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Shaken, Not Stirred: A seizure case study
You respond to a local store for a 24-year-old male having a seizure. The patient…
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It Ain’t Easy being Weezy: Pediatric Case Study
Because a child’s lower airway anatomy is proportionally smaller than an adult's, it is easily…
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Postpartum Emergencies: Three Case Studies
Take a look at three of the most likely OB crises using three case studies…
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Patient Assessment: A Modern Approach
It's time to shed old patient assessment mantras in EMS. Our assessment flowchart shows how…
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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.
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Unique Patient Signs: A Case Study
If a patient presents with multiple pathologies, some common signs can give you clues into…
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Crush Syndrome: A Case Study
By Christopher Ebright You respond to an accident involving a semi-truck that drove off a…
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Compartment Syndrome: A Case Study
You are called to a scene where a skier has fallen. The male patient is…
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Simulation in EMS Education – Part 2
It is our belief that the EMT classroom has much to gain from the use…
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Spinal Motion Restriction
A new position paper on spinal motion restriction (SMR) was issued by the American College…
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10 Things You Should Know About Trauma Emergencies
The available tools for determining criticality in trauma assessment have never been greater.
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Hurtful H’s and Terrible T’s
The H’s and T’s learned for ACLS and PALS can also be used for assessment…