Causes and Types of Angina
/*! 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$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} The heart is a muscular pump that depends on a fresh supply of oxygen in order to function. Without oxygen the heart muscle becomes injured and dies. The right and left coronary arteries arise from the root of the aorta and carry oxygenated […]
Every EMT Needs A Strong Core
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} When you’re focused on so many things involved with being in EMS, it’s easy to forget that not only does your mind need to be conditioned in order to know how to help patients, your body needs to be in top shape too. Most […]
CPR Training Requirements
People are often confused about CPR training and which level of training is appropriate for their needs. I am a Faculty Member of the Multi-Regional Training Center (MRTC) for the American Heart Association (AHA), so I’m offering a quick review of their main courses. Beside the AHA course names in parenthesis are the names of […]
DOs and DON’Ts for Taking the NREMT Skills Exam with Allied Medical Training
The NREMT skills exam can be a stressful event for everyone involved. To help ease the stress and keep things organized, here are some DOs and DON’Ts for exam day. DO: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam is set to begin. This will give you time to sign in and fill out the necessary […]
Why Green Smoothies Will Change Your Life
/*! 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$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} If you haven’t gotten on the smoothie bandwagon yet, saddle up. You don’t have to be an all-natural vegan yogi to enjoy all the benefits smoothies have to offer. The best part of smoothies is their portability – if you’re bringing a water […]
Evaluation of a Medical Patient: The Secondary Assessment
The purpose of the Primary Assessment (aka Primary Survey or Initial Assessment) is to determine the nature of the primary complaint and rule out, prioritize, and treat any immediate life-threatening airway, breathing and circulation problems. The purpose of the Secondary Assessment is to fill in gaps in your understanding of the patient’s condition that did […]
Responding to the Threat of Ebola: A summary for EMS providers
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Ebola is a deadly virus that causes hemorrhagic fever and up until earlier this year has only been seen in a few sporadic outbreaks in small central African communities. The current outbreak is much larger and more sustained than any previously seen, having […]
Dealing with Stress
/*! 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$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Stress is an inevitable part about being both a student and a healthcare professional. It’s very important to be able to cope with stress in order to perform well in both your professional and personal life. Here are five ways to manage your […]
Understanding Emergency Cardiac Medications
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} EMTs have several medications they can use to initiate treatment of various emergency medical conditions. It’s important the EMT understands basics of the pharmacology of these interventions. When you understand how something works, as opposed to just memorizing it, you are more likely […]
Planning Ahead for Weather
Welcome all current and prospective EMS professionals. It’s that time of year again when we need to start preparing for another season of cold stretches and long shifts. As none of us are getting any younger, we need to make sure our cold weather clothing is functional and loose enough to breathe so we have […]
