As I read trade publications, attend conferences, and receive announcements about EMT and Paramedic continuing education programs there are some clear “Hot Topics.” Hot Topics of Today These topics are sure to be on every conference program and regularly featured in national magazines today and probably for the next couple of years. 1. End Tidal […]
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Last week is still a blur to me. I arrived Monday night and left Friday afternoon and felt rushed for time from the moment I arrived until the moment I left. My schedule was packed with meetings, social events, and presentations. The one thing I didn’t schedule and now regret not scheduling was time to […]
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Video: Rapid 12 Lead Pad
Reader Ron asked me if I had heard of the Rapid 12 Lead Pad. I had not. A quick Google and YouTube search helped me find this information about the Rapid 12 Lead Pad. Conceptually it makes sense to me to have a single set of electrodes with only one backing to peel off. Also […]
January 2011 was the highest visit month ever for Everyday EMS Tips. Thanks. I attribute that to three things: 1. Ongoing Snowpocalypse. Bad weather on the east coast means more people are indoors reading the EMS Blogosphere. 2. EMS Blog of 2010 Contest. Really appreciate inbound links from the FireCritic.com and the other finalists. 3. […]
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Where can I practice reading 12 Leads?
A reader asked, “Where can I practice reading 12 lead EKGs?” These are some resources I have used to learn more about and practice 12 lead EKG interpretation: Also check out the 12 lead books in the Everyday EMS Tips bookstore. 1. EKG Club 2. EMS 12 Lead Blog 3. ECG Course Weekly Practice 12 […]
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3 Top Posts during November
Remember November? It seems so long ago. These were top 3 most viewed Everyday EMS Tips posts last month: 1. Important Tips for 12 Lead Electrode Placement. 2. 5 Actions Before Banning Employee Use of Social Media. 3. 3 Things that Should Never Happen in the Ambulance. And the top post from November 2009 – […]
Many EMS agencies are preparing budgets for the next fiscal year. More than ever funds are tight and cutbacks are likely. This article about the lack of 12 lead capable cardiac monitors in Chicago Fire Department ambulances gets at the complexity of purchasing new equipment. In an EMS1.com Everyday EMS Tips column I encouraged readers […]