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10 tips to never miss atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction
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
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
How to remove the most common uniform stains
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
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of isolated abdominal pain; what tips can improve your physical exam of…
5 questions to guide EMS transport decisions
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights…
5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory compromise
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
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?
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
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
An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here's how…
Ga. ambulance crew endures 2 rig crashes in 1 shift
The MetroAtlanta Ambulance crew still completed their shift despite the two crashes, including a hit-and-run
‘It is raining.’ How 3 words can help manage the risk of complacency
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?