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A single question can unlock memories that will distract your patient from their current pain – and fill your day
A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Unless EMS leaders can explain “why” to the millennial workforce, any quality improvement process is doomed
EMS leaders can better understand the types of employees in their agency by assessing the level of engagement and commitment
The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic
Acute flaccid myelitis is a condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord
Book choices tend to be highly subjective; here’s what our readers suggest you pick up next
For EMTs and paramedics interested in nursing education and work, here are four things to know about bridge and degree programs
Unintended or casual exposure to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine, can be life-threatening
These habits have helped hundreds of EMT and paramedic students pass the NREMT cognitive exam on their first attempt
Here are five smartphone apps EMTs and paramedics can use during patient assessment and treatment
EMS1 readers want EMS providers to focus on providing information on rehabilitation centers and where to get help
What tunes will you be playing as you prepare to transport ghouls, ghosts or goblins?
Test your knowledge of the highest-selling and most commonly prescribed to patients with chronic illness and disease
Recognize the signs and symptoms of heart failure and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment
If you have any of these signs, then it’s time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty?
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it
The art of complaining has been adopted by just about every profession, but paramedics have the best things to complain about
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
Here’s why the logistical and emotional complications from working in EMS can make connecting with new people nearly impossible
Try these tips for busting the immediate and long-term stress that often accompanies working as an EMS professional
EMS habits die hard, even when you’re off duty; what are some that follow you off the clock?
Vaccines are not just for kids; take this quiz to find out which vaccines you may need
No one likes a phony, especially when it comes to lying about service
Consider these four emergency mobile command posts vehicle types to see what best fits your needs
Improving resiliency through regular exercise and smart nutrition is essential to helping EMS providers cope with traumatic stress
Pediatric intraosseous insertion can be stressful, but it’s a critical tool to have if you can’t get IV access
Learn the importance of electrolytes for homeostasis and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or too low
Once a volunteer EMS agency decides to hire paid EMTs, these questions must be answered before the positions are announced and interviews begin
