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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?
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
There are more opportunities than ever to become a published writer
Check out this list of the top five life skills to put in your paramedic tool box to thrive on the job
I chose nursing as my next career move for a simple reason: I wanted to gain additional clinical knowledge and expand my financial opportunities.
Ambulance crash tragedies like this one are a stark reminder of the danger of ignoring high-risk behavior
Army combat medics are trained to provide medical assistance in combat situations and can provide trauma care that’s beyond the scope of civilian medics with EMS or EMT training
New and aspiring EMTs need to understand the most important EMT responsibilities to assess and treat ill and injured patients
If you’ve ever wondered if your dispatcher is an evil genius bent on breaking your spirit, here are 10 ways to tell
EMS salaries aren’t set in stone. Here’s how to make more money.
A social worker may not understand why you called your dyspneic patient an SOB
For something as seemingly simple as a cervical collar, it is important to remember that there is a right way, and many wrong ways, to use a device
The curse of a busy EMS career is that compassion is the skill that erodes while all the rest of our skills become stronger with constant practice
EMS is called to a hardware store for a 59-year-old male with palpitations
A-Fib is the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance and failing to treat it properly could result in a stroke
Patient assessment, like football, is a team effort that requires a plan, role assignments, and execution
Anyone who has ever watched television knows that without Ambuslaps, the EMTs would never know when it’s time to take the patient to the hospital
Understanding what the ANS does will help you understand the body’s normal response to stress or lack of stress
EMS providers are concerned about their documentation abilities and concern about litigation, months or years in the future, motivates them to do better
Ever ogle the veins of someone you’re being introduced to? You’re not alone
Help your agency to breed a healthier, fitter, more productive, and less injured responder
For those about to graduate from paramedic school here are some important things to remember as you transition from EMS student to EMS pro
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Tools and tips on learning more about the crucial task to investigate the patient’s injury or illness
You’ve probably become dependent on medical devices and lab tests, but one big whiff can often tell you what you need to know about a patient
EMS personnel can assist efforts in areas hit by earthquakes, hurricanes through several groups
Teaching CPR hones teaching, public speaking and audience engagement skills
Here are the top six points to consider when making a stretcher or stair chair purchase
Share this advice with your communities to increase the potential of great childhood memories and reduce the possibility of tragedy this Halloween
When purchasing disposable EMS supplies, consider these seven points
Here are eight things to consider when making an education and training purchase
Your life as an EMS provider goes on even when the uniform comes off, and the consequences of poor decisions can forever alter your future
