Transporting a patient with an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) can be intimidating for EMS and critical care transport providers—but understanding how counterpulsation therapy works makes it far more manageable. This blog breaks down the core functions of IABP therapy, including how it increases coronary perfusion, reduces cardiac workload, and improves overall cardiac output. Learn how precise balloon inflation and deflation during the cardiac cycle enhances perfusion and decreases afterload, why helium is used, and what this means for safe patient transport. Perfect for paramedics and transport clinicians looking to build confidence in managing IABP patients in the field.

Airway management is often a skill that Paramedics and Critical Care Paramedics are thought to be experts on. It is a skill that we often practice, practice again and then practice again to become comfortable with. One pitfall of being an advanced provider is the fact that many advanced providers look for the shiny object in [...]

This is not an ago old question in medicine as the standard of care in any emergency department or trauma bay is to cut the chest and place a chest tube. However given the means by which EMS operates only recently have we been posed with a question, should we be doing finger thoracostomies (FT) or continue to use the needle decompression (NT) as a treatment for tension pneumothorax?

In the world of emergency medical services, time is never on your side. Training requirements are constant, yet staffing shortages and budget concerns make it harder than ever to send your providers away for continuing education. That is where DistanceCME comes in. Our online refresher courses are designed to save your team both time and [...]

Making Quality EMS Training Accessible Anywhere - Rural EMS agencies face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining certifications and continuing education. Travel distances, limited budgets, and staffing shortages can make attending in-person courses nearly impossible. That is why Remote EMS Continuing Education for Rural Agencies from DistanceCME was created. We bring high-quality, accredited EMS [...]

When Is the Best Time for Your NREMT Renewal? Complete It Early and Avoid the Rush Why Timing Matters for NREMT Renewal Every EMS provider faces the same challenge during their recertification cycle. The deadline seems far away, then suddenly the final weeks creep up and continuing education hours are still unfinished. The best time [...]

What Does CAPCE Accreditation Mean? A Complete Guide for EMS Professionals Understanding Why CAPCE Accreditation Matters If you work in EMS, you have probably seen the term CAPCE when searching for continuing education. But what does CAPCE accreditation actually mean, and why is it so important? In this blog, we break down the purpose of [...]

Smarter Continuing Education for Busy EMS Agencies For EMS organizations, time and budget are always in short supply. Between staffing, operations, and patient care, scheduling continuing education can feel like just another challenge to manage. That is why EMS Training That Saves Agencies Time and Money from DistanceCME was built to solve that exact problem. [...]

Stay Certified and Confident with Flexible Online EMS CE - In emergency medical services, staying compliant with continuing education requirements is essential for maintaining certifications and providing the best patient care. That’s where Online EMS CE That Keeps Providers Compliant from DistanceCME comes in. We make it simple for EMS professionals and agencies to meet [...]

Why Group EMS Training Packages Are the Smartest Choice for Agencies - Coordinating continuing education for an entire EMS agency can feel like an endless challenge. Between shift changes, budget constraints, and compliance tracking, finding the time and resources to keep everyone certified can be difficult. That’s why Group EMS Training Packages for Agencies from [...]