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Inside EMS Podcast: NASEMSO Scope of Practice Draft
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the invitation to submit comments on the draft NASEMSO EMS Scope of Practice, and what it bodes for the future of EMS. Most everyone is freaking out over the comment requesting exclusion of endotracheal intubation from the paramedic scope (and most can’t ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - August 16, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Advocacy Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Skill Degradation
Is there such a thing as skill dilution and rust-out? Do our EMS skills degrade with lack of use, and why do some people seem immune to it? Check out the Inside EMS podcast to hear our thoughts, and share with us your own! (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - August 9, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Kilted to Kick Cancer 2017 Starts in Thirty Days!
Prize packages will be announced soon! All fundraisers who were in the Fundraising Challenge last year are automatically carried forward to this year. If you’re a newbie and want to join us raising funds for cancer research, just drop me a line! In the meantime, iron your kilts, prep your message, and get ready to ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - August 1, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Charity Kilted to Kick Cancer Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: What ’ s the Ideal EMS System?
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I debate what would be the ideal EMS system. Chris thinks it’s a tiered response BLS system with ALS intercepts. I agree… except that I think he’s got it backwards. Give us a listen, and tell us what you think! (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - July 27, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

An Ode to the EMS Whacker
You’ve probably seen him wandering the exhibit hall at an EMS conference, or sat next to him in a lecture. He’s wearing a uniform shirt or jumpsuit from his volunteer agency, complete with Minitor pager, at least 100 miles from home. And he’s got the Batman belt and trauma shears on his uniform pants, because ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - June 25, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Wisdom Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types …
… there’s a new column up on EMS1. Ignorance and Apathy in EMS Providers Read, enjoy, comment. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - June 25, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Topics Go Team Me! The Ambulance Driver's Perspective Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Lives Before Lunch?
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss California bill AB263, the so-called EMS Workers Bill of Rights. The bill proposes to guarantee EMS workers dedicated meal and rest breaks during their shifts, proposes additional protections against on-duty assault, and greater access to mental health support. American Medical Response, one ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - June 23, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Advocacy Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Alexa, What ’ s the Dose for Bicarb?
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero and I welcome EMS1 Editor In Chief Greg Friese to the show to talk about technological advances in EMS. Inside EMS Podcast: Does EMS need voice-activated technology? With things like video laryngoscopy and prehospital point-of-care ultrasound, we think we’re well along the technology curve, but are ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - June 6, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Technology Source Type: blogs

EMS World Magazine: Status Asthmaticus
Gene Gandy, Jason Kodat and I have some advice in this month’s issue of EMS World Magazine: In a prolonged asthma attack, start at the end. Give it a read, let us know what you think. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - June 1, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Education EMS Topics EMS World Magazine Source Type: blogs

Leavin ’ On a Jet Plane …
Where’s Ambulance Driver next, you ask? Next stop on the summer leg of Ambulance Driver’s 2017 World Tour is the Connecticut EMS Expo at the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort in Uncasville, CT. I’ll be giving a few talks, and signing books from 12:00 -2:00 on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 at the Code ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 31, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences EMS Education Go Team Me! Training & Development Where's Ambulance Driver? Source Type: blogs

The Virtual Classroom: Lessons Learned
Some dude you know has a new article in the Spring 2017 edition of Paramedic Chief. Check it out online, the article entitled “Virtual EMS Education: Growing Pains and Lessons Learned.” While you’re at it, check out the other excellent articles in there by Greg Friese, Doug Wyllie, Nathan Stanaway, and others. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - May 9, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Education Technology technology-communications-ems-topics Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Co-Host Cage Match Edition!
Inside EMS podcast discusses whether paramedics are capable of accurately triaging patients by phone to non-ED destinations and non-ambulance transport. My esteemed co-host has his head so far up his rectum on this issue that he can literally see his appendix. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - April 15, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Topics Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Confidence, Competence, and Conceit
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss how confidence is developed (and destroyed) for EMS providers. If you’ve worked with an overconfident paragod, or a good EMT paralyzed by self-doubt, 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 - March 31, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

Made to Feel Welcome
Just thought I’d give a brief public thank you and shout-out to the two conferences who booked me in March. The Code 1 Conference in Cedar Rapids, IA is run by Kirkwood Community College. KCC runs an excellent EMS education program, and a highly respected hotel/hospitality management program as well. These two dovetail nicely, as ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 26, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences EMS Education Shooting Sweet linky love Source Type: blogs

Where ’ s Ambulance Driver? Spring 2017 Edition
Leaving on a jet plane for the Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania on Thursday, for EMS Update 2017. I’ll be giving the keynote address and a couple of clinical lectures. If you plan to attend, hit me up! I’m always down for a few war stories over adult beverages. If you’re not planning to attend, ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - March 21, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences Where's Ambulance Driver? Source Type: blogs