EMS Week: Download You Called 9-1-1 for What #EMSWeek

by on May 18, 2013

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From Sunday though Tuesday Dave Konig is offering You Called 9-1-1 For What as a free Kindle Download.

My review of You Called 9-1-1 for What?

Interview with Dave Konig on the Medical Author Chat podcast.

My review of 25 Things You Should Have Learned in Medic School But Didn’t … 

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We are EMS and We Go In #EMSWeek

by on May 15, 2013

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I belong to many communities. Two of which I am most proud to belong, EMS and runners, were at their best at the finish line of the Boston Marathon a month ago today.
Boston EMS, countless of other EMS professionals that were medical volunteers, as well as runners, and spectators ran to give aid to the injured. Thanks to them for their service and dedication.
I have re-read this New Yorker article, Why Boston’s Hospitals were Ready,  several times by surgeon and author Atul Gawande several times. Each time I read this sentence, “Yet it now appears that every one of the wounded alive when rescuers reached them will survive.” my heart swells with pride.
From last month, Boston EMS ambulance just before the explosions.
We are EMS and we go in!   
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Video: Burnout – interviews with paramedics #EMSWeek

May 13, 2013

This video asks paramedics: What causes burnout? How can we avoid or manage burnout? For many paramedics, EMS Week might be a reminder that they are overworked, under appreciated, under paid, and gone from home way too much. Add to that sleep deprivation, nagging back pain, and not enough time between calls to eat a [...]

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Announcement: Updated Edition of You Called 9-1-1 for What?

May 12, 2013

An updated edition of  has been released by the author Dave Konig. If you already own this $0.99 ebook you should have received an email from Amazon for an automatic and free update. If you don’t own this or Dave’s other book,  you can find them both on Amazon.   My review of You Called [...]

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Videos: Students Use YouTube to Argue Against Paramedic Program Dismissal

May 10, 2013

Two videos showed up in one of my YouTube RSS feed searches recently. Both are students explaining or arguing about their unjust removal from their education program. Both are fascinating to watch and I have no idea who is right or wrong.   The 2nd video is not available for embedding, but can be watched [...]

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Preparing for a Mass Shooter Event

May 8, 2013

Are you prepared? In Boy Scouts and in lifeguard training I learned this mantra for a swimmer in distress: Reach Throw Row Go A lifeguard will only “go” after trying reach, throw, or row. Or the swimmer is incapable of assisting in their own rescue. A reach only works if the swimmer can grab the [...]

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Hurricane Sandy and Devastated EMS Agencies

May 7, 2013

I was browsing the FEMA photo library and came across this photo: The website on the sign is the web site for Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station. Hurricane Sandy flood waters forced an unplanned evacuation and 6 feet of water destroyed everything. Other Services Email for Help I have received or been forwarded help/donation [...]

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2013 Boston Marathon Race Report

May 5, 2013

Note: the Boston Marathon was nearly three weeks ago. Usually I try to write a race report within hours of finishing. Because of the bombing at the finishing line many of my post marathon thoughts have been about the families impacted by death and injury that afternoon, as well as the medical responders and bystanders [...]

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Road Trip: Station 51 home of Freedom House

May 1, 2013

During my visit to the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul for the Minnesota EMS Educators conference I was invited to Station 51 home of Freedom House.  Station 51 is also the home of the St. Paul EMS Academy which  is an amazing effort that is providing EMT training and employment for economically and socially [...]

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Write for EMS Industry Publications

April 30, 2013

Editors from major EMS publications have asked me to be on the lookout for “new, up and coming EMS authors.” Regular contributions to leading online EMS publications is a great opportunity for you to: refine your communication skills introduce your experience and niche expertise to an international audience help move the EMS profession forward In [...]

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