And That’s Why We Lock Our Ambulances
MT. JULIET, Tenn.–A man hopped into a Wilson County ambulance that was blocking his car and tried to move it while paramedics were loading a patient. http://www.jems.com/article/news/blocked-tenn-man-tries-move-ambulance Ambulances get stolen all the time, and yet many of us still think it’s OK to leave them unlocked. If someone truly wants inside your ambulance – or [...]
Prosthetic Medic
Who is Joe Riffe? Until recently, Joe Riffe was living a similar life to most of us in EMS. He worked as a paramedic and enjoyed his line of work. He was engaged and looking forward to getting married. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a very active person on his days off. That all [...]
If Beavis and Butthead Were Paramedics
The recent return of – in my opinion – the greatest TV show MTV ever produced definitely calls for some celebration. And what better way to do it than to feature the dynamic duo as the latest “celebrity medic”? They have certainly had their share of adventures, have always adapted well to their surroundings and [...]
The Best Healthcare Delivery Model
I’m constantly finding myself in debates over which healthcare delivery model is “the best”. Many people argue in favor of government-based healthcare, while many others stand by private / for-profit delivery models. The truth is, they all suck. Money controls the care. Bottom line, no arguing, it’s just the hard truth. You can’t sustain any [...]
Free Downloads
Downloadable Radio Report Guide
This is a free downloadable version of my post on radio reports. It has been formatted in .PDF and can be printed and distributed as you wish. You can download the guide by clicking the link below: DOWNLOAD HERE
Pediatric GCS Card – Free Download
Here is a free copy of my Pediatric GCS Card. This can printed on any standard 3×5″ note card. This file is provided in .PDF format. *For durability and convenience, try laminating this card to the back of my Adult-GCS card. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Adult GCS Card – Free Download
This is a free copy of my Adult-GCS card. This can be printed on any standard 3×5 card for studying or field use. This file is provided in .PDF format. *For durability and convenience, try laminating this card on the back-side of my Pediatric-GCS card. Click Here to Download
3×5 Patient Assessment / Radio Report Card
Download my free 3×5 radio report index card. This can used to write down pertinent patient information to use when making radio reports. Forget writing on your glove! This is in .pdf format and can be printed on any 3×5 index card. Included on the card: Age Sex GCS OPQRST Vital Signs (BP, Pulse, Repirations, [...]
Quick Blog
Stop Online Privacy!
……..oh wait, I think it’s “Stop Online PIRACY”. Definite fail on the editing staff at FoxNews.com On another note, I think this bill sucks.
I Support the Right to Arm Bears
Why should humans be the only ones with the means to defend themselves? I found this shirt yesterday and thought that it was just too awesome not to share with everyone…..
It’s Obama-care in action!
Well, not really. It may be hard to tell by this video, but it’s an ambulance that exploded into flames after an electrical problem caused a fire near the main oxygen tank. Thankfully, there was nobody inside or around it. I have always worried about something like this happening with all the electronics and large [...]
A problem and a solution
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/08/how-to-hijack-an-airplane-in-three-seconds/243631/ One-one thousand. Two-one thousand. Three-one thousand. And just like that, it can happen: From the front row of a passenger airplane, a group of hijackers leap from their seats and race toward the cockpit, leaving flight attendants, galley carts, and other improvisational means of defense in their wake. The reinforced cockpit door, opened just [...]
