I just received two new books from EMS authors. is from Lt. Michael Morse. is from Russ Reina. I am scheduling Medical Author Chat interviews with both authors in 2011. Have you read either book? If you have and would like me to link to your review or publish your review here let me know.
Month: December 2010
Essential Elements of a Hand-Off Report
EMS professionals deliver two reports for every patient – the radio report and the hand-off report. A hand-off report is not a verbatim repeat of the radio report. This is how a hand-off report is different. 1. Introduce the patient to the receiving nurse or the physician. I always use the nurse’s name and the […]
Listen to this interview with Joseph Clark about his book Ambulance Education. This episode was originally broadcast at EverydayEMSTips.com. Browse to Everyday EMS Tips to read the episode show notes.
Interested in helping your neighborhood or community be prepared for a disaster? Check out the Formidable Footprint: “Led by the Disaster Resistant Communities Group a team of national, regional and state organizations has undertaken an effort to develop, facilitate and evaluate a series of disaster exercises for neighborhood based organization entitled “Formidable Footprint – A […]
Listen to this interview with George Steffensen about his book Paramedic Buff to Burnt. This episode was originally broadcast at EverydayEMSTips.com. Browse to Everyday EMS Tips to read the episode show notes.
Good Shoes and a Decent Hat; Tips for Runners from an EMS Athlete I am continuing my search for EMS professionals who have a passion for an athletic activity that gives them that performance edge. The people who demonstrate their success is directly related to their efforts. People who take care of themselves so they […]
3 Things that are Merely Interesting
Here are three things that are merely interesting to me: 1. A single set of vital signs. Multiple sets are needed to see a trend over time. 2. Blood in the toilet. Yes, I believe you it was bloody poo or pooey blood. By the time I arrive the smell is overwhelming. I am more […]
Leanne is still collecting submissions for the December edition of the Handover Blog carnival. Stop over to her blog to read about the theme and submission process – it’s simple. A blog carnival invites bloggers to write on a theme. It is a good way to get recognition for your blog, an inbound link, and […]
3 Excellent Android Apps
Thanks to paramedic educator Chris Cannon for this guest post. If you would like to guest post or review on Everyday EMS Tips check out the guidelines here. My droid smartphone has been a godsend for getting things done. While the preinstalled applications are pretty good, this device really shines with the help of some excellent […]
Magnum's 12 Days of Christmas
Check out this great promotion from my friends at Magnum to win great Magnum gear during Magnum’s 12 days of Christmas.