In the field Archives | Distance CME

Apps for first responders showing their worth in the field

By Elise Oberliesen|2021-01-05T13:44:16-05:00February 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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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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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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COVID-19 and EMS: Origins, the NREMT, and effects on EMS

By Andrew Steward|2020-06-18T16:08:10-04:00April 15th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

A veteran EMS provider and instructor disucsses the origins of coronavirus and how EMS organizations are reacting to COVID-19.

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EMS PPE shortages adding extra strain to the COVID-19 crisis

By Andrew Steward|2020-06-18T16:04:33-04:00May 13th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

An EMS provider discusses the personal protective shortage (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 and how responders can continue to work safely.

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Ambulance decontamination strategies for modern EMS

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2021-02-26T13:30:51-05:00June 3rd, 2020|Categories: In the field|

An EMS providers discusses a few cutting-edge methods for ambulance decontamination available to EMS crews and the pros and cons of each method.

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EMS gear reviews: The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet

By Jordan Baker|2020-07-29T09:23:51-04:00June 5th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

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.

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Disaster response: EMS and first responders heed the call

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:00:00-04:00June 10th, 2020|Categories: In the field, EMS career|

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.

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