Tag Archives: defensive tactics

Testing some improvised weapon advice…

What happens when you try to hit someone with the O2 Bottle? What about using the rescue bag, or clip board to block with? Whack ’em with the O2 Bottle! Use the rescue/first-in bag to block with… from DT4EMS (Kip Teitsort) on Vimeo.

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The dangerous phrase of “Combative Patient” Parts 1 and 2

. By definition, a combative patient can’t exist. That aside, the label, along with the thought process, and conviction to serve patients, nurses, medics and EMTs oftentimes find themselves connected with attackers. DT4EMS’ EVE teaches staff the ability to recognize a change in relationship. When a person is no longer to be considered a patient. […]

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Top 5 Utterly Ridiculous Reasons We Have Heard for Failing To Train

  No matter the plethora of testimonials, the veracity of the evidence, nor the personal-heartbreaking stories, some still have reasons for not training their staff. What I am going to do with this Chronicles post is share with you some of the most common utterly ridiculous reasons given for failing to train staff for the […]

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…this letter was a plea… an anonymous plea that is, for help

While checking the DT4EMS business Post Office Box for mail, I found a letter and immediately noticed it had no return address on the envelope.  At first I thought it was going to be some form of junk mail. When I opened the letter and began to read it, I found myself scratching my head […]

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