I'd like to pose a question to you. Perhaps this is one of those questions that I should be happy to be asking. The entire idea of me needing...or even wanting to ask this question bodes well for the … [Read more...]
EMS Assessment of Newborns
January 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Babies make us nervous. It's a simple fact. And it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Assessment and evaluation of the newborn infant is the patient assessment equivalent of a high-wire act. The … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Be an Awesome EMT in 2013
January 5, 2013 by 5 Comments
It's time. The New Year is upon us. I started last year by telling you about 17 Ways to Be an Awesome EMT in 2012. Yes, all of those suggestions still apply. Now, here are 15 more to help you achieve … [Read more...]
Mass Casualty Incident Reality
December 17, 2012 by 6 Comments
I've been to a few mass casualty incidents over the years. They have ranged in severity and acuity from a large group of bored teenagers with chemical eye irritation to an active shooter in a crowded … [Read more...]
Looking For Sasquatch (A Challenge)
November 25, 2012 by 6 Comments
My EMT instructor told me his version of the story back in 1989. He was forthcoming that he had not been in the emergency room when it happened, he had only heard the story passed on. (As I would pass … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Aphasia
November 22, 2012 by 8 Comments
Aphasia is a catch-all word that describes difficulty in speaking. Aphasia can range from mild difficulty in finding and expressing words or completing sentences to a complete inability to speak.. It … [Read more...]
What Should I do? Looking For Medical Advice on The Internet
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Emma is deeply concerned about her recent diagnosis. Apparently some sort of cerebral hemorrhage. "Just last month I was diagnosed with a bleeding brain." She reports in a recent comment here on this … [Read more...]
“But…I Can’t Afford An Ambulance!”
October 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you've worked in the medical transport business for any length of time, you've undoubtedly heard a patient express their concern about the very real expense of medical transport. It's an awkward … [Read more...]
Requesting The Right-of-Way
October 24, 2012 by 6 Comments
I encountered a video recently of a family crossing the street in front of an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens operating. There are several interesting points to the video. One is the … [Read more...]
Back to School
August 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
Sometimes I forget that not everyone who is a part of The EMT Spot community has been a part of that community from day one. Along the way, you may have missed some stuff. In fact, you may have just … [Read more...]
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