I have been enjoying my Kindle Fire immensely for the last three weeks. I have used it to read 4 books (and counting), watch lots of videos, browse the web, update my social network status, and stream my favorite podcasts. My kids have also been using it to play lots of games like Slice It […]
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/Firefighter and runner Matt Bassett. Q: […]
Today was my first day at the American Ambulance Association Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. Travelling to the Pacific time zone is always a challenge because of the two hour time change. Of course I was wide awake at 0400 local time. Running the Strip As I like to do during any Las Vegas […]
I read a fair number of EMS blogs and a common theme is …. “sorry it has been so long since I have posted.” If you are struggling for a blog post consider writing one of these post types: 1. List post – write your top 3 patient assessment tips, 3 lessons you have learned […]
This post was contributed by Ray Coleman of Creative Custom Applications. PQR is an application for iOS devices developed by Creative Custom Applications. PQR is an easy to use quick reference for weight based pediatric treatment guidelines. Life saving information is quickly available on your iOS device. PQR includes: Resuscitation & Arrhythmias Postresuscitation Rapid Sequence […]
This post was contributed by Ray Coleman of Creative Custom Applications. RSI Wizard is an application for iOS devices developed by Creative Custom Applications. Rapid Sequence Intubation is a highly risky intervention for Health Care providers to perform. RSI Wizard has step by step instructions on the RSI procedure. RSI Wizard also includes a RSI […]
Great Stuff Cooking in EMS In the last two years the attention to safety from field providers to policy makers has increased exponentially. The Podmedic, Jamie Davis, and Carissa O’brien provided excellent video blogging coverage of the EMS Culture of Safety Conference. The Unwired Medic explains why ePocrates is the best app he has ever […]
This post was contributed by Ray Coleman of Creative Custom Applications. ERG Pro is an application for iOS devices developed by Creative Custom Applications. ERG Pro has the complete 2008 Emergency Response Guide data from the NHTSB. ERG Pro is easy to use and all of the data is searchable. The tab bar allows for […]
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 […]
I have been using and enjoying Google+ for almost two weeks. My usage of Google+ is having a significant impact on my Facebook time. These are the top three features for me about Google+ 1. Circles are the Google+ method for organizing the people I am connected with. Circles are easy to create by simply […]