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When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients
Get your name out there by creating content for EMS publications and websites
How to use the lost art of auscultatory percussion to evaluate suspected long bone fractures
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
Ice scraper curling, driveway bobsledding or apparatus skating? What’s your EMS event?
You are the first arriving unit to a potentially chaotic scene; does your scene size-up for other units measure up?
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
To lead and inspire an EMS team, motivation must first come from within
In EMS there isn’t anything more frustrating than a screaming, punching or spitting person with acute alcohol intoxication
Keep the following tips in mind when you encounter a patient who has had too much to drink
Reading these EMS1 articles, like watching Rudolph and singing Jingle Bells, is a holiday tradition for EMTs and paramedics everywhere
A single question can unlock memories that will distract your patient from their current pain – and fill your day
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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
Now that I have half a dozen or so of these experiences under my belt, here’s what to expect when responding to a medical assistance call on a flight
Educators must make continuing education compelling, not just compulsory
Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
Key assessment and management techniques for EMS personnel confronting hyperthermia
From emotional challenges to physical demands, here’s what EMS professionals want you to know before you sign up
Explore why START triage remains a go-to system for efficient MCI response and field prioritization
