Beat the Heat: Essential Hyperthermia Recognition for EMTs
Let's quickly go over hyperthermia – a condition we encounter in EMS often, especially during summer.
Let's quickly go over hyperthermia – a condition we encounter in EMS often, especially during summer.
Understanding the hallmark signs and symptoms of various medical and traumatic emergencies is crucial for EMS professionals. So, in this post, I will show two distinct cases
Pediatric calls are among the most challenging and emotionally charged situations that EMS professionals face. Children make up a significant portion of EMS patients, with studies showing that they account for approximately 5-10% of all EMS calls. These emergencies can range from respiratory distress and febrile seizures to traumatic injuries and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Pre-reading is when you take a quick peek at what you're going to learn before you really dive into it. It's like looking at a map before going on a long trip. You don't have to do it every day, but it's super useful, especially before tackling a tough chapter or planning your week.
Have you passed your latest exams, including the NREMT. ? That's a huge achievement, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. But, I'm here to gently remind you that this isn't the finish line – it's just the starting point.
When you're starting to learn something new, like a chapter in a book, here's a fun and easy way to do it. First, take a quick look through the chapter. Look for bold words and important sentences, and just get a feel for what it's all about.
One of the most critical topics you'll encounter as an EMS professional is a Myocardial Infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack.
Learning all this EMT stuff can sometimes feel like you're trying to solve a really big puzzle, right? You read about one EMS topic, think you've got it, then move on to the next, and suddenly, that first one starts to get a bit fuzzy in your mind. It's like putting together a puzzle but not really remembering how the first few pieces looked by the time you're placing the last ones.
Comprehensive Free 3-Day Learning Plan: Master the essentials of diabetes care in emergency medicine, including the understanding, assessing, and treating diabetic patients.
Do you want to level up your study game? Let's check out some priming methods as a super handy tool for mastering EMS topics
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