CPR feedback devices: Improving resuscitation technique
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.
June 2020
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.
October 2020
Strategies for Effective Bleeding Control You Should Know
Bleeding control and proper patient management are essential to increasing the likelihood of positive patient outcomes. Are you ready to stop the bleed?
Pedal Pulse: Have You Mastered This Basic Assessment?
Pedal pulse assessment is dreaded by many and found by even fewer. Let's explore this finicky pulse point, also known as the dorsalis pedis artery.
November 2020
Chest Wall Trauma: Field-Ready Facts and Treatments
Did you know chest wall trauma is the third most common blunt injury in the “unintentional injury” category? Let's review the different types.
Deer Accidents: What EMS and Ambulance Providers Should Keep in Mind
When animal fluids enter the vehicle and the occupant becomes trapped, such as in deer accidents, paramedics must have adequate supply of PPE.
January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: Answers to Your Questions
With the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine finally being administered, there has been a lot of public confusion about its efficacy, safety, and development.
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.
February 2021
Advanced Airway Techniques Help Patients Breathe Easier
When patients go into respiratory distress they might require advanced airway procedures. But what happens if you don't know how to intubate patients?
March 2021
GCS Interpretation: Assessing a Patient’s Glasgow Coma Scale
The most valuable assessment tool for determining a patient’s level of awareness is the Glasgow Coma Scale, which determines a patient’s mentation state.