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Ken Lavelle

The Rehab Zone

The Rehab Zone. Kenneth G. Lavelle, MD, FACEP, FF/NREMT-P, is Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and Attending Physician at CapitalHealth, Trenton, N.J. He was previously an attending physician at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and previously spent 14 years working as a firefighter and EMS provider.

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Firefighter rehab lessons from a triathlon
Working the medical tent at an endurance event shows similarities and differences to firefighter rehab
September 25, 2014 06:42 AM
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7 ways to get, and keep, firefighters in rehab
Getting firefighters to and keeping them in rehab is a challenge; these steps for better efficiency will make that job easier
July 23, 2014 10:32 AM
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How to refuel the firefighter machine
Here are the negative effects of exercise and heat on the body during firefighting, and how to counter those effects
March 27, 2014 03:55 AM
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Steps to rehab at ‘the big one’
Large-scale incidents produce a new set of problems for rehab and medical resource management; plan well before the event
September 26, 2013 06:53 AM
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My wake up call: Changes to prolong your life
Taking personal health for granted is a disservice to your family and the community you serve; here’s my success story
July 25, 2013 09:03 AM
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Wake up: Tricks to conquering the nightshift
Our bodies weren’t designed to be sleep deprived or work the nightshift; here are some ways ease the transition
May 17, 2013 11:54 AM
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4 serious reasons why firefighters pass out
Passing out, even briefly, can be a sign that a firefighter has life-threatening health issues; a trip to the hospital is always in order
January 21, 2013 06:36 AM
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Understanding firefighters and cancer
While we cannot wipe out cancer, understanding its nature and the special risk to firefighters allows us to take steps to reduce its occurrence and severity
September 24, 2012 05:21 PM
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3 key factors in tactical rehab
When the scene is vastly different from a typical fire, the rehab and EMS response must match that need
July 10, 2012 05:59 AM
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Diabetic firefighters: Spot it and fix it
Erratic, combative behavior is one sign to check a firefighter’s blood sugar level
May 17, 2012 07:21 AM
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