Plano, Texas firefighters summoned their recently formed Field Amputation Team when a worker’s leg became trapped in a piece of ditch digging machinery. “Frisco firefighters reached Palma just five minutes after the accident, but they couldn’t free him. His leg would need to be amputated right there, amid the dirt and rocks. Luckily, there was a plan […]
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This is a new event you should pencil in for 2012. The 1st Annual World Trauma Symposium will be hosted by PHTLS and EMS World Expo on November 1, 2012. Need trauma continuing education or PHTLS certification. Check out great options for PHTLS Online to receive 8.0 hours of PHTLS trauma CE or enroll in […]
CPR, EPC, PHTLS, ACLS, AMLS, PEPP, ITLS, BLS … all of those certification courses. Do you attend certification courses with dread and low energy? Or do you attend to maximize your own learning and preparation for emergencies? Maximize your success in certification courses with these tips: 1. Be prepared to learn. Do your best to […]
My paramedic employer is implementing some new training/certification requirements in 2010. I am both excited for the opportunity to receive the training and apprehensive about scheduling in the training time with part-time work shifts and my full-time responsibilities. This what is ahead for me in early 2010. January: ACLS/CPR renewal PALS provider (12 hours) February: […]