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IV Complications In EMS

By Jim Hoffman on June 16, 2020 in Skills, Video Study

This session targeted IV access complications in the pre hospital environment. Based on the popular Uncovering Difficult IV’s e-book publication, Jim will break down some of the common and not so common difficulties with intravenous access. This session will point out some tips and and techniques you can use right away in the field. Some […]

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Using Metered Dose Inhalers

By Jim Hoffman on February 23, 2016 in EMS Pharmacology, Respiratory, Skills

This video shows how to set up and use a metered dose inhaler. While EMS may not be called to set up this type of inhaler it is important to understand how they are assembled and used. Plus listen to the beginning and how she instructs the patient to breathe. Sometimes you have to tell […]

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Using Ampules and Vials For Drug Administration

By Jim Hoffman on February 23, 2016 in EMS Pharmacology, Insider Content, Skills, Video Study

This resources shows how to draw medications from vials and ampules. (more…)

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IO Access Resource

By Jim Hoffman on December 7, 2012 in Insider Content, Skills

Here is a nice resource for intraosseous access. (more…)

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Intra Nasal Medication Administration

By Jim Hoffman on December 5, 2012 in Skills

Study and training content for IntraNasal Medication administration in EMS. Included are .pdf files that have representations of the slides and corresponding .pdf files that are text representations of the topics. Right click the buttons to download to your computer or left click to open them in a new browser window. (more…)

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