Lifting assistance: Carrying bariatric patients over the gap in today’s healthcare , By Ben Thompson Community paramedicine communication with patients, their family members and the local crews can eliminate obstacles and improve patient care for bariatric patients EMS Focus Webinar Quick Take: Updating National EMS Education Standards By Rachel Engel Behind the effort to update the 2009 National EMS Education Standards and what it means for the industry Treating and transporting bariatric patients By Inside EMS In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the challenges that come with assisting bariatric patients, including logistics, equipment needs and provider attitudes

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