February 2020
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.
March 2020
Carfentanil vs fentanyl, the opioid crisis, and the path forward
A clinician discusses the carfentanil vs fentanyl, other derivatives of fentanyl, the opioid crisis and where we go from here.
April 2020
Coronavirus and EMS safety: Cleaning your hands and your ambulance
A paramedic and Distance CME instructor discusses the coronavirus and EMS safety, including proper handwashing and the best ways to clean your ambulance.
COVID-19 and EMS: Origins, the NREMT, and effects on EMS
A veteran EMS provider and instructor disucsses the origins of coronavirus and how EMS organizations are reacting to COVID-19.
May 2020
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.
June 2020
Ambulance decontamination strategies for modern EMS
An EMS providers discusses a few cutting-edge methods for ambulance decontamination available to EMS crews and the pros and cons of each method.
EMS gear reviews: The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet
Scott McConnell, RN, BSN, CEN, NRP, EMS-I, reviews the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet, going through how to quickly and easily use the tourniquet on a patient.
Disaster response: EMS and first responders heed the call
Disaster response can be a way for first responders to help communities and earn a little extra money - but make sure to take care of yourself out there.
Endotracheal tube intubation: Minute reviews with Scott
In this Minute Review, Scott goes over a great tip on performing endotracheal tube intubation on an anterior patient.
High Performance CPR: Building on Pit Crew CPR for better care
An experienced EMS provider discusses the High Performance CPR, Pit Crew CPR, and other best practices for resusitating patients.