Diagnosing and treating COPD in the prehospital setting By The MCHD Paramedic Podcast Distinguishing between COPD and comorbidities, and scaling treatment and pharmacology to disease progression Loving an EMS provider with PTSD By The Code Green Campaign A first responder’s partner shares what it’s like to stay strong from the sidelines, waiting for their loved one to ask for help

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3 bad players in EMS airway management By Catherine R. Counts Dr. Dan Spaite shares how to avoid the potential pitfalls in positive-pressure ventilation, hyperventilation and over-ventilation Integrating student interns into your community paramedicine program By Ben Thompson Teaming up with local colleges can bring your community paramedicine program expert assistance today while paving the way for progress tomorrow