An Everyday EMS Tips reader shared that these were a few of his favorite apps: Pill Identifier by drugs.com EMS BLS guide by Informed MEDSCAPE MedWords OSHA Heat Safety Tool Other apps that have been brought to my attention Emergency Response Guide 2012 NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Paramedic Protocol Provider Additional apps recommended […]
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I have always like the term “operational athlete” (I believe introduced to me by Bryan Fass) to describe paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. In many situations emergency responders need to rapidly transition from a period of non-activity to either a burst of anaerobic energy, like lifting a patient, or to a sustained aerobic effort, like […]
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3 Top Posts from July
These three posts were the most viewed in July, apparently a lot of us had heat on our minds. 1. 5 Heat Injury Prevention Tips 2. Heat Emergency Assessment Tips 3. Everything you Wanted to Know About Blood Pressure Assessment
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Heat Emergency Assessment Tips
Assessment of Heat Emergencies (heat stroke and heat exhaustion) starts with the scene size-up. Make the scene safe or safer for the patient by ending the heat challenge. Do this by: 1. Removing the patient from the hot environment 2. Shading the patient from direct sun 3. Insulating the patient from hot surfaces like asphalt […]
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How are You Staying Cool?
It is Hot! I am staying cool by: 1. Moving less and moving slower. 2. Shifting my exercise schedule to the early morning. 3. Staying in the shade as much as possible. 4. Drinking plenty of water and minimizing soda, alcohol, and caffiene. 5. Wearing light colored clothing and loose layers. 6. Protecting my skin […]
Hyperthermia Deaths to Children Left in Unattended Vehicles Dr. Lou Romig shared this link to information on Hyperthermia Deaths to Children Left in Unattended Vehicles. Hyperthermia leading to heat stroke is a life threatening emergency. A child either because of young age, functional motor skill development, or restraint in a child passenger seat is unable […]