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You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least
Instead of “rules” you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
Help students get the most out of patient assessment scenarios and high-fidelity simulations with these debriefing tips
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class’s patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
Keep the following tips in mind when you encounter a patient who went out of his/her way to overindulge this holiday
Whether you’re looking to head back to school or investing in a family member’s future, there are several ways to financially prepare for the cost of college
April is National Poetry Month; challenge ChatGPT to a poetry battle and send your best lines to EMS1!
Retired Fire Chief Howard Munding trains firefighters and EMS providers in Krav Maga so they have the skills to protect themselves when violence strikes
A group mainly consisting of firefighters and EMTs use their off-duty time to respond to “paramergencies”
Take our 5-minute quiz to find out how your assessment skills measure up
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
In EMS, most providers learn their most important lessons by doing; here are three lessons learned that you should never forget – no matter how long you’ve been in EMS
Test your knowledge to make sure you’re up to speed, or find out if you need to refer back to your flashcards
Crisis actors do exist – just not the ones popularized by conspiracy Twitter
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Show off your knowledge of anatomy and physiology basics and terms of direction you learned in EMT training
Ice scraper curling, driveway bobsledding or apparatus skating? What’s your EMS event?
How much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques?
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
An EMT recalls a story from his Paramedic Supervisor that raised the hair on the back of his neck
Sometimes, a call can turn in a different, unexpected direction
How well do you know the conditions associated with pH imbalances?
