Ken Lavelle

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.

Full list of Ken Lavelle results

Wake up: Tricks to conquering the nightshift
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Our bodies weren't designed to be sleep deprived or work the nightshift; here are some ways ease the transition
Firefighter rehab lessons from a triathlon
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Working the medical tent at an endurance event shows similarities and differences to firefighter rehab
7 ways to get, and keep, firefighters in rehab
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Getting firefighters to and keeping them in rehab is a challenge; these steps for better efficiency will make that job easier
How to refuel the firefighter machine
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Here are the negative effects of exercise and heat on the body during firefighting, and how to counter those effects
Steps to rehab at 'the big one'
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Large-scale incidents produce a new set of problems for rehab and medical resource management; plan well before the event
My wake up call: Changes to prolong your life
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Taking personal health for granted is a disservice to your family and the community you serve; here's my success story
4 serious reasons why firefighters pass out
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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
Understanding firefighters and cancer
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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
3 key factors in tactical rehab
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When the scene is vastly different from a typical fire, the rehab and EMS response must match that need
Diabetic firefighters: Spot it and fix it
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Erratic, combative behavior is one sign to check a firefighter's blood sugar level
Prepare in the worst settings
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Training for rehab in perfect conditions will leave you unprepared when Mother Nature refuses to cooperate
Concussions in firefighters: 'I just got my bell rung'
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One feature often debated is if a loss of consciousness is needed for a patient to have a concussion
What to say to an injured firefighter
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The best way to convince any patient to make the right decision is to eliminate the drama and make a reasonable argument
How to treat obese firefighters in rehab
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Obesity in fire departments is a growing problem and can be divided into three categories – prevention, rehab and injuries