EMS Office Hours

Is your treatment driven by protocols, current trends or habits? Jim talks about the variations of each, what they mean and how you change your mindset. Plus how to comment on blogs and most importantly, why you should.

Jim is joined this week by April S. The EpiJunky. With just a few weeks left to completing her paramedic training, we talk about her experiences and expectations as a new paramedic. Come see all the show notes at http://ems-safety.com/blog

Jim talks about various "end games" for EMS professionals. What's yours? Nursing, education, career paramedic or MD? Listen to Jims thoughts on these options, how you can achieve them along with a short story from Jim about a bleeder.

An on going discussion in the EMS industry is paid vs. volunteer. While at times it leans towards education or perceived professionalism. One key factor is, does the volunteer EMS system model actually work in todays healthcare and EMS climate. Join in this special Office Hours to discuss your views and experiences.

This week had a lively discussion in the chat on medical control, EMS education and providers being professional with ED docs. Jim talked about a recent CE class and Medical Control Options vs. preferences, EMS transported non emergenct patients to clinics and a few more items brought up in the chat room. Take a listen and post your comments below.

What happens when your medical director goes MIA? Listen to what one agency did and what they might have done better. Jim brings up the topic of Code Three response with all or none policies and Greg Friese joins in on some other interesting points. All this plus what do those Vuvuzela's in the World Cup Soccer have to do with EMS? Itunes links EMS Office Hours http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ems-office-hours-blog-talk/id295088904 Virtual Response Medic http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/virtual-response-medic/id369556225 Medical Author Chat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/medical-author-chat/id341007399 Be sure to subscribe to the above podcasts and leave a rating and review. Prairie EMS Medical Director Resigns http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/96467979.html 5 heat injury prevention tips http://www.everydayemstips.com/?p=746

During this session Jim gave some quick tips on making the most of your exam study time. He also discussed how getting along should be a priority and not the exception.

This lively episode of Office Hours was joined by Thaddeus Setla and Justin Schorr of the Chronicles of EMS. Greg Friese and I tried to get them to spill the beans on Fridays special announcement, but all they gave us was a little tease. However, Justin did hint about where you can find a potential spoiler. Some other topics discussed were Community CPR, Social Media Awareness in EMS, how to vote for The Chronicles with Oprah and some more goodies. Take a quick listen and be sure to visit the show links below. Chronicles of EMS - Be sure to visit Friday June 4th. http://chroniclesofems.com Marck Blog http://999medic.com/ Justins Blog http://thehappymedic.com San Francisco Paramedics http://sfparamedics.org/ CPR Week http://www.cprweek.org/ EMS Anthem Video http://www.everydayemstips.com/?p=3359 Hardly Anyone Knows about EMS Social Networks http://www.everydayemstips.com/?p=3338 Vote for the Chronicles on Oprah's Network http://chroniclesofems.com/vote EMS Expo 2010 http://www.publicsafetyevents.com/ems/index.po http://emsexpo.net/ EMS Boot Camp http://emsbootcamp.com

A fast paced EMS Office Hours this week with Jim, Greg Friese and Kyle Bates. Joined by some cool live chat, the discussion went a little deeper than Jim's Monday Minutes on providing your name to patients you treat and highlighted an agreeable change for next years EMS Week.. or maybe EMT/Paramedic Week. Take a listen and post your name giving policy and vision for the next EMS Week. Show Notes: http://kyledavidbates.com/ http://everydayemstips.com http://emsbootcamp.com

With EMS Week 2010 in full effect Jim talked about the various posts and articles throughout the EMS hemisphere and how they always seem a bit similar with the same theme in responses. So, what is the answer to getting the page to turn? Is it education, salary, benefits or a combination of these and much more? Listen to find out Jim's hope for next years EMS Week and how you can help us all get there. All this in a quick 30 minutes plus a few tips on making the most of the world wide EMS web.

Listen to why GPS systems are just one tool in EMS, the importance of proper equipment use and Jim's semi-hatred of memos. EMS Boot Camp - http://emsbootcamp.com The Blog - http://ems-safey.com/blog

With so many tools and resources to help practice for your hands on or written exams, there are still a few points you need to remember when using them. Jim talks a little about this along with the recent "EMS On The Hill" event with a guest caller. http://emsbootcamp.com http://chroniclesofems.com http://ems-safety.com/emsweek2010.htm http://2010ems.blogspot.com

Taking action with EMS podcasts and blog was just one topic in this Office Hours. Special EMS teams where also discussed along with potential fitness concerns when operation within them. Jim also gave some info on his upcoming projects including the EMS Week Giveaway.

Jim touched on pain management in EMS and how griping to your partner isn't helping anyone. Listen to his ideas on how you can be a driving force in EMS and find out about The EMS Professional "EMS Week 2010 Giveaway". Show notes: EMS Boot Camp http://emsbootcamp.com EMS Week Giveaway http://ems-safety.com/emsweek2010.htm Chronicles of EMS http://chroniclesofems.com Jim's Blog http://ems-safety.com/blog

Another EMS Office Hours where Jim and Greg talked about AED saves in airports and other public areas. Plus Greg pointed out how he thought Jim's snakebite treatment could be better when they discussed snakebites in EMS. Take a quick listen and be sure to leave some comments or rate this episode below.