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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
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
It鈥檚 true 鈥� volunteer EMS isn鈥檛 for everyone
SA国际传媒 readers came together to outline more reasons on why you shouldn鈥檛 run, but walk with purpose
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the paramedic vs. EMT conundrum
The program aims to teach bystanders how to keep victims with life-threatening injuries alive until EMS arrives
Readers recall odd events involving a pet opossum, psych patients knowing their names and a patient seeing 鈥渢he light鈥�
Despite some respondents telling their younger selves to seek alternate employment, most had unique insight for their rookie selves from years on the job
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness
Test your knowledge of fentanyl exposure, protection and treatment
The discussion of private versus public ambulance services is often met with animosity; here鈥檚 a no-fuss breakdown of the two
Be sure to share your results and prove to everyone you鈥檙e the biggest movie buff you know
Training teachers in trauma casualty care to increase survival during active shooting incidents at schools
Mix a little science with lots of trial and error to reframe a tough call or a challenging day
In EMS, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
AMR representatives offer tips for giving back by reuniting patients with their loved ones during the holiday season
Here鈥檚 a breakdown of what an integrity interview is and what type of questions you can expect
The memorable calls from a patient perspective identify the disparity in what EMS providers think is a job well done, and what patients think
Despite your best efforts, blood stains, food grease and the not-so-fun vomit tinge happen from time to time
Take the quiz and find out which character you are most like
Here鈥檚 a roundup of what EMS providers wish the public knew in order to separate fact from fiction
Some readers said they wish their supervisor understood their level of commitment, while others expressed their wants and needs
Succeeding in an EMT class and as an EMT in the field is more than just knowing things
Test your knowledge on the challenges of assessing and treating children with capnography
How prepared are you to identify and treat injuries from shootings, bombings, stabbings and slashings?
Here鈥檚 an overview of what dry drowning is said to be and what medical professionals are saying
EMS providers complaining about lack of education and educators complaining about lack of students is where ignorance and apathy collide
After being held in custody for 18 months in North Korea, 22-year-old Otto Warmbier returned home in a coma
The 鈥渟et-up, size-up, scope, secure鈥� mindset of the 1st and TEN approach to intubation may help improve first-pass success
A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient鈥檚 presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
EMS agencies need a DUNS number 鈥� a unique, free identifier 鈥� to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants
