Remember why you started? Thanks to DT4EMS’ EVE, I have met thousands of nurses, medics, and EMTs all across the country. At the start of every EVE class, during introductions, I shake each attendee’s hand, thank them for coming, and ask, “What got you started?” I may joke and say I got into EMS originally […]
Compelled Quagmire In a moment of true honesty, with no fear of ridicule, take some time to quietly consider the following examples: Example 1: Having finished your meal, you exit the restaurant, with your spouse and child in tow. There is a flash of movement to your right capturing your attention. You notice a […]
Recognition does not equal acceptance. A rookie police officer, fresh off of field training, is punched in the face by a suspected drunk driver. The police officer is not injured, bar the swelling around the cheekbone, in which she was struck. Turns out, the suspected drunk driver’s blood alcohol content revealed a .079 […]
First watch the video. Links to the resources will be in hyperlinks below the video. #sywyso Custody vs Care Why is pressing charges for assaulting EMS or Nurses so flipping’ important? Drunk is not sick. Restraint Math #justiceforcaduces
Due diligence on DT4EMS’ EVE Related post: DT4EMS is Bullsh!t One thing is certain, researching an unfamiliar topic, especially one with such a high-frequency, high-liability presence, can be taxing and time consuming. To save you some of your valuable time, this post will help speed up your research process. Parts of due diligence for training […]
Quite possibly the most difficult part of DT4EMS’ EVE, is simple getting people to do their due diligence regarding not only the subject of violence and the use of force in medicine, but the available training as well. No matter the amount of evidence we provide, proving the efficacy of EVE, from success on the […]
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.
The assessment L is not a fancy technique. It is a simple safety tactic to help a provider buy a precious moment in time. EMS providers find themselves in a similar position on scenes anyway. Why not use it to cause a tactical dilemma for a person switching from patient to aggressor. . Assessment L […]
I say, if you never trained them, how do you blame them? FFs, while heroic and courageous, they are still human. When faced with a use of force situation, they will respond. How they respond will be based upon their training- or lack of it. The pendulum of force swings in both directions. Too little, […]
