The EMS Documentary Level Zero is available for online viewing for a limited time. Since the movie is entered in numerous film competitions it can not be regularly displayed for free online. To coincide with 2009 EMS Expo the filmmaker and paramedic Ted Setla has unlocked the movie. In this video Ted talks about the […]
Month: October 2009
Check out this great list of leadership and management tips for leaders at EMSResponder.com. Leaders read about leading, talk about leading, and listen to other leaders. Make sure you listen to the EMS Leadership podcast.
EMS Management Tips
During October EMSResponder.com ran a series of EMS management tips. My favorite tip is from Skip Kirkwood, Chief of Wake County EMS “Don’t buy in to a “second-class citizen” state of mind. Believe, act like, and expect your personnel and organization will be treated with the same respect as their law enforcement, fire suppression and […]
October has been National Cyber Security Awareness Month. EMS professionals need to be mindful of the security of the electronic patient care reports they utilize and the websites they access for professional and personal activities. Follow these Everyday EMS Tips for Cyber Security in the EMS workplace. 1. Never share your passwords for electronic patient […]
While we have all heard the heroic stories of a toddler calling 911 and saving his mother’s life, this type of call is rare. Most young children are hesitant to call 911 and even more reluctant to talk to the stranger on the other end of the line. If you are dispatcher or other type […]
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Three Stroke Assessment Memory Aids
Stroke is the third leading cause of death. Prompt recognition of stroke by lay persons and EMS professionals is critical for stroke patients to receive timely hospital stroke assessment and intervention. There are several acronyms to remember the indicators to assess if a patient is having a stroke. Each acronym is a similar assessment of […]
Today is World Stroke Day. The purpose of this day is “to communicate a unified message to the world: stroke is a preventable and treatable catastrophe, and together we can fight this growing epidemic.” Learn more about World Stroke Day from the World Stroke Organization. All EMS Professionals should know the signs and symptoms of […]
When I attend a conference my most difficult task is selecting break-out sessions. There are always so many great choices. I will be look for sessions to attend, people to meet, and products to review. Many times I want to attend several presentations that are offered simultaneously. With some careful thought and review of the […]
EMS Expo Live Schedule
This week I am EMS Expo. I present twice on Wednesday (learn more at eps411.com/emsexpo2009). On Thursday and Friday I will be teaming up with Jamie Davis, Chris Montera, and Ted Setla to record audio and video podcasts for the EMSEduCast, MedicCast, EMS Garage and EMS Leadership. This is the schedule of when we will […]