Episode 105 Fatigue
Blood shot eyes and caffeinated drives. Living the EMS life is exciting, boring, fun, mind-numbing, exhilarating, soul-wrenching, and most of all...exhausting. In this episode, we discuss fatigue and the impact it has on our lives both inside and outside the ambulance. Special guest Dr. Daniel Patterson brings his expertise and research on fatigue so that we can better understand the sleepy monster that drops our eyelids and dulls our minds. So, grab a cup of Joe, sit back, and enjoy this latest installment of Tuesday EMS Tidbits.
Resources and Links:
Why is EMS at risk for Type II diabetes?
The Shift Length, Fatigue, and Safety Conundrum in EMS
Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Firefighters and EMS Responders
Study measures effect of sleep deprivation on EMS providers
Nurse Fatigue
Recovery between work shifts among emergency medical services clinicians
Patient Safety: Fatigue, Sleep, and Work Schedule Effects
Fatigue in Emergency Medical Service [National EMS Advisory Council]
Sleep Quality and Fatigue among Prehospital Providers
If you're ever at this point, it's time to grab some caffeine.
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