As an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professional, I know firsthand the relentless demands and pressures that come with our noble profession. Day in and day out, we are on the…
Introduction Greetings! I hope this article finds you well. Today, I want to discuss a topic that might seem a bit counterintuitive at first glance: the "ineffective healthcare provider." Before…
Introduction: Pain management plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients, particularly in the prehospital setting where timely interventions can significantly impact patient outcomes. One commonly…
Introduction: After some of the replies to my article in LinkedIn last week, I started to think about some of the points that were brought up and it got me…
When it comes to the prehospital treatment of chest pain, Nitroglycerin has been a staple in the arsenal of emergency medical professionals for decades. However, there are some misconceptions about…
Introduction: In the fast-paced world of healthcare, it's no secret that stress is a constant companion. However, the conventional wisdom that work stress primarily stems from the hectic environment within…
The debate between Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) is not a new one, and the question of which saves more lives is a complex one. Both…
Burnout among EMS workers is a subject that has been discussed a lot in recent years. It's often described as a condition that is caused by the job's demanding nature,…