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Available coursesPrehospital Management of Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and CroupWhat do you do when when a child can't breath? Pediatric respiratory emergencies can be especially stressful for prehospital providers. This interactive, case based lecture will give ALS and BLS
providers the tools they need to recognize different etiologies of pediatric respiratory emergencies and will review the different treatments needed.
Prehospital IV Nitroglycerin for Acute Pulmonary Edema (APE): This Ain’t Monkey BusinessPatients experiencing congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation with acute pulmonary edema (APE) require rapid
preload and afterload reduction. Traditionally, prehospital treatment has been limited to sublingual nitroglycerin at doses that are not able to affect afterload. However, in the hospital setting high dose, bolus intravenous (IV) nitroglycerin has improved patient morbidity and mortality. In this session, Dr. Casey Patrick and Micheal Perlmutter will discuss how Montgomery County Hospital District EMS and North Memorial EMS both implemented a novel prehospital protocol to use bolus dose IV
nitroglycerin for patients with APE. The safety, efficacy and impact of this prehospital approach to patients with APE will be discussed. Death Communication: The Missing Piece of ResuscitationResearch continues to stress the importance of remaining on scene for up to 30 minutes in an effort to improve the outcomes and survivability of cardiac arrest patients. But what happens when even the most successful efforts result in futility and a patient must be pronounced ? Historically, institutions have failed to prepare first responders for this outcome, and "training" for these situations is experiential, at best. As a result, crews continue
to default into a “transport for the family," "PR CPR,” or “just for show” mentality that further contributes to the cultural resistance we currently face. We have failed to recognize our unique role in the grieving (healing) process, which begins for the survivors at the moment we determine time of death of the patient. In this class you will learn how to communicate with bystanders effectively and how to identify the process of grief, as well as understand the positive impact first responders
can have on survivors when we remain on scene. A Prehospital Guide to Autism Spectrum DisordersOne of the most difficult situations in prehospital care is the high-risk
patient refusal of EMS transport. This topic is far from straightforward for both learners and teachers alike. This session begins with a discussion of capacity vs. competence, then introduces a brand-new mnemonic, FEARS—for 1) full exam, 2) explain the real risks, 3) ask for assistance, 4) record accurately, and 5) supportive attitude—that can help the next time you care for a complex patient who decides hospital transport just isn’t in the cards. EMS Education 101: Skill InstructionSkill instructors are the backbone of EMS education and serving as one is a great opportunity for experienced EMS providers to share their talents. Whether you are just getting into education or have been teaching skill labs for years, applying the science of psychomotor knowledge acquisition will lead to increased student success. This session will discuss the principles of skill education and how to leave a legacy with your students. Education Track Sponsored By: Learning Objectives
A Tool for Managing High-Risk RefusalsOne of the most difficult situations in prehospital care is the high-risk patient refusal of EMS transport. This topic is far from straightforward for both learners and teachers alike. This session begins with a discussion of capacity vs. competence, then introduces a brand-new mnemonic, FEARS—for 1) full exam, 2) explain the real risks, 3) ask for assistance, 4) record accurately, and 5) supportive attitude—that can help the next time you care for a complex patient who decides hospital transport just isn’t in the cards. Objectives
Community Paramedic vs. Advanced-Practice Provider: What's the Right Tool for Your Toolbox?EMS is uniquely situated to gain a perspective on patients' determinants of health in a way that cannot be achieved in clinics and hospitals, but core training of EMTs and
paramedics is heavily focused on providing acute care. As we move into the mobile integrated healthcare space, is it better to train paramedics to work in the disease-management arena, or is it better to train advanced-practice providers (APP) to work in the field environment? Both groups come with advantages and disadvantages, and selecting one over another depends heavily on the mission you hope to achieve. Objectives
A Patient Complexity Scale to Evaluate MIH WorkloadsMIH cases can vary in complexity and workload. One community paramedic (CP) can be overwhelmed with four patients while another CP is breezing through ten cases. Is there a way
to score the complexity of a patient's case to help determine the workload their lead CP will face? The presenters of this course have attempted to address this question by developing a MIH Complexity Scale. This assessment may also help management monitor and delegate workload. After discussing the development and research of the complexity scale, the presentation will conclude by discussing the vision for future uses of this scale After the Airway Is PlacedOnce an airway is placed, our job of airway management is far from over. Prehospital providers still need to continuously reassess the airway as well as provide proper breathing management. This presentation introduces best practices for continued airway protection and evaluation, improved breathing and ventilation care, utilization of end-tidal carbon dioxide, and how to plan for the lost airway. Come join in a discussion of how to anticipate and manage what might come up the airway, maximize oxygen administration and carbon dioxide elimination, effectively use a bag-valve mask to prevent increased intrathoracic pressure, and position a patient to make your job easier. This session
is included in the virtual live stream. Culture Shock: Welcoming CP Into Fire-Based CulturesThis presentation will take a deep dive into why a divide persists between
fire and EMS-based cultures while providing tangible skills and real-world examples to break down such barriers in your own organization. EMS Finance for 2022 and BeyondAs EMS moves further into
alternative delivery and economic models, many EMS agencies struggle with determining the actual cost and value of their service delivery, especially models that have multirole functions, such as EMS-based fire agencies. This session will walk agency leaders through several ways to determine service delivery costs and the development of alternative payment models (APMs) for the services they could provide (community paramedicine, ambulance transport alternatives, etc.). Objectives:
Deadly Airway Management Errors You Can't Afford to MakePoor preoxygenation, incorrect medication selection and dosing, incorrect timing of laryngoscopy, bypassing the vocal cords, inadequate minute ventilation—the list of potential rookie mistakes goes on and on. Whether you've intubated one patient or 1,000, you should know these common pitfalls that can have deadly repercussions and how to avoid them. Working Harder AND Smarter: The Science Behind Learning.Brain science shows that most students' learning strategies are highly inefficient, ineffective or just plain wrong; and that while all learning requires effort, better learning does not require more effort, but rather effectively aligning how the brain naturally learns with the demands of intellectual work. This presentation will offer straightforward strategies for helping students prepare to learn, engage with course material, and set about improving recall of newly learned material at will. Winging It: Imposter Syndrome and the Emergency ProviderLearners will discover the definition of imposter syndrome: persistent feelings of inadequacy despite evidence of success. They will explore the five personalities of emergency providers that are at risk for imposter syndrome: the perfectionist, the superman/superwoman, the rugged individualist, the natural genius, and the expert. Coping mechanisms to deal with it and the special implications for industry leaders will be discussed. Leadership Track Powered By: Tips and Tricks of Difficult IntubationsThis segment will deal specifically with placing an endotracheal tube in the patient that is “hard to tube.” While we understand other devices are an option, and often a good choice, this lecture is designed to review understanding anatomy, positioning as well as various techniques and devices to be successful at INTUBATION. Through the use of photos, videos, and review of adjunctive intubation devices this program will present many variations of the standard technique to obtain success. This session is included in the virtual live stream. Throw Away Your Backboards!This lecture will review the evidence that debunks the use of spinal immobilization in trauma patients. After this lecture attendees will understand why the best place for spinal immobilization is in the trash. This session is included in the virtual live stream. EMS Serial Killers: The Greatest Dangers Behind Common Chief ComplaintsWe often start with a
diagnosis and teach from there, but getting to the final diagnosis is often a process emergency providers struggle with. To filter from undifferentiated abdominal pain with unstable vitals to an organized differential is often quite challenging. We’re not going to spend time with nonemergent/chronic diagnoses, just the ones that are deadly when missed—that’s where we as emergency providers must begin. This session focuses on the can’t-miss/"killer" diagnoses associated with four of the
most common EMS chief complaints: chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and altered mental status. Objectives:
The Medic Will See You Now: Delivering Care in a Homeless ShelterSan Antonio is home to Texas' largest homeless shelter, which may have more than 2,000 inhabitants on any given
night. The shelter is the largest generator of 9-1-1 calls in the city of San Antonio. The UT Health San Antonio Office of the Medical Director and San Antonio Fire Department developed a clinic-style concept staffed by paramedics inside the homeless shelter. This decreases 9-1-1 calls to the campus location and transports to hospitals. While this population suffers from severe health disparities and is at risk for an emergency, they often have needs that could be better addressed by a dedicated
overnight clinic. Dr. Miramontes and Dr. C.J. Winckler developed and taught the paramedics how to perform this unique alternative care through an intensive training program. Quality assurance has proven the program to be successful, and the investment has paid for itself with a reduction in 9-1-1 calls and increased workforce satisfaction. Field Termination: How to Break the Bad NewsDespite our best efforts, many cardiac arrests end in patient death. Field termination is increasingly common, and the EMS practitioner's death notification skill can improve the experience for survivors and prevent pathologic grief. Breaking bad news involves specific communication skills that
must be learned and practiced like any other EMS skill. This presentation will discuss various ways in which survivors exhibit grief, examine the aspects of pathologic grief, and describe an approach to breaking bad news during field termination of care. Dr. Kupas will focus on specific actions EMS practitioners should take and avoid and provide operational guidelines for treating our secondary patients: the patient's family members. Objectives:
The Fire Department Pharmacy: A New Model of Efficiency For EMS Provider AgenciesSimply stated, no other part of the healthcare system handles prescription pharmaceuticals the way many EMS provider agencies do. As recent times have demonstrated, pharmaceutical supply chains are vulnerable to drug shortages. In addition, the requirements around ordering, securing, storing, and documenting controlled drugs can be extremely cumbersome. In 2017, the Los Angeles County Fire Department launched the first Fire Department-based, federally and state licensed pharmacy. The department has since realized the benefits of improved supply chains for weathering shortages, pharmacist consultation on medication administration procedures, more efficient distribution processes that have dramatically lowered costs, an automated drug dispensing system for controlled drugs, better compliance with legal requirements for controlled drugs, and reverse distribution contracts that have generated tens of thousands of dollars in refunds. Best of all, this model is scalable to EMS provider agencies of all sizes. Hemodynamics Made SimpleAdvanced hemodynamic monitoring is widely used in critical care—but its impact across emergency care can be profound. Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (i.e., assessment of preload, afterload, cardiac output, and global systemic perfusion) could help establish goals of resuscitation and oxygenation, which vary depending on diagnosis
and disease stage. This session will evaluate each component to assist you in understanding the effects of what we do at bedside. Objectives:
Houston, We Have a Problem: The Breakdown of Bodily FunctionsThe human body is an interwoven system of systems. For it to work
efficiently, all these systems have to be functioning normally. When a system does not function normally, EMS is often called. As an EMT, you have heard that the patient has DKA, but do you really understand what that means? During this session, physiology and pathophysiology will be presented through a series of cases that demonstrates how subtle alterations in these systems can cause major issues. The focus of this presentation won’t be on the specific treatment of the diseases presented;
instead it will allow the attendee to understand why or how the disease can be treated. Objectives:
The Critical Role of EMS in Injury Prevention in a People-Centered SystemOver the last decade, the rise of community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare programs has reinvigorated efforts to involve EMS in injury prevention programs. Along with a growing recognition that preventing injury and illness reduces costs and improves health, the EMS profession has adopted a more proactive stance toward caring for communities. But injury prevention is not solely the domain of community paramedics or large EMS systems—and to achieve the people-centered vision described by EMS Agenda 2050, it is time for all EMS organizations to focus on keeping patients safe and healthy before the emergency, not just after. Two decades ago, the drowning of a toddler inspired paramedics to create EPIC Medics and assume community leadership in injury prevention. In addition, they have presented the Nicholas Rosecrans Award annually to an EMS agency that demonstrates a commitment to population wellness and injury prevention. In this session, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s award, including how they implemented their program and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll also hear updates about previous years’ winners and engage in a discussion on the integration of EMS and public health in the community. Psyching Students Up For Success: The Psychology of Motivation and PerformanceEverything you do as an educator either
contributes to excellence among your students or tears it down. Do you wish students wanted to work harder? Wanted to be the best? You can make them want it! This session will make sense of the science behind human motivation and show you how that research can be applied to our classrooms. Many of the techniques behind peak performance are very easy to implement. Why not give your students a fighting chance at greatness? After all, each one of them is a
reflection of you! Objectives:
The ABC’s of Geriatrics: A Focus on Fundamentals to Prevent Cardiac ArrestHow can we best care for our oldest and most fragile patients? We put a lot of
work into education and practice in the management of cardiac arrest, but what if we focused more on the identification and correction of the factors that may lead to cardiac arrest? When we do this for geriatric patients it can lead to significantly improved outcomes. This program focuses on pre-hospital management of geriatric peri-arrest factors with the goal of avoiding cardiac arrest and, if the worst happens, optimizing BLS and ALS resuscitation care. State of the Art of Head Up CPRDescription: This session will include presentations from an EMS Fire Chief, an EMS Medical Director, an Emergency Physician/CPR researcher, and a Cardiologist/CPR researcher. All have been
involved in the development and deployment of Head Up CPR. The talks will include the underlying science of Head Up CPR, how to implement Head Up CPR, and the latest preclinical and clinical outcomes of this breakthrough in resuscitation science. Objectives:
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer: Interpreting Sun Tzu for the EMS LeaderThere was no greater leader and strategist than Chinese military general Sun Tzu. His seminal text The Art of War is considered a masterpiece of strategy that presents a philosophy for managing conflicts and winning battles. His book, which details a complete philosophy on how to decisively defeat one’s opponent, was based on a holistic approach to strategy. This approach is especially relevant to today’s marketplace, where EMS is “under attack,” and we need to develop strategy for survival like Sun-Tzu did. The lessons of Sun Tzu have stood the test of time and have taught generations of leaders the fundamentals of being an effective leader in areas such as conflict management, developing organizational strategy and the importance of interpersonal relationships. This session will review these, and other, lessons and assist you in defining expectations of leadership as well as living up to your own personal leadership potential.
Keeping It Clean: The Ryan White Act and Infection Control for EMSA dirty needle stick or blood splashed in the eye can be a terrifying event to a clinician. In one national study of paramedics, 22 percent of respondents reported at least one blood exposure during the previous year. Is your agency truly prepared to address the clinical and regulatory challenges of infection
control? Nick, the designated infection control officer for one of the largest county-based ALS first-response agencies in Georgia, and Samantha, an attorney for one of the largest hospital-based EMS systems in the Southeast, translate the legal requirements of infection control for EMS agencies, discuss simple changes to work practices that can greatly reduce the chance of exposure, and explain best practices for handling exposures.
Kid Talk: Keeping Pediatrics (and Their Families) Calm During CrisisLearn tips and tricks for keeping your pediatric patients and their families calm and improve communication during prehospital
encounters.
Teaching Students How to LearnSome students do not know how to learn. While most have been learning all their life, many students do not know the mechanism by which they acquire and retain information. Many do not know under what circumstances they learn the best or the most. You can help! Current research, theories and trends
in educational methods and psychology will be explored. Strategies will be presented for teaching the same material to different learners. The emphasis is on saving time and enhancing performance in our EMS classrooms. Educators will learn how to set students up for academic success. Stroke Screening for Spanish SpeakersFor every second a stroke goes untreated, 30,000 brain cells die. The most important part of getting timely treatment for a stroke is to know and understand the warning signs described by the FAST acronym. Our team collaborated to create the world's first stroke recognition tool targeting the Hispanic
community, which faces elevated stroke risk. This presentation will demonstrate how this simple tool has been used in Polk County, Fla., and integrated with EMS stroke protocols to attack this problem. Objectives:
Making the Jump from EMS to PhysicianThe best doctors are paramedics, in our opinion. Have you thought about going back to school? Join this panel of paramedics turned physicians to learn about the pathway to becoming your own medical director. We will share the pearls and pitfalls of making the plunge and applying to medical school, as well as what to expect after you get in. We need more EMS physicians in this world—come learn how you could be the next one!
Secrets of Effective Pipeline ProgramsHistorically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are more successful in getting students admitted to medical schools than the Ivy League. What do those schools know that the others do not? They use learning and motivation science to address what is an opportunity gap, not an achievement gap, and surround learners with the support needed for success while using the teaching strategies proven to make a difference in underrepresented students. Come learn what they are doing—it's good education for all your students! System of Care Approach for Traumatic Injuries and Acute Illnesses: A Statewide Approach and How it Can Help in Response to DisastersThis will be a panel discussion surrounding a Statewide system of care approach. Discussions will surround what led the state to implement a process and system, the need to gather and evaluate data in an effort to help identify gaps in definitive care throughout the state. For Example, knowing we have a gap in a rural area of the state for for definitive care and services with Trauma, Cardiac Cath Labs or Stroke Teams. The system would then help to identify
needs and work with the hospitals to train and stand up services to fill gaps throughout the state. Additional discussion surrounds EMS transport decisions and support through a destination call center. This helps ease the process for medics in the field, hospital statuses are monitored by the call center. We will discuss how some urban areas may not use this system on a daily basis but have incorporated the system during disasters and mass casualty events to help distribute patients throughout
the region or state. The final topic will be incorporating a specialty such as Burn Care into an already established system and the challenges associated with such an implementation.
Secretions and Excretions: What Our Bodies Can Tell UsGrossness and kidding aside, understanding the normal and abnormal fluids that the human body produces can provide valuable clues to underlying conditions. You’ll never believe how informative the gunk in that tissue can be. ISS: Meds in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Are They Actually Doing Anything?We’ve all spent a lot of time learning about (and administering) drugs in cardiac arrest. Does any of it really
matter? Epinephrine—Are we saving the heart at the expense of the brain? Amiodarone? Lidocaine? Are they doing anything other than numbing the skin? Does it matter if we give it quickly? How about IV vs. IO? Dr. Jarvis will review the literature on epinephrine and anti-dysrhythmics in cardiac arrest as well as recent work looking at the impact of route of administration. He’ll keep you awake as you learn the latest information that should be shaping your clinical practice.
RSI for BLS: Make Yourself Part Of The TeamAdvanced airway management, especially the use of rapid sequence intubation (RSI), has been commonly held as a procedure that only Advanced Life Support clinicians need to understand and perform. RSI can have significant effects on the patients who are determined to need airway management, both positive and
negative. It can be a high-stress, high-acuity, procedure with a narrow therapeutic window. Frequently ignored in RSI education has been the BLS clinician, who is present for each RSI. The goal of the program is to educate the EMT in the process of advanced airway management, especially RSI, and how they can contribute to the overall success of a procedure that has a significant effect on patient outcomes. We strongly believe it is the EMT that is the "X factor" in successful and
consistent RSI outcomes. Objective
The Battle of the RSI Paralytics: Depolarizing vs. Non-depolarizingParalytics are an extremely important, yet potentially dangerous tool in the pre-hospital setting. It is important that pre-hospital providers be up-to-date
and aware of the most current literature surrounding these agents to successfully facilitate a safe and effective intubation. Is there a "one-size fits all" when talking about the use of paralytics for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) ? Is there a "preferred" paralytic in specific patient populations? What are the most important side effects and clinical pearls that pre-hospital providers should be aware of? All of the aforementioned questions and more are addressed with the most current
evidentiary support.
Riding the VIPER (Vasopressor Intravenous Push to Enhance Resuscitation) to the Finish LineWe all want to know what push dose pressors we should use for patients, and if we should even implement them. When we look at the data, we find 3 things use in the OR, use in the OB units and sometimes in the ED and we heard it on a podcast. This presentation will go over the identification of when we should consider push dose pressors, what medications should we look at and if there any medications that we can also use outside of the push dose pressor world. VIPER looks at the use of Phenylephrine and Vasopressin as the main arms of medication for the push dose pressor and evaluates the pros and cons to these and other medications for the peri-intubation arrest. By the end of the lecture, the learner will be able to understand the use, and implementation of Push Dose Pressors in the prehospital, peri-intubation arrest setting. Critical Care Track Powered By: Implementing the 2020 PALS Guidelines: A Cautionary TaleU.S.-based healthcare professionals take the advanced life support guidelines at face value and often simply “follow the recommendations” verbatim. If you did this in 2015 you may find yourself reversing course on certain recommendations just five years later. Taking a look under the hood each time the guidelines are updated is a critical exercise for everyone in healthcare, and this year is certainly no different. Join Drs. Peter Antevy and Mark Piehl as they examine the most concerning PALS 2020 recommendations and the evidence base that helped derive them. You may leave this talk with some difficult choices to make.
Resuscitation: Lead, Follow, or Serve as an Example of What (Not) to DoThe AHA establishes BLS and ALS treatment guidelines based on the strongest evidence available. Because their guidelines need to be broadly applicable the guideline writing committees take a very conservative approach to changes in
response to available literature. From where does the evidence and literature emerge? It comes from systems that do not necessarily follow the guidelines. Many systems violate the AHA guidelines. This is necessary for the evolution of resuscitation. This session will describe the approach to the establishment of a resuscitation program custom tailored to fit the needs of a large urban fire based EMS system. We will discuss the QA/QI requirements, regulatory
hurdles, and education need to establish best practices for the local environment. Response to Psychiatric Emergencies Without Law Enforcement: Is it Safe?This session will provide attendees with an in depth look at the creation of San Francisco Fire Department's Street Crisis Response Team, the interagency development process, deployment, structure, and abilities of the team, and data showing the safety and efficacy of a trauma informed approach. This session is included in the virtual live stream.
Three Practical Strategies for Reducing Errors and Building Resilience in EMSHuman and organizational errors can end lives, ruin careers, and capsize hard-earned reputations overnight. Some teams successfully reduce, mitigate, and learn from errors far more effectively than others… How do
they do it? More than 30 years of research on “High Reliability Organizations” reveals that the traditional approach of creating more procedures, more rules, and more compliance may cause more problems than it solves. In this presentation, you’ll get an overview of three practical strategies used by medical, military, aviation and other high-hazard industries that you can apply within your EMS team. Objectives:
Hit the 'Lytes! Case Studies in Electrolyte ImbalancesElectrolyte imbalances are not often at the top of the list of differentials for most EMS providers. Despite this, up to 15% of patients presenting to emergency departments have at least one electrolyte abnormality (Liamis et al., 2013). With such a high possible prevalence of this pathology, it is critical to have a better understanding of the functions of electrolytes and what can happen when something goes wrong. With many EMS services lacking point-of-care testing for electrolytes, EMS providers must use their clinical detective skills to identify and treat these patients. This presentation will walk through four of the most common electrolyte imbalances through real-life case studies. Participants will be asked to interact with the cases to identify the clinical manifestations and appropriately treat each patient, even without the benefit of lab testing.
Reinventing Recert: an Update on the National Registry Continued Competency InitiativeThe National Registry began an initiative to explore new ways to verify continued competency in 2019 with the aim of developing an agenda for the future of recertification. New ways to verify continued competency could revolutionize the ways in which we renew certification, licensure and local credentials. Mark will summarize the research and accomplishments of the continued competency initiative. This session is included in the virtual live stream. Understanding Social Determinants of Health For EMS: Does this Really Matter?EMS providers have a front-row seat to many of society’s ills including homelessness, sexual abuse, drug & alcohol use, abuse, and
patients who lack access to essential healthcare services. The umbrella term used this constellation of problems is: Social Determinants of Health, or SDOH. But do social, societal, & economic issues really impact clinical outcomes? As healthcare providers, we believe that clinical care may not solve the patient’s problem if the root cause of the issue lies elsewhere, but what does the evidence say? The COVID-19 pandemic has vividly illustrated some of the weaknesses in the healthcare
system, including the inequities related to social determinants, yet SDOH are rarely discussed in the prehospital classroom despite their potent impact on health outcomes. This lecture examines the connection between social determinants and healthcare outcomes. We will look at the various social determinants, how they impact EMS, and lessons learned from initiatives already in place. EMS is well-placed to use our healthcare system role and our expertise to help create systems and practices to
address social determinants and improve healthcare outcomes. Join this panel of EMS and public health experts as we look at real-world problems and come up with real-world solutions.
Realities of EMS: The (Not So) Mundane Complaints, Part 2Description: This is part 2 of a dynamic lecture series
that will explore many of the "mundane" or " routine" medical calls we are called upon to treat. While lacking the excitement of a trauma resuscitation or airway disaster many of these chief complaints are fraught with danger if not adequately assessed and treated. In this lecture we will discuss the can't miss signs of abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is the third most common complaint in patients over the age of 65 and the mortality associated with surgical causes of abdominal pain
in the elderly are high. Learn the signs and symptoms for some of the most life threatening etiologies of abdominal pain. We will also discuss the red flags of back pain. Key elements of the history and physical exam to risk stratify these patients! Improve your diagnostic acumen and become a better clinician by attending this lecture. Hindsight is 20/40: Musings About the Past and Future of EMSDr. Douglas Kupas has been an EMS field practitioner for 40 years and a state EMS official for 20 years. In this presentation, he will reflect on the last 40 years of EMS and provide predictions for the future. Over the years, EMS has steadily advanced in patient and provider safety, technology, and patient care. EMS providers are now vital healthcare practitioners who are positioned treat our patients as part of the integrated healthcare system. The U.S. is at a tipping point in EMS reimbursement. The presentation will discuss the future of telehealth by EMS, treat-in-place, and mobile integrated healthcare. Dr. Kupas believes that in the future, all EMS providers will play a role in mobile integrated healthcare and EMS systems will be integrated with health systems to keep patients well at home. He also believes that EMS practitioners can provide significant value in patient care and will be recognized and rewarded for this on par with other healthcare professionals.
Realities of EMS: The (Not So) Mundane Complaints, Part 1Description: This is part 1 of a dynamic lecture series that will explore many of the "mundane" or " routine" medical calls we are called upon to treat. While lacking the excitement of a trauma resuscitation or airway disaster, many of these chief complaints are
fraught with danger if not adequately assessed and treated. In this lecture we will discuss the chief complaints of dizziness/weakness and the red flags associated with it. When should you worry about posterior stroke and how do you risk stratify these patients? Pearls of the neurological exam will be discussed as well as how to structure your history gathering to maximize patient care. The chief complaint of headache will also be discussed focusing on the high risk signs and
symptoms as well as the varied causes of headaches the EMS provider my encounter in the field. Restructure your lexicon of "mundane" to potentially "high risk'" and don't miss these killer patient presentations. Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking in AmericaHuman trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime activity in the United States, averaging over $30 billion per year. Research has revealed that up to 88% of human trafficking victims accessed healthcare while being trafficked. This means that the chances are high that as
an emergency responder or healthcare provider, you have treated a victim of human trafficking and may not have recognized it. In this discussion, learn how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, how to identify a potential victim, and what you should do if you identify a victim. This lecture will include key takeaway points compiled from various resources including the human trafficking victim-witness coordinator for Central Texas, a human trafficking victim, Allies Against Slavery, the
International Labour Organization, social services and emergency care providers, and the Institute for Family Violence Studies.
When Death Is Not The EnemyObjectives:
Project Swaddle: Protecting the Vulnerable During High-Risk Pregnancies Through MIH-CPDescription: Project Swaddle extends the successes of MIH-CP in reducing chronic disease and improving older adult health by providing care for at-risk mothers and their babies. In this program, paramedics make in-home visits with mothers throughout the pregnancy and during the 16 weeks following birth. In addition to providing important prenatal and postpartum care and education, the paramedics develop a trusting relationship with mothers by
providing them 24/7 assistance in the form of emergency response, emotional support, and just answering questions mothers might have throughout the process. Following an overview of the need for Project Swaddle in Crawfordsville, IN, the division chief will explain the components of the program and the community paramedic will share his experiences and some successful from the program. The presentation will conclude with an overview from an academic partner about efforts to systematically
evaluate the program. Handling the Heat: Psychological Skills for Better Performance Under StressPerforming effectively during the resuscitation of a critically ill or injured patient requires more than simply remembering pieces of information and completing individual skills. These situations can be very complicated and require exceptional teamwork, effective communication, and a host of other non-technical skills that fall under the guise of human factors. Many other groups, such as professional athletes, business executives, and elite military special operations teams, have developed comprehensive psychological skills and techniques that allow them to remain calm, think clearly, and stay focused in challenging situations. This lecture draws from the fields of psychology, cognitive science, and human factors to present novel ideas on how to optimize performance in the stressful and dynamic world of EMS.
Prehospital Ultrasound: Riding the WavesDescription: The utility of ultrasound (US) is ever expanding. Today we have inexpensive, portable devices which makes it hard to justify not having them on every truck or aircraft in the country. In this lecture, we will spend time talking about ultrasounds use in resuscitation and as an adjunct to
the performance of procedures. US can be used to determine if a patient is likely to crash or the reason why a patient is actively crashing. US can also be used to ensure procedures are performed safely and accurately 100% of the time. Good Enough is Not Good Enough: Demanding More of Yourself and Your ServiceVince Lombardi said, “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.” In our work, the quality of the lives of others is also in direct proportion to our commitment to excellence. So if we've all agreed to work in the service of others in their time of need, why do some people in emergency services only go as far as “good enough”? How do people slide from doing what’s right, to doing what’s “good enough"? And how do we reconnect them to a commitment to excellence? Inspiring and informative, Rom Duckworth shows how easy it can be for organizations and individuals to stray from the path of excellence, and reminds us of the importance of what we do and why—in our unique profession—good enough is simply not good enough.
Prehospital Telemedicine: A blueprint for SuccessPrehospital communication between EMS and hospitals is a challenge,
particularly for time-sensitive transfers (STEMI, stroke, trauma). In order to improve communication between EMS, the ED, and inpatient call teams, we needed an easy-to-use, low-cost method to configure our communications to protocols and to transmit important patient information. The solution? A mobile telemedicine application. This project was launched by our hospital, Baystate—a large hospital with the only Level 1 Trauma Program and PCI center in its region. EMS travel times
reach upwards of 40 minutes and there is limited radio coverage. User accounts, upgrades, and training were offered to all regional EMS agencies included in the chosen program. Telehealth / telemedicine technologies were evaluated and a selection made. This program grew into a regional application through first intrigue of the ease of success to date. The user buy-in across all teams was vital and didn’t happen overnight. Each successful team addition or patient save lead to eventual
full unity and solution compliance. We are now exploring further into MIH/CP, additional COVID mitigation and other multi-facility, regional or across state border programs. Practical Applications to De-stress on the JobMindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation are commonly referred to as the number one resource for relieving stress and anxiety. Research is proving that both can have a powerful impact on brain function, nervous system regulation and physical pain relief. But for many of us, the concept of meditation is so elusive that these benefits feel theoretical or unachievable. Some may feel they don’t have the patience to “sit still” and in turn causes more anxiety. How does one get from a theoretical understanding of mindfulness to practical and consistent application methods that achieve results? This session will introduce the basics of yoga and meditation with practical applications including how to employ these techniques while on-the-job i.e. in the cab of an ambulance or sitting in a lively office environment. These techniques will be broken down, practiced and yours to keep. Fun with Physiology: Let's Get CellularThere is a good chance you were taught cellular physiology in a very academic manner. This session will address cellular “action potentials” in a manner that is
anything but academic. Interactive case studies will illustrate how cellular action potentials can become an intuitive concept for every level of EMS provider. More importantly, participants will understand how diseases influences cellular action potentials and outwardly reflect specific signs and symptoms in their patients.
Pediatric Bereavement: Caring for All of the PatientsThere are 7,000 pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in the U.S. and only 11% of those children survive to hospital discharge. This means that 89% of children die either on scene or in the emergency department, yet EMS education does not focus on how to
best care for the "other patients" - the family members on scene. Join Dr. Peter Antevy and Amy Richardson to learn why this skill is so important for long term healing, and how to walk through these chaotic, emotionally charged scenes with proficiency. These dynamic speakers will discuss best practices for speaking with caregivers, focusing on how to incorporate them into the code with the ultimate goal of getting them to closure. We know that a heartfelt on-scene interaction with family
members can change the grief trajectory for everyone involved and it’s a skill that may save your career. Not Your Grandfather’s DKA: Recent Changes in Diabetes CareDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes and is often associated with significant hyperglycemia. Increasingly, patients with Type II diabetes are developing DKA, even in the absence of abnormally elevated glucose levels. What many of these patients have in common is the use of one group of medications recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of diabetes. Euglycemic DKA can easily mislead EMS personnel resulting in delays in appropriate management strategies. This case-based presentation will review the associated pathophysiology of patients presenting with euglycemic DKA and discuss the approach to diagnosis and management of such patients. This session is included in the virtual live stream. Diagnosis and Treatment of LVO StrokesThis presentation will review the trials that led us to endovascular therapy, issues with the trials, how to identify large vessel occlusion strokes, and finally how to put it all together into one concise workflow.
Not Imposters: How Women an EMS Can Break the Glass CeilingThe emergency services are a male-dominated field, and nowhere is that more apparent than at the upper levels of management. Whether fire-based, municipal, private, or state, the female presence is thin at the top. For women who are in leadership roles or aspiring to attain them, there is not much information available that can be practically applied to gender challenges. This presentation will take an honest and objective approach to the social and generational influences that shape the industry. It will offer advice on how to improve professional and personal communication and help you learn to spot pitfalls and instances where "imposter syndrome" and social conditioning may be holding you back. Leadership Track Powered By: Next Level Public RelationsYou are confidently responding to media inquiries to your agency, you’ve successfully pitched some stories and your digital media presence is growing. That’s it, right? Not even
close. During this pre-conference session, participants will dig deep into public relations, audience engagement, writing, planning, tools for execution and how to evaluate. Participants will leave this session with hands-on experience creating a successful PR campaign, developing a media plan and calendar including how to identify opportunities and how to create messaging. In addition, they will learn how to generate interest and connect with audiences by revisiting (and practicing) the
fundamentals of writing pieces like press releases, social medial posts, blog posts and media pitches. Information will be useful for new/occasional PIOs as well as for more seasoned professionals. From the Frontlines: EMS and the Opioid CrisisOpioid overdoses, and the long-term issues surrounding addiction, present significant challenges to communities across the country and EMS providers are on the front lines of this crisis. From naloxone-leave-behind programs to pre-hospital treatment with suboxone, EMS has shifted from an emergency response role to becoming a key driver in developing a comprehensive approach to helping our patients who are victims of this long-term epidemic. This presentation will highlight innovative, evidence-based initiatives led by EMS providers serving on those front lines combating the opioid crisis and saving lives. Attendees will gain an increased awareness of direct strategies and how to form necessary partnerships essential to be effective in addressing opioid issues in their communities. Join this experienced panel of EMS and public health experts as we look at some of the cutting-edge solutions that EMS systems have developed as they respond every day to this public health crisis.
New Treat-at-Home Partnership Opportunities for EMSBy forging a new partnership between EMS providers, insurers, and emergency physicians, UCM brings emergency medicine triage directly to the location of the patient. With telehealth communication that includes responding EMS crews, a patient can be assessed, diagnosed, referred, and treated in place. The Virtual ER reduces unnecessary hospital ER visits, freeing up EMS resources and time for patients with true emergencies. Through health insurance partnerships, the Virtual ER pays EMS agencies for treat-at-home visits. UCM's EMS partnerships have rapidly expanded during 2020, securing EMS payment opportunities for treat-at-home for Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients across a growing swath of Upstate NY. A growing body of evidence is being collected that shows a high percentage of patients calling 911 for non-emergent conditions can be successfully treated at home, rather than in the emergency room. This has added extra value during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrated savings has expanded health insurer participation, making this a viable innovation pathway for a growing number of for-profit, fire-based, and not-for-profit EMS agencies. After the short introduction to the concept at the 2020 Virtual EMS World, this presentation will examine data and key performance indicators that drive the success of EMS treat-at-home. Embracing a Mental Health-Focused CultureAgencies' attempts to address mental health issues often fall short of intended goals. Rarely do they do anything to correct underlying challenges. Instead, embracing and owning a culture of supporting mental health takes intentionality, purposeful steps, and dedication. Embracing mental health has to be threaded throughout the organizational structure and a core part of agency identity. This presentation will review common cultural barriers and look at simple steps agencies can take to shift their department culture in the right direction. Objectives:
Everyone Is Watching: Addressing Unprofessional Conduct and Managing Liability RiskSalacious videos and social media posts can show providers at their absolute worst: arguing, physically assaulting patients, criticizing and fighting with their public safety partners. Unprofessional interactions have plaintiffs’ lawyers seeing dollar signs—instead of focusing on care, lawyers can focus on how providers act and sway juries toward big verdicts. This session explores how public safety agencies can support a culture of professionalism, manage the difficult conversations, and address interpersonal and interagency issues before the next big lawsuit.
Moving Past EMS Staffing as Usual in a Post Covid WorldEMS was hit hard by COVID-19 — but the implications for workforce planning are long lasting. In this fast paced engaging seminar, Fitch will outline how leaders and team members can better use resources to improve customer service and caregiver satisfaction. Leadership Track Powered By: EMS and Public Health: Connecting the DotsFor far too
long EMS has been relegated to “you call, we haul.” As we all struggle with funding challenges, it is time to look at ourselves differently. With recent events such as active shooters, the opioid epidemic, MIH, the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and more, the role of EMS has changed forever. This session will connect the dots between EMS, MIH, and public health. EMS has never been properly assimilated into public health, but when we as EMS take one step back, we are at the epicenter of it. No
other entity nationally or internationally has the routine and trusted access to the public we do! Join us to see how to change the narrative and trajectory of EMS. Objectives:
EMS in the Electronic Era: The San Diego ExperienceRemember the days of old, when the doctor would be handed the handwritten EMS patent care report, when EM physician trainees were taught to always read the EMS report? That was 10 years ago! We have generations of emergency physicians not understanding the importance of reading EMS notes. What was the blood pressure on that trauma patient? When was the last dose of inhaled epinephrine given to that child with croup? When was the IM epinephrine given to the patient with anaphylaxis? EMS care is critical to both the patient and the team receiving them. This presentation discusses the history of EMS going electronic and how San Diego is getting both the EMS report to the hospital and the hospital outcomes back to the agency.
Mass vaccination clinic: Mobilizing your EMS agencyIf anything, the COVID-19 response has inspired some outside the box thinking for EMS agencies. This includes staffing, deployment models and major protocol change. Some agencies have even
stepped deeper into the public health role as a result. Albert Einstein said "In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity". This presentation highlights the opportunity that EMS has been afforded during this difficult time. An opportunity to bolster the efforts of public health and further impact the communities they serve. Learn how Indianapolis EMS and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security partnered with state and local health assets to stand up Indiana's first EMS lead mass
vaccination clinic. Manikins, Students and Scenarios: Simulation EssentialsThis session will go over the different types of simulation, simulation objectives, simulation resources and how to select the best type of simulation for your objectives. Simulation in medical and nursing education is formalized and requires additional education and certifications. EMS has been doing simulation for years, but not necessarily in a formal way. Learn how to approach simulation effectively and professionally. NAEMT’s integrated testing scenario uses simulation as a summative assessment. What can you use simulation for? Learning objectives, formative and summative assessments, and just about anything else. If you are a new instructor or have been doing EMS education for years you can learn something or get some new ideas. Crew Resource Management: Can It Work on the Ground?Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a proven and accepted process that has reduced errors, omissions, incidents, and accidents in the aviation community. But while it works and is here to stay as part of aviation culture, CRM is not yet well understood or accepted in prehospital and hospital care. Should it also be a standard in the medical community? Objectives:
EMS Education via NetflixHave you ever wanted to watch a movie or TV show instead of reading or studying? Now you can do both at the same time! This session uses movies, clips, TV shows, and pop culture to cover concepts in EMS.
Global Roundup 2021Returning with his highly-rated and entertaining review of EMS around the planet, U.S.-based Rob Lawrence will be joined by international EMS leaders to discuss the
delivery of prehospital care in their own countries. 2020 was a year in which EMS across the planet was—and continues to be—on the front line. By the time this conference is delivered, the session's leaders will have battled, possibly lost, and definitely overcome the challenges of COVID and the normal delivery of EMS in their respective nations. Expect to hear from leaders based in Europe, Israel and Australia.
How Do I Reach These Kids? Student Engagement in the 21st Century EMS ClassroomIn a world filled with distraction, how do EMS educators and leaders engage students? Whether you teach in a traditional classroom, a "flipped" classroom, an entirely hybrid program, or clinically as a preceptor, it is incumbent on us to ensure our students get the most out of their educational experience. In this presentation we will build from an understanding of student engagement theory through the literature, and apply key points to the EMS classroom. Through a discussion facilitated by case studies, we will better understand what we must do as educators to reach our students in an engaging and meaningful way.
ISS: Airway Options in Cardiac Arrest: What Does the Evidence Say?While endotracheal intubation has long been a key procedure in the management of cardiac arrest, it is often done while focusing solely on getting the tube in the right hole. All too often paramedics (and physicians) pay insufficient attention to what is happening to the patient while they are intubated. This is a fast-moving review of the literature on the topic, including two large landmark trials comparing intubation to supraglottic airways. Dr. Jarvis will also cover several additional studies investigating possible mechanisms that might explain the results of these trials.
ISS: Oral Abstracts Session 1The first session in the International Scientific Symposium is a fast-paced blend of presentations. David Page, Heather Davis, and Katie O’Connor will moderate the session, leading off with “must-know” project summaries and blending in original projects during which the primary investigator will have 15 minutes to describe their research. After each abstract the audience will have the opportunity to make comments and ask probing questions.
ISS: Oral Abstracts Session 2Description: This second session in the International Scientific Symposium is a fast-paced blend of presentations. Heather Davis, David Page and Katie O’Connor will moderate the session, leading off with “must-know” project summaries and blending in original projects during which the primary investigator will have 15 minutes to describe their research. After each abstract the audience will have the opportunity to make comments and ask probing questions.
ISS: Oral Abstracts Session 3This third session in the International Scientific Symposium is a fast-paced blend of presentations. David Page, Heather Davis, and Katie O’Connor will moderate the session, leading off with “must-know” project summaries and blending in original projects during which the primary investigator will have 15 minutes to describe their research. After each abstract the audience will have the opportunity to make comments and ask probing questions.
ISS: The Idiot's Guide to Interpreting Research and Incorporating it into PracticeReading a peer-reviewed research article can sometimes feel like trying to decipher code: Odds ratios. P-values. Confounders. Yet it's vitally important that EMS leaders and practitioners understand how a study was designed, what the results mean, and whether or not it should impact our clinical practice or daily operations. Using examples from recent EMS research, you'll learn a simple six-step method to use any time you read a research study—how to interpret the results, and
whether or not the research should impact your practice.
Embracing Diversity and Confronting Bias in EMSParticipants in this panel discussion will receive the tools they need to embrace diversity and acknowledge biases in their own agencies. We will will review the steps each speaker has taken at their own agency and discuss lessons learned. ISS: The Year's Best International EMS ResearchThis session will showcase the top winning research abstracts from scientific conferences outside the United States. Rapid 10-to-15-minute presentations will
highlight the best of the best of 2020's international research projects.
It's OK to Not Be OK: Building Wellness Within Your AgencyEMS leaders often tell their employees they are their greatest asset, but are they showing it? In this discussion the presenter will review the grim statistics surrounding EMS health and well-being. The presenter will discuss how they used trying times within their agency as an opportunity to build systems of support. The presenter will then outline steps leaders can take to build emotionally safe work environments and encourage resiliency among their providers.
Lessons Learned: ET3 Model ImplementationDidn’t apply for the CMS/CMMI ET3 Model in round one? Thinking about applying if the window opens again in the future, but still unsure if it’s a fit for your organization? In this session, hear from EMS agencies who implemented the ET3 model in round one about their experiences and insights. What were the challenges? What have been the early lessons learned? What are the keys to implementation? This will be a very dynamic and interactive session with ample opportunity for participant engagement.
Modern Day Vent Management: Force the Non-compliant Lung into SubmissionThis course will focus on the ventilator management of non-compliant lungs. These can be difficult to handle from pre-intubation through the 10th ventilator setting change. The student will be guided through 3 actual cases. Problems will be identified and solutions discussed. A student polling system will be used to engage the students of the activity. Critical Care Track Powered By: Prehospital Management of Pediatric SeizuresThis interactive, case based lecture will give ALS and BLS providers the tools they need to evaluate and treat pediatric seizures and will review
the treatment and interventions needed. It will review the importance of looking for subtle signs of trauma in evaluating the pediatric seizure patient to look for signs of child abuse. Special Delivery: Pregnant Patients and Liability RisksAre pregnant patients your riskiest population? Recent jury verdicts and settlements suggest the answer is “yes.” Nick, an EMS Division Chief for one of the largest county-based ALS first response agencies in Georgia, and Samantha, an attorney for one of the largest hospital-based EMS systems in the Southeast, examine the legal and clinical risks that providers must keep in mind when caring for pregnant
patients. Using actual incidents and reported legal cases, Nick and Samantha offer tips and tricks for responders to enhance patient care while protecting themselves and their services from legal liability. Taking to the Streets: Mobile Outreach in the Face of COVID-19This presentation recalls the efforts by Gainesville Fire Rescue as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.GFR took a proactive approach to ensure that the public had resources and adequate knowledge to keep themselves safe. The approach used included the
Respond, Educate, Treat, and Prevent method that included mobilizing and repurposing the CP Program to do intensive outreach missions. Teamwork: How to Make the Dream Work on Your AmbulanceTeamwork is often an underappreciated part of EMS care despite its proven link to patient outcomes. This presentation will review the literature emphasizing its importance in providing optimal care and ensuring patient safety. The presenter will highlight broad topics of "The Big Five" and crew resource management, but will focus on the EMT teamwork survey developed by Patterson et al in 2012. Through utilization of this survey, the presenter will discuss how one agency was able to better identify teamwork deficits and work toward a nine-factor solution of partner dynamics. The presenter will demonstrate how to develop a teamwork training program in your agency, measure provider performance, and improve outcomes beyond hands-on patient care. Leadership Track Powered By: The 2021 Revised EMS Education Standards: Putting Them to WorkThe 2010 National EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responder, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic were revised and updated for 2021. In this session, the presenters will discuss the discuss the history of the Education Standards, and explain the rationale for the changes made to the Standards that will affect EMS educators across the nation. The presenters will also provide insight in how to implement the changes into curricula and the classroom. Education Track Sponsored By: This session is included in the virtual live stream. The Basics of Burns and BeyondThis will be a lecture surrounding burns. It will begin with an overview of the types of burns seen in the field along with illustrations from recent events. We will discuss the care from a prehospital perspective and the need to get these patients to definitive care. We will discuss the importance of fluid resuscitation and basic care for the patients enroute, especially in transport time is a challenge. Following an to burn center care, Dr. Carter will discuss the specifics of care beyond the EMS transfer. We will discuss and illustrate escharotomies, hydrotherapy and laser therapy, We will reiterate the need for basic care, like keeping the patient warm due to volume loss, as well as the importance of fluid resuscitation. We will then discuss outcomes, both good as a result of definitive care and the and less favorable from a lack of definitive care. This will include illustrations fo video of actual patients. Finally, we will close with a Good, Better, Best practice for prehospital providers and what they can do with given resources or simple changes. The Dark Humor of Emergency Care: Unprofessional Behavior or Therapeutic Coping Mechanism?Description: Healthcare providers, particularly critical care and emergency healthcare providers, are infamous for having a dark sense of humor. This session will explore what qualifies as dark humor, why we practice it, and most importantly, when it is therapeutic and where the line is that crosses over to unprofessional behavior. This session is included in the virtual live stream. The Value of EMS: Your Skills Don’t MatterPrehospital Care professionals are personally invested in caring for people on their worst day. We assume that the value of what we do is obvious, yet as an industry we are struggling to match compensation, agency and individual, to the work we do and the resources expended. This talk will explore some of the silos we have created and how the experience of Mobile Integrated Health programs has helped expose the gap between what we
think is important and what large stakeholders in healthcare value. 2020 and the additional roles healthcare systems and EMS agencies were pressed into assuming further highlighted areas where opportunity exists, it’s up to forward thinking leaders to capitalize on that momentum. Will They Escape? A How-To Session on Developing a Custom Escape RoomAttention educators! Do you find that your providers are unenthusiastic in their current learning environment? Are you looking for new ways to engage your personnel in training? Join us as we uncover the secrets to plan, develop, and successfully execute an EMS Escape Room! This content is designed for educators looking to tap into their creative side and deploy a different learning model. This model provides an interactive experience for your providers to apply skills and knowledge in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Education Track Sponsored By: Comms Help in Crisis: Meet the FirstNet Response GroupFrom a pandemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives to hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and manmade emergencies, the dedicated mobile broadband network has been there for public safety. FirstNet recognizes the value of supporting medical facilities and
quarantine and mobile testing sites and providing needed connectivity following devastating events. Learn how the FirstNet Response Operations Group has answered more than 450 calls for help from agencies across the country and streamlined the process for deploying satellite cellular assets across states and territories. Objectives:
When interviewing a patient with a medical emergency the EMTS using the technique of summary when she says?hospitals can better prepare for the arrival of a patient. When interviewing a patient with a medical emergency, the EMT is using the technique of summary when she says: "So the nausea and vomiting started two days ago."
What is therapeutic communication quizlet EMT?Therapeutic communications. refers to your interaction with the patient and ability to obtain clinical information. Interpersonal communications. ability to send and receive information between at least two people.
What is therapeutic communication paramedic quizlet?THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION. T or F: A professional demeanor and skilled communication techniques are key components of a successful patient-paramedic interaction. TRUE. A collection of radio equipment consisting, at minimum, of a transmitter, receiver, and antenna. BASE STATION.
Which one of the following is the most effective way to improve communication with most patients?7 Ways to Improve Communication with Patients. Assess your body language. ... . Make your interactions easier for them. ... . Show them the proper respect. ... . Have patience. ... . Monitor your mechanics. ... . Provide simple written instructions when necessary; use graphics where possible. ... . Give your patients ample time to respond or ask questions.. |
Which phrase best illustrates the EMT using the summary technique of therapeutic communication?
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