Greg Friese

2 months ago | firerescue1.com | Greg Friese

SAMPLE, a mnemonic or memory device, is used to gather essential patient history information to diagnose the patient’s complaint and make treatment decisions. Like OPQRST, asking these SAMPLE questions is the start of a conversation between you, the investigator, and the patient, your research subject:Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent medical history Last ins and outs EventsSAMPLE questions are asked of any patient.

2 months ago | police1.com | Greg Friese

Throughout the election season, pundits and prognosticators attempt to predict presidential candidates’ stances and then the president-elect’s potential actions in office. Their best guesses often miss the mark and are rarely held accountable for their missed predictions. Meanwhile, in the real world, public safety agencies and the communities we serve experience both the consequences of policy decisions and navigate the uncertainty between an executive order and its implementation.

Jan 23, 2025 | ems1.com | Greg Friese

Dr. Sabina Braithwaite presented strategies to reducing medication errors at EMS Today in Baltimore, Md. Braithwaite, the EMS system medical director for Wichita-Sedgwick County, Kansas, discussed some of the science behind medication errors, how the EMS environment can create risk for errors and tools that can help reduce them. Braithwaite gave attendees information to help prevent errors and improve patient safety in their own service.

Jan 22, 2025 | ems1.com | Greg Friese

GREEN BAY, Wis.— In the shadow of Lambeau Field, EMTs and paramedics gathered at the Wisconsin EMS Association annual conference for clinical education, professional development, product research and networking. The first day’s ALS track featured education sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputation. From these sessions, here are some of the top clinical takeaways and tips for prehospital providers.

Jan 16, 2025 | firerescue1.com | Greg Friese

Season 2 of “Severance,” the long-awaited continuation of the Apple+ thriller television series, returns on Jan. 17 after a three-year hiatus. The show follows a group of office workers who surgically sever the neural connection between their home lives and work lives. At work, severed Lumon Industries employees have no memories of their personal lives, known in the show as their “outie.” At home, the severed employees have no memories of their work “innie,” their coworkers or the work they do.