The Cricothyroidotomy app from MEDRILLS, available from the Apple AppStore and Google Play, is an interactive training program for learning and practicing a cricothyroidotomy. In the instruction mode a narrator reviews the process, from start to finish, including indications, equipment, landmark location, incisions, airway placement, and complications. Throughout the instruction mode animations illustrate key points. In […]
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In the next 30 days CentreLearn is presenting two continuing education webinars for EMTs and Paramedics. Pediatric Ingestions presented by Kyle David Bates. Click here to read the webinar objectives and register. Diver Down – SCUBA Emergencies presented by Michael Fraley. Click here to read the webinar objectives and register. Continuing Education Hours have been applied […]
Free CE Opportunity: Dr. Bentley Bobrow discusses ways in which prehospital providers can improve patient survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In the video on CPR Quality, recorded at the 2011 EMS World Expo in Las Vegas, NV, and sponsored by ZOLL Medical Corporation, Dr. Bentley Bobrow discusses ways in which prehospital providers can improve patient survival […]
For the last six months I have been assisting a NAEMT expert committee on the development of a new 1 day course focused on EMS practitioner safety. My role has been to assist in the production of instructional materials for the content developed by an outstanding group of subject matter experts. Beta Testing The Safety […]
Three things that make me feel itchy: 1. Talking about lice. 2. Wearing a tie. 3. Wool pants. What makes you feel itchy? Posts Outside the Service Area A few articles and things that have caught my eye recently. Browse around and let me know what has caught your attention recently. Bed Bugs Are you […]
Finally, we are expecting some snow in central Wisconsin later this week. I love winter, cold, and snow. Hot and cold challenge are among my most favorite emergency calls. Are you ready for cold weather emergencies? Today is day 2 of “31 Days of Continuing Education” from EverydayEMSTips.com. Today’s focus is cold weather emergencies. Check […]
Today (December 1, 2009) is World AIDS Day. The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. To learn more visit the CDC World Aids day website. Many EMTs and Paramedics have a regular continuing education requirement to learn about HIV/AIDS symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment. This requirement is often […]