In the field Archives | Distance CME

Preparing for hurricanes during COVID-19

By Tara Vlaun, NRP, CCP-C, EMS-I|2020-08-05T08:40:09-04:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

EMS providers and other first responders face the unprecedented challenge of preparing for hurricanes during COVID-19, and how to respond to disaster calls.

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Apps for first responders showing their worth in the field

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:15:23-04:00February 19th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

Mobile apps designed for first responders promise to increase the quality of care patients receive. By making patient data more accessible, these apps can allow first responders to properly care for the patient, even if they have drug allergies or other extenuating conditions. Currently undergoing beta testing at King's Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) in Brookaven, Mississippi, these apps could save lives by saving time.

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Compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2020-08-20T16:13:46-04:00August 12th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

We review the three phases of shock: compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock. Plus, learn more about shock treatment.

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Carfentanil vs fentanyl, the opioid crisis, and the path forward

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2020-06-18T16:13:22-04:00March 4th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

A clinician discusses the carfentanil vs fentanyl, other derivatives of fentanyl, the opioid crisis and where we go from here.

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EMS frontline providers: How COVID-19 has changed their daily lives

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-09-02T14:14:05-04:00September 2nd, 2020|Categories: EMS life, In the field|

COVID-19 has altered our world. We explore how EMS frontline providers' daily activities have changed, from cleaning their rigs to cooking with their spouse.

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Coronavirus and EMS safety: Cleaning your hands and your ambulance

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2020-06-18T16:09:27-04:00April 8th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

A paramedic and Distance CME instructor discusses the coronavirus and EMS safety, including proper handwashing and the best ways to clean your ambulance.

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Contact tracing and EMS: Using technology to fight COVID-19

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-09-02T14:26:56-04:00September 9th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

We examine AI-based technology that's allowing for better contact tracing, and how EMS professionals can use this technology to help their communities.

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