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Why the Valsalva Maneuver breaks SVT and causes syncope
Understand the four phases of the Valsalva effect and how those phases effect a stable supraventricular tachycardia
Fla. fire lieutenant, paramedic survives alligator attack
Tavares Fire Department Lt. Carsten Kieffer said a fellow paramedic on the boat used his belt as a tourniquet
Fla. FF-medic survives alligator attack
Tavares Fire Department Lt. Carsten Kieffer said a fellow paramedic on the boat used his belt as a tourniquet
Wash. city approves $175K settlement for wife of deceased man intubated by FD medics
The man's wife filed a federal lawsuit after 11 fire department employees admitted to performing 15 "tube checks" on his body on…
Ind. FF suspended after tardiness puts medic rig out of service
The firefighter's 10-day suspension is part of a "progressive discipline" process after he was previously suspended for leaving work
On-Demand Webinar: The state of the workforce in EMS and strategies for retaining and recruiting top talent
Understand trends, learn ways to keep the EMS workforce engaged and streamline the recruiting process
Duty to act, assess, treat and transport: A legal refresher for EMS providers
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living…
NY EMS students practice lifesaving skills at home through virtual training
Monte Posner, executive director of the Training Institute for Medical Emergencies and Rescue, says students have found creative ways practice hands-on skills…
Negligence explained for the EMS professional
Understand the 4 components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim
Family of woman found alive at funeral home hires lawyer to investigate possible negligence
The family's attorney says the woman was in a body bag for two hours after being declared dead
Drowning patient resuscitation and monitoring
Use capnography to guide oxygenation and ventilation derangements in drowning patients
EMS use of CPAP for respiratory emergencies
CPAP for emergency management of congestive heart failure and other respiratory emergencies has become the standard of care