Tune in to hear how EMS professionals are not just first responders but also crucial players in the battle against addiction.
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