Inside EMS

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Inside EMS Podcast: How to perfect your patient handoff report Jun 19, 2015

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In this episode they take the components of a good radio report one step further and discuss the components of a patient handoff at the hospital. Cebollero and Grayson also cover how to deal with a nurse that does not listen to your report, how to handle the same questions from other staff, and why discussing the response to your treatment is important.

Quick Clip: What not to include in a radio report Jun 12, 2015

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Inside EMS co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson break down the elements of giving a good radio report

Inside EMS Podcast: How to give a good radio report Jun 12, 2015

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In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson break down the elements of giving a good radio report. They supply a scenario and both present mock reports. See how your own radio skills stack up. In the news, they also discuss a paten given to Google to create a fleet of ambulance drones. The drones would deliver supplies for medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or choking.

Inside EMS Podcast: Austrailian medics share tips for MCI simulation debriefing Jun 04, 2015

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Students in Australia discuss a recent mass casualty scenario and the development of a debriefing model for maximum learning after the event.

Quick Clip: Are providers prepared for mass casualty incidents? Jun 04, 2015

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50 people sickened at a homeless shelter is a reminder that providers never know when they'll find themselves on a multi-patient scene, and there needs to be a process in place to handle such calls.

Quick Clip: Medic recalls response to ostrich attack Jun 04, 2015

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An ostrich that killed two people in Ark. is a reminder to live life to the fullest

Inside EMS Podcast: Ballistic vests and helmets for EMS? May 29, 2015

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In this week’s Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss an Milwaukee ambulance that was hit by gun fire on the way to a call, and consider whether EMS providers should be equipped with vests and helmets. They also talk about alternatives to 48-hour shifts, and highlight the dangers of working long hours after a recent ambulance crash where Texas medic said he fell asleep behind the wheel. In addition, they discuss a two FDNY EMS providers accused of falsifying a patient care report for a dying man with a DNR order that his wife couldn’t find.

Quick Clip: Is it time to end 48-hour shifts? May 28, 2015

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Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges of driver fatigue. They highlight a recent ambulance crash where a Texas medic fell asleep behind the wheel near the end of a 48-hour shift, and discuss alternatives to EMS providers working long hours.

Final Call For Kyle Begin May 26, 2015

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A teen dying of cancer inspired Kansas paramedics. Fulfilling a young man's dream to become an EMT was a great and lasting gift to EMS leaders, educators, and paramedics.

Inside EMS Podcast: Debunking the myth that volunteer EMS is dying May 21, 2015

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New EMS1 columnist and volunteerism expert Nancy Magee explains why volunteers are critical to the future of EMS; her answers may surprise you