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 […]
5 Easy Steps to Renew Your Lapsed NREMT Certification
Understanding the renewal process can be challenging, especially if your certification has lapsed. Many students ask if and how they can regain their certifications after it has lapsed. Please refer to our comprehensive, step-by-step guide on renewing your lapsed NREMT certification. What Does a Lapsed Certification Mean? A lapsed NREMT certification means that your certification […]
Flight Medical Provider™: A Ground and Flight Critical Care Guide
Our staff of experienced flight paramedics and nurses have taken difficult concepts and put them in an easy-to-understand format. We have created a top-notch resource for EMS providers using the most up-to-date literature and evidence-based practice. Preparing to take care of high-acuity patients in resource-and space-limited situations is what it takes to become a Flight […]
The IKEA Model – Mentorship & Success
Guidance, leadership, influence, role model, and experience. We could go on with what the characteristics and benefits of a mentor are. These words define the qualities of a good mentor. The true purpose of a mentor is not to be a cheat sheet to success. A good mentor is there to assist you with the […]
PHANTASi Trial: Prehospital Antibiotics vs Sepsis
Background Antibiotics are one of the cornerstones of therapy in the treatment of sepsis/septic shock, however, according to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines, time to antibiotics is a core measure, though there is weak evidence in support of this. Most of the evidence supporting this is based off retrospective studies that showed delays in […]
How to Stop Your Partner from Falling in Love With You
Have you ever started a job and thought, “Wow! Is my co-worker charming and cute!”? Have you ever caught your partner looking at your longingly or with googly eyes? If you have, you’ve come to the right place. This is your ultimate guide for putting a stop to romantic feelings between partners before it starts. Keep […]
Other Side of the Room
Other Side of the Room by: Chelsea Epling June 20, 2021, I received my hardest patient to date, the one that will stick with me for the rest of my life. The report we received was of a 61-year-old male who underwent cardiac arrest at home, without CPR for approximately 20 minutes. When EMS arrived, […]
Do Palpable Pulses Correlate to Systolic Blood Pressure in Hypotensive Trauma Patients?
Do Palpable Pulses Correlate to Systolic Blood Pressure in Hypotensive Trauma Patients? In Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), we learned that a carotid, femoral, and radial pulse correlates to certain systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypotensive trauma patients. Specifically, ATLS stated: Carotid pulse only = SBP 60 – 70 mmHg Carotid & Femoral pulse only […]
Spooky Thursdays: Darkness Falls
Warning: potential trigger warning! A 72-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure, which had led to kidney failure, and his significantly younger wife was always by his side. The whole cardiac unit talked about how there was something not quite right about his wife–nobody could ever put their finger on what […]