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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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DistanceCME: Your Trusted Source for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Refreshers Staying current with your EMS certification is essential for providing top-tier patient care and ensuring compliance with state and national regulations. However, finding a continuing education provider that is both flexible and high-quality can be a challenge—especially for busy EMS professionals juggling work and [...]
DistanceCME: Your Trusted Source for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Refreshers Staying current with your EMS certification is essential for providing top-tier patient care and ensuring compliance with state and national regulations. However, finding a continuing education provider that is both flexible and high-quality can be a challenge—especially for busy EMS professionals juggling work and [...]
Why Choose DistanceCME for Refresher Courses? As an EMS professional, staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and continuing education requirements is vital to providing the best possible care. Whether you are working towards recertification or seeking to enhance your skills, choosing the right provider for your refresher courses is key. At DistanceCME, we pride ourselves [...]
What Is the EMS Compact? A Pathway to Stronger Emergency Medical Services Nationwide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are crucial to the health and safety of communities everywhere, but the systems that provide them are often limited by geography and state borders. That’s where the EMS Compact comes in — a groundbreaking agreement designed to create more [...]
The role and consequences of mechanical ventilation during transport is something that must be both understood and respected. While it can free up much needed manpower and allow for more consistent delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide, it can also have negative effects if applied incorrectly. Broadly speaking, mechanical ventilation can be utilized [...]
