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Helmets Not Only Save Heads, They Also Save Lives

pmproducer — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:28:55 +0000

It’s summertime here in my area in North America and the Northern hemisphere in general so those of you down in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other places that listen to the show, bear with me, I know it’s winter time where you are but we do need to address some things here. Think about what’s going on in your community and kind of apply the same kind of concepts but here where we are, we have kids involved in sports, we have a lot more kids out of school so they are out on the street and doing different activities, skateboarding, roller blading, riding their bikes. Are they using the proper safety equipment for the sports activity or the recreational activity? If they aren’t, they need to be. In this article over at the WebMD site that I found is talking about sports safety: helmets save heads. I love that article title; I think it’s a great headline.

Used Car Seats Compromise Safety

pmproducer — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:30:51 +0000

This news story is talking about second hand child’s car seats. This is a great article I think from Lincoln, Illinois and it’s from the Lincoln Courier.com. You know one of the things that I like about these types of articles is it’s a great way again for us to reach out into the community. Write a quick article like this and send it off to your local newspapers. Talk to your local radio station and ask them if you could maybe get on a phone interview with them or come in to the station and record a brief segment on something like not using second hand car seats, not buying car seats at yard sales.

Bariatric Care for EMS and Episode 204

pmproducer — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:05:42 +0000

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Safer EMS From Safer Ambulances – A Look at Side Loaders

podmedic — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:29:50 +0000

I’ve wondered for a long time about why we still make ambulances in the same basic configuration as the old cadillac hearse style units of the 1960’s and ’70’s? Why not make a side loading ambulance to enable easier loading of the patient from whichever direction is safer for the EMTs and paramedics?

Richard H. Ferneau: 1919-2009

Leanne Bell — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:02:12 +0000

Maybe the name Richard H. Ferneau doesn’t mean anything to you. But maybe the phonetic spelling – Ferno – does. At any rate, if you’re an EMT or paramedic working today, lifting patients into the back of your truck, you should say a silent prayer of thanks to Richard H. Ferneau for sparing your aching back.

Great Discussion on Medevac Safety Issues

podmedic — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:57:39 +0000

My recent post on medevac safety equipment and prevention of accidents has provoked more comments than ususal.Ã‚ I think this may be a topic for further discussion.Ã‚ What do you think about aeromedical transport and its place in your EMS system.

EMS Forum Activity on Hi-Vis Garments

podmedic — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:20:46 +0000

I talked about the recent questions coming about from the new Hi-Vis gear requirements and standards that so many agencies are rushing to fulfill. You can listen to that discussion in the most recent MedicCast Live episode.