Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP

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Art Hsieh, MA, NRP teaches in Northern California at the Public Safety Training Center, Santa Rosa Junior College in the Emergency Care Program. An EMS provider since 1982, Art has served as a line medic, supervisor and chief officer in the private, third service and fire-based EMS. He has directed both primary and EMS continuing education programs. Art is a textbook writer, author of "EMT Exam for Dummies," has presented at conferences nationwide and continues to provide direct patient care regularly. Art is a member of the EMS1 Editorial Advisory Board. Contact Art at Art.Hsieh@ems1.com and connect with him on Facebook or Twitter.

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8 things we wish the general public knew about EMS
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After watching yet another television show that attempts to glamorize public safety providers, I thought about what really goes on inside our world
5 GI emergencies EMTs, paramedics should know
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Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
Acute kidney injury assessment and treatment
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Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment for kidney injury
How to reduce risk of violence to EMS providers
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Take a mental "stand down" to review essential safety practices that can reduce the risk of injury from violence
6 tips for drowning prevention and response
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First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
What EMS providers need to know about electrolyte disorders
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Learn the importance of electrolytes for homeostasis and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or too low
5 tips for treating possible carbon monoxide poisoning
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The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
A delicate balance: Understanding acid-base issues in EMS patients
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A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient's presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
EMS use of CPAP for respiratory emergencies
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CPAP for emergency management of congestive heart failure and other respiratory emergencies has become the standard of care
4 endocrine emergencies EMS providers need to know
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Although endocrine emergencies are uncommon, the signs and symptoms can be mistaken for more commonly encountered medical emergencies
Drunk versus diabetes: How can you tell?
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When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
EMS coverage for mass gatherings and public events
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Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
EMS Week 2020: Reflecting while we celebrate
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During this week of celebrating who we are, we also need to recognize who we are not – superheroes unaffected by the events surrounding us
The EMS evolution we need
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All levels of EMS stakeholders must bridge the gap between providers and administrators to overcome the hurdles facing the industry
Alcohol-related calls: 7 reminders for EMS providers
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Keep the following tips in mind when you encounter a patient who went out of his/her way to overindulge this holiday
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