Get answers to your NREMT test questions, including preparation tips, exam differences, and practical advice for success on the cognitive and skills tests.
Perfusion is the necessary component to transport the goods of ventilation and external respiration throughout the body. Get an in-depth lesson on how it works.
In a recent NREMT review webinar, many attendees brought forth common concerns regarding the test and preparation strategies. Key insights include the importance of evaluating overall patient presentation when oxygenating patients and strategies to combat test anxiety. Understanding the exam structure and focusing on a solid study plan can significantly enhance your chances for success on the NREMT.
Research shows that routine and unchecked high-flow oxygen administration reaches toxic internal levels within minutes. However, despite updated education standards, many EMS providers are still resistant to change their tried and true method of excessive oxygen delivery to ALL patients, especially those experiencing chest pain.
The article "Oxygen is the Wonder Drug No More" challenges the longstanding belief in oxygen as a universally beneficial treatment. It emphasizes the need for cautious oxygen administration, especially in patients with adequate saturation, highlighting the potential for harm in overusing this once-celebrated "wonder drug." Updated guidelines stress a more nuanced approach to oxygen therapy.