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Steve Whitehead

The Art of EMS

Steve Whitehead, NREMT-P, is a firefighter/paramedic with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Colorado. He is a primary instructor for South Metro’s EMT program and a lifelong student of emergency medicine. Steve is the host of the One for the Road video training series.

LATEST ARTICLES
Mass Casualty Incidents
A 9 mm lesson: Why the scene is NEVER safe
We need to stop sticking our heads in the safety sand
July 16, 2013 04:54 AM
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EMS Training and Education
Getting your patient to go to the hospital: Evoking empathy
When the patient sees their emergency through the eyes of someone who cares for them, they can act for that person
April 17, 2013 05:06 PM
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Patient Handling
Combative patients: Don’t be the ‘calm down guy’
Regardless of how good your intentions are, yelling “Calm Down!” in someone’s ear never, ever helps
March 04, 2013 05:03 PM
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Stagecraft in EMS: Maintaining the illusion of control
EMS is a lot like improvisational acting
February 20, 2013 03:58 PM
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How to make firefighters work with you
Knowing these communication tips can make calls go more smoothly
January 21, 2013 02:21 PM
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Safety
When (and how) to get out of Dodge
Our focus on addressing scene safety first can sometimes lead us to let our guard down once we’ve entered the scene
October 25, 2012 07:21 AM
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Gathering intelligence: not just for spies
It simply involves paying attention to the details of your patient’s home, office, clothing and appearance
September 27, 2012 06:06 AM
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Why EMTs should learn to trust their gut
Instinct is a very real, non-mystical process that you can and should develop when on the scene
August 09, 2012 09:28 AM
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3 Patient restraint errors EMS needs to avoid
Avoid harm and potential litigation by not making these errors with a violent patient at an emotionally charged scene
August 10, 2010 11:52 AM
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