Recent content by newenglandeve

Did you attend the December program? I was there as well. That program provided a good overview of how to stay safe, but if you really want a good defensive tactics program, check out Kip Teitsort with DT4EMS. The program has been developed over the last 16 years and is fantastic! You can find...

If you visit the Mass OEMS website, www.mass.gov/dph/oems, there is a detailed section on the process

Study Strokes, more specifically what symptoms represent what area of the brain is being affected. Also study OBGYN. I took the test 6 years ago, but these were the two areas that surprised me in the quantity of questions. Hope this helps! Newenglandeve

Maybe consider attaching smaller syringes to the bulbs so they aren't inflated to the point of popping. If you under inflate the cuffs some, they will still provide enough of a barrier, but hopefully not pop. Hope that helps! Stay safe, New England EVe

Corky, I am curious which studies you are referring to. I personally have always been interested in this conversation and would love to look at those if you don't mind sharing. Thanks so much. Stay Safe, NewEnglandEVE

You hit the nail on the head with this statement right here. I apologize if I was unclear on my explanation. I meant in a fair fight. If a 90lb Female is getting choked out by a 300lb male for example, then it would easily be found to be REASONABLE for her to "up" her level of defense. It...

Phtls We utilize PHTLS at my organization. My understanding of some of the differences are: (And if I'm off please let me know) PHTLS (program from NREMT) Pre-Hospital Life Support Aimed at EMS, street level medicine and why we do what we do. Provides information that is good for both...

"Escalation of Force" MedicBrew, It is my understanding that the Escalation of Force concept is only applicable to law enforcement personnel. At the civilian level, you must utilize the same level of force, i.e. if they use hands, you use hands, if they use a weapon, you may use a weapon...

Tigger, As a matter of fact, there is documentation in the healthcare field that it takes a minimum of 5, properly trained and equipped staff members, to perform a restraint safely. And you are right to not use the O2 tank, as it can be equivalent to Deadly Force. I agree with your idea...