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EMS Topics EMS Myth Busting: A Logical Approach to A Safer Reality Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP The George Washington University Medical Center EMS MYTHBUSTING: A Logical Approach to a Safer Reality DESCRIPTION This presentation looks at some of the myths of EMS that can, in fact, place EMS providers at risk. Included in this discussion is a critical look at the effect of Hollywood on EMS customer expectations, the futility of CPR, the fallacy of response times and similar issues. In this presentation Dr. Bledsoe will challenge the conventional wisdom in a somewhat humorous way. OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the impact of Hollywood on EMS customer expectations. 2. Discuss the limitations of CPR and end-of life events as they relate to the demandd of modern EMS. 3. Detail how unreasonable customer expectations may be placing both patients and EMS providers at risk. 4. Discuss strategies to make EMS reasonable and safe AUDIENCE The target audience is general EMS (BLS and ALS) nursing, and allied health personnel. TIME REQUIREMENT 1 to 1.5 hours and will be adjusted to the time allotted.
EMS Topics Medical Helicopter Accidents Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP The George Washington University Medical Center MEDICAL HELICOPTER ACCIDENTS DESCRIPTION There has been a marked increase in the number of helicopter accidents. Despite this, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that medical helicopters benefit only a small fraction of those transported. In this presentation, Dr. Bledsoe will detail the history and current status of medical helicopters. Factors associated with the increased number of accidents will be presented as will be rescue and safety recommendations for responders to a helicopter accident. OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the proliferation of medical helicopters in the United States. 2. Detail common helicopter models used in United States medical helicopter operations. 3. Discuss the increase in accidents in medical helicopters in the United States. Describe the proper approach to a medical helicopter crash by responders. AUDIENCE The target audience is general EMS (BLS and ALS) nursing, and allied health personnel. TIME REQUIREMENT 1 to 1.5 hours and will be adjusted to the time allotted.
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EMS Topics<br />
EMS Myth Busting:<br />
A Logical Approach to<br />
A Safer Reality<br />
<strong>Bryan</strong> E. <strong>Bledsoe</strong>, DO, FACEP<br />
The George Washington University Medical<br />
Center<br />
EMS MYTHBUSTING:<br />
A Logical Approach to a Safer<br />
Reality<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
This presentation looks at some of the myths<br />
of EMS that can, in fact, place EMS providers<br />
at risk. Included in this discussion is a critical<br />
look at the effect of Hollywood on EMS customer<br />
expectations, the futility of CPR, the<br />
fallacy of response times and similar issues.<br />
In this presentation <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Bledsoe</strong> will challenge<br />
the conventional wisdom in a somewhat humorous<br />
way.<br />
OBJECTIVES<br />
1. Discuss the impact of Hollywood on EMS<br />
customer expectations.<br />
2. Discuss the limitations of CPR and end-of<br />
life events as they relate to the demandd of<br />
modern EMS.<br />
3. Detail how unreasonable customer expectations<br />
may be placing both patients and EMS<br />
providers at risk.<br />
4. Discuss strategies to make EMS reasonable<br />
and safe<br />
AUDIENCE<br />
The target audience is general EMS (BLS and<br />
ALS) nursing, and allied health personnel.<br />
TIME REQUIREMENT<br />
1 to 1.5 hours and will be adjusted to the time<br />
allotted.
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