Watching this video of SALT Airway Insertion was an assignment in the first learning plan for my hybrid paramedic refresher. Of course as a long time advocate of incorporating social media content into course work I was a fan from the start. The video is straightforward, well made by a couple of paramedics, covers the basics of insertions, and provides some scenarios for me to consider using the SALT Airway.

SALT Airway Product Review from the Everyday EMS Tips archives.


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This article in the New York Daily News describes a legislative effort in New York State to earn a bachelor’s degree within 10 years of becoming a nurse. This article sparked a spirited discussion on the National EMS Managers Association (NEMSMA) list serve. It also was a topic on the EMSEduCast and EMS Garage.

EMSEduCast Episode 126: Improving EMS Education in 2012

EMS Garage Episode 154: BS for Paramedics

What do you think? Does a BS degree make for a better paramedic?


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Video: 2 Stethoscope Tips

January 25, 2012

From the outstanding “Remember Two Things” series by Steve Whitehead on EMS1.com ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com

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Reader Question: EMS Conference Calendar

January 24, 2012

A reader asked, “Do you maintain a calendar of EMS conferences?” That sounds like a huge project to build and maintain a calendar. To find upcoming EMS conferences I would do the following: 1. Check for an EMS conference calendar at the big 3 EMS media websites – EMS1.com, EMSWorld.com, and JEMS.com. 2. Search Facebook [...]

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Alternate Posting Location: Patient Transfer Delays

January 23, 2012

In late October on my way to New York City for the marathon I had a long ground hold at the end of the runway at the Detroit Airport. After kindly loading us on the plan and taxing to the end of the runway the pilot announced that due to traffic in Newark we had [...]

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Recommended Reading: Human Business Works Newsletter

January 22, 2012

I am a regular reader of Chris Brogan’s Human Business Work’s newsletter. I subscribe for his blogging tips, book recommendations, and ideas on how I can do business better. Check it out. Subscribe to the Human Business Works newsletter. I am also a fan of Chris’ books,  and . (Amazon affiliate links)

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Video: EMS Week Egg Cracking Contest

January 21, 2012

Best part of this video is the description, “For EMS week, the Hillsborough County Supervisors always cook breakfast for the Paramedics, EMTs, 1st Responders, …” What a great reminder that EMS Week should be first about honoring and thanking EMS instead of asking EMS to do something additional like a health fair, open house, or [...]

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Video: EMS Presentation Tips from Kyle Bates

January 20, 2012

Paramedic, EMS educator, graphic designer, photographer, and my good friend Kyle Bates shares some tips for new EMS instructors about making presentations and keeping PowerPoint slides simple and useful to the audience. ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com In a much older video I share 5 essential PowerPoint skills for EMS educators ParamedicTV is powered by [...]

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Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Jason Arney-O’Neil

January 19, 2012

EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Paramedic/Firefighter and founder of www.EMSFIT.com Jason [...]

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App Review: American Ambulance Association Conference App

January 17, 2012

In November I attended the American Ambulance Association (AAA) conference in Las Vegas. The conference was the first I have attended, to my knowledge, that had a conference app. Available for free download in the iTunes store and Android market the app was a guide to the conference, the sessions, and the vendors. I suspect [...]

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