Today only! Download 25 Things You Should have learned in Medic School But Didnt . An EMS Week gift from author and EMT Dave Konig. Thanks Dave!

Interview with Dave Konig on the Medical Author Chat podcast.

My review of 25 Things You Should Have Learned in Medic School But Didn’t … 

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On Sunday I ran the Green Bay half marathon with myTEAM TRIUMPH Captain Christopher.

Race Recap at RunningMedics.com

My race recap is posted at RunningMedics.com which is a new collaboration between me and Nick Nudell.

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Tribute to the Boston Marathon

Before the race started all runners and spectators raised an arm upward and paid tribute to the Boston Marathon explosion victims, as well as their friends and families, with a 26 second moment of silence.

Each runner was given one of these tribute bracelets in their race packet. I will be wearing this for lots and lots of miles in the months to come.

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Interview with Thom Dick about People Care 2nd Edition #EMSWeek

May 21, 2013

In the newest episode of the Medical Author Chat, especially released for EMS Week 2013, I talk with Thom Dick about the 2nd edition of his fantastic book People Care. Medical Author Chat with Thom Dick Please share this great episode with your EMS colleagues and other healthcare providers. Tweet Share

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EMS Week: Download You Called 9-1-1 for What #EMSWeek

May 18, 2013

From Sunday though Tuesday Dave Konig is offering  as a free Kindle Download. My review of You Called 9-1-1 for What? Interview with Dave Konig on the Medical Author Chat podcast. My review of 25 Things You Should Have Learned in Medic School But Didn’t …  Tweet Share

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We are EMS and We Go In #EMSWeek

May 15, 2013

I belong to many communities. Two of which I am most proud to belong, EMS and runners, were at their best at the finish line of the Boston Marathon a month ago today. Boston EMS, countless of other EMS professionals that were medical volunteers, as well as runners, and spectators ran to give aid to [...]

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Video: Burnout – interviews with paramedics #EMSWeek

May 13, 2013

This video asks paramedics: What causes burnout? How can we avoid or manage burnout? For many paramedics, EMS Week might be a reminder that they are overworked, under appreciated, under paid, and gone from home way too much. Add to that sleep deprivation, nagging back pain, and not enough time between calls to eat a [...]

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Announcement: Updated Edition of You Called 9-1-1 for What?

May 12, 2013

An updated edition of  has been released by the author Dave Konig. If you already own this $0.99 ebook you should have received an email from Amazon for an automatic and free update. If you don’t own this or Dave’s other book,  you can find them both on Amazon.   My review of You Called [...]

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Videos: Students Use YouTube to Argue Against Paramedic Program Dismissal

May 10, 2013

Two videos showed up in one of my YouTube RSS feed searches recently. Both are students explaining or arguing about their unjust removal from their education program. Both are fascinating to watch and I have no idea who is right or wrong.   The 2nd video is not available for embedding, but can be watched [...]

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Preparing for a Mass Shooter Event

May 8, 2013

Are you prepared? In Boy Scouts and in lifeguard training I learned this mantra for a swimmer in distress: Reach Throw Row Go A lifeguard will only “go” after trying reach, throw, or row. Or the swimmer is incapable of assisting in their own rescue. A reach only works if the swimmer can grab the [...]

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Hurricane Sandy and Devastated EMS Agencies

May 7, 2013

I was browsing the FEMA photo library and came across this photo: The website on the sign is the web site for Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station. Hurricane Sandy flood waters forced an unplanned evacuation and 6 feet of water destroyed everything. Other Services Email for Help I have received or been forwarded help/donation [...]

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