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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
Share this advice with your communities to increase the potential of great childhood memories and reduce the possibility of tragedy this Halloween
Implementing a medication administration cross check helped St. Charles County Ambulance District reduce dosing errors and win recognition for its Just Culture
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
From airport access and scene safety, to FAA emergency plans and NTSB investigations, responders need specialized preparation before the call comes
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Dos and don’ts, and the signs and symptoms you may encounter in managing snakebites
What every EMS crew should do before the hazmat team arrives
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters