University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit Student run, all volunteer organization provides emergency response to the University of Delaware. UDECU website. Emory University Emergency Medical Services 911 emergency response by Emory University students: 24-7 to campus and surrounding community.
Month: April 2011
Vacation Time Favorites
The original Family vacation movie is one of my all-time favorites. I love the line, “Sorry folks parks closed. The Moose at the gate should have told you.” Outdoor Paradise I am back from my own family vacation. Last week I packed up the metaphorical family truckster with my wife and kids for a delightful […]
Book Review: Poke the Box
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Become a Conference Presenter Many conferences partially compensate presenters for with a complimentary registration and reimbursement of expenses. Conferences may also offer an honorarium. In my experience the amount varies widely. Because of the time involved to review and select presenters the application process often begins a year before the next conference. Generally you will […]
Video: Ambulance Safety Tips
In this video, recorded at EMS World Expo 2010, Justin Schorr and I discuss ambulance safety. ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com
Every EMS professionals has public speaking opportunities during every incident. Last month EMSWorld.com ran a series of public speaking tips. We will also be discussing public speaking on an early June episode of the EMSEduCast podcast with public speaking coach Lisa Braithwaite. A few speaking tips that work well for me … 1. Anticipating Questions. […]
Video: Trauma Patient Assessment
Questions: 1. Is making a video like this a good way to learn and review the NREMT patient assessment skill? 2. Is watching a video like this a good way to review trauma patient assessment? 3. How do we transfer the skills learned and practiced in this static environment to a dynamic real patient assessment?
Skip past the first 30 seconds to learn about the events planned for EMS Week 2011 in Franklin County.
March was a record-setting month for traffic and page views. Two contests attracted lots of visits and comments. At Facebook.com/EverydayEMSTips I gave away several pairs of Rip Shears. I also had another giveaway for email subscribers. The month closed out with another prize package giveaway from Magnum Boots USA. Look forward to more giveaways in […]
Fundraiser for Paramedic Bryan Stow
Justin Schorr, the Happy Medic, and Ted Setla, have asked me to share far and wide today’s fundraiser for Bryan. “Paramedic Bryan Stow was severely injured during an altercation at the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game on Thursday, March 31st. He is in the Intensive Care Unit in L.A. and has two […]