November 2017
The importance of chest x-ray interpretations
A large number of interfacility transfers involve very sick patients who have undergone invasive procedures prior to our arrival. Rather than just taking the word of our fellow health care providers, it is helpful if we can look at an X-ray to confirm things for ourselves visually as well.
September 2017
Protecting EMS providers: Are bullet proof vests the answer?
The debate over whether to give EMS providers bullet proof vests is a crucial one to the safety of first responders. But, we man need more data around the subject in order to get legislation passed or convince private EMS outfits to equip their providers with bullet proof vests.
Type 3 diabetes?
Alzheimer’s patients who have trouble with insulin production may suffer from type-3 diabetes. Learn the symptoms and treatments available so you can better serve your community.
We don’t need no stinking ballistic vests. Violence on the job.
A review of why EMS personnel may consider wearing ballistic vests, including situations that do not involve guns.
August 2017
The white helmet medic modern leadership for progressive times
A discussion of the subject of leadership and why it's much harder to be an EMS leade than it may look like on the surface.
Narcan resistant fentanyl?
A paramedic quickly breaksdown the appearance Acryl fentanyl, a narcan resistant form of the fentanyl drug. With the opioid crisis already out of control, how can paramedics best respond to calls involving this new drug?