When Code 3 Is Not Fast Enough
We have all heard of the “Golden Hour,” the critical hour in which to get a trauma patient to definitive care to ensure the best chance of survival. Many EMTs and EMRs do not have the luxury of having a Level 1 Trauma Center close by. One of the fastest methods to do this is […]
Tips for Surviving the Skills Exam
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Heat-Related Illnesses
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} It’s that time of year again when we start seeing heat-related illness. The human body normally maintains a temperature of 98.6F through a complex system of homeostasis regulated by the hypothalamus. Normally at rest, the skin temperature will be about 94F. When exposed […]
A Guide to EMS Multiple Choice Questions
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The Three Learning Styles
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The Physiology of Shock
The body’s response to preserve blood flow to vital organs.
Case Study: The Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system is that part of the nervous system that is responsible for homeostasis and the flight-or-fight response. Generally, the autonomic system operates without conscious input. It is triggered by our emotional response, as well as complex hormonal feedback loops. This autonomic nervous system is composed of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic systems. […]
Summer is Coming: A Guide to Vitamin D
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Vitamin D is the best part of sunshine (besides the warmth). It is essential to your body because it is necessary to absorbing calcium and phosphorous (making strong bones and teeth), boosting your immune system, staving off depression, and even protecting against certain […]
How To Manage Your Time
As a student and when working in EMS (or any job), time management is very important. When you’re a student, particularly when you also have a job, you have to manage fitting in homework and studying with everything else. Even when you’re not a student, managing work time and personal time can get difficult, particularly […]
Tips for a Great Interview
After sending in your stellar resume and cover letter (click here for resume tips, and here for cover letter tips), an employer may decide that you should be interviewed for a job. You’ve already made your first impression on paper, so now it’s time to bring that person on paper to life. Always dress professionally. The […]
