(Cooperative, inter-agency communication and training can solve a lot of these issues) Drunk is not sick, sick is sick. Being intoxicated with no other medical complaint is not in itself a medical emergency. Related Post: “You can either go with them to the hospital or go with me to jail”. In nearly every class DT4EMS-EVE I […]
DT4EMS’ very own Kip Teitsort speaks as a guest on EMS Classroom Conundrums The topics include scene safety regarding violence and some discussion with Dr. Michael Abernathy regarding Excited Delirium. Informative Podcast! Listen to internet radio with The EMS Roundtable on Blog Talk Radio
SENSE OF DUTY TO ACT When the NAEMT posted the results of a completed study/survey, I found myself bewildered. The results of the study revealed the number one reason for injury in the field (52%) was due to assault, but only 21% of EMS felt their personal safety was an issue. Yes, I realize more […]
