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Listen: All About EMS Podcasts

On a new episode of the North Central Regional Trauma Advisory Council podcast I talked to Michael Fraley about EMS podcasts. Our conversation starts after a few minutes of news You can find other episodes of the NCRTAC podcast on iTunes or at the NCRTAC website.

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EMS Education Tips

Question: EMTs Not Willing to Do CE

Do you know some EMTs only complete the minimum required CE? When I reapply every two year I usually have way more than the minimum required CE hours. In some categories I often have double the required hours. One person, me, does not make a focus group, but nonetheless I was puzzled when I received […]

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News and Events

National EMS Memorial Service: Live Stream

Today is the National EMS Memorial Service. You can view a live stream of the memorial at live.nemsms.org Please take a moment today to remember our EMS colleagues that have been killed in the line of duty.

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EMS Tips

App Information: EMT Tutor

This post was contributed by Micah Holmes of Code3Apps. Leave a comment about what makes a great EMS and you might get picked for a free EMT Tutor download code. The EMT Tutor (iTunes link) is an educational development app for the EMT.  It was developed drawing from my knowledge and past experience, which includes […]

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Operations

Driver Training Video: What Does this Really Teach?

A couple of days ago I posted tips for Navigating the Cone Course with the Ambulance during a CEVO or EVOC course. Then I found this video: At the end of the video the instructor says, “It wasn’t really fast that we were going.” I think this video teaches: 1. It is OK to go […]

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EMS Tips

Everything You Wanted to Know About Blood Pressure Assessment

Three posts together are everything (or almost everything) you wanted to know about blood pressure assessment: 1. Blood Pressure Assessment Tips from Everyday EMS Tips guest blogger Michael Fraley 2. The Blood Pressure from Steve Whitehead’s series on vital signs 3. Blood Pressure – Vital Knowledge for EMS by Chris Kaiser Bonus: 10 blood pressure […]

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Social Media Tips

Funny PSA's: Do they work?

Are Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), like this new disco theme combined with Hangover supporting cast member Dr. Ken Jeong, effective? Or do they only provide some entertainment to those of this on the inside? I have seen this video shared by dozens of Facebook and Twitter friends, but they are all EMS professionals. I have […]

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Operations

Navigating the Cone Course with an Ambulance

Below is several videos from the Hackensack VAC of drivers navigating a cone course with an ambulance. When navigating the cone course, just as you would in normal ambulance operations: 1. Put on your seatbelt as soon as you get in the ambulance. I have seen several drivers immediately fail the test for not donning […]

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News and Events

Bike Ride: Scrubbed by Weather

Much like space shuttle launches my planned bike ride this morning from Central Wisconsin to Green Bay was scrubbed due to weather. This map from weather.com plots my approximate route through 100 miles of unending rain. Mission control is reviewing the calendar to find an alternate launch date for later this summer. (Note: I have […]

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EMS Tips

Things my Dad Said …

As a child if Twitter had been present maybe I could have parlayed the things my Dad said into a poorly rated and reviewed sitcom. Now as a father myself I hear my dad’s voice as I channel these words of wisdom. 1. Can I make a suggestion? Although this is a question it is […]