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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
Research has shown that firefighters and EMTs face special risks of cardiac disease and stroke; here are 10 ways to lessen your risk
To lead and inspire an EMS team, motivation must first come from within
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鈥檚 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鈥檙e 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
As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
How to use the lost art of auscultatory percussion to evaluate suspected long bone fractures
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 how you can protect your vehicle
How to learn and understand the medications paramedics administer
Here鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 鈥渨hy don鈥檛 you run to the patient?鈥� from an EMT student
Whether you鈥檙e looking to head back to school or investing in a family member鈥檚 future, there are several ways to financially prepare for the cost of college
April is National Poetry Month; challenge ChatGPT to a poetry battle and send your best lines to 兔子先生!
Retired Fire Chief Howard Munding trains firefighters and EMS providers in Krav Maga so they have the skills to protect themselves when violence strikes
A group mainly consisting of firefighters and EMTs use their off-duty time to respond to 鈥減aramergencies鈥�
Take our 5-minute quiz to find out how your assessment skills measure up
In EMS, most providers learn their most important lessons by doing; here are three lessons learned that you should never forget 鈥� no matter how long you鈥檝e been in EMS
Test your knowledge to make sure you鈥檙e up to speed, or find out if you need to refer back to your flashcards
Crisis actors do exist 鈥� just not the ones popularized by conspiracy Twitter
