Animals in EMS

Welcome back!!! My experience throughout paramedic school, and my first shifts as a new paramedic

How EMS providers should provide a scene size up more often, and when a size up is necessary. 

If the time comes, how and when do we care for an animal.

Defining what shock is, and defining what Cardiogenic Shock is. Discussed is what causes cardioenic shock, and how to treat it. 

Discussed is what you may see while dealing with suicides. Topics include my most recent suicide call, and having to deal with a friend that recently lost his life to suicide. 

Radio communication is talked about in this weeks podcast. Don't be intimidated to talk on the radio, make a good, clear transmission over the radio, and make this job easier on yourself. 

This episode we talk about the difficulties of children on scene of a 911 call. Some advice is talked about on how I deal with difficult situations involving children. 

Talked about my experience wit patients in custody, and explained what my local EMS, and law enforcement protocols are when dealing with someone that is in police custody. 

Two different trauma calls are talked about, and the importance of field experience o make informed decisions to give the patient the best possible outcome possible. 

My most recent experience dealing with difficult family members. Always try your best to be professional, and compassionate.