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Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Use high-fidelity patient simulation to teach ALS providers the danger and assessment of unplanned extubation
The drug we use most often in EMS can cause harm if we give it without good reason
Tension pneumothorax is a life threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is more likely to happen with trauma involving an opening in the chest wall
Non-traditional uses of pulse oximetry that you may find handy in your clinical practice include palpating blood pressures, and getting a real-time assessment of distal circulation
Everyone likes new equipment, but before you run to your boss to make your case, ask yourself these questions
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Understand why blood pressure and heart rate may not be a good early indicator of a hypovolemic shock state