EMS News Extras: Air Medical Safety Update
Your Uncommon Economic Indicators: EMS Crews
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe
Is the economy having an adverse affect on emergency medical service crews? Thom Dick, columnist at EMS Magazine and quality care coordinator at Platte Valley Ambulance in Brighton, CO, talks about the challenges EMS crews are facing due to budget cutbacks as part of The Brian Lehrer Show’s Uncommon Economic Indicators series.
Safety Week for EMS: Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. In this interview he discusses the importance of preventative health care and screenings, maintaining an appropriately healthy lifestyle and setting an example for others.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week for EMS: Helicopter Operations
Helicopter Operations
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. During this episode he talks about the currently high risks associated with the air medical industry and shares some advice for safe operations.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week Series - Courtesy and Customer Service
Courtesy and Customer Service
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. Here he discusses the role of simple courtesy in preventing or diffusing any potential hostility or lack of cooperation from patients and the public.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week for EMS: Illness and Injury Prevention
Illness and Injury Prevention
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. In this podcast he discusses illness and injury prevention topics including lifting and moving, protective equipment and infection control.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week for EMS: Crime Scenes and Assailants
Crime Scenes and Assailants
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. Here he talks about policies and procedures for responding to crime scenes, as well as responding to psychiatric calls and checking patients for weapons.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week for EMS: Staging for Scene Protection
Staging for Scene Protection
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. During this podcast he discusses positioning vehicles to protect road incidents from other traffic, and shares the experience in Memphis, Tennessee since implementing such a policy.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Safety Week for EMS: Driving
Driving
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. In this episode he discusses driving issues including seatbelt use and speed.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
Continuing Education Podcast: Advances in ACLS and CPR
Continuing Education Podcast: Advances in ACLS and CPR
Keith Wesley, MD
For the first time in EMS education, we bring you a podcast lecture available for continuing education credit. This lesson by national EMS educator Keith Wesley, MD, adapted from his EMS Expo presentation, covers the following topics in ACLS and CPR:
1. Review of History of CPR
2. Changes to 2005 Guidelines
3. Physiology of CPR
4. Efficiency of automated versus manual CPR;
• Patient centric issues: improved outcomes
• Crew centric issues: safer transports, manpower issues
5. Where do we go from here?
Dr. Keith Wesley is a board certified emergency medicine physician living in Eau Claire Wisconsin. He is the former Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director and currently serves as the Minnesota State Medical Director; Chair of the National Council of State Medical Directors; and medical director for HealthEast Medical Transport in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a prolific EMS author and lecturer as well as contributor to e-learning producer Emergency Preparedness Systems, LLC.
After listening, look for the quiz to be featured at www.rapidce.com to earn .5 CE hours.
