Emergency Medicine

Over the past several years, there has been an overwhelming amount of patients coming to the emergency department for medical care. It is essential for all emergency departments to improve patient flow by identifying barriers that slow the patient flow down and improve and revise these areas.

A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver is a collection of stories told from the viewpoint of the author during his time as an EMT, paramedic, and Navy Corpsman. These stories are based on real-life situations, and told with attention to detail in an attempt to help the listener visualize the experience for him or her self.

Go behind the scenes of popular music festivals with the medical professionals who risk it all to keep everyone safe. From intoxicated teens to patients in porta-potties, discover the hidden, often hilarious, side of music festivals from the points of view of dedicated EMTs and paramedics. Written by lawyer-turned-paramedic Jim Bollenbacher, this lighthearted collection of stories provides an inside view of the world of music festival medicine.