Another case I stumbled upon I think you will like. It was a foot pain call that ended up becoming a cardiac arrest. What happened? Watch and see. (more…)
Here is a great case study I was able to get a hold of. I had to zoom in on the video so it may be a bit blurry but the content is really good. (more…)
Effective treatment of an asthmatic requires an understanding of the physiologic causes of asthma and the patient’s severity. Pre-hospital care providers who can gauge the severity of asthma and deliver the appropriate treatment will be more effective in treating asthmatics. We were joined by Steven Kanarian of LaGuardia Community College Paramedic Program on this session. […]
With a primary focus on identifying, treating and managing the diabetic patient in the field. “Diabetic Patients – What Your Instructor Left Out” is a birds eye view of what EMS providers can expect to see in the field setting and promises to present some eye opening tips and management techniques that will help you […]
I Promise Not To Tell – Child Abuse Child abuse, or non accidental injury to a child, is one of the most difficult calls for EMS providers to respond to. This presentation will help you feel more comfortable in recognizing what is, and isn’t, child abuse and what your responsibilities are as a mandatory reporter […]
Critter Catching 101 – OB Emergencies Watch this presentation with Lisa Hollett, RN from Penn State-Hershey Medical Center. She discusses the call that makes us all nervous. A refresher look at OB emergencies including childbirth, miscarriages, PIH and care of the newborn. Intended for all levels of providers: •A refresher look at OB emergencies •Emergency […]
Trauma for Two – Trauma in Pregnancy In this Boot Camp session our special guest Lisa Hollett, RN from Penn State-Hershey Medical Center presented on Trauma in Pregnancy. This targeted session will discuss the anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy and how they both relate and affect the pregnant trauma patient. Lisa will also cover […]
Here is a nice 30 minute video presentation from a burn unit MD. Great pics in this one. So you may not want to be eating during this video. (more…)
Steve Whitehead of The EMT Spot was the guest speaker in this Boot Camp session. Steve discussed how to create patient rapport by gathering intelligence, the power of first impressions, authority and trust. He also exposed speech that can build or destroy your patient rapport as well as how to diffuse a hostile scene and […]
These two videos discuss pathophysiology and how it applies to your patients, care and understanding what you are assessing and treating. (more…)
