In the first video of a new EMS1.com video series paramedic and educator Steve Whitehead talks about two uses for End-Tidal CO2 monitoring. Great video and hope the first of many from Steve.
Month: August 2011
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Casting Call: Next EMS Radio Star
EMS’ Got Talent Chris Montera, the creator and host of the EMS Garage, and executive producer of the EMSEducast and other EMS Radio network shows has issued a casting call for the Next EMS Radio Star.
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Press Release: Kilted to Kick Cancer
INDUSTRY BLOGGERS, companies KILT UP TO KICK prostate CANCER Magnum Boots USA and Alt.Kilt have partnered up with Bloggers Motorcop and The Happy Medic to raise awareness for male-specific cancer during September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The goal of the campaign, better known as Kilted to Kick Cancer, is to encourage men to take control […]
Dave Konig, the Social Medic, has written a great article about using Social Media tools and networks to prepare for and make the most of social media tools at EMS World Expo. I have one contrary comment – Put your #$%@! phone back in your pocket and talk to people. You just traveled across the […]
No. According to this article, “Reducing Minor Injuries Does Not Translate to Reduction in Serious Injuries and Fatalities.” This short summary blew up one of my long held risk management beliefs that building a culture of safety that strives to prevent all injuries and a system of near miss reporting that identifies near misses that […]
A paramedic has “been out of the field for a few years” and wants to get back in. Last week I asked subscribers what study guides, practice tests, web sites, training programs, and books they would recommend to this paramedic. These are the responses I received: Review NREMT Requirements John recommends starting with reviewing the […]
For every massive 10K like the Bellin 10k there are probably dozens of small community 5k and 10k runs that attract dozens or a few hundred runners. Musky Days is the annual celebration of Musky fishing in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – the Musky capital of the world. One of the weekend events is the Musky […]
Friend and EMS Garage host Chris Montera shows off the Hurl-e emesis bag on the debut episode of the EMS1.com Innovation Zone web series. Honestly I can’t think of anyone better to discuss puke than Chris. And remember one of my favorites, “everyone gets on free puke.” Also my own video review of the Hurl-e. […]
1. Cut the lawn 2. Use a power washer 3. Fly on an airplane You want to sit next to these for 3 hours on the flight to EMS World Expo in Las Vegas? Have you ever cared for a power washer injury? How about you? What will you never do in open toed shoes? […]
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10 Tips for EMS World Expo #EMSWorldExpo
I am leaving for EMS World Expo in Las Vegas in less than two weeks. The event is approaching fast. I have been to EMS World Expo (formerly EMS Expo) in Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, and Las Vegas. These travel tips have served me well over the years. 1. Before you leave install the TripIt smartphone […]