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EMS A-Z Series



EMS A-Z Series "V" Ventilations, Ventilators, Very Basic
If you recall back in the "A" installment I resisted the temptation to cover the very basic topic of airway. In this installment I have chosen ventilations as part of the article not so much because it fits in this part of the alphabet, but because in keeping with the theme of the A-Z series, I want to stress the very basics of what we do.

Jul 23, 2009, 8:20:24 PM


EMS A-Z Series "U" Uncovering EMS


Apr 21, 2009, 9:37:30 AM


EMS A-Z Series "T" Taking Time - EMS Style
Time is such a staple in EMS. Think about it, just about everything we do involves some type of time related measurement or time stamp.

Dec 11, 2008, 4:07:19 PM


EMS A-Z Series "S" Safety - Enough Said?


Sep 3, 2008, 11:23:41 AM


EMS A-Z Series "R" RSI and Ready or Not.
When I mention RSI or Rapid Sequence Intubation. I don't want to get into the clinical aspect of it on why Succinylcholine over Vecuronium or on Mallampati classes.

Jul 4, 2008, 10:55:39 AM


"Q" He Who Must Remain Unspoken by Jim Hoffman


Apr 16, 2008, 11:10:04 AM


EMS A-Z Series: "P" Patient Assessment & Public Perception
There are so many P's in EMS topics that I found it hard to choose just the right one. What I decided to do was to pick one that is common and one that is not.

Feb 16, 2008, 1:20:50 PM


EMS A-Z Series "O" - Oropharnygeal Airway
Now before you run away thinking you know all there is about the OPA, take a
minute and read on.


Dec 27, 2007, 11:30:09 AM


EMS A-Z Series "N" - The N Word EMS Style
In EMS we hate the "N" word just as much as anyone else.

Nov 15, 2007, 11:38:25 AM


EMS A-Z Series "M" - Medical Control
Medical control in EMS is often a feared aspect. Especially when you are first starting out and do not yet have the confidence to talk to the physician without being intimidated.

Oct 17, 2007, 9:45:50 AM



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