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Podcasting 101 from the Podmedic

Jamie Davis, the podmedic, shared 10 tips with me for starting a podcast. Checkout my weekly column at EMS1.com to see Jamie’s list of tips. When we realized 10 tips was not enough we added two more tips – More Podcasting Tips. The MedicCast is a weekly podcast for EMS professionals. Jamie shares news, study […]

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Copy Code Three Podcast Preview with Buck Feris

Copy Code Three is an exciting new podcast from Buck Feris. In each episode ordinary people tell stories about their extraordinary lives. The premier episode of Copy Code Three is July 13th. [display_podcast] In this short interview Buck preview’s the first episode of Copy Code Three, his inspiration for the show, and gives a glimpse […]

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Audio: Capnography Tip for Nasal Intubation

Buck Feris, a paramedic and EMS educator, shares his tip for using capnography during nasal intubation. Buck describes initiating inline capnography before inserting the ET tube. As the tube nears the trachea a wave form will develop showing proximity to the exhaled CO2 from the trachea. Buck also reminds listeners of the best time to […]

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The EMT Spot EMS Blog Reccomendations

The EMT Spot has recommended “7 EMS Blogs You Should Read.” Check it out the EMT Spot post for these reasons: 1) I am honored and flattered that EverydayEMSTips.com makes Steve’s List 2) The other six blogs are fantastic 3) The EMT Spot is one of my favorite, must read EMS blogs Steve, thanks for […]

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10 EMT Tips For Down (shhh quiet) Time

Do you ever have a …. shhhhh … “quiet day” on the ambulance, spending hours sitting at a station or posting on the road. What do you after you have completed the rig check, taken a long nap, finished station duties, and watched three episodes of CSI? Try these 10 Everyday EMS Tips for your […]

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Video: Pulmonary Hypertension Introduction

Pulmonary Hypertension is a unique and often misdiagnosed medical condition that causes high pulmonary artery pressures in the lungs. It is more common in men than women, is different and often confused with COPD and asthma, and is the result of constricted pulmonary arteries. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, right sided heart failure, […]

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Audio: Capnography Tip for COPD Patients

Buck Feris describes how to use Capnography to determine the need for intubating a COPD patient in this Everyday EMS Tips interview with Greg Friese. Buck explains how the capnography reading is an objective measure of whether you should intubate the patient. The tip involves assessing a conscious patient’s exhalation with a end tidal carbon […]

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First Aid

Video: First Aid Kit Selection for Outdoor Adventures

Summer is a great time for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. As an EMS provider you know the importance of having the right supplies for emergencies. In this short video Greg Friese describers selection of a first aid kit for outdoor adventures. Use the comments area to ask specific questions about selecting first aid […]

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Video: Are you as good as you think?

In my experience just about everyone thinks they are an expert at driving and dog training. I am adding CPR to the list that many of us consider to be experts despite all available evidence to the contrary. Watch me (Greg Friese) discuss in this Everyday EMS Tips video: ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com Articles […]

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Audio: EMS Boot Camp Preview

Jamie Davis, the podmedic, interviews Jim Hoffman about the first EMS Boot Camp session, scheduled for Wednesday July 15. EMS Boot Camp is a collaboration between Greg Friese of EverydayEMSTips.com and EPS411.com, and Jim Hoffman, the EMS Professional. During this interview Jim describes the contents of the first EMS Boot Camp webinar which will focus […]