EMS World recently posted a poll regarding first responders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The question asks if a first responder is suffering from PTSD, are they ‘built” for the job? You can access the poll by following this link to answer and view the results, EMS World - PTSD Poll. As per the Substance Abuse [...]
Ice Fishing Gone Wrong A group of fishermen 200 strong had to be rescued on Monday, Nov. 28, ’22 in northern Minnesota. The fishermen become trapped on the Upper Red Lake when a very large chunk of ice broke away from shore. By the time the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department and the local first responders [...]
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common illness that infects almost every child by the age of 2. RSV presents with cold-like symptoms, runny nose, a cough, and fever and it is highly contagious and can spread very quickly through daycares, school settings, and long-term care facilities. Once a person is infected, they remain contagious [...]
There were a couple reminders this week to remain vigilant while driving and working on the side of the road. On Monday, Oct. 3 a suspected drunk driver was arrested after he was allegedly driving in the emergency lane and collided with two fire fighters that were on the scene of a previous motor vehicle collision. [...]
Dallas Fire Department Fire Fighter/Paramedic Brad Cox will not be charged with a felony as per last week’s Grand Jury. Prosecutors were seeking an indictment of injury to a disabled person. Cox’s engine was reportedly called to a grass fire on a section of frontage road along interstate 30 in 2019. Cox is seen on video [...]
Florida is Looking for Teachers! Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he is introducing legislation that would allow an avenue for retired law enforcement, fire fighters, and emergency services (EMS) personnel to become teachers. DeSantis stated that after serving for 20 years that these individuals who have lived a life of service are going to [...]
It won’t be too long before we enter carbon monoxide (CO) season. CO as we know is a colorless, odorless gas that prevents oxygen (O2) from binding to our hemoglobin. In the United States somewhere between 170 and 400 people die every year of CO poisoning from nonautomotive sources. These sources can be house fires, [...]
M.A.R.C.H P.A.W.S And Trauma When it comes to a quick efficient trauma assessment on a patient I have found that using the M.A.R.C.H P.A.W.S acronym is the simplest. M is for massive hemorrhage A is for airway management R is for respiratory C is for circulation H is for hypothermia/head injuries P is for pain [...]
