EMS Training and Education
While mechanism doesn’t reliably predict injury, it does serve as the foundation for 3 early and critical decisions
Books
As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
The most successful practitioners are those who consider themselves to be lifelong learners – are you moving forward?
An ambulance crew had a duty to get out of the ambulance, thoroughly inspect the scene for the patient, look for evidence that a patient fled, and document their response
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the pros and cons of stepping over patients
After three decades as a firefighter/paramedic a Wash. man credits Madonna for a career boost
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the ethics of six responders who followed a man’s request to stop CPR on his wife without having DNR paperwork
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a story about N.C. medics being incentivized to run calls in under 70 minutes
A comprehensive examination of ketamine treatment uses, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, administration routes and dosing
Excellent networking, education sessions and music highlights of 20th annual conference for a founding member of NAEMSE
Books
Success of “Frederick the Paramedic” inspires paramedic couple to write a series of books for kids
EMS and police worked together on a call for an active shooter who killed five people on July 16
Our rigorous and data-driven process starts with observation and allows members to volunteer within their capabilities and talents
All 90 full- and part-time employees will take the course, which teaches responders how to handle situations with violent patients
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the benefits if paramedic schools were to start offering programs where students can focus on a specific niche in the EMS field
From community paramedicine to industrial safety, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson disucss ways paramedics can specialilze in the EMS field
The awards will be presented in September at EMS World
Is it time for EMS providers to rethink the meaning and application of “load and go”?
A study of nearly 400,000 stroke patients showed only 52 percent of Hispanic men were likely to call 911
New city firefighter is the first graduate from a partnership program that trains low-income young people to become EMTs
The program seeks to enhance emergency care throughout the state and gives practicing paramedics a pathway toward a degree
Overcome analysis paralysis by focusing on the sequence and process of patient assessment and treatment
The program gives medics an expanded role in a different health care setting, and frees up nursing staff to work with more patients
Dewey Fire Chief Dale Little won the 2015 Harvey Conner EMS Instructor of the Year award from the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technician Association