Announcing EMT 360!
“Tell me, and I’ll forget. Show me, and I’ll remember. Let me do, and I’ll understand.” That quote has been attributed to various famous figures and philosophers over the years, but it still holds true for most learning endeavors. That’s why five years ago, I “flipped” my EMS classroom to incorporate more practical application of ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 3, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Education Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Visiting Ghosts
Made a pilgrimage of sorts today. Speaking at an EMS conference in Seminole, TX, I noticed that Hobbs, NM was just a short jaunt down the road. As a child, I heard many stories about Hobbs Army Airfield from my dad as a child. He had trained as a B17 crew member there in the ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - July 28, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

The Art of Emergency Nursing Podcast
I was honored to be the guest on the Art of Emergency Nursing podcast for EMS Week. Give it a listen! (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 30, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Go Team Me! Podcasting #emsweek #nursing Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types …
… there’s a new episode of the Inside EMS podcast, recorded live at the Initial Assessment Conference in Lake Placid, New York. Check it out here! (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 27, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Fifty
Stepped on the scale this morning to discover I’m 50 pounds lighter than I was at Christmas.Haven’t been depriving myself to do it, not doing any special diet, just making a conscious effort not to eat like an idiot and expend more calories every day than I consume. Losing weight is not difficult for me ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 13, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Go Team Me! Source Type: blogs

Product Review: Micro BVM
We were asked by the nice folks at Micro BVM to evaluate their product. The Micro BVM is a full-functional adult BVM with mask, oxygen tubing and reservoir, fully compatible with most aftermarket PEEP valves. The manufacturer touts it as being 75% smaller when stored than a standard BVM.It is indeed packaged in a rugged, ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 13, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Gear and Clothing Product Reviews Source Type: blogs

AAR: “ The Medical Mindset, ” by Travis Hall
Second in my reviews of medical training courses at #NRAAM2019 is Travis Hall’s “Medical Mindset: Are You Prepared?” First in such short seminars is verifying the instructor’s bona fides. Travis “Doc T” Hall is an 18-Delta (special forces medical sergeant) from 5th SFG, with over 8 years combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. That checks ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 27, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: 2nd Amendment First Aid Kits NRA Annual Meeting Tourniquets Training Source Type: blogs