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...]
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...]
Practice Your Craft
September 24, 2012 by 3 Comments
When was the last time you practiced your craft. I mean deliberately practiced accessing and using your knowledge and skills. I'm not talking about running calls. When I say practice I use the word in … [Read more...]
The MEND Stroke Assessment for Prehospital Care
September 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
If you've been in and out of a few continuing education classes over the past four years, you've almost assuredly heard reference to the MEND neurological exam. Perhaps it was gone over in detail or … [Read more...]
Six Patient Statements That Should Concern You
August 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
As we develop our experience in EMS, we encounter certain statements that make us sit up and take notice. Sometimes we take notice because we remember a call where things started going down hill right … [Read more...]
College Degrees in EMS
August 3, 2012 by 3 Comments
Your future is coming. You can only walk this road in one direction. Where is your road leading you right now? Do you know? EMS is one of those lingering medical professions that still don't … [Read more...]
EMT Spot Redux: Five Things My Kids Taught Me About EMS
July 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I'm blessed with two kids. They are amazing. My kids changed my whole perspective on the world. They re-framed my purpose. It's wonderful, the way a few minutes with your kids can put an entire bad … [Read more...]
Six EMS Phrases That Should Be Banished
July 27, 2012 by 9 Comments
There are a bunch of phrases we commonly throw around in EMS. With the popularity of social media, some of them seem to get carried far and wide. Some are helpful. Some...not so much. And some are … [Read more...]
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