Department of Emergency Healthcare at Weber State University

09/12/2024

So proud that the team from The Department of Emergency Healthcare at Weber State University had a total of 4 research projects chosen for posters and/or oral presentations at the International Scientific EMS Symposium being hosted at EMS Expo in Vegas this year.

03/21/2022

Well done brothers and sisters.

Firefighters from B shift had the special opportunity to meet a very special person! Last month while working in Roy City, Tracy went into cardiac arrest. By-standers called 911; paramedics and EMTs from Roy showed up. When they arrived, they discovered Tracy had gone into ventricular fibrillation (bad heart rhythm) and his heart was not beating correctly. After high quality CPR & defibrillation (shocking his heart,) his heart started beating correctly and medical personnel transported him to a local hospital. After a short stay in the hospital Tracy is now home and has no deficits.
This demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of high quality CPR that can be provided by anyone. It was an honor to meet you Tracy!

10/05/2021

Way to go Chance, Ian, and Ben. Making us proud!

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS last week announced it has increased the number of full-time paramedics to 18 as of last week following the recent graduation of three firefighters who were already full time with Jackson Hole Fire. Last August, Chance Abel, Ian Cranston, and Ben Thurston completed an intense W...

01/27/2021

Looking to increase our pool of qualified EMS hourly skill instructors. Do you have what it takes?

Under supervision of either a full time or designated adjunct faculty, this hourly position involves teaching of emergency medical services skills in the laboratory setting. Skills taught may include Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. ****This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected fr...

05/30/2020

Always grateful for our public safety brothers and sisters. Especially those who make the ultimate sacrifice.

Weber State University joins with our community in offering our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ogden Police officer Nathan Lyday. Nathan graduated summa cm laude from WSU in December 2018 with a degree in criminal justice and a minor in sociology. We mourn his passing.

05/25/2020

Always the rock star.

“C” shift honors Lynnsey Loepker’s last day as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for Roy Fire. She has been such an asset to Roy Fire and our community. Lynnsey graduated from nursing school last year from Weber State. Lynnsey has worked in the Emergency Department at Davis Hospital, Cath Lab for Ogden Regional and recently was assigned to the ICU at McKay Dee Hospital. Lynnsey will be greatly missed. Roy Fire wishes her all the success and happiness in her new adventure.

05/14/2020

Take that next step now. Accepting qualified candidates.

Continue to answer the calling you love while leaving the trenches behind. Weber State University's Emergency Healthcare Sciences (EHS) bachelor's degree caters to licensed paramedics who are ready to move forward with their careers. Coursework is entirely online*, which means you can further your e...

03/21/2020

Timely and important

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With an increase in COVID19 intubation and ventilator discussions, I wanted to revisit this topic.
VENT ALARMS:
What do you do when the VENT alarm goes off? Many times it's not serious, nor needs intervention. But be cautious... ALARM FATIGUE is real and what happens when your patient starts to CRASH ON THE VENT?
Think "DOPE-AAA"
1. DISLODGED/DISCONNECTED: evaluated ETT and oral exam. Look at circuit & tubing connections. May need to reintubate.
2. OBSTRUCTION: secretions and plugging. Mucus plugs can kill. Have suction ready. .

3. PNEUMO/PLEURAL EFFUSION: listen for breath sounds, ultrasound/cxr. Clinical diagnosis = finger thoracostomy/NCD.
4. EQUIPMENT: any equipment failure, vent/power failure, cuff leaks etc.
5. ASPIRATION: consider on the differential.
6. ASTHMA (bronchospasm): treat in usual fashion-->O2, inline nebs, epi, magnesium, ketamine, steroids, fluids, terbutaline
7. ANAPHYLAXIS: treat in usual fashion.
COVID19: proper PPE is needed. Negative pressure rooms if available. Thick and copious secretions have been documented. Have primary and backup sucks available. Know where the difficult intubation kit is. Have a bougie and surgical airway equipment ready. .

KEY: great advice given to me, if unsure why patient is crashing or cardiac arrest, REMOVE patient from vent and bag them. Take the ventilator out of the equation.
D.O.P.E.-AAA
RTs are your friends! .

FIGHT ALARM FATIGUE! . 📸straitstimes.com

02/19/2020

Another Weber paramedic graduate leading the way in making our world a safer place. Congratulations Chief Golden!

With the retirement of Chief Jeff Comeau, the selection process for a new Roy City Fire Chief is complete. Roy City’s appointed officials have selected Craig Golden as the next Roy City Fire Chief. Roy City’s elected officials will appoint Chief Golden in tonight’s city council meeting which will be held at 5:30 at city hall in the council chambers. If you have never experienced the swearing in of a fire chief before, please attend. It’s a great experience. Chief Golden is currently Hill Air Force Base Fire Chief. Chief Golden received his Paramedic degree from Weber State University and his BS degree from Utah Valley University. In 1984 Chief Golden enlisted in the Army and has served on 3 different deployments for our country. Chief has been married for 30 years to his wife Karen and have 3 children. Please help Roy Fire congratulate Chief Golden and wish Roy Fire all the success in the future.

10/08/2019

In recognition of our amazing brothers and sisters in the ED, Happy Emergency Nurses Week!

08/03/2019

Our own Andrea Lalumia (faculty) is presenting EMS education research at the National Association of EMS Educators Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas. So proud of you and your accomplishments, Andrea.