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5 Benefits of Mindfulness in EMS

On Time Medical Transportation

Mindfulness yes it sounds great in theory, but did you know that practicing this skill can have very real and practical benefits in EMS? When doing routine duties in EMS, it can be easy to fall into auto-pilot mode. Mindfulness is the state of being conscious or aware of something.

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Article Bites #47: Appropriate Air Medical Utilization

NAEMSP

Appropriate air medical services utilization and recommendations for integration of air medical services resources into the EMS system of care: a joint position statement and resource document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA. Takeaways: Air medical services are an essential part of the healthcare system. Epub 2021 Oct 4.

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SGEM#291: Who’s Gonna Drive you to…the ED – with Lights & Sirens?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

A Contemporary Analysis Using National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Data. A Contemporary Analysis Using National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Data. The EMS crew arrives and performs a 3 lead EKG that does not show an ST elevated myocardial infarction. Date: April 24th, 2020 Reference: Watanabe et al.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Excellent documentation supports standard of care and avoids lawsuit

EMDocs

His family calls 911, and he is transported to the ED. The family consults an attorney who has the records reviewed by an EM expert before filing a lawsuit. References: emDOCs Cervical Artery Dissection EM Educator Posterior circulation cerebrovascular syndromes. His symptoms have improved on arrival 37 minutes after onset.

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CPSE – FirstWatch Webinar: Fire Operations and Accreditation Monitoring and Reporting

FirstWatch

He also worked in a Fire/EMS communications center as call-taker, radio-operator and shift supervisor. Providing automated Annual Compliance Reports (ACR) allows your agency to allocate expensive resources to things other than data gathering and reporting. All reports are available as a traditional report or as a visual dashboard.

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Advice for People Interested in EMS & New EMTs (Best Responses)

On Time Medical Transportation

Over the past couple years, we’ve been doing what we call EMT Spotlights, showcasing individual stories here on our website and asking members of the On Time team a variety of questions about their work. One of our favorites is, “ Do you have any advice for new EMTs, or for people thinking about getting into this li ne of work?

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6 Things You Won’t Learn in EMS School

Mile High Ambulance

6 Things You Won’t Learn in EMS School (but Need to Know) There is always more to be desired from EMT school; whether it be wanting stronger assessment skills, stronger vital-taking skills, or knowing medication doses like the back of your hand. We thank him for sharing this well-written article! B-E aggressive!

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