Some of my favorite posts from around the blogosphere from June, 2014. Assessing and treating patients that have had a stroke and are now experiencing a new medical emergency can create a challenging assessment for paramedics. The NeuroEMS blog has a great post on Stroke and the Survivor. Pit Crew CPR – all the details of […]
Month: June 2014
New article posted at EMS1.com 3 tips to finding the right EMT course Please share your tips in the comments.
From time-to-time I get asked, “When are you going to write a textbook about EMS education and technology in EMS education?” Actually, I never get asked that question. But, I did write a chapter for Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach (Amazon.com link).
This guest post was submitted by paramedic Jay Reeves. He replied to the Everyday EMS Tips weekly enewsletter, “Do you know your stuff?” — Great question, I’ll turn to my personal experience. I graduated from paramedic school in 1991, my class was the first to take PALS as part of the program. It was a […]
One of my kids is in the Playhouse Theatre Group of Stevens Point, Wisconsin production of the Music Man. Parents were asked to post this poster “at work.” If you live in Central Wisconsin please join us for this great program.
Finish Up Friday: Rain Barrels
I bought these two barrels for rain water collection about a year ago. Last week I finally got the faucets installed and the barrels placed. After more than a week in position to collect rain water it hasn’t rained. Learn more about rain water collection and use. We don’t have gutters so I am not […]
Nichexpert Opportunity: Drones and EMS
Many paramedics find success and opportunity by carving out a niche: 12-Leads Research Initial Response Neurology I think their is niche for a paramedic that wants to become an expert in drones. Lead our profession in discussion and learning about drones: As a tool for education and training As a threat to operations success and […]
This guest post was submitted by Division Chief John Kammeyer. He replied to the Everyday EMS Tips weekly enewsletter, “Do you know your stuff?” — Great topic and a big passion of mine. No way should you let you brain decide what medications and how much to give at a pediatric full arrest at zero dark […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Cooling on the kitchen counter. Hopeful that it tastes as good as it looks…
Race Day: 2014 Bellin 10K
In about an hour I cross the start line for the Bellin 10K. The Bellin has become an annual event for me (2013, 2012, 2011 race reports). This year’s race will be a little different. Instead of starting in the first corral and chasing the fast runners to stay with the back of the front […]