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July Alternate Posting Locations: Products for EMS

Dr. David Johnson writes about when to use tourniquets on the Wilderness Medical Associates blog. Rogue Medic shares a Facebook thread of fears of litigation and anecdotal experience confused with scientific proof about the use of tourniquets in his post on Facebook medics let imaginary lawyers tell them what to do. Paramedic product innovator and […]

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Video: Lahore University EMS

Information about the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) on campus EMS program. Learn more about the LUMS EMS Program. LUMS EMS Facebook page.

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Hydration Tips for Operational Athletes during Hot and Prolonged Operations

I have always like the term “operational athlete” (I believe introduced to me by Bryan Fass) to describe paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. In many situations emergency responders need to rapidly transition from a period of non-activity to either a burst of anaerobic energy, like lifting a patient, or to a sustained aerobic effort, like […]

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Lifting and Moving Resources for EMS Patients

Lifting and moving is a component of nearly every EMS patient encounter. Finding quality resources on lifting, moving, and stabilization techniques is almost as difficult as finding good training and equipment for patient lifting and moving. Here are a few of my favorite resources: Video: Remember 2 Things about Lifting and Moving Patients from Steve […]

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Mail Bag: Santa Lucia Coffee

Thanks to reader and friend Ed for sending me a couple pounds of coffee from the Santa Lucia coffee house. The small batch roasted coffee is fantastic and a great start to the morning.

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Video: EMS Office Hours Live Q and A

Have an EMS question? Ask Jim Hoffman during his weekly online video office hours. Join Jim every Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.  

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Going Lime Green for Lymphoma

The border color of Everyday EMS Tips is changed to lime green for lymphoma for the final week of July to draw attention to the disease of lymphoma (a type of cancer), the people with lymphoma and their families, and to support my friend Rick. Meet Rick A few weeks after his May 2012 diagnosis […]

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Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Joe Phelps

EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by EMT Joe Phelps. Q: What is […]

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Video: Barton EMT Field Ops Day

Video coverage of the Barton EMT Field Ops Day. Looks like a great learning experience. The Hutchison Community College field ops day was discussed on episode 83 of the EMSEduCast.