Things to Know About the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a critical source of funding for fire departments, non-affiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies. It provides financial support to enhance operational capabilities, improve safety, and foster community resilience. Here’s what you need to know […]
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Review of the “ECG Hero” Book Overview Written by Greg Carr of Shadetree Cardiology, the “ECG Hero” book emerges as a crucial resource for anyone involved in the medical field. Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced clinician, the book offers a wealth of knowledge that you’ll likely refer back to multiple times. Intent and
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In the high-stakes world of emergency medical services, the ability to stay calm under pressure is not just an asset—it’s a necessity. Paramedics often find themselves in intense, life-or-death situations where every second counts. In such scenarios, losing your cool can have dire consequences. This blog post aims to equip paramedics with techniques to maintain
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When we think of role models for paramedics, the usual suspects are real-life heroes in the medical field or perhaps characters from medical dramas. However, sometimes inspiration can come from unexpected places. Take, for example, Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Lt. Col. Hal Moore in the film “We Were Soldiers,” based on the true story of
Today I got derailed. I was training with the swat team. I’ve been a tactical medic for 7+ years now. Today we were doing force on force training with airsoft. I ended up as point man in the stack for a training evolution. Calling out what I see as we are moving thru a space.
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Dispatched For a male patient shot in the leg. Upon arrival you find a 32 year old male patient sitting in his truck. was attempting to reholster his firearm while sitting in his truck when it accidentally discharged. The bullet penetrated his right thigh, causing immediate pain and profuse bleeding. During assessment the patient was
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With any technology booming many times things move faster then our education in the medical profession. I think its time to talk about LVAD’s. These devices over the last 20 years has gone from the size of large room to a brief case and then eventually a fanny pack. Many of these patients are awaiting
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2004, an early morning class at the EMS World expo; I unexpectedly found myself in a captivating class. A young physician by the Name of Dr. Krause enthusiastically expounded on a new assessment tool for EMS. In the case of this new tool EMS will be at the cornerstone of its use and education of
Capnography: Why hasn’t use progressed in 17 years? Read More »
Hemodialysis is a procedure in which a machine removes waste from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so. In this procedure, the machine takes over the function of the kidneys. It is important to note that hemodialysis is not an exact science, it has limitations, and can have side effects. It’s quick,
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There is a ton of ECG arrhythmias books on the market. Weighing the cost of many of these books picking the right one can save you time in learning and money. Being I am always reviewing and studying my craft I hope to give you some insight on which one to pick up. Picking the
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