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EMS Tips – On Duty Carry – Motor Bike Ambulance – Airway Evangelism

1. Lawful on-duty firearm carry for W. Va. responders (EMS1.com) W. Va. HB 2916 would allow supervisors to give first responders permission to carry guns if they have successfully completed training and attend annual qualification classes. Fire Chief Dave Caudill said he fully supports the bill as it helps keep first responders safe. “On more than one […]

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EMS Tips – Fatigue is Deadly – Glucagon Rarely Used – Paramedic Refresher

1. Police say driver asleep at the wheel “An EMS provider driving an ambulance that crashed and resulted in the death of an EMT fell asleep behind the wheel, according to police.” This tragic incident happened just a week after the release of 5 evidence-based guidelines for fatigue management in EMS. Recommend using fatigue/sleepiness survey instruments to […]

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EMS Tips – Body Armor – Airway Management

1. EMS body armor (EMS1.com) A Pa. EMS agency announced a purchase of 15 ballistic vests for it’s personnel. “The department recently purchased 15 ballistic vests. (EMS Chief Robert) Weidner said that is enough vests for all personnel on Yellow Breeches’ five ambulances.” That likely means the vests are assigned to rigs not people. “Weidner […]

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Research analysis: How effective are pediatric ventilation techniques

Researchers used capnography to assess the effectiveness of pediatric ventilation techniques. Read more about the research and my key takeaways for paramedics. Research analysis: Capnography to assess effectiveness of pediatric ventilation If you are not using capnography on every patient intubation and for monitoring the effectiveness of ventilations you need to read this article immediately. ‘Do it for […]

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Video CoPilot VL

Jay enjoys the blog and asked me to share this video about the CoPilot VL. If you are like me and have never heard of the CoPilot VL the video will be mostly entertaining. To learn what the CoPilot VL is visit their website. And yes, if you have a video laryngoscope I think you […]

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EMSEduCast Best Practices for Airway Instruction: Episode 171

On episode 171 of the EMSEduCast Battalion Chief Bill Toon of Johnson County Med-Act discusses his EMS experience and specifically his role teaching and facilitating airway management skills to employees of Johnson County Med-Act. Learn best practices for airway management instruction on episode  171 of the EMSEduCast. Links, Resources, and Additional Content Airway World The only […]

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Improvements to S.A.L.T. Airway System

As emergency medical providers, we know firsthand that effective airway management is an essential skill to learn. Oftentimes when these skills are put to the test we don’t have the luxury of time, a convenient location, or even a clear line of sight. When faced with these circumstances, an alternate airway device can make all […]

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WEMSA Wrap-up: People and Products #WEMSA

The Wisconsin EMS Association is one of the biggest state conference exhibit halls. I have heard Texas is bigger (but isn’t everything bigger in Texas), but other than EMS World and EMS Today I haven’t seen a bigger state EMS exhibit hall. Note: this is my final post from WEMSA. Catch-up with Day 1, Day […]

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MEDRILLS – App Giveaway – EMS Skill Instruction Apps for Tablets and Smartphones

MEDRILLS has a rich collection of smartphone and tablet apps for learning and virtual practice of EMT and paramedic skills. In the comments share which app you would like to have most (if you want to add a “why” … even better). On Friday, January 4, at 07o0 CT I will randomly choose 3 winners […]

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App Review: Cricothyroidotomy from MEDRILLS

The Cricothyroidotomy app from MEDRILLS, available from the Apple AppStore and Google Play, is an interactive training program for learning and practicing a cricothyroidotomy. In the instruction mode a narrator reviews the process, from start to finish, including indications, equipment, landmark location, incisions, airway placement, and complications. Throughout the instruction mode animations illustrate key points. In […]