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Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
A complete narrative in the patient care report that is reviewed and signed by the patient is your best protection against liability for the non-transport decision
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
A single question can unlock memories that will distract your patient from their current pain 鈥� and fill your day
A paramedic鈥檚 role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
You never know when a simple 鈥渢hank you鈥� to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Your willingness to provide pain management is a reflection of your ability to empathize with the patient
Follow these useful tips and you can parlay your Hollywood street cred into a new career as a technical advisor on an EMS show
A verbal attack can be personal; here鈥檚 how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Now that I have half a dozen or so of these experiences under my belt, here鈥檚 what to expect when responding to a medical assistance call on a flight
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients
Follow these tips to ensure success, enjoy the experience, and leave school with a diploma and a smile
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
Understand the four components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
You are on scene with a patient who is complaining of weakness. The vital signs your partner has given you are not very detailed. What are some ways to improve on those findings?
What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes?
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