The Balance of Spontaneous Ventilation
So the next question is: what causes us to breathe in and what causes us to breathe out?
Never Forget
For as long as I can remember, every training, classroom, online class, etc. starts with safety, safety, safety. The old, “BSI, scene safe” moniker will always ring true to our profession. On this Memorial Day, it seemed fitting to pay respect to a story that recently hit our Kansas City region. The shield for KCFD [...]
How Many Continuing Education (CE) Hours Are Required for Recertification?
How Many Continuing Education (CE) Hours Are Required for Recertification? If you’re an EMS professional working in the field, continuing education isn’t just a formality—it’s a requirement. But the exact number of CE hours you need for recertification depends on your certification level and the path you follow with the National Registry of Emergency Medical [...]
Are You Looking for NREMT Retesting? We’ve Got You Covered—Online, Anytime
Are You Looking for NREMT Retesting? We’ve Got You Covered—Online, Anytime So, you didn’t pass the NREMT on your first, second, or third try? Take a deep breath—you’re not alone. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam is no joke, and many highly capable EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics have had to retest. The [...]
Do You Need Live EMS Requirements for California, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Wyoming? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Do You Need Live EMS Requirements for California, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Wyoming? Here’s What You Need to Know. If you’re an EMS professional in California, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Wyoming, you’ve probably noticed that your state’s continuing education requirements are a little more specific than others. In fact, each of these states requires Live [...]
Responding to Terrorist Incidents: An EMS Perspective part 3
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Gear Considerations Terror-related responses often present hazards that go beyond the everyday EMS call, so the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. In any EMS response you’ll have your standard PPE (gloves, eye protection, etc.), but for terrorism incidents you should consider additional protective gear based on the nature of [...]
Airway Assessment To The Letter (Or Number)
Predicting the difficult airway is a combination of art and science. Sometimes the airway that looks relatively easy to manage can turn out to be a nightmare and the supposedly difficult airway based on external assessment can be managed relatively simple to maintain. A good rule of thumb is to always hope for the best [...]
From Impact to Impairment: A First Responder’s Look at Traumatic Brain Injury and Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
As an emergency medical responder, I’ve seen firsthand how one fall, crash, or strike to the head can change a life forever.
NREMT and YOU!
The National Registry has been active since 1970. Prior to its implementation, people working on an ambulance were basically just taxi drivers. I know that also seems to be the case sometimes now, however prior to the 1960s and 1970s ambulance crews would basically just pick up a patient and drive them to a hospital [...]
Big News! We’re Having a Flash Sale on EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Recertification Classes
🚨 Attention EMS professionals! 🚨 If you still need to complete your recertification before the March 31st deadline, now is the time to act! DistanceCME is offering a limited-time Flash Sale on our EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic refresher courses. Use coupon code FLASH25 at checkout and SAVE 25% on your course! But hurry—this offer won’t [...]