EMS life Archives

Flu deaths happen, so why don’t we get vaccinated?

Flu deaths claim tens of thousands of lives a year, yet not everyone gets vaccinated. The debate on whether or not to vaccinate has proven contentious among both laymen and medical professionals. To help shed some light on this issue, we explore the pros of vaccination and reasons why people opt out.

Heat emergencies and you: Symptoms, signs, and prevention

Prepare for more heat emergencies during the hotter months. Patients are more likely to present with heat stroke and heat exhaustion during this time. Also ensure you stay well-hydrated on the job.

Peer support networks can ease cumulative stress

Your health as a provider is a priority for your organization. When you understand cumulative stress disorder you can show your colleagues how much they are valued and how much you care about this growing epidemic.

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.

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.

4th of July: Are ‘We the People’ really safe?

A look into what can go wrong during 4th of July celebrations and how EMS personnel can best respond to accidents involving fireworks, heat related injuries, and alcohol related injuries.

Top 10 lies told by paramedics

For this edition of Thursday isms Scott McConnell, RN, BSN, CEN, NRP, EMS-I, shares some quick bits of EMS humor taken from around the interet.