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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
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Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
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
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state
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As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Here’s an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
Stories about patients stealing ambulances are common, so here’s how you can protect your vehicle
How to learn and understand the medications paramedics administer
Here’s an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one
Learn and follow these steps to accurately auscultate blood pressure quickly and easily
Help students get the most out of patient assessment scenarios and high-fidelity simulations with these debriefing tips
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class’s patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
How I explained response speed to the question “why don’t you run to the patient?” from an EMT student
