Read ten quick tips for blood pressure assessment in the Everyday EMS Tips column at EMS1.com. Blood pressure is a measure of perfusion pressure during the contraction and refilling phases of the heart beat. Like any vital sign it is most useful when it is trending over time. Read…

Paramedics Wendy Wilson, Carrie McQuay and Jamie McAndie were recognized by Caledon Council for their efforts in a successful save on Father’s Day. Yvette Lindo expressed her most heartfelt thank you to paramedics for bringing her son back to life. Alexander Meadwell collapsed suddenly while working around the home. He is…

INTENSIVE care paramedics have resigned en masse outside the Premier’s office, warning any resulting deaths are on his head. The state’s mobile intensive care ambulance paramedics are in a deadlock with the State Government over pay and have invited John Brumby to join them for a shift to experience…

I’m going to ask you to try something out for me. And then come back and tell me what you did and how it went. I want you to go to your next shift with this idea: Be Remarkable That’s it. What would it look like? How would you…

The Truth about using Games as a Teaching Tool Believe it or not, many instructors/managers do not see games as a serious teaching tool. It may be hard to admit, but, in some ways, they’re right! In most cases, their beliefs have been influenced by a variety of factors,…

The internet has given us unending opportunities to become a published author. Writing is one of my favorite topics and I encourage all Everyday EMS Tips subscribers to regularly write. Here are three Everyday EMS reasons to write regularly: 1. Stress management – relieve stress, share your feelings, and…

Did you get the IV? Sometimes it seems like your performance on the whole call can be reduced to the success or failure of the IV start. Rarely does the successful treatment of the patient hinge on a successful IV placement but sometimes it can certainly feel that way….