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
We need to incorporate cutting-edge engineering, mandatory physical abilities testing, fitness as job requirement
Any holiday can permit circumstances beyond normal days, so remember to look out for special circumstances
Approach, assessment, management of patients with behavioral emergency are consistent with those of patients with physical conditions
These hoaxes might be indicative of changes in how people view public safety services
We started out driving fast because it’s about all we could do for patient, but now we have so much more in our arsenal
Numerous small yet effective steps can be taken to begin truly engaging everyone in culture of fitness, wellness, ergonomic excellence
Training needs to occur in 4 sections: Lecture, skills, road test, driver training simulators
Firefighters and medics need to know how to identify potentially violent scenes and how to react
Hypothermic trauma patients are less likely to survive their injuries, when compared to similar patients who are normothermic
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
