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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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Supply Suggestions for Special Events

Last week I asked Everyday EMS Tips subscribers for their suggestions for items most requested at special events. In addition to band-aids and ice packs EMS professionals reported these items: Water for rehydration Aspirin and NSAIDS Ace wraps Read more about special events.