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When seconds count in the world of public safety, we don't have time to learn new things in the middle of a call. The time to brush up on your old skills is when your relaxing. Join me with this podcast to revisit some of those forgotten techniques or maybe even teach you something new. Becom…

Brush Up on EMS

  • Sep 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 13m AVG DURATION
  • 27 EPISODES


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Beat The Devil Out Of Your Patient Assessment!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 18:43


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Why It Is Okay To Suck!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 29:25


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Dress Your Tourniquet For Success

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 14:45


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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Tigers, Lions, and Cougars Oh My!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 11:46


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Friday Night Lights Out, Recognizing Concussions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 15:05


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Diabetic Technology Saves Lives!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 21:45


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

I Can’t Hold It Any Longer!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 20:56


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

The Dynamic Duo, ETCO2 and CPAP

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 11:01


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

The STROKE Explosion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 11:50


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 16:18


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Dispatcher Assisted CPR Saves Lives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 13:02


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

A MAP

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 12:17


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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Refusing to Refuse Refusals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 8:26


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Web 2.0?? Flipgrid??

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 4:06


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

What the NREMT didn't teach you about burnout!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 8:21


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Burnout, find the direction in the darkness!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 11:55


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

To Sleepy to Work

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 10:38


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Dealing With Stress, A Cup of Coffee at Time!

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 12:41


How do you deal with stress in your job. Do you just ignore it? Or do you excersise? 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Beat That NREMT Test

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 14:58


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Drive Faster, They Stink!!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 12:02


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

The Time Drain, watching your precious minutes disappear.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 10:53


How are you spending your time bank account? Are you wasting it or using it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Declaring war on laziness !!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 14:14


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Which is which, dealing with respiratory pH

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 15:10


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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Should we really be the gatekeepers of our profession

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 16:03


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Losing a grip with our emotions! "Death"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 8:18


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Touching the Past

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 10:55


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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brush-up-on-ems-with-bob/support

Brush Up on EMS (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 0:47


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