Evergreen
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
A comprehensive guide to evaluating abdominal pain through targeted assessment questions and clinical examination techniques
Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
Some readers said they wish their supervisor understood their level of commitment, while others expressed their wants and needs
Succeeding in an EMT class and as an EMT in the field is more than just knowing things
Test your knowledge on the challenges of assessing and treating children with capnography
How prepared are you to identify and treat injuries from shootings, bombings, stabbings and slashings?
EMS providers complaining about lack of education and educators complaining about lack of students is where ignorance and apathy collide
After being held in custody for 18 months in North Korea, 22-year-old Otto Warmbier returned home in a coma
The “set-up, size-up, scope, secure” mindset of the 1st and TEN approach to intubation may help improve first-pass success
A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient’s presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
EMS agencies need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants
Carry a small personal aid kit with you at all times to treat the aches, cuts and scrapes you are most likely to experience yourself or need to treat in friends and family
Show off your knowledge of the indications and contraindications for medications commonly administered by EMTs
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
When you truly listen to a group of angry EMS providers, there is always a bounce from negative complaints to positive affirmations
Check this list before you start an EMT or paramedic career
Maximize learning from EMS patient care scenarios with learning objectives, clear briefing and pre-planning equipment
For some, EMS has exposed them to the best and worst elements of humanity
Being a paramedic isn’t like what you see on TV; it isn’t all fast-paced lifesaving
EMS doesn’t have an actual paramedic shortage; instead, EMS has a shortage of paramedics willing to work for low wages in terrible working conditions
Test your ability to apply the SALT triage method to a collection of simulated MCI patients
Focus on controlling what you can and leave the big picture to other people
In your opinion, who do you think fits the bill?
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition caused by thiamine deficiency, also known as beriberi
SWOT analysis gives volunteers the opportunity to participate in the development of an action plan for training, increased competence and success
Pain while running EMS calls or sitting around the station is not normal and it can be treated with strength and flexibility exercises
A majority of readers are most concerned about the color of their uniforms in regard to setting them apart from police officers
To be resilient to the stress of an EMS career, stop being proud of your pain or your lack of it; instead, be proud of overcoming it
Test your knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and pediatric patient care with this quiz
Service is the embodiment of the noble goal we all had when we entered EMS
Compartment syndrome should be considered early to prevent dire consequences for the patient.
Identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders for your department is a critical responsibility
