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Recent Changes to Everyday EMS Tips

I had some downtime at Newark Airport a few weeks ago. And by downtime I mean 5 hours camped out on a chair near the terminal B baggage claim. I splurged on the Boingo wireless and used the time to make some site changes. A few of those changes: 1. Social share buttons moved to […]

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EMS Tips

Question: Treatment of Severe Sepsis

Reader writes, “I am looking for more information on Severe Sepsis is treated.” A quick Google search revealed these resources: Guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock Treatment and drugs for Severe Sepsis Diagnosis and treatment of severe sepsis Also, check out this excellent EMS World article about Severe Sepsis and a Sepsis […]

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EMS Education Tips

3 EMS Education Uses for Google+

Three EMS Education Uses for Google+. Updated July 24, 2012. 1. Virtual Office hours using the group video chat feature, Hangouts 2. Patient assessment case studies by starting a post and answering questions (or use the Huddle group chat) about the patient using the comments 3. Remotely viewing patient assessment simulations using the Hangout group video […]

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Google+ Three Top Features

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 […]

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News and Events

Summer Distractions – Top 3 List

I love summer. I love being outdoors. I just love summer. You may have noticed my blogging entries have slowed down recently. My top 3 summer distractions: 1. I just began training for the New York City Marathon 2. We have a new basketball hoop 3. Both of my kids are riding two wheel bicycles […]

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Operations

Video: Use Custom Google Maps for EMS Training and Pre-Planning

Saw this great video at the Medic Madness blog on how to create a custom Google Map for training new employees on post locations and hospitals in their response area. Check out the video to see how easy it is. Some other ways you could use custom Google Maps: 1. Include pictures in the “points-of-interest […]

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EMS Tips

Top Posts: January 2011 – readership surges from weather and contests

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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EMS Education Tips

Anatomy Study and Review: Google Labs Body Browser

Learn and review human anatomy with the interactive Google Labs Body Browser. Watch this video to learn some of the features.

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EMS Tips

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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Social Media Tips

How do you read blogs?

Do you read this and other blogs at the actual site (visit everydayemstips.com)? Do you use a feed (RSS) reader like Google Reader? Do you wait for the weekly email summary of all posts? Do you subscribe with your email and receive the daily feedburner email? Do you use a Kindle or other wireless reading […]