Three representatives from Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Authority are attended the 35th Annual EMS World Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana. While at the Expo, their mission was to explore the most up-to-date training, cutting-edge equipment and evidence-based emergency medicine practices. They met providers and educators from around the world to bring new ideas, products, and practices back to our area.
A few topics included:
High Performance CPR
The Prehospital Management of Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies
Recruitment and Retention of EMS Providers
Education Techniques for the Future of EMS
Non-Compressible Hemorrhage and Pelvic/Abdominal Trauma
Opioids, Naloxone, Buprenorphine, and Creative Relationships
Mental Health Topics (Dealing with Stress/PTSD/Burn-Out Etc.)
Telemedicine in Rural EMS