Patient AssessmentFor StudentsFor EducatorsFor ProvidersTraumaMedical Vital Sign Trends in Shock Pulse pressure, cardiac output, vascular tone? Understand how shock affects the body.JulieNovember 1, 2022
For StudentsExam PrepTrauma Digesting a Test Question: Spinal Motion Restriction To answer, you have to understand the difference between spinal motion restriction and spinal immobilization.JulieJune 30, 2022
For StudentsFor EducatorsFor ProvidersTraumaOB/GynAirway & Oxygen Sacred Cows Are Alive and Well in EMS Five things that are taught incorrectly in a lot of EMS classrooms.JulieJune 15, 2022
NREMT TipsFor StudentsBurns Mastering Burn Formulas A few tips for mastering the burn formulas you need to know for the NREMT.Stephanie LimmerMay 20, 2022
For StudentsFor ProvidersTraumaPediatrics Back to the Basics: Pediatric Trauma By Chris Ebright Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children, more than all other causes…JulieJune 1, 2021
Patient AssessmentFor StudentsIn the FieldFor EducatorsTrauma What Does Mechanism of Injury Tell Us? EMS loves mechanism of injury. The excitement of pulling up to a big crash, examining the forces that cause injuries…JulieMarch 19, 2021
For StudentsFor ProvidersTrauma Back to the Basics: Chest Trauma Chest Traumas are the second most common traumatic injury, and come with the highest cases of patient mortality. Sharpen your…Stephanie LimmerAugust 27, 2020
EMS Case StudiesFor ProvidersTrauma The Busted Melon: A Case of Traumatic Brain Injury Test your understanding of TBI in this case study of a 28 year old male biker without a helmet.Stephanie LimmerJuly 22, 2019
EMS Case StudiesFor StudentsFor ProvidersTrauma Crush Syndrome: A Case Study By Christopher Ebright You respond to an accident involving a semi-truck that drove off a bridge five hours ago and…Stephanie LimmerJanuary 25, 2019
EMS Case StudiesFor StudentsFor ProvidersTrauma Compartment Syndrome: A Case Study You are called to a scene where a skier has fallen. The male patient is in moderate distress and complaining…Stephanie LimmerNovember 28, 2018
For StudentsFor ProvidersTraumaClinical Care Spinal Motion Restriction A new position paper on spinal motion restriction (SMR) was issued by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American College…Stephanie LimmerAugust 16, 2018
Patient AssessmentFor ProvidersTrauma 10 Things You Should Know About Trauma Emergencies The available tools for determining criticality in trauma assessment have never been greater.Stephanie LimmerJanuary 29, 2018