Download or read book The Good The Bad The Ugly Paramedic written by Tammie Bullard and published by Resounding Impact Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you still the paramedic that you hoped to be on your first day in an ambulance? Do you find yourself questioning any action or inaction at the end of some shifts? Would your patient care be good enough for your own family in their time of need? In the current climate of increasing prehospital demand, it is more important than ever for paramedics to demonstrate optimum skill, safety and professionalism. With growing call volume, public scrutiny, legal liability and employer expectation often creating a sense of overwhelm, the ability to maintain these standards can begin to suffer. Find out how to evaluate your everyday practice using a simple, pain scale type approach. Remain at the top of your game, no matter where you’re at in your career. Using a friendly, conversational and inclusive format, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic is an easy to follow book. Designed to be picked up, put down and picked back up again whenever and wherever, no matter how time poor you may be. - Ignite your spark, rekindle your passion or maintain existing pride in paramedicine - Sharpen your professional approach to patient care, safety & public perception - Avoid unwanted incidents, disciplinary issues & confusion in this stressful role - Enhance your reputation, mutual respect and enjoyment of prehospital care Book #2 in the GBU Paramedic series, written by a paramedic, specifically for prehospital care providers at every level. A relatable, scenario-based guide to growing the good, breaking the bad and undoing the ugly in all of us.
Download or read book The Good The Bad The Ugly Paramedic Student Handbook written by Tammie Bullard and published by Resounding Impact Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you mentally ready for the reality of making an ambulance your everyday office? Is it your hope to end every shift without second guessing your actions or inactions? Do you want to follow the crowd, or create your own professional approach with intent? Becoming a newly qualified paramedic or EMT is like a juggling act. With hands and minds full of ambition, fresh ideas, hard earned expertise and newly acquired knowledge, it can be challenging to maintain the high standards that you’re desperate to deliver. Even the best of intentions will be difficult to deploy, without recognising what's important, or why. This book is your guide to growing good habits, so that little of the bad and even less of the ugly can creep in along the way. While training and education deal with the standalone skills, minimal time remains to devote to the biggest learning curve of all. Putting everything together into one professional, compassionate and satisfying package. If you’re looking for checklists to tick, flick and forget, this is not the book for you. But if you prefer to craft an individual brand of outstanding emergency care with intent, everything you need is right here. Nothing clinical will be covered. No tips or tricks on specific techniques. It's all about attitude to the human-centered skills that will set you up for success, ready to hit the ground running. A self-development style handbook, for students at any stage of preparation for a prehospital career. - Work on ways to bring out your best, so you provide nothing less than you would expect for your loved ones. - Think through the things that may prove inwardly challenging, before they arise in reality. - Fine tune your focus and create proactive plans to avoid unnecessary incidents or unwanted events. - Design a mindset that matches your moral compass, and satisfies those who depend on your dedication. Through its friendly, conversational and easy to follow format, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic Student Handbook puts you firmly in the driving seat of your own destiny toward the job of your dreams. As an author with over a decade of experience in paramedic practice, precepting and teaching, Tammie Bullard is passionate about supporting newcomers, on their path toward prehospital care. This handbook is designed to give every reader the insight and incentive to bring out their best in every aspect of EMS. Book #1 in the GBU Paramedic series, written by a paramedic, specifically for prehospital care providers at every level.
Download or read book The Good The Bad The Ugly Paramedic written by Tammie Bullard and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you still the type of paramedic you had hoped to be when you first set foot inside an ambulance? Is it easy for you to go home at the end of each shift without questioning your actions? Would your style of patient care be acceptable for your own family in their time of need? In the current climate of increasing prehospital demand, it is more important than ever that paramedic standards ensure optimum skill, safety and professionalism. With growing call volumes, public scrutiny, legal liability and employer expectations often creating a sense of overwhelm, the ability to maintain such standards can easily begin to suffer. Find out how to evaluate your own individual practice with a simple, pain scale type approach, so that you remain at the top of your game no matter where you are in your career. Using a conversational and inclusive format, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic is an easy to follow book. Designed to be picked up, put down and picked back up again at any point, no matter how time poor you may be. * Ignite your initial spark, rekindle your passion or maintain your existing pride in paramedicine * Ensure a strong focus on best patient care, safety, public perception and professionalism * Avoid unnecessary incidents, disciplinary issues and confusion in an already stressful role * Enhance your reputation, mutual respect and enjoyment of the rewarding career you have chosen Written by a paramedic, specifically for paramedics, from students right through to veterans. A judgment free read, to grow the good, break the bad and undo the ugly in all of us.
Download or read book Hard Roll written by Jon McCarthy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the rush as an emergency medic details some of the most formative calls of his career in the Big Easy in this action-packed memoir. Known as one of America’s most dangerous cities, New Orleans plays host to incidents ranging from the tragic and disturbing to the completely bizarre—and during his career as an emergency medic, Jon McCarthy saw it all. He chronicles some of the most formative calls of his career in this autobiography that reads like crime fiction. McCarthy demonstrates with detail and clarity that the difficult choice is often the right choice. While not for the faint of heart, each entry in this collection provides poignant insight into the bonds between medics and the people and city they serve. Praise for Hard Roll “One of the things Jon McCarthy does so well in this book is capture that combination of adrenaline, dark humor, and old-fashioned heroism that makes up the daily life of a first responder.” —Susan Larson, NPR’s The Reading Life “Masterfully describes the exhilaration of touching a patient at their most vulnerable moment and the emotional toll it takes when the outcome is not favorable and the sheer joy when medical experience meets the opportunity to make a difference . . . A must-read as one tries to grasp the social inequities, fragility of the war on crime, and paucity of basic healthcare that plagues our urban communities.” —Juliette M. Saussy, FACEP, former director and medical director of the New Orleans EMS, former paramedic, City of New Orleans
Download or read book Reflective Rhymes for Patient Care written by Tammie Bullard and published by Resounding Impact Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does your patient care sit on the good, bad and ugly scale? How can you prevent your standards from slipping over time? Want to maintain a positive approach for longevity in your role? Any career in healthcare can become challenging and exhausting under the pressure of long shifts, repetition, expanding caseloads and high demand. Without regular reflection to refresh enthusiasm in caring for others, gradual disconnect and burnout become inevitable. Maintaining a motivated and compassionate outlook is as essential to providers as it is to patients in shaping meaningful and rewarding interaction. Reflective Rhymes for Patient Care is crammed full of pocket-sized reflections for doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, midwives, mental health professionals, allied health services, educators and support staff. - Ideal graduation gift for those new to healthcare - Vital questions to provoke self-motivated accountability - Perfect conversation starters for group based discussion - Useful prompts in continued professional development A collection of fifty-two thought provoking paragraphs, one for each week of the year, to trigger a positive perspective on empathy, safety and satisfaction in any hands-on healthcare role. Book #3 in the GBU Paramedic series, written by a paramedic, specifically for patient care providers at every level.
Download or read book Ambulance Girl written by Jane Stern and published by Crown. This book was released on 2004-04-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basis for the movie starring Kathy Bates, Ambulance Girl is an inspiring story by a woman who found, somewhat late in life, that “in helping others I learned to help myself.” Jane Stern was a walking encyclopedia of panic attacks, depression, and hypochondria. Her marriage of more than thirty years was suffering, and she was virtually immobilized by fear and anxiety. As the daughter of parents who both died before she was thirty, Stern was terrified of illness and death, and despite the fact that her acclaimed career as a food and travel writer required her to spend a great deal of time on airplanes, she suffered from a persistent fear of flying and severe claustrophobia. Yet, this fifty-two-year-old writer decided to become an emergency medical technician. Stern tells her story with great humor and poignancy, creating a wonderful portrait of a middle-aged, Woody Allen–ish woman who was “deeply and neurotically terrified of sick and dead people,” but who went out into the world to save other people’s lives as a way of saving her own. Her story begins with the boot camp of EMT training: 140 hours at the hands of a dour ex-marine who took delight in presenting a veritable parade of amputations, hideous deformities, and gross disasters. Jane—overweight and badly out of shape—had to surmount physical challenges like carrying a 250-pound man seated in a chair down a dark flight of stairs. After class she did rounds in the emergency room of a local hospital. Each call Stern describes is a vignette of human nature, often with a life in the balance. From an AIDS hospice to town drunks, yuppie wife beaters to psychopaths, Jane comes to see the true nature and underlying mysteries of a town she had called home for twenty years. Throughout the book we follow her as she gets her sea legs, bonds with the firefighters who become her colleagues, and eventually, comes to be known as Ambulance Girl.
Download or read book Blood Sweat Tea written by Tom Reynolds and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of true life stories from “one of the most gripping blogs around” recounting life as a paramedic for a British ambulance service. (The Guardian) Have you ever wondered what's going on inside the ambulance screaming past you during your rush-hour commute? Since 2003, Tom Reynolds (writing under an alias so as not to get sacked from his job), has kept a blog where he chronicles the day-in, day-out realities of his life on the job as an EMT with the London Ambulance Service. By turns both poignant and profound, Reynolds's writing captures the very essence of life and death. From the mundane to the surreal, from the heartwarming to the cynical, from the calm to the frenetic, more than 300 entries from his award-winning blog, Random Acts of Reality (randomreality.blogware.com) are included in the book. The tales are the stuff of Grey's Anatomy, House, and ER—only these events aren't unfolding on a Hollywood soundstage but on the front lines of a first responder’s real life. “An alluring mix of humor, bravery, cynicism, and compassion.” —London Daily Telegraph
Download or read book A Thousand Naked Strangers written by Kevin Hazzard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former paramedic’s visceral, poignant, and mordantly funny account of a decade spent on Atlanta’s mean streets saving lives and connecting with the drama and occasional beauty that lies inside catastrophe. In the aftermath of 9/11 Kevin Hazzard felt that something was missing from his life—his days were too safe, too routine. A failed salesman turned local reporter, he wanted to test himself, see how he might respond to pressure and danger. He signed up for emergency medical training and became, at age twenty-six, a newly minted EMT running calls in the worst sections of Atlanta. His life entered a different realm—one of blood, violence, and amazing grace. Thoroughly intimidated at first and frequently terrified, he experienced on a nightly basis the adrenaline rush of walking into chaos. But in his downtime, Kevin reflected on how people’s facades drop away when catastrophe strikes. As his hours on the job piled up, he realized he was beginning to see into the truth of things. There is no pretense five beats into a chest compression, or in an alley next to a crack den, or on a dimly lit highway where cars have collided. Eventually, what had at first seemed impossible happened: Kevin acquired mastery. And in the process he was able to discern the professional differences between his freewheeling peers, what marked each—as he termed them—as “a tourist,” “true believer,” or “killer.” Combining indelible scenes that remind us of life’s fragile beauty with laugh-out-loud moments that keep us smiling through the worst, A Thousand Naked Strangers is an absorbing read about one man’s journey of self-discovery—a trip that also teaches us about ourselves.
Download or read book The Dark Side written by Andy Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy Thompson's true-to-life, graphic and gripping account of his work as an NHS paramedic in Britain's A&E emergency Ambulance Service will shock you, sadden you, entertain you, and perhaps inspire you. You'll smile at some of Andy's real patient encounters, while others will cause you to wipe a tear. Using official NHS documentation recorded at the time to give precise details of each incident, Andy has held firm to the real-life accounts, even in keeping the dialogue as close as his memory allows to what was really said at the time. It's as if you're there next to him, struggling with the effects of adrenaline and fighting to save life. This is a rare work of medical non-fiction delivered in a way that is factual, informative, but at the same time naturally entertaining and moving, written with candour and humour. And if you have ever thought what it takes to become a paramedic - or any other of the specialist vocations - and that you could never achieve it yourself, Andy's inspiring story of how he went from postman to frontline healthcare professional, fulfilling his dream, will make you think again that anything is possible if you have the desire. Andy says there are no heroics in the book and that he simply did his job, but we are sure The Dark Side will leave you convinced there are true heroes on our streets right here, right now. Saving lives every day, every night and often against all the odds. It might even change your whole perspective on life.
Download or read book A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver written by Adam Weddle and published by Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver. This book was released on 2016-12-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Day In The Life Of An Ambulance Driver is a collection of stories told from the viewpoint of the author during his time as an EMT, paramedic and Navy Corpsman. These stories are based on real life situations and told with attention to detail in an attempt to help the reader visualize the experience for him or her self. The author has over 20 years of experience in the emergency medical field. He chose the stories included in this book to show the broad range of medical situations that happen during the course of a career. Many of the men and women that have served in the EMS service, whether it was in an active war zone or in areas of terror attacks, have witnessed horrors much worse than are portrayed in these pages. They have placed their lives on the line for those that they helped. This is not to make light of or belittle any of the work done by these brave men and woman. Please take a moment to pray for those that have been hurt physically and mentally thought their service. There are many charities out there that do great work for police, fire, EMS and military personnel. Ten percent of all proceeds gotten from the sales of this book will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
Download or read book Fighting For Your Life written by Lysa Walder and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-04 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the fascinating real life stories of heartbreak and hope, direct from the frontline. A teenage boy lies on the pavement, bleeding to death from a stab wound; a distraught mum watches, in mute shock, as her daughter suffers a terrifying fatal asthma attack; a young girl is gang raped and her stricken boyfriend takes an overdose; a disturbed young man flings himself in front of a speeding train at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Few people can imagine living in a world where such situations are part of everyday life. Yet for London Ambulance Paramedic Lysa Walder, these and thousands of other emergency call outs are part of a day's work: scenes of tragedy, loss and horror -- but also stories of triumph and humour, and all the results of an urgent 999 call to the biggest and busiest free ambulance service in the world. Lysa has been an A&E nurse and paramedic for over 15 years. Here, she tells the inside story behind the screaming sirens and flashing blue lights of the emergency services and reveals what it's really like to work in a job that frequently brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death -- and destiny.
Download or read book Wilderness EMS written by Seth C. Hawkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilderness EMS is designed for EMS providers and leaders who deliver medical care in the wilderness, and those practicing wilderness medicine as part of a formal team. The textbook is a comprehensive, expertly-written reference ideal for this fast-changing and multidisciplinary specialty. This first-of-its-kind text provides specialized instruction and best practices for wilderness EMS practitioners and students – crucial information for the success of today’s rescue missions. A strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, clinical experience, and field applicability makes it especially useful for any EMS provider in a wilderness environment.
Download or read book All Walks of Life and Death A Behind the Scenes Look at 42 Years as a Firefighter Paramedic written by John Spicuzza and published by Bcg Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you see a fire truck, an ambulance, or a law enforcement vehicle screaming down the road with their lights and sirens blaring, where are they going? What if you can find out what type of emergency calls first-responders go to on a daily basis? What if you could get a sneak peak behind the curtain to see exactly what kind of scenario they are running in to? This book will expose you to the typical life of a firefighter or paramedic, or even a law enforcement officer. You will see how the author got started in the field and had an exhilarating forty-two years on the job highlighting the good, the bad, the sad, the ugly, and the downright messed up world a first-responder is exposed to. This book will show you that everyone from all walks of life will have some type of emergency and how responders provide the same level of care and support to all. In this book, EMT, Paramedic, and Law Enforcement recruits will learn: - What you may encounter during your career - How to deal with total strangers that are seeking your help - How to handle difficult situations you will encounter - Why it is important to work well with your co-workers - Why you will experience the most fulfilling and satisfying career available The average citizen will learn: - The emotional trauma first-responders are exposed to - Why first-responders are such a tight-knit group? - What it is like to actually save the life of a complete stranger - What first-responders are exposed to on a daily basis - Why first-responders have a dark sense of humor Current or retired first-responders will: - Enjoy comparing notes with their career - Have a good laugh along with some of the stranger calls you can relate to - Shed a tear when a story hits home with you as it triggers remembering a similar situation - Have the opportunity to share with friends and family a summary of what your career is all about by having them read this book Pick up your copy TODAY by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!
Download or read book Fighting for Your Life written by Lysa Walder and published by John Blake. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teenage boy lies on the pavement, bleeding from a stab wound; a distraught mum watches, in mute shock, as her daughter suffers a terrifying fatal asthma attack; a young girl is gang-raped and her stricken boyfriend takes an overdose; a disturbed young man flings himself in front of a speeding train at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Few people can imagine living in a world where such situations are part of everyday life. Yet for veteran paramedic Lysa Walder, these and thousands of other emergency call outs are part of a day's work: scenes of tragedy, heroism loss and horror - but also stories of triumph and humour. Lysa has been a paramedic for over twenty years, working for the London Ambulance service - the world's biggest and busiest free service - for much of that time. Here, she reveals what it's really like to work in a job that brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death - and destiny - every day.
Download or read book Handbook for Mortals written by Lani Sarem and published by Geeknation Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Zade Holder has always been a free-spirited young woman, from a long dynasty of tarot-card readers, fortunetellers, and practitioners of magick. Growing up in a small town and never quite fitting in, Zade is determined to forge her own path. She leaves her home in Tennessee to break free from her overprotective mother Dela, the local resident spellcaster and fortuneteller. Zade travels to Las Vegas and uses supernatural powers to become part of a premiere magic show led by the infamous magician Charles Spellman. Zade fits right in with his troupe of artists and misfits. After all, when everyone is slightly eccentric, appearing 'normal' is much less important. Behind the scenes of this multimillion-dollar production, Zade finds herself caught in a love triangle with Mac, the show's good-looking but rough-around-the-edges technical director and Jackson, the tall, dark, handsome and charming bandleader. Zade's secrets and the struggle to choose between Mac or Jackson creates reckless tension during the grand finale of the show. Using Chaos magick, which is known for being unpredictable, she tests her abilities as a spellcaster farther than she's ever tried and finds herself at death's door. Her fate is left in the hands of a mortal who does not believe in a world of real magick, a fortuneteller who knew one day Zade would put herself in danger and a dagger with mystical powers"--Amazon.com
Download or read book Wearing Green and Living the Dream written by Jordan McDaid and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diary of a Student Paramedic, A guide if you are keen to embark your journey as a Student Paramedic or just for fun if you have an interest in the career. Covering everything from application to interview, to packing your kit bag for shift. This book brings you stories from the student seat on the ambulance!
Download or read book Brokedown Palace written by Maggie Dubris and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry. Fiction. Literary Nonfiction. Afterword by Antonino D'Ambrosio. BROKEDOWN PALACE is Maggie Dubris's ode to St. Clare's, the Hell's Kitchen hospital where she worked as an EMT for more than 25 years, until it closed. She weaves together prose and verse, memory and reportage, documents and testimonies into an epic ride that takes in the crumbling Times Square of the 80s, the parade of odd characters that passed through, the ad hoc expedients demanded by a hospital without funds, and then the crushing onslaught of AIDS. Her book is absorbing, funny, lyrical, and transcendentally sad, a stunning poetic monument to a New York City that no longer exists
