Medical

Understanding pathophysiology transforms guesswork into informed, patient-centered decision-making.

Expert advice for caring for renal failure patients.

Pulse pressure, cardiac output, vascular tone? Understand how shock affects the body.

Hematological disorders are rare in the prehospital arena; however, it is important to understand the physiology behind these disease states.

Understanding the basics of Hematology is important as many patients with a hematological disorder have complicated medical histories.

Responding to a snakebite call? Here’s everything you need to know about identifying venomous bites and managing your patient’s injury.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen. Key events include antigen exposure, antibody-antigen attachment, the release of mediators like histamine, and visible symptoms ranging from skin reactions to respiratory distress. Prompt treatment with epinephrine is crucial for patient survival and recovery.

As opioids, prescription and illicit, are currently the leading cause of drug overdose deaths it is very likely EMS personnel will encounter a patient suffering from an opioid overdose sometime during their career. What should you look for, how do you manage the overdose and what is the best way to administer Naloxone?

You respond to a local store for a 24-year-old male having a seizure. The patient presents lying on the floor supine and convulsing.