10 tips to never miss atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction
February 2, 2021
Learn how to separate atrial activity from ventricular activity when interpreting a rhythm strip and the atrial flutter waves will stand out
Ill. FF taken to hospital after crash between ambulance, snowplow truck
February 2, 2021
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
How to remove the most common uniform stains
February 2, 2021
Despite your best efforts, blood stains, food grease and the not-so-fun vomit tinge happen from time to time
5 steps to an accurate physical exam
February 2, 2021
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of isolated abdominal pain; what tips can improve your physical exam of this patient?
5 questions to guide EMS transport decisions
February 2, 2021
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights and sirens?
5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory compromise
February 2, 2021
EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses
3 things paramedics need to know about respiratory compromise, pneumonia and sepsis
February 2, 2021
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis.
EKG case: Why is a two-week chest pain complaint now an emergency?
February 2, 2021
What's your assessment and care for a patient who has had two weeks of persistent chest pain?
Lawmakers introduce bill to reimburse treatment in place during pandemic
February 2, 2021
The bill aims to reimburse ambulance providers who can’t transport some patients due to lack of available hospital beds
How to treat sudden cardiac arrest, opioid overdose
February 2, 2021
An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here's how to assess and treat the patient