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Presentation: Integrating Smartphones into EMS Education #EMSWorldExpo

Updated November 22, 2012: Handout for this session posted at EMSWorld.com. This morning I am presenting Integrating Smartphones into EMS Education at EMS World Expo in New Orleans. During the presentation I will be asking a series of poll questions with PollEverywhere.com. You can view and answer the polls as they happen at PollEV.com/gfriese. I […]

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EMS World Expo Podcasting Studio Preview Show #EMSWorldExpo

I recorded this short preview podcast yesterday afternoon with Jamie Davis of the MedicCast and Chris Montera of the EMS Garage. We preview the week ahead at EMS World Expo. Look to the MedicCast blog for all of the latest news and podcasts from EMS World Expo New Orleans.

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EMS World: Podcast Schedule, Activities, and Announcements #EMSWorldExpo

EMS World officially starts today. Many EMTs and Paramedics from around the country have enjoyed fantastic pre-conference NAEMT training courses and other events. Today the EMS World Expo Podcast Studio, sponsored by Physio-Control opens. Check out the schedule of shows featuring your favorite EMS podcasters. I am pretty sure Bryan Fass is going to be […]

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Alternate Posting Location: EMS Trivial Pursuit Training Tips

Tips for using Trivial Pursuit: the EMS Edition now posted at EMSWorld.com. Last week I posted about using Trivial Pursuit for training with the Town of Hull and Dewey First Responders. We had a lot of fun. EMS Trivial Pursuit is available at Amazon.com. [amazon-product]B008X6RDDA[/amazon-product]

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October Posts Outside the Service Area: Announcements, Books, and Opportunities

I am reading[amazon-product text=”Coop (amazon affiliate link)” type=”text”]0061240443[/amazon-product], the latest book from Michael Perry. If you enjoyed Population 485 or Truck you will enjoy Coop. Listen to Michael Perry on an old episode of the Medical Author Chat. Another book I am reading right now and enjoying is the [amazon-product text=”Impact Equation (amazon affiliate link)” […]

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EMS World Expo 2012: Information, Links, and Apps

EMS World Expo 2012 in New Orleans is only a few days away. I am looking forward to presenting Integrating Smartphones and Tablet Devices into EMS Education on Thursday morning. You can find a description of my session and all sessions in the EMS World Expo conference guide. Download the mobile conference app. Jamie Davis, […]

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Keynote Speaker Ideas for an EMS Conference

I was asked for ideas for an EMS Conference keynote speaker. My suggestions are in these categories: Popular and Regular Conference Speakers that deliver a fantastic presentation: Dr Bledsoe Dr Wesley Steve Berry Mike McEvoy Baxter Larmon Chris LeBradour Lesser known, but still high quality speakers: Steve Whitehead Kyle Bates Steve Kanarian Tim Hillier Tim […]

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Why Wait for #EMSWeek to Do These 20 Things

EMS Week is a week away, but you don’t need to wait until the official EMS Week to do any of these things: Increase your knowledge: sign-up for the free EMS Web Summit. Appreciate EMS in a different setting by reading a book by a paramedic/author. Join the conversation about EMS by leaving a comment […]

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CE Video: CPR Quality from ZOLL Medical and EMSWorld.com

Free CE Opportunity: Dr. Bentley Bobrow discusses ways in which prehospital providers can improve patient survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In the video on CPR Quality, recorded at the 2011 EMS World Expo in Las Vegas, NV, and sponsored by ZOLL Medical Corporation, Dr. Bentley Bobrow discusses ways in which prehospital providers can improve patient survival […]

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Reader Question: EMS Conference Calendar

A reader asked, “Do you maintain a calendar of EMS conferences?” That sounds like a huge project to build and maintain a calendar. To find upcoming EMS conferences I would do the following: 1. Check for an EMS conference calendar at the big 3 EMS media websites – EMS1.com, EMSWorld.com, and JEMS.com. 2. Search Facebook […]