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The Immune System and Immunologic Complications

Our immune system is designed to protect us from harmful pathogens; here's what you need to know about how it works.

Article • July 11th, 2011
Abdominal Pain in Females of Childbearing Years

Management of the potentially pregnant female with abdominal pain can be broken down into simple steps.

Article • June 6th, 2011
Smoke Inhalation—Part 2

Assessing the scene and your patient at the scene of fire

Article • June 1st, 2011
Electrolyte Imbalances: Part 4

Hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia are types of electrolyte imbalances

Article • May 1st, 2011
Limited Engagement

Hospice patients can pose challenges for systems without protocols for them.

Article • April 26th, 2011
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Understanding the different causes of GI bleeding will help you perform a thorough patient assessment and provide accurate care

Article • April 1st, 2011
Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Medical Assessment

A review of the new education standards pertaining to medical assessment for the EMT

Article • March 1st, 2011
Electrolyte Imbalances: Magnesium Balance Disorders

Having electrolytes out of whack can be a big problem for patients. What should providers know about these dangerous disorders?

Article • February 28th, 2011
Literature Review: Prehospital IV Fluid for Severe Sepsis Patients

In hospitals, aggressive early fluid administration improves sepsis patients' outcomes. Should we give fluids earlier?

Article • February 23rd, 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
Literature Review: Ondansetron for Nausea & Vomiting

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Article • February 1st, 2011
Electrolyte Imbalances--Part 2: Potassium Balance Disorders

Having electrolytes out of whack can be a big problem for patients. What should providers know about these dangerous disorders?

Article • January 17th, 2011
A Silent Death

Carbon monoxide poisoning poses risks to both patients and providers

Article • November 1st, 2010
Skills Station: Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition involving the nerve fibers and skin and is a complication of shingles, or the herpes zoster, which results from chickenpox

Article • October 28th, 2010
Hemochromatosis

What EMS providers should know about this potentially lethal disorder of iron metabolism

Article • October 1st, 2010

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