Brush Up on EMS

Beat The Devil Out Of Your Patient Assessment!

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:39:37 +0000

Bob Ross would say, "Maybe in our world there lives a happy little tree over there," you may have a few more clouds in your patient assessment than someone else, but that is okay. Each patient assessment is unique but everyone was given the basic concept of providing excellent patient care. How you choose to paint your clouds or place your trees is up to you. On this Podcast, Bob analyzes how practitioners perform their patient assessments and ways we can improve on our compassionate care of patients.

Why It Is Okay To Suck!

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:20:37 +0000

It really is okay to suck in life. The difference between those who are smart and those who are dumb is knowledge. Although the more you know, the more you realize what you don't know. So whats the magic answer to the question," How do I become smarter?" By failing(sucking) at aspects in life. On this episode Bob breaks down the aspects of Dunning-Kruger Effect, and its visualization in the aspects of how we learn in the field of EMS.

Dress Your Tourniquet For Success

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:20:28 +0000

Tourniquets are the rage in stopping the bleeding lately. When you apply a tourniquet which is better high and tight, or 2-3 inches above the wound not a joint. In this Podcast bob discusses all of those points and more when it comes to tourniquet application.

Check out this website for more information on tourniquet application.

https://spotterup.com/apply-tq-high-tight/

Check out the Mayo Clinic's video with Dr. Donald Jenkins on tourniquets

https://youtu.be/gufWXaljyII

Tigers, Lions, and Cougars Oh My!!!

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:55:08 +0000

Big Cats are taking America by storm. During this present crisis, Brush Up on EMS felt it fitting to put out an informational podcast on how to deal with and treat patients who have been bitten, scratched or hurt severely by larger cats. In this episode Bob will discuss the basic identification of the Big Cat related emergencies and also Cat Scratch Disease. He will also cover the basic treatment for cat scratch disease.

Friday Night Lights Out, Recognizing Concussions

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:59:16 +0000

Concussions are happening everywhere we look. How do you identify a concussion? What is the Fencing Response? Bob will share his knowledge on concussions , the fencing response, and second impact syndrome. In turn, hoping that we can reduce the amount of players and individuals who suffer severe repercussions from their incidents.

Diabetic Technology Saves Lives!

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:12:46 +0000

On this episode of Brush Up On EMS, Bob talks about how CGM's and Insulin pumps along with smartphones are changing the world for diabetes and individuals suffering from diabetes.

I Can’t Hold It Any Longer!

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:11:50 +0000

In this episode, Bob discusses the importance of the Renal System , describes what GFR is and relates various medical emergencies that can wreak havoc on the kidneys.

The Dynamic Duo, ETCO2 and CPAP🚑

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:30:44 +0000

Saving Gotham City is more than fighting crime, it is being smarter than the average bear. Today on BUOE, We talk about using ETCO2 titrations to better benefit your patients and their specific needs. The article for which this podcast got most of its information is linked below. Thanks to Mike McEvoy for his continued support in the EMS world.

https://emsairway.com/2020/01/29/using-capnography-titrate-cpap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-capnography-titrate-cpap.

The STROKE Explosion 💥

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:00:09 +0000

Stroke identification is key to brain survival. Utilizing different scales are important in catching those deadly Cerebrovascular accidents. In this episode of BUOE , Bob talks about his Stroke acronym and the Race Scale.

“Use The Force , Jedi Ob-Gyn Ask More Questions” 🤰🏼

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:51:39 +0000

Female related emergencies can scare an EMS provider because of unfamiliar territory. With the knowledge from this episode of BUOE , caregivers can feel more comfortable dealing with OBGYN emergencies when they know the right questions to ask.

Dispatcher Assisted CPR Saves Lives 🤘

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 04:05:35 +0000

When seconds count in cardiac arrest, we need bystanders to be part of the solution and not a part of the problem. Dispatchers provide that link in the out of hospital survival of cardiac arrest victims. Brush Up On EMS talks about the newest focused update from the AHA about dispatcher assisted CPR.

A MAP📜 to Direct You to Sepsis

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:19:14 +0000

What is a MAP? On this episode bob discusses why a MAP is critical in diagnosing sepsis, specifically septic shock. So let’s find our way with the MAP!

Refusing to Refuse Refusals🙄

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:10:18 +0000

Transporting to the hospital? Why do we need to do that? Watch this I can get a refusal out of anyone! if you said any of these phrases than this episode is for you talking about why we need to do refusals and why we don't need to do refusals and the implications of both.

Web 2.0?? Flipgrid??

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 22:46:09 +0000

In this reflection of week 2 I discuss the use of YouTube capture and Flipgrid in the classroom and how Web 2.0 has brought about collaboration on the world wide web.

What the NREMT didn't teach you about burnout! 🔥🔥

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:49:43 +0000

Have you been feeling like you're stuck in a rut and you can't get out. Today on brush up on EMS with Bob will be talking about burnout. For the next several weeks there'll be a series on burnout.

Burnout, find the direction in the darkness!!

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 17:32:44 +0000

Are you burnout or feeling as if that might be the direction your heading. Today on Brush up on Ems with Bob we will talk about burnout in public safety and how to take care of yourself.

To Sleepy to Work 😴

Tue, 14 May 2019 11:00:46 +0000

Sleep we can't live without it and sometimes we need it so bad. in this day and age of 24/7 access to amenities we need sleep more now than ever. sleep deprivation is creeping into EMS it has been for years. some services are combating it by taking safety breaks which are just glorified naps. In this episode of brush up on EMS I'll talk about different ways to make a better sleep schedule. The amount of hours that you should be sleeping when you're off ,and things to limit in your lifestyle to help your sleep schedule.

Dealing With Stress, A Cup of Coffee at Time!

Fri, 10 May 2019 18:57:25 +0000

How do you deal with stress in your job. Do you just ignore it? Or do you exercise? Maybe you use hobbies as a way to relax. Today on Brush Up on Ems podcast , Bob talks about how to deal with stress by having a hobby.

Beat That NREMT Test

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:39:36 +0000

When all else fails go back to the basics. In this episode, Bob talks about tips and tricks and where to find them for beating the NREMT exam and also a very new flowchart on how to attack a NREMT multiple choice question.

Drive Faster, They Stink!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:47:54 +0000

When the whole world has given up on you, who's going to stop and care for you. This is how a lot of our modern day homeless population feels and we've got to be the difference in their lives. Bob will talk about the difference of empathy vs. compassion. Do the homeless deserve compassion? Finally how we can show everyone, including homeless, compassion.

The Time Drain, watching your precious minutes disappear.

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:16:04 +0000

How are you spending your time bank account? Are you wasting it or using it.

Declaring war on laziness !!

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:06:50 +0000

We've all done it we've all been there but tonight we're declaring war on laziness this episode we're going to talk about how to deal with laziness in your department your partners and yourself. And what happens when we don't deal with it. Always remember to like share and subscribe to all the brush up on EMS genre.

Which is which, dealing with respiratory pH

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:47:17 +0000

When it comes to the pH scale and the respiratory system things can get really screwed up. Here's Bob on how to keep the difference with your acid base scale and how the respiratory rate deals with it directly.

Should we really be the gatekeepers of our profession

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 04:32:51 +0000

In this episode we discuss the kindergarten classroom The ivy you approach that you y'all we approach and how to be better educators in the field of EMS. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Losing a grip with our emotions! "Death"

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:58:54 +0000

Life as we know it consists of bringing life into the world and watching the one we love leave it. We are called to that code blue, hoping to put our skills to the test but we show up and find that the patient no matter how old or young has passed away and there is no hope for bringing back the dead.

Touching the Past

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 12:30:00 +0000

What would EMS be like today ,if we would have never had ....... (insert whatever item or technique). Today on Brush Up on EMS with Bob we will be talking about getting in touch with our history of EMS and how restrospectivly looking at our past can help us in the future.

Brush Up on EMS (Trailer)

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:30:00 +0000

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