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Cold Weather Response Tips
While great for sports, cold and snow present risks to EMS folks. Take these extra precautions if responding in such conditions. ...
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Resolve to be Personally Prepared in 2010
Check out these four tools that help individuals and families carry proper medical history and contact info at all times. ...
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Pharmacology Study Tips
How do you learn the names and effects of drugs? Follow these tips and over time you'll be able to build an enviable database of knowledge. ...
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Holiday Safety Tips
As you interact with the community this holiday season, remember to remind them of these simple yet important seasonal safety tips. ...
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Helmets for Snow Sports
Getting kids to wear protective gear is not an easy task. Try these methods to promote helmet use among the little ones. ...
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Safety Tips from Industrial Responders
Industrial workplaces need a special type of safety awareness. Take some tips from responders in food processing plants and paper mills. ...
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Hand and Finger Trauma Emergency Tips
Follow these tips for treatment of accidents to the fingers, hands, and limbs in the industrial sector. ...
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Infant Rectal Temperature Assessment
If you're not a parent, you may not be familiar with taking a rectal temperature. Follow these tips to be as smoothly and efficiently as possible. ...
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Pedal Pulse Assessment
Locating a pedal pulse can be one of the more challenging tasks as a medical responder. Follow these helpful hints and you'll be able to find it in no time. ...
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Questions to Keep Students on Track
Learn how to make the best use of training time and keep students on track with these questions during patient assessment scenarios. ...
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Private Vehicle Response Tips
For all responders and for all types of incidents, safety starts at the time of call. Follow these tips to preserve your own safety while tending to others. ...
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Seat Belt Use in the Patient Care Compartment
Whether you're treating a minor cut or a MCI, there's no excuse for not using proper restraint while riding in an ambulance. ...
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Warm Equipment for a Warm Patient
Excessively cold temperatures add to a patient's physical discomfort. Learn how to keep patients warm during assessment. ...
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Pre-Work Tips for New EMS Professionals
It's not uncommon to make mistakes every now and then. Read on for some work preparation tips that will keep you at your professional best. ...
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Teaching CPR to Lay Rescuers
Do you aspire to become an EMS educator? If so, learning how to teach CPR to lay rescuers — and teach it well — is an excellent first step. ...
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Collaborating for Fall Prevention
If your area could use a fall prevention program but can't afford it, collaborate with other health organizations. ...
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Coping with Stress
As responders, we are trained to handle traumatic events. However, some calls can still leave an emotional mark. Here are some tips to get through those stressful events. ...
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Connect with EMS Vendors via Social Media
Did shiny displays catch your eye at EMS Expo? If so, use these social media tips to learn more about EMS vendors and their products. ...
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Applying Ideas from EMS Expo
Did you go to EMS Expo in Atlanta? Here are some tips for turning those great conference ideas and aspirations into action in the coming days, weeks, and months. ...
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Cyber Security in the Workplace
The internet can help daily EMS operations, but when used carelessly, it can also lead to problems. Use these tips to make sure your electronic information remains private. ...
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Selecting Sessions at an EMS Conference
Are you attending a regional or national EMS conference in the near future? Here are some tips for selecting conference sessions. ...
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Important Reminders for Chest Pain Patients
Interventions for patients with cardiac chest pain need to be rapidly delivered. Many of those interventions — like oxygen and aspirin — are administered as you assess ...
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Programming Student Waiting Time
Students often receive vague directions to "do some studying" while waiting for their simulation drill. Here are some ideas in programming the time while students wait for their ...
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Debriefing Patient Assessment Scenarios
Patient assessment scenarios are great opportunities for students to see injuries and illness within the context of the assessment. ...
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Perfecting Your EMS Screencasts
Screencasting has many potential applications for EMS educators and training officers. Here are some tips to make yours as clear and effective as possible. ...
