differential diagnosis Archives – Limmer Education, LLC

Flipped ClassroomFor EducatorsDynamic Learning Exercises

Creating Pathways for Learning

Two exercises to simulate patient assessment in a fun and active way.

JulieFebruary 6, 2023

For EducatorsDynamic Learning Exercises

Teaching Differential Diagnosis

A series of in-class dynamic learning exercises to help teach differential diagnosis.

JulieAugust 17, 2021

EMS Case StudiesFor StudentsFor ProvidersMedical

When a Stroke is Not a Stroke: A Case Study

Mimics account for 20-25% of suspected strokes, and occur frequently in patients under 50.

Stephanie LimmerFebruary 13, 2019

Patient AssessmentEMS Case StudiesFor StudentsFor Providers

Unique Patient Signs: A Case Study

If a patient presents with multiple pathologies, some common signs can give you clues into primary and secondary issues.

Stephanie LimmerFebruary 5, 2019

Patient AssessmentFor StudentsFor Educators

On Seizures, Syncope and Science

Not all research papers provide everything you need to know about a topic. It is up to the reader to…

Stephanie LimmerJuly 25, 2017

Patient AssessmentFor StudentsFor Providers

10 Tips to Improve Your Differential Diagnostic Skills

Differential diagnosis is a hallmark skill for EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics. EMS has progressed beyond the “EMS doesn’t diagnose” days…

Stephanie LimmerAugust 11, 2016

For StudentsFor Educators

Five Things EMT Classes MUST Teach

You don’t have to look far to find an online discussion where students are talking about feeling unprepared for the…

Stephanie LimmerFebruary 9, 2016