Irony personified. When a doctor is captured on camera assaulting someone, it is a viral video. When a drunk or drugged individual assaults a healthcare provider, it is not considered newsworthy. With that said, in social media, we often run across people who make comments about the use of force on the job, without ever […]
During a break in an instructor class, a salty, well seasoned medic from the night-shift streets of Denver told me he was my disciple. Before I get to far, let me take you back to a class I taught in Denver back in 2010. This class was filled with seasoned EMS providers from the busy […]
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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 […]
