1. Start with gentle palpation 2. Locate the radial pulse by first finding the distal end of the radius 3. Use two or three fingers lightly applied to the patient’s wrist 4. Slightly extend the patient’s wrist to bring the radial artery closer to the skin 5. Count for at least 30 seconds 6. Let […]
1. Don’t tell the patient you are going to count their breathing 2. Look for chest rise and fall through movement in clothing, shoulders, or the chest 3. Listen for the sound of exhalation or inhalation 4. Rest your hand on the patient’s shoulder as you also check their pulse Look, listen, and feel. What […]
The Medic Madness blog has a regular series of humor posts about celebrity paramedics. I proposed to Sean and other bloggers that we write posts about “If Tim Tebow was a Paramedic.” The Ambulance Driver’s post on If Tim Tebow was a Paramedic. The Happy Medic also shares his thoughts on Tim Tebow as a […]
Inspired by Christmas morning and gift unwrapping I wrote about the patient assessment free for all at EMS1.com. Make sure you check out the comments and join the conversation.
I had a tip published at EMS1.com a few weeks ago, Patient Assessment is a Non-Linear Process. Check it out and share your thoughts. Facebook Comments on EMS1.com I also wanted to highlight that EMS1.com has implemented the Facebook comments plug-in. Their previous comment system was pretty clunky and not always browser friendly. With the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Most times “Sick” will hit you over the head when you see a child from across the room or as you stand in the doorway. Other times it is less obvious and a good way to determine if the child is ill and how ill is to compare your assessment findings to normal. Activity: What […]
A reader writes, “I need to create a training program about Bath Salts. Where can I find information to build the training program?” PA DOH Fact Sheet EMS1.com video EMS1.com article EMS1.com article Bath Salts Prompt State Bans JEMS article New Drug Has Dangerous Patient Potential Northeastern Maine EMS Bath Salts Information EMS World article […]
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 […]