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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Here are three products displayed at Fire-Rescue Med which meet my evaluation criteria for new fire and EMS equipment
First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
The interaction of health care providers and the high risk patient population poses many concerns and challenges
Discuss your guidelines and protocols for checking on the well-being of a patient
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
Take a mental “stand down” to review essential safety practices that can reduce the risk of injury from violence
Our co-hosts are joined at the guest table by Dave McGowan and Kelly Turner from ZOLL
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
Neck pain among EMS providers is common, but it doesn’t have to be; here are exercises and mobility tips to remove neck pain from your life
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