What Is a National Registry "Cognitive Exam" and When Do You Need to Retake It? EMS providers hear the phrase "cognitive exam" thrown around constantly, but the term gets confused often enough that it's worth breaking down plainly. Whether you're a first-time EMT candidate or a Paramedic who hasn't thought about initial testing in years, [...]
What Happens If You Miss Your EMS Recertification Deadline? The deadline came and went, and now the certification card says "expired." Before panic sets in, it helps to know that a missed EMS recertification deadline is not the career-ending event it feels like in the moment. It does mean a different, more involved process than [...]
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) aka Counter Pulsation Therapy is an intervention that the Critical Care Provider may be called upon to transport from one facility to another. Transporting the counter pulsation patient can be a daunting idea if the provider does not understand the who’s, why’s and what’s of utilizing and monitoring this device. Intra Aortic [...]
