Evergreen
Now that I have half a dozen or so of these experiences under my belt, here’s what to expect when responding to a medical assistance call on a flight
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
This question is soul crushing, but someone is certain to pop it so be prepared to handle it
Regardless of size or service model, here are a few ways your department can honor its employees throughout the year
Here I am, naked and exposed in a public forum, making a confession that, quite frankly, scares the crap out of me: Hi, I’m Kelly, and I suffer from depression.
The lawsuit may be a bunch of crapola, but you need to take precautions to make sure it goes away as fast as it comes up
Ignoring the pain will eventually lead to trigger points in muscles that you need to safely do your job
Ten-year-old girls shouldn’t wear the same expression as their mothers on the way to the hospital
It’s fine if you don’t want to respond when not working, just don’t advertise what you do for a living
The students most in need of ongoing EMS education are the least likely to engage, but here are some ways to get them to listen
EMS will only ever be as good as you make it; if you remain silent, you forfeit the right to complain when it crumbles around you
These techniques can and should be done on duty, and will help you manage those aches and pains before they become an injury
Having a good system can help reduce costs, improve EMS morale and lead to better patient care
Understand the shape and significance of a plethysmograph waveform to glean a lot of information about your patient’s cardiovascular status
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia to affect our health; recognize and treat the symptoms
If you’re attacked on the job, be mentally prepared, physically ready, press savvy, and able to justify your actions in court
These planned meals will help you stay healthy and full between EMS calls
Poor supervisors wait for people to fail to meet expectations and then they point out the failure
They immobilize as well as backboards, are more comfortable, and reduce tissue interface pressures
No one understands the pressures we face like a fellow EMT; respond to depression and burnout with more than just words
Rather than delivering a lecture that reteaches existing knowledge, use the time for case review and discussion
A service animal can be a great help to responders as well as the client — as long as you know the tasks it’s been trained on
An educational product is only as good as the hands you put it in, so carefully consider your teaching methods
Endotracheal intubation is a definitive method of airway control, but prehospital use may lead to complications
There are three main types of cameras, and pros and cons to using each one
Train your staff on reasonable use of force to avoid legal and moral problems
Government guidelines recommend having police escort medics into the ‘warm zone’ — are you ready?
Headaches aren’t caused by EMS partners or a lack of acetaminophen — address the real problem
When medical devices fail, you may be required to report it so manufacturers and regulators understand the consequences
Without violating patient confidentiality, what are some of those crazy cases you’ll never forget? Add your stories to the comments
Improving the profession of EMS may seem an impossible dream, but nothing worth achieving is easy
There’s probably a few that stand out; let’s hear em