Dan Limmer

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Decapevisceration. I may add that to the #EMT book in the next edition. 😂When your guts are ripped out through your head. #dog #dogtoy #ems #trauma #paramedic

#EMS research should be an everyday part of what we do. If not, start Friday October 10th! #emt #paramedic #emseducation

@limmerdan Had a student ask me if he could continue compressions during defibrillation. Me: Once

While reviewing #cpr with my class I said a child is 1 year of age to puberty. Patients are considered adults after puberty. A student asked, “When does adult end?” I said “When CPR stops.” #ems #emt #paramedic

There are times when lifting a patient to a stair chair, bumping down two flights, transferring to a stretcher and a ride to the hospital in a diesel truck does more for improving mental status than any medication or fluid we carry. #ems #paramedic #emt

Want to know how to deal with stressful calls on the street? Learn 7 Things to deal with stress & improve performance from an emergency physician Dr. Mike Lauria (@ResusPadawan), who was a special forces medic. Cool. Listen and Get CE Now: bit.ly/StreetMedicine #EMS #paramedic

Many students enter ALS classes without a solid BLS foundation. We put together an ALS Prep program for students to use ahead of an AEMT or paramedic program. bit.ly/22ALSprep #EMS #Paramedic #AdvancedLifeSupport #AEMT

@LimmerEducation is at #FDIC2022 and looking good. Stop by to see Stephanie and Richard at booth 8119. I’ll be there tomorrow! Can’t wait! #fdic

Quizam: when you can’t decide whether to give your class a quiz or exam. Used in a sentence: “Clear your desks, we are going to start the quizam.” #ems #emseducation #teacher @LimmerEducation @hosafhp @GalvestonEdu

I need someone right now, friends. I am not okay. Please send happy photos. Animals, kids, whatever you have on your camera roll that makes you smile.

This morning I am presenting in a panel discussion with awesome colleagues Lee Gillum and Jonathan Coyle. Great insights from them on Lessons Learned in the COVID-19 era. #taemse @ems @LimmerEducation @galvestonedu #greattobeback #emsconference

Presenting again today - Texas style. #taemse #EMS ⁦@LimmerEducation⁩ ⁦@GalvestonEdu⁩

My first in-person conference of the COVID era. #isthisthingon #EMS ⁦@GalvestonEdu⁩ @LimmerEducation⁩

@DownToFifer Starting a line is also a significant expense for the patient if uninsured/underinsured. We need to consider ourselves part of the healthcare system. A line isn’t benign clinically or financially. Even close to reasonably necessary is fine to start a line. Not rote or routine.

@limmerdan There is something to be said for clinical course & contributing to flow of care. But in general, I think we shouldn't do procedures that aren't necessary. In general.

I don't know which Paramedics need to hear this, but starting IVs is not a defining skill. Everyone from CT techs to ATs do it. It's a routine, minor, common thing, but many Paramedics think it represents advanced patient care. It's an oil change, not an engine swap.

@mds1820 Is that MIH by necessity rather than design? Creative and done in the best interest of the patient. And likely defensible with the right documentation. Cool.

@limmerdan Majority of our non-transport runs stem from PCP’s lack of room in their schedules. Pt is told to call 911 and they’ll take you to the hospital. ED’s are overwhelmed with PCP pts. We assess, call pcp, give real time assessment and pcp either sees pt or call’s in a script!

Is there a patient refusal “culture” or trend in #EMS? If so, is it a side effect of call volume, staffing woes, or personnel issues? Is it education? Or is it an early effect of #MIH, treat and release, progressive EMS? All of the above isn’t an acceptable answer. #paramedic

@Jakeification I don’t know. I know my students have come back from field shifts with 7 calls, 7 refusals. Some valid I’m sure but how long can that average last? I’ve seen refusals that would piss me off if it was my parents. But I also know broad stroke generalizations are bad. Thoughts?

After more than a decade, the EMS education standards are getting an update. A final version is expected soon! #ems #emseducation ow.ly/SqLs50DvMEv