Patient Assessment
Patient assessment is the process an EMT or paramedic follows to evaluate an injured or ill patient. The process includes a scene size-up, which is the identification and mitigation of risks, a primary assessment to find and fix life threats and a secondary assessment to perform a focused history and physical exam of the patient. Each step is an opportunity to collect information that will guide treatment and inform a transport decision. In the EMS1 Patient Assessment topic find the latest news about patient assessment and top resources to improve your patient assessment skills.
Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity.
Memorization of acronyms does not necessarily translate to understanding; here’s a breakdown of what DCAP-BTLS means
High-stress decisions and human limitations demand more than just training
The Town of Tonawanda paramedics rescued four family members, including two sleeping children, from potentially deadly CO levels
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the importance of treating the whole patient in context, instead of relying on medical monitoring to determine best practices
Rob Lawrence and guest Dr. Fivaz discuss heroes in headsets and prehospital emergency triage
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss Kelly Grayson’s recent airway management webinar (now available on-demand) and debate the best intubation tools
Test your knowledge on interpreting ECG waves, intervals and segments
A patient presented with a unique set of symptoms not previously encountered by EMS providers with over 30-plus years of collective experience
Drs. Dickson and Patrick review the pediatric general assessment triangle
“Where does it hurt?” Test your knowledge of how to assess, localize and document pain
What the research tells us about incorporating CPSS into destination decisions when evaluating large vessel occlusion stroke
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts debate the value of point-of-care ultrasound and how much it should be utilized by providers
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Test your airway management knowledge with these 10 questions
Mount Sinai researchers found that changes in heart rate variability measured by an Apple Watch could signal the onset of COVID-19
Combatting the specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of bad decisions when providing emergency medical care
Answering your questions about trauma codes, on-scene times and needle decompression
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
MedArrive aims to provide affordable at-home healthcare services by combining physician-led telehealth with hands-on care from EMS professionals
What the HALT-IT study reveals about the potential dangers of TXA for acute hemorrhage
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Darrell Jennings and his family aided 28 neighbors in their living room after a violent EF-4 tornado tore through their Putnam County, Tennessee, neighborhood
Though their chief complaint of shortness of breath is the same, these patients develop dyspnea by different means
There is nothing fake or pseudo about the mortality rate of patients with PNES
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
The association between prehospital time and outcome of trauma patients in 4 Asian countries: A cross-national, multicenter cohort study
Learn how to utilize hospital outcome data to evaluate chemical sedation, including ketamine, benzodiazepine and anti-psychotics
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
Articles, explainer video, online course and more resources introduce updated guidelines to EMTs, paramedics and EMS students
