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Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
AI has huge potential to improve care and EMS; but we must remain cognizant of potential biases
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
The BD MiniDraw™ Capillary Blood Collection System enables lab-quality testing in convenient locations for patients, such as local pharmacies
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Challenge your expertise on stroke, seizures, shock and more
Assessing prehospital management and outcomes in patients assessed for hypoglycemia
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
This day’s theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
Always keep the patient’s context in mind in any situation when you’re utilizing waveform capnography
How are we going to grow strong EMTs if all we focus on teaching them are skills and how to pass the test?
Louisville Metro EMS Major Chis Lokits joins to discuss the future of paramedic intubation, as well his agency’s part in the DoD’s prehospital airway clinical trial
In a recent trial, Colorado’s South Metro Fire Rescue department found prehospital ultrasound had a substantial impact on decision making and patient management
Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities
Renal failure and dialysis in EMS transport
6 ways to manage the dextrose and glucagon shortage
Ketamine versus haloperidol and benzodiazepine or physical restraint only
Improve students’ patient assessment, priorities, thinking and diagnosis
The agreement also divides the county into four compliance zones with flex arrival time and county ownership of call data
Pediatric patients are not tiny adults; refresh your knowledge of pediatric blunt trauma and take a quiz to check your knowledge
Ashley Fillmore provides a framework for consulting with superiors or specialists
From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements
Crockett County EMS and Haywood County Ambulance Authority are administering antibody infusion therapy to reduce hospital overcrowding
Learn from the best while establishing your bedrock of clinical progression
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
Test your knowledge on the three unique qualities that allow the heart to deliver essential oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the body
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
How do we recognize and treat hyperkalemia in the prehospital setting?
EMT Keiran Rosas said the paperwork he needs for his paramedic studies is irreplaceable