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Tips for Excelling in Paramedic Class: A Fall Semester Survival Guide

As many paramedic classes kick off this fall, students are gearing up for an intense yet rewarding educational journey. The beginning phases of paramedic courses often focus on foundational subjects like medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Excelling in these areas is crucial for success in later, more specialized phases of the course. Here are […]

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The Anatomy of a Successful Paramedic: Key Traits Inspired by Hal Moore in “We Were Soldiers”

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When we think of role models for paramedics, the usual suspects are real-life heroes in the medical field or perhaps characters from medical dramas. However, sometimes inspiration can come from unexpected places. Take, for example, Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Lt. Col. Hal Moore in the film “We Were Soldiers,” based on the true story of

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“Read to Succeed: 6 Books That Will Make You a Better Paramedic Student”

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Embarking on a career in paramedicine is both exciting and challenging. The field demands a unique blend of medical knowledge, leadership skills, and emotional resilience. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve compiled a list of five books that offer valuable insights into various aspects of the profession. These books are not just about medical

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Getting Derailed: A Lesson in Resilience for EMS Professionals

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Today I got derailed. I was training with the swat team. I’ve been a tactical medic for 7+ years now. Today we were doing force on force training with airsoft. I ended up as point man in the stack for a training evolution. Calling out what I see as we are moving thru a space.

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The Trauma Triad of Death and Its Implications in EMS

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Dispatched For a male patient shot in the leg. Upon arrival you find a 32 year old male patient sitting in his truck. was attempting to reholster his firearm while sitting in his truck when it accidentally discharged. The bullet penetrated his right thigh, causing immediate pain and profuse bleeding. During assessment the patient was

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Critical takeaways about LVAD and total artificial heart care.

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With any technology booming many times things move faster then our education in the medical profession. I think its time to talk about LVAD’s. These devices over the last 20 years has gone from the size of large room to a brief case and then eventually a fanny pack. Many of these patients are awaiting

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Capnography: Why hasn’t use progressed in 17 years?

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2004, an early morning class at the EMS World expo; I unexpectedly found myself in a captivating class. A young physician by the Name of Dr. Krause enthusiastically expounded on a new assessment tool for EMS. In the case of this new tool EMS will be at the cornerstone of its use and education of

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Being prepared: The top 5 challenges with dialysis patients.

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Hemodialysis is a procedure in which a machine removes waste from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so. In this procedure, the machine takes over the function of the kidneys. It is important to note that hemodialysis is not an exact science, it has limitations, and can have side effects. It’s quick,

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How to Reduce Test Anxiety and Boost Your Chances of Success at the National Registry Exam.

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Any test can bring on anxiety; These adaptive monsters of a test are no different. You are rolling into something that may influence the rest of your life. After this article I hope to have given you a strategy to it seem like a breeze. Begin with end in mind… You know you can pass

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The best books for Studying ECG’s.

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There is a ton of ECG arrhythmias books on the market. Weighing the cost of many of these books picking the right one can save you time in learning and money. Being I am always reviewing and studying my craft I hope to give you some insight on which one to pick up. Picking the

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