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EMS Tips – The Cost of Interruptions – Med Errors – Compression Fraction

New message alert. Incoming call alert. Post comment alert. “Hey, can I ask you a quick question … ” Another new text message alert. “Did you watch the …. ” Our work days, whether it’s an 8-, 10-, 12- or 24- hour shift, can become a series of microbursts of work because of the interruptions […]

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2 More Questions for the EMS Eagles

Friday and Saturday I attended the Gathering of the Eagles, state of the science education program in Dallas. Dozens of medical directors (EMS physicians) from throughout the United States gave five to 10 minute presentations. There were also lightning rounds for audience members to ask short questions (to generate short answers) of the Eagles. Here are two […]

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Distraction: Three Things Tuesday

On Saturday I am presenting Distraction is Deadly at the NAEMSE symposium. My slides for the presentation and the handout will post on EverydayEMSTips.com early Saturday morning. There are three types of distraction: 1. Manual – taking your hands off a task. For example, taking your hands off the wheel to key the radio or reach for a cup […]

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2012 EMS World Expo Session Notes

During EMS World Expo I was able to attend several sessions. Below are my notes and some links for each presentation I attended. Train the Trainer: Designing and Running an Injury Prevention and Wellness Program I was fortunate to sit in on about two hours of Bryan Fass’ pre-conference. I learned and will continue to […]