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Posts Outside the Service Area: EMT Review for Android and Fire/EMS Blog of 2010 Contest

EMT Review App EMTReview.com, a sponsor of EverydayEMSTips.com, announced today that their test prep and skill sharpening product is now available for the Android. Read the full announcement about this fantastic Smartphone App for EMTs and Paramedics. Fire/EMS Blog of the Year FireCritic.com announced the Fire/EMS Blog of the 2010/2011 contest sponsored by Black Diamond. […]

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What abbreviations are approved for EMTs?

A reader asked, “What abbreviations are approved for EMTs?” 1. Check to see if your organization has a list of approved abbreviations. If your organization doesn’t have a list of approved abbreviations now is a good time to start. An approved list helps documentation consistency and avoiding errors in patient care reports. 2. Look-up medical […]

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Surly Pugsley: an All Conditions Bicycle

My friend Rich from Red Bike Medical Technologies proudly describes his new all-terrain and all-conditions bicycle. Staying fit, year round, requires adaptations to routine and equipment. Especially for outdoor exercise. What do you do to stay fit and active outdoors year round? //

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The Origin of Tactical Pants

Question: What is the origin of tactical pants? Answer: Learn the origin of Tactical Pants and lots more in this interview with Liz Robbins, the creator of the original tactical short. //

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Event Review

Apply to Present at an EMS Conference in 2011

Summer and Fall 2011 EMS conferences are accepting Speaker applications. Two that came to my inbox recently include: EMS Association of Colorado – call for presentations Alaska Annual EMS Symposium – call for presentations In this episode of the EMS Office Hours podcast I discuss ideas and tips to become a conference speaker with Jim […]

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Blood Pressure Assessment Tip: Palpate while you Auscultate

Paramedic and EMS instructor David Arredondo sent this blood pressure assessment tip: When auscultating a Blood Pressure, use your bulb hand to feel for the radial pulse. You can auscultate and palpate at the same time. If you are not able to hear a BP, you might be able to feel for one. Thanks David […]

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EMS Education Tips

2011 #EMS and #Fire Conferences

I am fortunate that my job includes attending, and sometimes presenting at the top EMS and Fire conferences. I also get to travel to client locations, including a trip this week to the NAEMT headquarters in Clinton, Mississippi to finish work on the new NAEMT safety course. My 2011 Travel schedule already includes: 1. EMS […]

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EMS Education Tips

Anatomy Study and Review: Google Labs Body Browser

Learn and review human anatomy with the interactive Google Labs Body Browser. Watch this video to learn some of the features.

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EMS Tips

Where can I practice reading 12 Leads?

A reader asked, “Where can I practice reading 12 lead EKGs?” These are some resources I have used to learn more about and practice 12 lead EKG interpretation: Also check out the 12 lead books in the Everyday EMS Tips bookstore.  1. EKG Club 2. EMS 12 Lead Blog 3. ECG Course Weekly Practice 12 […]

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Addicted to Life and Death Coroner Deputy Coroner EMT Book Janice Ballenger Mass Murder Medical Author Nickel Mines School Shooting

Podcast: Interview with Addicted to Life and Death author Janice Ballenger

In this episode of the Medical Author Chat I talk with author Janice Ballenger about her book, . Janice started as a vehicle rescue technician then became an EMT. After joining her local ambulance association as a volunteer EMT she became a deputy coroner in Lancaster County. She served a four year term as the […]