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Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Examining the research on physician- vs. paramedic-led teams
Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting
“It felt pretty good to be able to actually see the people and thank them for saving my life”
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Head-to-toe guidance for improving trauma outcomes
Michigan EMS leaders share the challenges in locating, extricating and transporting victims of snowmobile crashes
Louisville Metro EMS Major Chis Lokits joins to discuss the future of paramedic intubation, as well his agency’s part in the DoD’s prehospital airway clinical trial
Crews rushed to move the injured recruits off a live electrical wire downed in the crash and stabilize as many patients as possible
“Everybody has their own demons from this fire,” said sheriff’s Deputy Mark Aldridge
Focusing on swift triage, being good at the basics and having a plan for exfiltrating the wounded are essential steps to immediate lifesaving measures
Pediatric patients are not tiny adults; refresh your knowledge of pediatric blunt trauma and take a quiz to check your knowledge
How young patients’ unique anatomy and physiology impact trauma assessment and management
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Seeing Demya Sibley’s progress after responding to the grisly crash scene has been instrumental in helping the providers process the call
Baxter, a Goldendoodle, visits with medics in between calls, offering comfort amid the chaos, one provider said
Our cohosts discuss bleeding control, early tourniquet use and transportation to a trauma center
O’Hare joins the podcast to discuss training and lessons from his role in the Boston Marathon bombing response
The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders
The FIRST approach to provider resilience focuses on removing the stigma and supporting emotional intelligence
In an especially stressful time, EMS chaplains are finding creative ways to offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Resilience expert Mike Taigman provides strategies first responders can use to manage stress during the long haul of this pandemic
How to recognize signs of stress in personnel and offer support during the COVID-19 crisis
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
Compare course scope, cost and general requirements for two EMS trauma course providers