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Month: January 2012
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CIRC Trial and IBP ALS
This is a guest post from Rom Duckworth, paramedic and educator that follows-up on this post about my experience in the CIRC trial. If you want to guest post or review on this blog, check out the guidelines here. CIRC Trial and IBP ALS Having had the opportunity to attend the ACLS Guidelines roll-out in Chicago […]
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Video: 3 Tips for New EMS Professionals
At the 2011 National Association of EMS Educators Conference I was asked to share three tips for new EMTs and Paramedics. What are your tips for new EMS professionals? ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com
In an increasingly digital world the R-CAT (Rapid Cardiac Analysis Tool) is a refreshing return to a study guide and reference tool that I can easily hold, access from a BDU or shirt pocket, and rapidly reference. I recently was able to review two versions, given to me at EMS World Expo 2011, of the […]
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Book Review: Three Cups
I was fortunate to receive a review copy of [amazon-product text=”Three Cups: a lesson in life and money for children” type=”text”]1400317495[/amazon-product] (Amazon affiliate link) from booksneeze.com just before Christmas. In a quick and easy to understand parable, Three Cups introduces children to some foundational money management principles. Any household or personal budget needs to begin with […]
Inspired by Christmas morning and gift unwrapping I wrote about the patient assessment free for all at EMS1.com. Make sure you check out the comments and join the conversation.
Paramedic and ultra marathon runner Brandon Mulnix was featured in the January 2012 issue of Runners World Magazine. In the Fall of 2011 Brandon completed the 50 mile North Country run while his jaw was wired shut. In the process he also gathered 3,000 cans of food to donate to a local food back. Congratulations […]
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CIRC Trial: My Lessons Learned
A recent EMSWorld.com article, Man vs. Machine: who won the CIRC trial reminded me of my participation in the trial (not as a patient!) as a paramedic at one of the clinical sites. 1. Research trial gives a group focus. I really enjoyed being part of the research trial. We received quarterly education programs and […]
Nearly every member of your organization has a camera in their pocket. Start capturing your year in pictures today. Take photos during training, community events, employee celebrations, and more. Then use a simple image editing program to make a rotating slideshow, add music, and upload it to YouTube. This video from Mid Georgia Ambulance is […]
EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by EMT and Talon Rescue Racing team […]