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UNDERSTANDING AVPU SCALE: A VITAL TOOL FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
To the untrained eye, AVPU might look like just another jumble of letters that medics throw around, but for the initiated, it's the “101” of quickly assessing someone's responsiveness. If you've ever watched an episode of ER (the TV show, not the actual emergency...
THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF DETAILED PATIENT CARE REPORTS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
As a medical first responder, your role extends far beyond the immediate scene of an incident. Beyond administering care, assessing injuries, and ensuring stabilization, there's a crucial aspect of your job that often goes overlooked: documenting the details in a...
The Importance of a Beat Sickness and Get Back on the Job Protocol for EMS Professionals
As EMS professionals, we are no strangers to the various viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other illnesses that we come into contact with every day. Unfortunately, these illnesses can take a toll on our health and make it difficult for us to do our jobs effectively....
How to Decide When to Start Medic School After EMT-Basic: Pros and Cons
So, you’ve just finished your EMT-Basic course. Congrats! 🎉 Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “Should I dive straight into Medic school, or should I wait a bit?” Honestly, there’s no one right answer. Everyone’s path is different, and it really comes down to what...



