Roy on Rescue
Summary: In this blog, one of the world's most watched instructors lets his Training Mask slip a little and reveals some of the more personal things about himself and his business and training career. This blog will answer some of the questions you might have regarding who Roy Shaw is, why he does what he does, and why anyone should listen to Roy on Rescue.
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Hello Everyone, I’ve been debating on trying to post this before the weekend and now I’m sure I should. It’s not going to be short but I will try and get too the point. There is a lot of talk … read more
This 2010 CPR update training, I take a look at the 911 and Dispatch Changes. The biggest takeaway from this change is a simplification for the rescuer who is calling 911. The dispatcher is going to ask a series of … read more
Roy Shaw, EMT-Paramedic and Instructor Trainer for ProTrainings.com has embarked on a quest to cover all of the important updates and topics related to the new 2010 ECC/ILCOR and American Heart Association updates which are in the process of being … read more
Hello Everyone, This question came in from my friends out in California.(I’m not sure if they wanted to be named and I haven’t asked them yet.) They had many patients and only their small team of volunteer rescuers without transportation … read more
On this episode of RoyOnRescue we take a closer look at a questions a person had about what to do if a person falls, has a potential neck injury, is face down and is unresponsive. This can be a complicated … read more
A student emailed in a great question and one in which can be a very tough one to answer! It’s challenging enough to get bystanders to begin CPR. But when we complicate the scenario with a person yelling; “They have … read more
This week a student asked: “I take care of a child who has a trach and is on a ventilator when he sleeps. Do you have a course for cpr involving a patient with a trach if we were out … read more
Imagine riding your road bike and as you near a curve in the bike trail hitting speeds of around 17 miles per hour your front tire instantly goes flat. Now you’re trying to corner on a metal rim sliding across … read more
A student emailed a question regarding the Head to Toe exam. Though this is normally performed as a secondary survey in a more advanced setting, I do think there are times where knowing how to check a person for other … read more
In this RoyOnRescue Video Blog, a student had emailed Roy a question about explaining the Capillary Refill Test and how it may relate to determining if someone is suffering from shock. Be sure to watch this episode of RoyOnRescue and … read more
Knitting Needles can be the source of warm mittens, cozy scarves and comforting winter sweaters. They can also become sharp pointed weapons or injury causing spikes when fallen upon or when they are thrust into the face, neck, chest or … read more
I received an email that I think we can all benefit from. It read… “Since most of the first aid measures for a no pulse, no breathing situation is immediate CPR, is it alright to do CPR if the victim … read more
One of the scariest feelings is not being able to breath. This is exactly what is happening during a severe asthma attack. I received an email from a person who stated that they have been trained in CPR and First … read more
In this RoyOnRescue, I reply to a question a student emailed me about how to recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke and how to treat both. If you ever wondered if a person was just “over heated” or if they … read more
Flooding causes many problems with people who experience them. From drowning to hypothermia and fractures to contaminated drinking water. In this episode, Roy talks about the massive flooding that has affected the Tennessee region and what types of injuries and … read more