I have had the fantastic opportunity to test these Knee Straps, and put them through some intense trials to see how they stood up. What I found out was that I would find a product that actually would beat any other product I have tried before. I was provided a pair of knee straps to […]
Review of Medrills “AED” iOS app for Paramedic’s and EMT’s
It is rare that I find software that actually can help teach or refresh medical knowledge and techniques for EMT’s and Paramedic’s to use on my iPod Touch or iPad. I saw a review for Medrills apps, and decided I wanted to test them for myself and share the review with you. I recently did […]
Review of Medrills “Fracture” iOS app for Paramedic’s and EMT’s
It is rare that I find software that actually can help teach or refresh medical knowledge and techniques for EMT’s and Paramedic’s to use on my iPod Touch or iPad. I saw a review for Medrills apps, and decided I wanted to test them for myself and share the review with you.
Did you choose the right profession? or did the profession choose you?
One thing I have learned over the years of being a Paramedic has been sometimes you choose your profession, and sometimes it chooses you. Often times when we decide what we are going to do in life, it is somewhat based on things we enjoy doing, and in most cases most of us get to […]
Renting Textbooks for your EMS / Fire / Nursing Classes have never been easier!
Why buy when you can rent your textbooks? I wish there was an affordable alternative to buy all those expensive textbooks when I went through school. What I found was that often times there was no other way to get them, other than buy them new, but now those days have changed with the opportunity […]
Laughter: Really is good Medicine
I have been an EMT/Paramedic/ER and ICU tech for over 20 years now. Over the years I have found that medicine can be administered in many ways. Through Pills, Liquids, Powders, Gels, Creams or IV’s. Through Technology like X-rays, Cat Scans, Radiation for Cancer Treatment Through Durable goods like Crutches, Canes, Braces and Wheel Chairs […]
Heat Exhaustion to Heat Stroke
Summer. It’s hot. Very hot. In allot of areas temperatures are in the low to high 90’s and above, what does this mean, people get sick, people can die. Heat Exhaustion is the most common thing we see, it can be over exposure to heat sources even ones other than the Sun. Heat Exhaustion is […]
Who is your Military Hero? (Giveaway ends 7/3/12) | She Scribes
Who is your Military Hero? (Giveaway ends 7/3/12) | She Scribes My heroes are: 1. My wife (she keeps me going every day)2. My Mom, bless her soul, she taught me to be the man I am today.3. My Dad, for giving me the security I have today.4. My fellow Paramedic’s, EMT’s, and Nurse’s for […]
Boones Mill Firefighter/EMT John Echternach Jr. Died Three Days After a Tree Fell on Him During a Storm
Boones Mill Firefighter/EMT John Echternach Jr. Died Three Days After a Tree Fell on Him During a Storm
Welcome to A Medic’s World (and contest!)
Okay, biting the bullet, going to start my own blog, I have some interesting ideas, thoughts to share, humor to give, and my own two cents. So I look forward to chatting with some of you, discussing posts, and maybe letting you see the world from my eyes. Keep in touch! Tom So I am […]
