Since last Friday two Wisconsin cyclists have been killed by distracted drivers. Since July 1 of this year, six Wisconsin bicycle riders have been killed – one every 6 days. If you drive a vehicle or read a bike PLEASE READ this collection of Safer Road tips from the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and the […]
Month: August 2011
Learning to perform procedures correctly is a vital part of EMT and paramedic training. This requires the educator to provide an environment where procedures can be practiced in as close to real life circumstances as possible. This can get expensive. As an EMS educator, I am constantly looking for ways to make equipment and supplies […]
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Video: Rapid 12 Lead Pad
Reader Ron asked me if I had heard of the Rapid 12 Lead Pad. I had not. A quick Google and YouTube search helped me find this information about the Rapid 12 Lead Pad. Conceptually it makes sense to me to have a single set of electrodes with only one backing to peel off. Also […]
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3 Top Posts from July
These three posts were the most viewed in July, apparently a lot of us had heat on our minds. 1. 5 Heat Injury Prevention Tips 2. Heat Emergency Assessment Tips 3. Everything you Wanted to Know About Blood Pressure Assessment
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How to Get an EMS Writing Assignment
In the last week I have sent an article to EMS1.com (benefits of online education), submitted an article to JEMS.com (The Paramedic Independent Learning Plan) and updated a textbook chapter on Instructional Technology for EMS instructors. I am fortunate that I have reached a point that publishers and editors contact me with requests for articles […]
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Video: Lose Yourself
Lose yourself has always been one of my favorite songs … new video below from the Selected of God choir from Detroit. My only quibble is that we don’t get “one shot.” Everyday we get lots of opportunities to make a difference. Go do something special or at least try. And then try again.
Left turns are one of the leading causes (if not the leading cause) of motor vehicle collisions. I have previously written Tips to Reduce Intersection Collisions so this conversation on NPR Talk of the Nation Hate Left Turns? Take a Diverging Route, caught my ear and led me to a Slate.com article: Don’t Turn Left. […]