Because a child’s lower airway anatomy is proportionally smaller than an adult's, it is easily compromised from a lesser degree…
Stephanie LimmerApril 21, 2019
It's time to shed old patient assessment mantras in EMS. Our assessment flowchart shows how to be more effective and…
Stephanie LimmerMarch 5, 2019
Mimics account for 20-25% of suspected strokes, and occur frequently in patients under 50.
Stephanie LimmerFebruary 13, 2019
If a patient presents with multiple pathologies, some common signs can give you clues into primary and secondary issues.
Stephanie LimmerFebruary 5, 2019
At the New York State Vital Signs Conference I presented a session on successfully transitioning students from BLS to ALS.…
Stephanie LimmerNovember 4, 2018
A new position paper on spinal motion restriction (SMR) was issued by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American College…
Stephanie LimmerAugust 16, 2018
Thank you to all who contributed to our #EMSinspiration contest on Facebook and Twitter. In a profession where we often…
Stephanie LimmerAugust 15, 2018
Every day, we have the chance to be there for one another. Not just in times of crisis. The gallows…
Stephanie LimmerAugust 6, 2018
It's hard not to think of an EMS provider NOT having a bit of damaged brain to choose this profession,…
Stephanie LimmerFebruary 20, 2018
The available tools for determining criticality in trauma assessment have never been greater.
Stephanie LimmerJanuary 29, 2018
One of the greatest things about being an EMS provider is the need to use both your brain and your…
Stephanie LimmerJanuary 16, 2018