Tips
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
Use these tips to get an accurate oral temperature on patients with infection, COVID-19, influenza, hypothermia or hyperthermia
Follow these going to bed tips to make sure you never oversleep and arrive late for your on-duty shift, training class or meeting
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
Sharing your grant success will further your standing in the community and boost your chances of more funding
The 2015 ECC and CPR guidelines provide an evidence-based foundation for requesting grants to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival
Failure is not your enemy, but if you believe it is that is what you will become as an EMS leader
Seize every media request to your EMS agency as an opportunity to build relationships, trust, and goodwill
Relying on others and finding the right hobby can help relieve the stress of a mentally exhausting job
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
Follow these tips to improve patient outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest
Remove obstacles, follow through and invite people to become part of a caring and dedicated community organization
Forget the Hail Mary tactic of “poke and pray” by knowing and using these tips to ensure you obtain IV access each and every time
EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG
Read the response and add your own thoughts in the comments
Understanding the 80/20 rule and that multitasking is a myth can lead to better productivity
As a leader you’re constantly being scrutinized, and a quick weekly email can help ensure you’re communicating what you intend
Asking students to answer a question in real-time on their smart phones is an effective method for generating more conversations in the classroom
The events we experienced early in our career can now help us empathize with those going through similar situations
You have permission to go behind the scenes of the media outlet you want to cover your agency, so take full advantage of this opportunity
The students most in need of ongoing EMS education are the least likely to engage, but here are some ways to get them to listen
Understand the shape and significance of a plethysmograph waveform to glean a lot of information about your patient’s cardiovascular status
