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Smoke Inhalation: Part 1

Assessing the scene and your patient

Article • April 7th, 2011
Assessing the Eyes

In emergency medicine, much can be learned from a routine eye exam

Article • April 5th, 2011
When a Broken Heart Fails

What EMS providers need to know about stress cardiomyopathy, which is most common among post-menopausal women

Article • April 5th, 2011
Verbal First Aid: What You Say Can Be As Important As What You Do: Part 3

Learn how to apply the techniques of verbal first aid on the scene of a call

Article • April 1st, 2011
Bath Salts: What the EMS Provider Needs to Know

EMS providers must be prepared to protect the patient and themselves.

Article • April 1st, 2011
Beyond the Books: The Three-Second Pause

The three-second pause gives patients the opportunity to answer their own question

Article • March 24th, 2011
Verbal First Aid: What You Say Can Be As Important As What You Do: Part 2

Your words are as important as your actions when it comes to patient care

Article • March 24th, 2011
Verbal First Aid: What You Say Can Be As Important As What You Do: Part 1

Knowing what to say at the scene of an emergency can improve the success of your rescues

Article • March 17th, 2011
Emergency Responder Communication Skills

In an emergency, what you say and do for patients is just as critical as the medical attention you give them. Employing good communication skills can help them focus on what is beneficial to relieve discomfort and enable recovery.

Article • March 16th, 2011
The "Why" List

There are certain questions all providers should ask when conducting a patient assessment

Article • March 14th, 2011
Death Wish

Is your conversation someone's last chance?

Article • March 9th, 2011
Assessing the Pediatric Patient

Observational assessment can substantially decrease the difficulty of pediatric patient assessment.

Article • March 9th, 2011
Electrolyte Imbalances: Sodium Balance Disorders

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are types of electrolyte balances that can lead to problems including death

Article • February 1st, 2011
Drug Seekers

We need more answers when it comes to patients complaining of pain

Article • February 1st, 2011
Assessing the Spine

Proper assessment of the spine is necessary when deciding whether to immobilize a patient.

Article • February 1st, 2011

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