Next month is EMS Week – an annual event to recognize and celebrate the dedication of EMS providers to their communities. More information about EMS Week and planning resources are available from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Some things to do during EMS week: 1) Member longevity recognition 2) Public open house events 3) […]
Bombs, Bomb Response, Suicide Bombers is a new and free training program released by the Firefighters Support Foundation, inc. At Everyday EMS Tips we have increasing level of concern for emergency responder safety given the recent increase in active shooter incidents in government buildings, schools, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. According to the website: This […]
Maintaining physical fitness, eating well, and attaining a healthy weight is a concern for many EMS providers. Or it should be a higher concern. Rotating shift schedules, long hours of posting, and little frequently interupted sleep can make fitness difficult. Connect with other EMS professionals interested in Fitness at Facebook.com/EMSFit Everyday EMS Athletes Tips, inspiration, […]
RapidCE.com, powered by CentreLearn, is a leading provider of online continuing education for EMTs and Paramedics. Each class is CECBEMS approved for 1.0 of continuing education credit. RapidCE classes are narrated multimedia Flash movies. Follow these Everyday EMS Tips to make the most of an online continuing education lesson by:
My son’s favorite part of watching auto racing is the crashes. My favorite part is watching the pit crew. Each crew member has an assigned role: changing tires, adding gas, cleaning windows or fixing alignment and body problems. Have you observed your local trauma center using a “pit crew” when you present a major trauma […]
I have recently come across several resources related to developing a Line of Duty Death protocol for your EMS agency. Obviously, this would be a tragic circumstance for any organization. Having a procedure to follow will ensure that important tasks are completed. Poll of PA EMS personnel’s knowledge of the PA Line of Duty Death […]
EpiPen is an auto-injector to deliver epinephrine to a patient experiencing a severe allergic reaction. Learn how to use an EpiPen.
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