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Brandon Means: Jun 04, 2021
Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) strokes are considered to be one of the most severe types of strokes. As with all other stroke types, rapid treatment is key. Mechanical thrombectomy is now the accepted...
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Brandon Means: May 28, 2021
The patient care report is one of the most crucial parts of a call. This is your chance to give the hospital a brief report about your patient and let them know that you're on your way, giving them...
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Kinsie Clarkson: May 21, 2021
While it’s critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest clinical skills for saving lives, it’s also important to look for ways to improve overall operations, especially as ongoing changes...
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Brandon Means: May 14, 2021
As a medic, you never know what your next call could be. Of all healthcare providers, your job is often the most unpredictable. Some types of calls are much more straightforward than others...and...
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Team Pulsara: May 10, 2021
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared on EMS1.com. Special thanks to our guest author, Marianne Meyers, BS, for EMS1 BrandFocus. EDITOR'S UPDATE: The ET3 program is mentioned throughout the...
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Brandon Means: May 07, 2021
Airway management is the set of procedures and techniques medical professionals use to ensure that a patient's breathing pathway does not become obstructed if at risk or to clear the airway if...
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Kinsie Clarkson: Apr 14, 2021
A Canadian study published prior to the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that community paramedicine programs are improving care and outcomes for patients. According to researchers Michael J. Nolan,...
