Standing Orders is a new video series from EMS1.com. In this first episode Dr. Tan talks about stroke assessment. ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com Stroke Assessment Memory Aids
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Video: Trauma Patient Assessment
Questions: 1. Is making a video like this a good way to learn and review the NREMT patient assessment skill? 2. Is watching a video like this a good way to review trauma patient assessment? 3. How do we transfer the skills learned and practiced in this static environment to a dynamic real patient assessment?
This post (Kitchen Tools and Gadgets for Patient Assessment) from last year is still one of the top all-time posts at Everyday EMS Tips. It features patient assessment tools and tips from some of the top bloggers in EMS. Enjoy and make sure to add your tips in the comments area.
How do you write notes in the field? Do you use scraps of paper, a smartphone app, or a tablet PCR? A new EMT asked me for ideas for tracking the patient assessment details they learned during the patient assessment. I have used a variety of methods. 1. Paper notepad. My favorite has always been […]
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3 EMS Phrases I Detest
I detest the use of these three EMS phrases: 1) Stay and play 2) Load and go 3) Scoop and run Usage is 10x worse if said with air quotes. Instead I prefer terms like primary survey, secondary survey, focused history and physical exam, rapid transport, high priority transport, low priority transport, and interventions.
Paramedic and EMS instructor David Arredondo sent this blood pressure assessment tip: When auscultating a Blood Pressure, use your bulb hand to feel for the radial pulse. You can auscultate and palpate at the same time. If you are not able to hear a BP, you might be able to feel for one. Thanks David […]
Last week I asked, “When is abdominal pain Important and Urgent?” Let’s try this again with a different problem – blood loss. An elderly male has the urge to have a bowel movement. When he stands up from the commode he notices there is blood mixed in with his stool. He flushes and in passing […]
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EMS Tracker for iPhone App
EMS Tracker, an iPhone app, allows EMS professionals to record vitals, medications, and other exam findings they learn from their patients. We are working on a review of the EMS Tracker iPhone App which you can find in the iTunes app store. November 18 update, all four codes have been claimed. Please note: Meanwhile, we […]
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Cold Weather Patient Care Tips
I was just asked for my tips for patient assessment and care in cold weather. These are my tips. What would you add? 1. Carry a pair of wind/rain pants in the ambulance. Don whenever you might be outside for an extended period of time, kneeling on wet or cold ground, or walking through the […]
Prehospital Pain Management is the focus of the current NAEMSP Dialog. The moderated discussion group is being led by top proponents of prehospital pain management. Reading the posts and associated documents is a great way be up to date on current pain management best practices. In addition remember these pain management principles: 1. Assess pain […]