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Happy Nurses Week!
Go show some love to those caring professionals on the other side of the Emergency Department doors. EMS could learn a great deal from the nursing profession, if we’d simply listen. I love nurses. They provide the care, and make the hospital world go ’round. Nursing advocacy organizations, on the other hand, I’m not so ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 7, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: My First EMS Job
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I answer a listener question about where he should apply for his first EMS job. We talk about agencies large and small, toxic partners and toxic cultures, and what to focus on as you begin your EMS career. Tune into the podcast, and share ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 7, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Wisdom Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Brotherhood, Or Lack Thereof
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the suicide of Fairfax, VA firefighter/paramedic Nicole Mittendorf, and how EMS and the fire service talk a good game about the public safety brotherhood, but many systems do a poor job of practicing it. Give us a listen, and share with us ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 30, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMT's Behaving Badly Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

On Bullying and S.-Shaming In EMS
The suicide of Fairfax County, VA firefighter/paramedic Nicole Mittendorf has brought to light an ugly, hidden truth in public safety: boorish, even abusive behavior toward women is still alive and well in the firehouses and ambulance stations. A story by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder of Firefighter Close Calls details some of the filth and innuendo ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 28, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMT's Behaving Badly Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types …
… a few tips on splinting on EMS1. Read, enjoy. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 28, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: The Ambulance Driver's Perspective Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types…
… a few tips on splinting on EMS1. Read, enjoy. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 28, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: The Ambulance Driver's Perspective Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS Pioneers
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I welcome EMS1 columnist Mike Rubin to the Guest Table to discuss his EMS Pioneers series. Give us a listen, and if you know an EMS pioneer who deserves recognition, tell Mike about it. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 28, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Wisdom Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: A Little Conference Love
On this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I welcome guests Nathan Stanaway and Daniel Mills to the Guest Table, to talk about state and regional EMS conferences. Nate and Daniel share their experiences and perspective about organizing and promoting the Metro Atlanta EMS Conference and the Alabama EMS Conference, respectively. If ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 14, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Grab Bag Edition
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the merits of the hybrid, flipped EMS classroom, legislation recognizing PTSD as an occupational illness, and ketamine use guidelines. Give us a listen, and share your thoughts. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 9, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Health & Safety Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types…
… there’s a new column up on EMS1. Developing emotional resiliency means sometimes you have to make friends with your ghosts. Read, enjoy, opine.   (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 9, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Code Green Campaign EMS Health & Safety The Ambulance Driver's Perspective Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Prehospital Ultrasound
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I spend more time discussing prehospital point-of-care ultrasound with listener and CritMedic Podcast host Dominick Walenczak. Bottom line: ultrasound offers a great many more benefits and potential uses than the most paramedics appreciate, and widespread affordability is not that far off. Give us a ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 3, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Topics Inside EMS Podcasting Technology Source Type: blogs

A Primer for Would-Be Conference Presenters, Part 2
In Part 1, we talked about developing your content and polishing your presentation style. In this post, let’s discuss how you sell yourself to conferences. Beat the bushes. I can assure you that the world is not going to beat a path to your door. When people ask me how to break onto “the speaking ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 31, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences EMS Wisdom Source Type: blogs

A Primer for Would-Be Conference Presenters, Part 1
I get frequent inquiries from fellow EMTs, all asking some variety of the same question: “How do I break into presenting at EMS conferences?” Despite the overwhelming temptation to reply, “Bribery and sexual favors,” today I’ll play this one straight. What follow are some lessons I’ve learned in close to 18 years standing in front ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 31, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences EMS Wisdom Source Type: blogs

Capnography in the Drowning Patient
New article on Medtronic’s Capno Academy. Go read. Enjoy. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 30, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Capnography EMS Education Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Technology Edition
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the adaptation of new and emerging technology by EMS providers. In it, we engage in a pretty good discussion on the potential benefits of EMS point-of-care ultrasound. I’m of the opinion that new technology helps us be more accurate in our assessment ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 29, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Topics Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs