Sunday I returned from 5 days at the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Symposium in Reno, Nevada. The Symposium draws educators from throughout North America and beyond for several days of education, networking, and socializing. Enhanced Visual Presentations On Thursday I presented Enhanced Visual Presentations with Kyle David Bates. The emphasis of the workshop […]
Month: September 2011
Terrific article in the New York Times: Responding Before a Call is Needed-community paramedics seek to prevent emergencies.
How I went from gang member to multimillionaire entrepreneur by Ryan Blair. For reasons not totally clear or obvious to me a book publicist sent me [amazon-product text=”Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain” type=”text”]1591844037[/amazon-product] (Amazon Affiliate link) by Ryan Blair. Because I am generally interested in business and self-improvement books I decided to give the […]
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Kilted to Kick Cancer
Throughout the month of September EMS, Fire, and Police bloggers have been Kilted to Kick Cancer with the purpose to raise awareness of Prostate and Testicular Cancer. Starting at EMS World Expo EMS Bloggers and personalities the Happy Medic, Ambulance Driver, and many others have been kilted and encouraging their readers to be Kilted to […]
This post was contributed by Ray Coleman of Creative Custom Applications. PQR is an application for iOS devices developed by Creative Custom Applications. PQR is an easy to use quick reference for weight based pediatric treatment guidelines. Life saving information is quickly available on your iOS device. PQR includes: Resuscitation & Arrhythmias Postresuscitation Rapid Sequence […]
Today I depart for Reno, Nevada for the 2011 National Association of EMS Educators Symposium. The annual event brings together paramedic and EMT educators from around the world for training, product evaluation, and networking. At NAEMSE I am looking forward to: 1. Co-Presenting Effective Visual Presentations with Kyle David Bates. We have previously presented this […]
A reader writes, “I need to create a training program about Bath Salts. Where can I find information to build the training program?” PA DOH Fact Sheet EMS1.com video EMS1.com article EMS1.com article Bath Salts Prompt State Bans JEMS article New Drug Has Dangerous Patient Potential Northeastern Maine EMS Bath Salts Information EMS World article […]
Please visit EMSBlogs.com to read Always Remember about the eight dedicated EMS providers that died on September 11, 2001.
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Book Review: Thunder Dog
Thunder Dog: the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust at Ground Zero. [amazon-product text=”Thunder Dog” type=”text”]140020304X[/amazon-product] (Amazon Affiliate Link) is an interesting and captivating story of Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle. The book begins early on the morning of September 11, 2001 as Mike and […]
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Question: Treatment of Severe Sepsis
Reader writes, “I am looking for more information on Severe Sepsis is treated.” A quick Google search revealed these resources: Guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock Treatment and drugs for Severe Sepsis Diagnosis and treatment of severe sepsis Also, check out this excellent EMS World article about Severe Sepsis and a Sepsis […]