EMS PPE shortages adding extra strain to the COVID-19 crisis
An EMS provider discusses the personal protective shortage (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 and how responders can continue to work safely.
Why an online paramedic refresher course is beneficial
One of the things you should examine is how the material is presented. A live online paramedic refresher course is generally a better option than a recorded online course.
Frostbite season is upon us. Stay safe!
This time of year, as pre-hospital providers go forth to save lives, cold-related injuries such as frostbite should be top of mind. Learn how to avoid frostbite while caring for patients in the extreme cold.
Mild hypothyroidism may be over treated
One of the most common endocrine disorders is hypothyroidism. But there is evidence to support the idea that mild hypothyroidism is over treated by family physicians.
Tips to tackle holiday stress during your EMS career
Thoughts of trying to make everyone happy during the holidays while making ends meet and not working oneself to death can cause major holiday stress. I’m certain many of us have this in the back of our minds as the holiday season approaches.
Learn how to provide empathy in healthcare as an EMS
Empathy is a big part of our jobs, and we need to teach it to our students, our employees and each other. People need to feel that it’s OK to be empathetic and that it’s a natural part of the whole EMS picture.
Credentials, courtesy and community form your EMS reputation
It's important to remember people react to you based on judgments about your real life and your digital life. What you share on social media networks forms your personal and professional EMS reputation and brand.
Make a difference: EMS and human trafficking
We review the humanitarian issue of human trafficking so that you, as a first responder, can spot the signs of human trafficking when responding to a call, and work to get the victim the help they need.
Changing the face of EMS for the new century
EMS started off as a branch of the Department of Transportation. But is that really the best place for it? We review the history of the EMS profession and how we can use that history to inform our professions future.
Is Narcan the answer?
Longtime EMS and DistanceCME founder discusses the pros and cons of using Narcan in the field, and how EMS can approach the debate.