EMS Magazine Monthly Insider October ‘07
Mike Rubin
Primum non nocere (first do no harm) is the prime directive for all medical professionals. EMS educators can reinforce this philosophy by discouraging prehospital practices that not only lack evidence of effectiveness, but may be hazardous to patients, says educator Mike Rubin, BS, NREMT-P. His October article, What Not to Do in EMS, presents a top 10 list of what to avoid in the field, including overuse of lights and sirens, inadequate patient documentation and tube misplacement during endotracheal intubation.
Listen as Martha Bonnie, MSE, gives an overview of the article and shares the inspiration behind its creation. She notes who is most at risk, which foods to suspect, and what to do if you suspect a foodborne illness.
Listen as Mike introduces himself and elaborates on this topic. He begins with the story of his unexpected transition into EMS after a career in engineering, and how he advises others to seek fulfillment as well.
Look for Mike’s full article, What Not to Do in EMS, in your October issue of EMS Magazine.
EMS Expo 2007 Preview with Jim Judge
Jim Judge
Listen to this podcast with Jim Judge, CEM, EMT-P, BPA. Jim is the Executive Director of Lake-Sumter EMS in Mount Dora, Florida.
He discusses his presentation:
Session 1206: Central Florida Tornado: Lessons Learned
Florida responders are experts at dealing with hurricanes, but the F3 tornado that struck central Florida during the early morning hours on February 2 took everyone by surprise. More than 2,500 homes were damaged or destroyed, 21 died and hundreds were injured. Using actual footage from touchdown to recovery efforts, Jim, executive director of Lake-Sumter EMS, gives an overview of the tornadoes that struck Lake and Sumter Counties; describes the efforts of responders, including mutual aid from urban search and rescue teams, cadaver dogs, fire and EMS; and looks at communications between agencies, planning and preparedness information, recovery efforts, response from the state and FEMA, and lessons learned.
You can also read Jim’s related article from the August 2007 issue of EMS Magazine, TWISTERS TERRORIZE Sunshine State; February tornadoes that ripped across central Florida tested Lake-Sumter EMS and its neighbors.
To find out more about EMS Expo and to register, visit www.emsexpo2007.com. Listen for additional previews by other EMS Expo presenters over the coming weeks.
EMS Magazine Monthly Preview October ‘07
Editor Nancy Perry shares the topics you’ll find in this month’s issue, including combat medicine and its applications for civilian EMS.
EMS Expo 2007 Preview with Ray Barishansky
Ray Barishansky
Listen as Raphael Barishansky, MPH, EMT-B previews his upcoming talks on EMS management, publishing and lecturing by sharing some of his personal experience. Ray is the Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council in Newburgh, NY.
He discusses his presentations:
Session 507: It Will Be Different When I’m in Charge: Myths vs. Realities of EMS Supervision and Management
This lecture provides EMS leaders and upcoming leaders a look at some pitfalls and realities of day-to-day EMS supervision and management. In this session, Ray offers tricks, tips and ideas from a lessons-learned perspective, including a wide assortment of do’s and dont’s.
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Session 1208: Getting Out of the Small Pond: A “How-To” Primer for Publishing and Lecturing
Moving into the world of writing for EMS trade and academic journals and conference speaking can be a scary proposition, but good ideas and best practices should and need to be shared. Ray, an experienced writer and lecturer, shares how to develop and focus your ideas, understand the opportunities available for writing and speaking, what and how to present to the decision-makers, how to write presentation proposals and more.
To find out more about EMS Expo and to register, visit www.emsexpo2007.com. Listen for additional previews by other EMS Expo presenters over the coming weeks.