EMS Training and Education
Challenge EMS providers’ critical thinking and appropriate skill deployment with these 3 penetrating trauma scenarios, ranging from moderate hemorrhage to exsanguination
Bleeding control saves lives — here’s how Stop the Bleed training fits into your emergency response protocol
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We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
The EMS radio report communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient’s arrival
Find out if you are on the road to a successful EMS career or on a short trip to burnout
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Any EMS provider can improve their patient care and assessment by thinking like a remote-area medic
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Kate Boyd Dernocoeur contemplates the art and science of prehospital care, and how streetsense enhances the skills learned in EMS training
How communities are saving lives by understanding where and when overdoses occur
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Don’t let this exam end your firefighting career before it starts
Get the facts on paramedic qualifications, training, licensing, salaries and careers
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
A review of shock stages, signs and symptoms and treatments for the EMT or paramedic student
Despite a lack of evidence, applying a splint effectively has been and will likely continue to be a mainstay of EMS practice
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
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Reverse the process that’s causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
Are you an expert on the chemical restraint drugs available to you in the field? You should be.
First responders from the Quad-Cities region worked on rescue task force and EMS best practices
While mechanism doesn’t reliably predict injury, it does serve as the foundation for 3 early and critical decisions
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As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
Paramedic Weena Doyle of Narberth Ambulance was one of three recipients of a $5,000 memorial scholarship
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Training involves 31 school districts across five counties to prepare students for a career in EMS
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