EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage their airway?
Minimize mistakes and improve billing collections by confirming every PCR is accurate and descriptive
You are on scene with a patient who has multi-system trauma; what tips can improve your physical exam of this patient?
EMS, though only one link in the chain of survival, can make a significant impact by delivering a viable patient to the hospital
Widespread CPR and AED training can be done for minimal cost and instruction time with this method
Chest compression performance was measured six months after training
The summer camp for middle-school girls aims to attract new recruits to the EMS field
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about EMS response in the warm zone
Educators should not limit instruction to their own learning style but rather incorporate visual, auditory and kinesthetic techniques
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
CPR instructors can make accommodations for students with limitations but students must meet course criteria to achieve certification
The attempt of game developers to simulate an office worker’s experience on the 101st floor of the WTC North Tower is offensive
The 17-year-old is working with her classmates on a prototype for an affordable, self-adjusting tourniquet
This month’s favorites included a video featuring a technique for reading ECGs and an entertaining parody music video on ER drug abuse
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don’t create better providers
Researchers investigate the capability of bystanders to treat a simulated opioid overdose with intranasal naloxone versus auto-injector naloxone
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, defibrillation, medications and post-arrest care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson comment on the week’s news, including the suspension of an EMT who left his partner and patient to help a girl who was choking
The stabbing of two Detroit medics raised awareness on EMS safety issues, but medics are attacked every week around the world
We asked EMS providers about the presence of ambulances at games, the personnel available and their training to treat sports-related injuries
An emergency action plan and pre-event medical time out are essential for providing quality care to athletes
Medics will go through communication and mental health training; the fire commissioner is also considering introducing body armors
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
Learn how I use short videos of patient care to engage students, stimulate discussion, and bridge the gap between the classroom and the field
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about scene safety following the vicious attack on two Detroit medics
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson re-evaluate the 2015 American Heart Association’s CPR and ECC guidelines
Instead of getting down on lawyers or the profession, let the law protect you from harm while you protect others and redefine professional fun
