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#EMSToday 2011 Podcasting Schedule

I will be joining other EMS podcasters and bloggers recording live episodes from the EMS Today show floor. This is the schedule of shows. If you are attending EMS Today make sure you come by the podcasting booth or look for me at the CentreLearn booth and say hello. You can also always find all […]

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EMS Tips

Bullying in EMS – Make the Workplace as Safe as the Scene

Bullying is more than a kid problem. It continues through all levels of education and into the workplace. We recently concluded a two part series about bullying on the EMSEduCast podcast: Episode 88: Bullying and EMS Education Part 1 Episode 89: Bullying and EMS Education Part 2 From EMS1.com: Australian Medic Says Staff Bullied Him […]

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Students

Alternatives to the Top 3 EMT Student #Fail Phrases

The Top 3 Fail Phrases Uttered by EMT Students: 1. Do I need to know this for the test? 2. Do I need to read the book? 3. Will class end early tonight? If you commonly use any of these phrases you are not on the path to EMS Professional success. Instead of asking those […]

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EMS Tips

Event Review: Things You Should Know Partner from EMSBootCamp.com

This is a guest event review from Mark Albert. EverydayEMSTips.com welcomes guest post submissions from EMS professionals and supporters of EMS. To submit a guest post view the guidelines. This was the first episode in an ongoing series at EMS Boot Camp, hosted by James Hoffman. The series is going to feature veteran Bronx Medic […]

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EMS Education Tips

Teaching Tip: Severe Bleeding Control

During primary assessment instruction students can watch and then practice opening manikin airways and delivering effective ventilations. It is much more difficult to simulate severe bleeding control and to overcome one of medicine’s most pervasive myths. I honed my technique for teaching severe bleeding control over dozens of Wilderness First Aid classes for Wilderness Medical Associates: […]

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Social Media Tips

EMS Skill Videos: Producing and Posting

EMS educators and training officers can use smartphones and handheld video cameras, like the Flip, to record EMS skills. Check out this video of EtCO2 Colormetric device used on a Supraglottic Airway (SGA). When creating videos for your EMS organization or training program keep these tips in mind: 1. Write a simple storyboard. A storyboard […]

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News and Events

Chronicles of EMS – 1 Year Later #CoEMS

A year ago today I was on my way home from an exciting and energizing weekend in San Francisco. I was fortunate enough to attend the world premier of the Chronicles of EMS (now titled Real Life Emergencies: Beyond the Lights and Sirens). Like everyone else in attendance I was thrilled with what Mark, Justin, […]

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News and Events

Letter: 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

Occasionally I receive letters about events and organizations that I would like to share. Read the below letter from Eric Paine, Social Media Director, for the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. As we near the 10th anniversary of 9/11 there will be lots of opportunities for tribute and remembering. GF Hi Greg… I […]

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Operations

Dropbox 101: How I Learned to Love the Cloud

Thanks to paramedic educator Chris Cannon for this guest post. If you would like to guest post or review on Everyday EMS Tips check out the guidelines here. I love Dropbox. There, I said it out loud. I use Dropbox multiple times each day to get things done, and I’m not real sure how I survived without […]

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New EMS Podcast: Standing Orders

emsstandingorders.com is a new collaboration between paramedics and physicians with the product being an EMS resource for administrators, medics, and medical directors. The highlight of emsstandingorders.com is Standing Orders: The Podcast. Standing Orders: The Podcast is a show developed by Mr. Brad Buck, Mr. Matt Fults, Mr. JD Graziano, Mr. Luke Myers, and Dr. Chris Russi. […]