(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2011/05/3medics-300x225.jpg)This week on the podcast the guys talked about the training they received in paramedic and EMT school to prepare for psychological emergencies and emotional patients and family members

Motivated by a recent Facebook post, Josh brought a pretty important topic to the show. He was surprised at the number of EMS professionals who use over the counter sleeping aids to fall asleep. We discussed some of the potential issues with this type of

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2011/06/EMS1.gif)With some recent news about a paramedic and ED Doc refusing treatment of an intoxicated patient. The cast at Office Hours thought it would be a great time to discuss the treatment and transport of

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2012/03/spam_can_open.jpg)This week we talk about volunteers and rather than the usual paid vs volley debate. We decided to talk about how there are counties that actually pay for the volunteer service to operate

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2011/06/EMS1.gif)This week we talk about using Smart Phones on the ambulance and mainly ask the question "Is your smart phone replacing your partner?" Take a listen to see what we mean and leave your thoughts belo

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2012/07/wwjd.jpg)This week the guys talk about EMS pay and what is enough pay for the risks involved. Speaking of risks. We also discuss the risks we take in order to meet expectations set by our agencies and even

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2010/10/AUDIO4.jpg)This week we got into when we call in sick as an EMS professional, the term mental health day and how small vs. large agencies view sick time. Also discussed was another EMS agency closing where

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2011/06/EMS1.gif)On this weeks EMS Office Hours I was joined by Greg Friese (http://www.ems1.com/columnists/greg-friese/)and we discussed two popular topics in 2014. We talked about the growing use of Narcan by n

(http://emsblogs.com/emsofficehours/files/2012/08/medicsmalefemale.jpg)During this weeks Office Hours Jim, Josh and Dave talk about the never ending flow of non-emergency calls and how that can numb us as EMS providers. It's important not get complacent a

This week we discuss the language of EMS. Using profesional communication as a standard vs communicating amoungst each other with common EMS slang. Is there a p