The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

As paramedics, whilst we often take great offence at being called ambulance drivers, the question is, when it’s our turn to drive, what exactly is it that we are providing? Do we fully engage in shared patient care with our attending partner, or do we switch off so that we can simply drive the ambulance and take it easy?

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Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

This is a motor sparing block – so it will allow your patients to ambulate. link] [3] Morrison RS, Magaziner J, Gilbert M, et al. 1 2 3 4 This article will focus on three lower extremity (LE) nerve blocks commonly used for acute lower extremity pain in the ED. Blocks with larger volumes of anesthetic carry higher risk of LAST.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

National industry insight reporting from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee suggests that, in 2019 alone, Australia wide, there were over 4,500 enrolments in ambulance and paramedic qualifications1. National Industry Insights: Ambulance and Paramedic. Article first published in Australian Emergency Services Magazine Vol 21.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

His contributions to the fire service have garnered him many awards and recognitions, including being inducted into both the Firehouse Magazine Hall of Fame and the National Fire Heritage Hall of Legacies, Legends, and Leaders. The program would provide 10 free college credits for the NDTA fire classes.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

No matter how much we love dogs, entering their territory to touch their loved ones is always going to be risky. Most paramedics, police officers, firefighters, first responders, community midwives, district nurses, health visitors, mobile GPs, vets, social workers and other health or public service providers like dogs. A lot of us love them.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

Every ambulance service comprises a group of humans surrounded by infrastructure. Never before has it been more evident that maintaining empathy must not be forgotten or taken for granted. It's a two-way street whether we're amid a pandemic or stepping through the routine of everyday life. So how does this apply to prehospital roles?

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EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

These pants were named a Hot Product in 2018 by JEMS Magazine and after wearing these I can see why. There are 2 front pockets with knife reinforcements, 2 traditional rear pockets, and 2 rear hip pockets sized for rifle magazines or smartphones. Most companies will buy their employed medical responders a new pair as needed.

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