Sepsis Treatment in the Field: What EMS Providers Need to Know
A sepsis diagnosis doesn’t come with lights or sirens. But once early signs appear, it’s time to act fast. Each minute and each milliliter you administer makes a measurable difference in patient outcomes. Why EMS Has a Critical Role in Sepsis Survival Sepsis survival is all about timing. Hospital protocols rely on early antibiotics, fluid […]
Inside the Inflammatory Storm: How Sepsis Progresses
You’ve probably heard that sepsis is “the body’s overreaction to infection.” Sounds simple enough, right?What that really means is the immune system takes a hard left, goes into overdrive, and starts wrecking the house it’s trying to protect.Sepsis isn’t just an infection. It’s a self-inflicted meltdown. In this post, we’re pulling back the curtain on […]
Sepsis 101: How to Recognize Red Flags Before It’s Too Late
You show up to a call for weakness and fever. The patient is 74. She’s had a cough for a few days and now seems confused. Her skin is warm, flushed, and damp. Her heart rate is 112. BP is 96 systolic. She’s breathing 26 times a minute. Is this just the flu? Or is […]
Why the NREMT Wants You to Think, Not Just Know
NREMT questions are built using a structure called Bloom’s Taxonomy a framework educators use to measure different levels of thinking. We will save you the boring educational psychology lesson and jump right into the important parts. Most of what you’ll see on the exam comes from these three levels of the hierarchy: Application: Use what you […]
NREMT Strategy: How to Boost Your Score
You’ve practiced your skills. Memorized protocols. Drilled airway, trauma, and meds. But the NREMT? It still trips people up. It’s not about what you don’t know — it’s about how you’re thinking. Too many students go into the exam trying to outsmart the test, getting tangled in hypotheticals, or second-guessing their first instinct. Let’s fix […]
Why You Can Miss 50% of NREMT Questions and Still Pass
Ready for a wild fact that makes students look at me like I have three heads? You can miss almost HALF the questions on the NREMT and still pass. Yes, really. No, I’m not trying to trick you.No, this isn’t some obscure technicality or footnote.And no, you don’t need to reread that sentence five times […]
Cracking the Code: How the NREMT Exam Formats Really Work
If you’ve ever walked out of an NREMT exam thinking, “What on earth was that?” trust us you are not alone. One of the biggest sources of confusion for EMS providers is the test format. Because spoiler alert: it’s not the same for everyone. Whether you’re new to the field or returning for recertification, this […]
Fatal Dysrhythmias Every EMT Should Know (And What to Do About Them)
If you’ve ever stared at a monitor, wondering what those squiggly lines look like and if what you’re seeing is a normal or a bad rhythm, this post is for you! You don’t need to be a paramedic to recognize a life-threatening cardiac rhythm. Today’s EMTs are increasingly expected to place 12-lead cables, assist with […]
12-Lead ECG Placement Made Simple
Whether you’re working toward your EMS certification or just trying not to embarrass yourself with wires and stickers mid-call, nowadays knowing how to place a 12-lead ECG correctly is a foundational EMS skill. And let’s be real, it is only 10 stickers. Let’s break down how it works, why it matters, and how to get […]
10 Documentation Tips Every EMS Provider Should Know
Let’s be honest, no one likes charting. You signed up to save lives (ew, that hurts to say, but also partially true), and not sitting in an EMS Room at 3 am tapping away at a keyboard, reliving your call in 500 words or less. But we all know that your chart is your legal […]