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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
A complete narrative in the patient care report that is reviewed and signed by the patient is your best protection against liability for the non-transport decision
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Your willingness to provide pain management is a reflection of your ability to empathize with the patient
Follow these useful tips and you can parlay your Hollywood street cred into a new career as a technical advisor on an EMS show
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
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
Follow these tips to ensure success, enjoy the experience, and leave school with a diploma and a smile
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
Understand the four components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim
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
Use the ePCR to showcase your skills, knowledge and professionalism
The patient care report needs to clearly and consistently demonstrate that patients received good patient care
We owe it to ourselves and our families to understand and use the PPE designed to protect us from line of duty injury or death
This phrase has an amazing ability to get people in the middle of an angry rant to stop, listen, and reframe their argument
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
