EMS News Briefs from Mike McEvoy

Inside the NREMT Exam

Ever wonder how the computerized National Registry exams are created, administered, and graded? In this downloadable podcast, Fire Engineering EMS Editor Mike McEvoy talks with Chief Operating Officer Rob Wagoner of the National Registry to reveal everything you ever wanted to know about the NREMT exams. Listen to the podcast here.

Physio-Control LIFEPAK 1000 AED Failures

Physio-Control issued a voluntary field action notice to users of LIFEPAK 1000 AEDs after receiving 34 reports of the devices shutting down during use. The notice from Physio suggests users implement certain steps to assure the devices remain operational. The advisory with further details and a list of affected units are available here.