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Podcast: Interview with Clifton Castleman about the Wilderness First Aid Guide

January 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
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In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I talk to Clif Castleman, WEMT, about The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid. We discuss his background as an Eagle Scout, American Red Cross instructor, volunteer EMT, and degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management from Penn State University. Clif is a founder of the Center for Wilderness Safety and also works as a safety ranger with the National Park Service in Virginia.

The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid is a compact book meant to fit in a first aid kit and be accessible and easy to understand by the reader. The book and the Wilderness First Aid course are used by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, SAR professionals, Sierra Club leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts.

We also discuss Clif’s process for writing the book and his experience publishing with Lulu.com.

Buy the book, take a course, and learn more from any of these links:
WFABook.com
RestockYourKit.com
WildSafe.org – Center for Wilderness Safety
Facebook.com/WFABook

 

 

 

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2012: 12 n ’12 Reading Challenge for EMS Professionals

January 1, 2012 By 4 Comments

Happy New Year!

A few days ago I read about the 12 n ’12 Reading Challenge on the Books on the Nightstand Blog.

Are you ready for a 2012 reading challenge. These are my ideas, but you are welcome to come up with your own 12 n ’12 reading challenge.

1. 12 books written by paramedics

2. 12 EMS World or JEMS continuing education articles

3. 12 books written by authors from your service area

4. 12 books about the history of your city, region, or state

5. 12 books from any genre on an eReader

6. 12 books from any genre in hardcover or softcover

7. 12 chapters in your paramedic or EMT textbook

8. 12 journal articles on a hot topic like capnography, airway management, or pain management

9. 12 blog posts from the archives at theEMTSpot.com, theHappyMedic.com, or the AmbulanceDriverFiles.com

10. 12 books in a 2nd language

11. 12 books on leadership, management, or teaching

12. 12 books on computer programming, accounting, or graphic design

What are your ideas for a 12 n ’12 challenge?

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3 Great Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Kindle Fire

December 27, 2011 By 3 Comments

Millions and millions of the Kindle Fire were opened on Christmas morning. I have been enjoying my Kindle Fire since late November and use it daily for web browsing, reading and sending email, social networking, reading books, and watching videos. I use my phone and laptop significantly less than I used to, pre-fire.

Three ways to get the most out of your Kindle Fire.

1. Check out Digital Books from your local or regional library. I check out books, including new releases, from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium. I receive an email when a book I have held is available and ready for download. The link takes me to Amazon and I can download the book to my Kindle device or Smartphone with the Kindle App.

2. Select one Kindle book for free each month. I used this feature to read the first two books in the Hunger Games triology. In early January I will be eligible to download my next free book. Browse Kindle eBooks

3. Download a free app everyday from the Amazon android app store. One of my daily website visits is the Amazon android app store. A paid app is offered for free everyday. I have downloaded some of my favorite apps, like the ad free version of TripIt, and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day I was able to download interactive books, Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, for my kids. Browse the Amazon Android App Store

Between the free apps and cost free library downloads my Kindle Fire will have paid for itself in early 2012.

How are you getting the most out of your Kindle Fire? 

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New Book: Responding by Michael Morse

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Responding, the second book, from EMT and author Michael Morse is now available at EmergencyStuff.com. There is not a Kindle version available yet but I imagine it will be available soon.

Mr. Morse is the author of the phenomenal book, Rescuing Providence,  (Amazon affiliate link) which I believe is on the must read list for any EMS literature fan.

Listen to a previous episode of the Medical Author Chat about Rescuing Providence.

If you have already read Responding I would welcome a review post for the Medical Author Chat.

Thanks.

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Books about EMS in Latin America?

November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

A colleague is looking for books about EMS in Latin America. Do you know of any?

My Kindle Fire arrives today!

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News, Books, and New Episode

September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It has been a couple of quiet months at the Medical Author Chat. I have been busy reading (lots of non-EMS books), writing at (EverydayEMSTips.com) and traveling (Pinnacle EMS, EMS World Expo, and NAEMSE Symposium). Note: most of the links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links. 

We’re Not Leaving

I have an interview scheduled with Dr. Benjamin Luft about the book he has compiled/edited called We're Not Leaving. Scott Keir of EMS in the New Decade has already written a review of this unique book of first person remembrances of 9/11. Look for this interview to post soon.

Kindle Fire
I followed yesterday’s news conference about the Kindle Fire and took the plunge this morning and pre-ordered. I don’t currently own a tablet. Are you going to buy the Flame? I don’t normally buy first generation products at their launch so I ordered with a bit of apprehension. I am expecting delivery just before Thanksgiving. If all goes well I will receive it just before hunting season and will be reading and browsing on the Kindle Fire from my tree stand.

Have you read any great books lately?
I use the LinkedIn.com reading list by Amazon to keep a running list of what I am reading and share my quick book reviews. I also like watching other people’s lists to learn about new books. Some of the books I have read in late summer and early fall:

Enchantment: the art of changing hearts, minds, and actions

End Malaria – a compilation of essays by business leaders with the every cent of the $20 purchase price going to end malaria

Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: How I went from gang member to multimillionaire entrepreneur. Read my review at EverydayEMSTips.com.

Read This Before Our Next Meeting- the most important business related book I have read in a long time. A scathing critique of “meeting culture” and a call to action to change.

Anything You Want – a great personal success story from the founder of CD baby.

Thunder Dog: the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust at ground zero. Read my review at EverydayEMSTips.com

Thanks for your continuing support of the podcast and interest in books!

 

 

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Now Reading: En Route by Kelly Grayson

January 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Kaplan publishing free ebook promotion I am reading En Route: A Paramedics Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Betweenby Kelly Grayson. I am really enjoying Kelly’s writing style, sense of humor and chronicles of his early years as a paramedic.

I am reading the Kindle edition, available at no cost for a limited time. Since I have been travelling I have been reading using the Kindle Android App on my HTC hero. I am enjoying reading on my phone more than I thought I would.

Thanks Kelly and Kaplan for the free book.

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Amazon Kindle: Three First Impressions

December 1, 2010 By 2 Comments

Last week I was struck by the number of Black Friday ads for ereaders. I was suddenly aware that a piece of tech had become main stream and it was passing me by. My dad is reading books on his iPad and I see more and more travelers reading on Kindles, iPads, and Nooks.

A year ago I was given a used first generation Kindle. Despite my good intentions it spent the next 12 months in a night stand drawer. Finally, yesterday an Everyday EMS Tips reader recommended I read EMS: the Job of Your Life. I decided to read the book with my Kindle.

I am a bit of a tech junkie so I feel like I should have written this post in 2008. These are my first three impressions reading on the Kindle:

1. It is lighter and easier to hold than I expected. I have comfortably held it while sitting, standing, and supine.

2. Quick and easy download. The most time consuming part was finding the book I wanted. Then I did the 1-click purchase and a minute later the book arrived on my Kindle.

3. Automatic low power state. After some period of inactivity the Kindle goes into a sleep/low power mode. The boot-up is quick which is great because I do a lot of reading in spurts – while I brush my teeth, cook dinner, or wait for the dog to come inside.

Are you using an ereader? Which one? Has it changed how you read?

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