Cogent Conversations
Welcome to Cogent Conversations, a new podcast that explores the dynamic world of emergency management in sports. This podcast features special guests from the medical field to talk about practical strategies, challenges, and success stories that they encounter while navigating the unpredictable terrain of emergency care.
Cogent Conversations
Ep. 13: A Cogent Conversation with John Jardine
This episode of Cogent Conversations features Dr. John Jardine, an emergency medicine physician currently working at Kent Hospital in Rhode Island. Host Shelley Weinstein and Dr. Jardine discuss his experience in endurance medicine, exploring the challenges of providing medical support at events—particularly in treating exertional heat stroke—as climate plays a more prominent role in our lives.
Dr. Jardine shares insights on the importance of rapid response, teamwork, and the unique demands of medical planning for large-scale athletic competitions, and highlights his work at events like the Beach to Beacon race and the Marine Corps Marathon.
