June 2020
An experienced EMS provider and educator discusses the use of CPR feedback devices, as well as the pros and cons of each type available on the market.
April 2020
Coronavirus and EMS safety: Cleaning your hands and your ambulance
A paramedic and Distance CME instructor discusses the coronavirus and EMS safety, including proper handwashing and the best ways to clean your ambulance.
March 2020
The NREMT test: 5 myths about national registry testing
The NREMT test is not trying to set you up for failure. To prove it, we run through 5 myths surrounding the NREMT test, discussing why they are not true.
Carfentanil vs fentanyl, the opioid crisis, and the path forward
A clinician discusses the carfentanil vs fentanyl, other derivatives of fentanyl, the opioid crisis and where we go from here.
January 2021
Bleeding Control and Wound Packing: Uncover the Facts
When providing trauma treatment, stopping patients from bleeding and using wound packing are paramount. But first, let's dispel some long-standing myths.
September 2020
How Stop the Bleed kits can help you save more lives
This program trains bystanders to take action to help people who are bleeding while EMS is on the way with tools such as Stop the Bleed kits.
August 2020
Compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock
We review the three phases of shock: compensated shock, decompensated shock, and irreversible shock. Plus, learn more about shock treatment.
July 2020
The best stethoscope for EMT professionals: Finding the one for you
An experienced EMS provider and instructor reviews the pros and cons of stethoscope grades to help determine the best stethoscope for EMT professionals.
June 2020
High Performance CPR: Building on Pit Crew CPR for better care
An experienced EMS provider discusses the High Performance CPR, Pit Crew CPR, and other best practices for resusitating patients.
August 2020
PPE shortage: Are we part of the problem?
A discussion of the origins of the PPE shortage EMS personnel currently face and how EMS can work to prevent this type of shortage in the future.