Mike Smith, BS, MICP, is program chair for the Emergency Medical Services program at Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, WA, and a member of the EMS World editorial advisory board.
Articles by Mike
When “Everything Hurts”
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
A patient in pain requires you to don your detective hat
Surviving Driving
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Top tips for staying safe while driving emergency vehicles
2010 EMS World Innovation Awards
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Our top 20 product picks and innovations from the 2010 EMS World Expo
2011 EMS World Innovation Awards
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Meet the recipients of this year's Innovation Awards
2009 Innovation Awards
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Top 20 most innovative products from the 2009 EMS EXPO
If You Aren't Reading, You're Rusting!
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Reading is a career antioxidant
40 Years & Counting--Part I: Show Me the Money
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
When ALS came to a small-town fire department, people needed convincing.
Earn-A-Ride
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
It’s a dangerous game to play
Analysis Paralysis
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Working to think more logically and become more decisive means that for a...
When You Wish Upon A Star
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
When it comes to career development, don't just wish upon a star
What If You Do? What If You Don’t?
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Mental gymnastics that can pay big dividends
Beyond the Books: The Three-Second Pause
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
The three-second pause gives patients the opportunity to answer their own...
Troubles With Bubbles
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
EMS should not be using bubble forms when it comes to patient care...
OK, But How?
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Tips and tricks on how EMS providers can improve their skills of...
Close the Loops
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Managing patients with multiple needs requires providers to pay close...
Don't Forget Your Roots...
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Where you have been is as important as where you are going in EMS; don't...
You Can Watch, or You Can Play
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
EMS providers must make time to get involved in their profession and help...
Build a Safety Net
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
A safety net mentality puts you and your patient in a much better...
Itty Bitty Boxes
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
EMS providers must complete patient documentation forms so as to avoid...
Get Infected
by Mike Smith, BS, MICP
EMS providers with a passion for medicine deliver excellent patient care