"In Germany they first came for the communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the … [Read more...]
8 Tragic EMS Behavior Flaws to Avoid
July 11, 2010 By 14 Comments
In Greek tragedies, the hero typically displays some form of hamarita, also known as a "tragic flaw." Hamlet was brooding, Othello was jealous, Macbeth was ambitious. For the most part, it is their … [Read more...]
Midnight
June 17, 2010 By 6 Comments
Our department recently offered an early retirement buy-out option. I understand a half-dozen or so people took it. So next month, 6 or so of my colleagues will run their last call and close the … [Read more...]
Where Do You Put The Fear?
June 11, 2010 By 7 Comments
I once thought that part of the goal of being a competent paramedic was getting to the point where I no longer felt any fear or anxiety about running calls. After all, most of the folks I worked with … [Read more...]
The Ultimate EMT Guide to Vital Signs
May 25, 2010 By 12 Comments
Part 2: The Blood Pressure I love teaching each new EMT class cycle how to take a blood pressure. It's fairly simple and strait-forward, but there's also a real art to it. Folks who are good at it … [Read more...]
The Ultimate EMT Guide to Vital Signs
May 22, 2010 By 14 Comments
Part 1: The Pulse There are few things that EMT's should claim as their domain. There are certain skills that the EMT provider should simple dominate. Vital signs are one such skill. No medical … [Read more...]
How Being Burnt Out Can Ignite A Rebirth
May 11, 2010 By 4 Comments
A Guest Post By Jim Hoffman "The EMS Professional," "The Paramedic Mentor," Today's guest author, Jim Hoffman has more nicknames than a retiring prizefighter and he's earned every one of them. From … [Read more...]
The EMT Liability Pop Quiz
April 14, 2010 By 11 Comments
There really is a dizzying array of stuff we can do to get ourselves in legal hot water in EMS. I was considering a few this afternoon and I got this idea. Let's play a game. I'll give you a whole … [Read more...]
Assessment and Scope of Practice
April 10, 2010 By 6 Comments
It's never comfortable to be placed under a microscope. Especially when the dude looking through the microscope is The Rogue Medic, Tim Noonan. Tim's a great dude, but he's not the guy you want … [Read more...]
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