Everyday EMS Tips readers know that diabetic emergencies while being among the most common types incident we respond to are also some of the most challenging. Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are two of many causes of altered mental status. Always remember to cast a wide net, consider all possible causes, and rule out possibilities as you […]
Month: December 2009
I have been writing a series of “How to Buy Guides” for EMS1.com. Here are links to a few of those articles: How to Buy EMS Apparel and Accessories How to Buy Books How to Buy EMS Satellite Communications How to Buy EMS Sirens How to Buy EMS Scheduling Software How to Buy ePCR software […]
As I squeezed my arms to my chest harder to stay warm I pondered the several feet of snow between me and the blue sky. I knew I had only been buried for a few minutes but it seemed like half a day because of the sudden change from full daylight to the barely visible […]
People Care Career-Friendly Practices for Professional Caregiver is the book by long time EMS author and professional Thom Dick. In this episode of Medical Author Chat from Everyday EMS Tips Thom Dick talks about how he started his EMS career as an “ambulance attendant making $1.25 an hour” and the lessons he has learned from […]
Regular readers of Everyday EMS Tips know how strongly I feel about seatbelt use in all vehicles – personal and emergency vehicles. I also advocate wearing seatbelts at all times with no exceptions. In a few weeks many of us will make New Year’s Resolutions. Why wait 4 weeks to resolve to always wear a […]
Finally, we are expecting some snow in central Wisconsin later this week. I love winter, cold, and snow. Hot and cold challenge are among my most favorite emergency calls. Are you ready for cold weather emergencies? Today is day 2 of “31 Days of Continuing Education” from EverydayEMSTips.com. Today’s focus is cold weather emergencies. Check […]
If you want your book or product reviewed check out the guidelines here. Many Everyday EMS Tips readers have their own blogs that I enjoy reading. A book or product review is a good topic for a blog post. Reviews are also a good way to tell readers about books you have read and products […]
Today (December 1, 2009) is World AIDS Day. The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. To learn more visit the CDC World Aids day website. Many EMTs and Paramedics have a regular continuing education requirement to learn about HIV/AIDS symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment. This requirement is often […]
PIOSocialMediaTraining.com has just announced a contest to highlight emergency response agencies effectively using Social Media to reach their goals to connect with their communities using the best practices possible. With that in mind, PIOSocialMediaTraining.com is now accepting nominations for who you would consider to be the Social Media Responder of 2009. Learn how the nomination […]
Geriatric Patient Assessment Tips
Everyday EMS geriatric assessment tips for any geriatric patient: Introduce yourself Explain your actions before and as you do them Ask a single question at a time Wait for the patient to think through their answer before interrupting with a new question or re-asking the same question Listen to the patient’s answer Only raise your […]