Ventilation. Perfusion. And the Space In Between
There’s a number we throw around in medicine. 0.8. We say it like it’s fixed. Predictable. Reliable. But it isn’t. That number… is a compromise. And unless you understand why…
Challenging the “Load and Go” Dogma: Why On-Scene Resuscitation Often Saves Lives
Introduction When cardiac arrest happens, the natural instinct for many providers is to “load and go” — to rush the patient to the hospital, believing that definitive care lies beyond…
By-the-Book Deaths: When Following Medical Control Still Puts Your License at Risk
Disclaimer:This article is not a call for paramedics to ignore or override written protocols. Protocols are critical tools that guide safe, evidence-based care. Providers must always follow the clinical guidelines…