52 days until the end of 2010! Last week as I looked at my ever expanding work to-do list I wanted to prioritize what I could realistically get done between now and the end of the year. While keeping in mind three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years). 1. List tasks. I made a list […]
October was a busy month for me and a busy month at Everyday EMS Tips. I was fortunate to combine a work trip to Las Vegas with some personal time and then had the vacation of a lifetime with my family at Walt Disney World at the end of the month. Everything was just awesome. […]
I was just asked for my tips for patient assessment and care in cold weather. These are my tips. What would you add? 1. Carry a pair of wind/rain pants in the ambulance. Don whenever you might be outside for an extended period of time, kneeling on wet or cold ground, or walking through the […]
In my previous post I talked about using the abdominals. Remember, to use the abdominals and suck in the belly button. Do not push out! This has to be the first muscle group used with all movement. Why are the abdominals important? The body works from the center, out. The abdominals are in the center […]
On Episode 79 of the EMSEduCast – the podcast by and for EMS educators – we discussed a near miss and incident reporting with Gary Wingrove. Listen to the show and read the show notes. During the show we discussed things that should never happen in the ambulance – the “never evers.” This is my […]
Today is election day. Follow these tips: 1. Step away from your computer. 2. Locate your polling place. If needed use your computer to Find Your Polling Place. If you are not registered to vote review registration requirements and bring appropriate registration materials. 3. Go to polling location. 4. Receive ballot. 5. Carefully review ballot […]
I am saucing 12 pounds of apples tonight. The recipe is simple: 1) wash apples 2) slice apples 3) dice apples 4) microwave apples until mushy. Stir often. 5) scoop apple mush into food mill 6) turn food mill 7) eat, store, or freeze The next Political Committee, Robo calling Governor/Senator/Representative, or Action Group that […]