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01/01/2012

Ringing In The New Year: Tips for Keeping Pets Safe

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/12/31/ringing-in-the-new-year-tips-for-keeping-pets-safe/

OK, All of you know what to do to keep yourselves safe this New Years Eve
(No drinking and driving etc..) but what about your pets? Here's some tips and don't forget CTS offers pet CPR and First Aid classes!

Be careful out there tonight everyone!
Happy New Year from CTS Medics!!

Animal Care & Control of NYC has some tips to help you take care of your pets over the holidays.

11/24/2011

OK, so there it is everyone. See the videos below. Careful to roast your turkey to the proper temp-Careful with the carving knife and deep fryers, don't give your pet raisins, grapes, onions, garlic or raw dough.
And remember-we teach Pet first aid/CPR and CPR/AED/first aid classes for humans even.

Stay safe and have a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING from CTS MEDICS! : D

11/24/2011

Pet Tips- Thanksgiving Dangers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDHAHs8WXZU

Visit our Website http://www.manchesterwestvet.com. This Pet Tips video from the Manchester West Veterinary Hospital discusses the dangers of Thanksgiving di...

11/24/2011

Holiday Food Safety Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqB5RUiUejI

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about holiday food safety and safe food handling.

11/24/2011

Thanksgiving Safety Advice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phA8dk-FO2Y

Thanksgiving is a day in which many of us will be giving thanks, but for some the day will end with a call to the local fire department.

11/12/2011

Thank you to each and every one of our Veterans from CTS Medics.

11/11/2011

EMS Garage

http://www.emsgarage.com/
One of the best weekly EMS podcasts out there. The discussions are hosted by Chris Montera with a variety of medical and EMS professionals.
Informative, interesting, timely, and most importantly- NOT BORING!!
Check it out!

EMS Garage is a weekly podcast for EMS, Ambulance, Paramedic and EMT professionals.

10/31/2011

Be careful out there tonight everyone!

10/13/2011

http://www.jems.com/article/news/autopsy-inconclusive-chicago-firefighter

http://www.jems.com/article/news/autopsy-inconclusive-chicago-firefighter

****CHICAGO—Initial autopsy results were inconclusive in the death of a North Carolina firefighter who died after collapsing 500 yards from the Chicago Marathon finish line.***

08/30/2011

Syncope and sudden death in student athletes

http://roguemedic.com/2011/08/syncope-and-sudden-death-in-student-athletes/

PODCAST ON SYNCOPE AND SUDDEN DEATH IN STUDENT ATHLETES. ALSO INCLUDES LINKS LIKE "The Mysterious Athletic Heart" by Dr. John Mandrola. GOOD READ!!

All three are important podcasts on a topic that we do not want to ignore. While the bad outcomes are rare, they make up for it in the impact they have on all involved.

08/26/2011

3 firefighters injured when 'things went bad' in South Side blaze

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-at-least-2-firefighters-injured-in-south-side-fire-20110825,0,6642311.story


Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers....

"Things went bad" at a blaze in a West Englewood home tonight that injured three firefighters, including two left in critical condition.

08/11/2011

» This App Could Save Your Life

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/08/this-app-could-save-your-life/

"This September, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will launch the MyHeartMap Challenge, a contest to track down hundreds of automated external defibrillators (AED’s) throughout the city of Philadelphia." Philly is only the first step. We think this is brilliant..

It could be your neighbor, your best friend, your father. They stop, clutch their chest, stumble to the ground. They’re having a heart attack. In the tense seconds that follow, you know you need to act, and fast – the difference between life and death lies in your hands. Soon, it may also lie in you...

08/10/2011

EMS 12-Lead

http://www.facebook.com/ems12lead
MEDICS: Blog dedicated to cardiac rhythm analysis & 12 lead ECG interpretation. Great information, practice, and conversation here.

Cardiac rhythm analysis, 12-lead ECG interpretation, resuscitation

07/12/2011

Cardiac Arrest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV11kplLoxw&feature=related

A reminder of what happens during a heart attack/cardiac arrest. EVERYONE needs to know CPR. Call us.

The most common cause of a lethal dysrhythmia is by a PVC hitting the peak of the T wave (known as R-on-T Phenomenon). This causes a pulseless shockable or n...

07/04/2011

School House Rock - Shot Heard 'Round the World (America Rock)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhdmDDBjco0
We all know how it ended!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO EVERYONE FROM CTS!
STAY SAFE--

Lyrics: "The British are coming! The British are coming!" Now, the ride of Paul Revere Set the nation on its ear, And the shot at Lexington heard 'round the ...

06/21/2011

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1st Annual Colloquium and Family fair for Latino Construction workers at the Construction Safety Council last weekend. It was a great success. Looking forward to next year already!

06/18/2011

JUNE 18th & 19th: CTS Medics will be at 1st Annual Regional Colloquium & Family Fair for Latino construction workers, employers, and their families at the Construction Safety Council - 4100 N. Madison St. Hillside, IL 60162. The 2-day event offers safety classes, product & equipment vendors, equipment demonstrations, & activities. Also-entertainment, games and food!
**10am to 5 pm both days** Hope to see you there!!

05/30/2011

The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men. ~Minot J. Savage
Remember the fallen this Memorial Day.

05/22/2011

Suspect in Beating of Bryan Stow in Custody

http://www.emsworld.com/article/article.jsp?id=17132&siteSection=1

One man arrested today in beating of AMR paramedic Bryan Stow....

A man suspected of being one of the two assailants in the brutal paramedic beating was taken into custody.

05/16/2011

Happy EMS week to all EMS professionals-
That includes the administrative staff, the dispatchers, the mechanics, and anyone else who makes sure EMS is available to all people everywhere.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FROM CTS MEDICS!!

05/12/2011

CDC Extreme Heat | A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

Todays temp was officially 87 in Chicago not counting the heat index. After caring for many with Heat Cramps/Heat Exhaustion at several events this week- CTS Medics wants to remind you that even though it's only May- it's never too early to review how to effectively deal with extreme heat.
STAY WELL EVERYONE!
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp

Information on terrorism and public health. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

05/09/2011

Cardiac Arrest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV11kplLoxw&feature=related
This is what happens during a heart attack/cardiac arrest. EVERYONE needs to know CPR. Call us.

The most common cause of a lethal dysrhythmia is by a PVC hitting the peak of the T wave (known as R-on-T Phenomenon). This causes a pulseless shockable or n...

04/24/2011

Happy Easter to all from CTS Medics

04/22/2011

***Happy Earth Day from CTS Medics!!***

REMEMBER:
You can get a free coffee or tea at Starbucks today if you bring in a re-useable mug. Same goes for Caribou Coffee! EMT's heart coffee...
http://www.cariboucoffee.com/page/1/our-locations.jsp
http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator

04/08/2011

Support For Bryan Stow

This is a blog to provide support and information about the health and well-being of Bryan Stow, the AMR paramedic who was attacked at the Dodgers vs. SF Giants baseball game...
http://www.support4stow.blogspot.com/

04/07/2011

REMEMBER: Having an EMT on standby decreases your liability and provides positive public relations.
Use BLS Medic Standby for your Corporate Event, Fest, Sporting Event, ANY event!
We provide this service for any age group.
We always offer FREE courtesy blood pressure screenings for everyone--included at the First-Aid station.
Give us a call! 773.554.0955

03/28/2011

EMSNetwork News & Information your best source for EMS newsemsnetwork.org

All the EMS News that's fit to print and then some. Seriously, you could spend hours on this site. Grab a cup of coffee and your reading glasses. Enjoy.
http://www.emsnetwork.org/

Emergency Medical Serivce. EMSNetwork News is the internets number one online news agency for EMS and emergency news. We are the main supplier of emergency news to many other sites, associations, organizations and government sites across the globe.

03/14/2011

Spring Forward, Prepare Ahead

So you rolled your clock forward and lost an hour of sleep-BUT did you check/ change the batteries in your Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors? Hmmm? Here's also some great info from The Red Cross..STAY SAFE MY FRIENDS!
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=54f3d559eecdf110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work. Please support your local Red Cross.

02/12/2011

CTS Medics will be hosting a CPR Re-certification class for BLS Health Care Providers on 02/15/11 @ 7pm. If you would like to join us, please call (773) 554-0955 or e-mail us at [email protected] for more info!

02/11/2011

Stay connected to CTS! Facebook's new setting excludes comments and photos from friends/pages you've not communicated with recently, and they cannot see your comments. Scroll down in news feed and choose ”Show Posts From: All Of Your Friends and Pages” Let everyone know!

01/31/2011

STAY SAFE! Chicago & surrounding areas from WGN.com:
The upcoming storm has the potential to rank among the top five worst snow storms to hit the Chicago area since weather records have been taken.

The worst of the storm will impact the area overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday.

A combination of winds gusting over 50 mph w/heavy snow will create blizzard conditions.

01/15/2011

R.I.P. CFD Lieutenant Pat Hannon. Deepest condolences to the Hannon family.

01/02/2011

Live Police, Fire, EMS, Aircraft, and Rail Scanners on RadioReference.com

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/
Must give mad props to the "Firefighters" Fb page for sharing this one. Radioreference.com has live audio feeds from across the USA and beyond-
Fire, Police, EMS and more streaming live & crystal clear. CTS Medics is currently listening to CFD MAIN/north and ENGLEWOOD/south Fire Alarm Offices!
NEXT to try: Quebec City Ambulance Dispatch, then the LAPD feed.

Over 1900+ Live Police, Fire, EMS, Aricraft, and Rail Radio Communications Feeds broadcasted from all over the world.

12/31/2010

Stay SAFE out there tonight!! A Happy New Year to everyone!

12/25/2010

A very Merry Christmas to everyone from CTS Medics!!