January 24 video from NBC news about the hazards and sobering statistics of driving while distracted. According to the report 28% of all crashes in 2008 are attributed to cell phone use – with or without hands free devices. Even though a the Wisconsin State Assembly recently passed its version of a No Texting and […]
My friends at the ChroniclesofEMS.com produced this excellent video of the features in the Zoll E-Series Monitor. Mark and Justin show off good CPR technique and just a bit of breathlessness – as they should – after doing CPR. It is a lot of work and a new rescuer should rotate in every 2 minutes. […]
In this video I describe the purpose and format of the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Each week me and my terrific co-hosts Buck Feris, Rob Theriault and Chris Montera discuss issues, resources, and tips for EMS educators with guest experts from around the world. This video was recored at the 2009 National […]
In this video I describe discusses emerging trends in elearning. These trends are shaping the availability of elearning, the cost of elearning, and the creation of elearning content by subject matter experts.This video was recorded at the 2009 National Association of EMS Educators Symposium. In the comments area share your thoughts on emerging trends in […]
Everyday EMS Tips encourages EMS professionals and agencies to use their blogs and websites to share injury prevention and emergency response information. This video is a good and quick howcast on performance of compression only CPR. View the video and then go to YouTube to get the embed code to add the video to your […]
EMT and Paramedic students are always stressed for time. Everyday EMS Tips contributor and paramedic instructor Steve Kanarian has created a short video of time management tips and strategies. What I like most about this video is Steve’s easy style of talking, reassuring tone, and just the facts approach to time management. I know you […]
Kris Kaull of EMS1.com describes the challenge and benefits of the Crossfit training program. Crossfit combines strength, endurance, aerobic, and flexibility exercises into a functional fitness routine. Kris shares this explanation just after I had my first Crossfit experience with Kris at the 2009 National Association of EMS Educators conference in Orlando. I was sore […]
The EMS Documentary Level Zero is available for online viewing for a limited time. Since the movie is entered in numerous film competitions it can not be regularly displayed for free online. To coincide with 2009 EMS Expo the filmmaker and paramedic Ted Setla has unlocked the movie. In this video Ted talks about the […]
My son is 4 and like all children he is nuts about fire trucks, firefighters, ambulances, and paramedics. We enjoy discussing with him what emergency responders do and the vehicles they use. During Fire Prevention week (month?) we have been talking as a family about fire prevention, household emergency procedures and our family evacuation plan. […]
After watching this video of a crash between a 1959 Chevy Bel Air and a 2009 Chevy Malibu ask yourself a few of these questions: 1. If a new airway tool is safer and more effective than its predecessor should I use it or fight it? 2. How is the patient care compartment of the […]