Roy on Rescue

I received an email from a person who provided CPR to their father but unfortunately, their father did not respond to the CPR and remained dead.  The child who provided CPR to them is now dealing with incredible feelings of … read more

Hello Rescue Fans! Today marks our first try at a live, hour long episode where we open up the communication line and answer questions on the fly.  Today’s broadcast was on very short notice but we took a deeper look … read more

A while back I had the honor of being asked to be on the health care panel for a local television show called,  “Ask The…”.   In this episode, Shelly Irwin had wanted several representatives from different types of medical response … read more

In this episode of RoyOnRescue, we look at an email question that came in regarding what to do if a person get’s knocked unconscious. Of course, this can mean that the trauma is severe and EMS/911 should be called. In … read more

Hello Rescue Fans! Remember at the end of the 2013 I said something about a series of wellness segments for 2014? Well…it’s come to roost and here’s my first installment. It’s a little off the cuff but I got so … read more

In this episode we answer a question that was sent in by a Rescue Fan that wondered what the best course of action would be if a person suffered a neck injury on the ice. It’s important to remember that … read more

Heimlich procedure and if it’s okay to do it on a person who may have recently had a surgery on their back.  The quick answer is YES! If you think about it, what’s more dangerous, the Heimlich on a sore … read more

  In this episode I revisit an annual subject that can never be taken too lightly. Safe driving in winter snow and ice. Too many times people follow too closely and don’t leave enough room to evade a crash or … read more

Hello again rescue fans! In this episode, I dig into a subject that is sure to cause controversy.  But…for those who know me, when have I ever steered clear from that?  So, after being made aware of a situation where … read more

Hey Rescue Fans! It’s been a while since my last post but I wanted to get back into the swing of things with something practical, helpful and that some of you may be experiencing as we speak! Sore throat.  If … read more

Hello Rescue Fans, I received an email from a caregiver who was asking if I could do a bit more training on the care of a 15 month old with a trach.  I did find a couple videos that were … read more

Hello Rescue Fans! In this unedited video, I talk about and explain why we cover a patient who may be showing signs of shock after this question came in by email.  Remember, it’s important to help the patient feel comfortable, … read more

Hello Rescue Fans! I received a question via email about using an adult AED on a pediatric patient if there were no pediatric AED pads available.  The quick answer?  Yes, you can.  Remember, many newer AED’s are now attenuated and … read more

As in all accidental deaths, the more we know about how to prevent them, the better off we will all be. In this episode, I answer an email that asked if I could combine training with some more realistic visuals … read more

I received an email a couple of weeks ago by a well known television news show.  They asked if I could help them with the topic of choking and specifically on hot dogs.  I liked the idea and though they … read more