/medical-monitoring Medical Monitoring en-US Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Discover essential strategies for paramedics to manage seizures, focusing on respiratory compromise and the post-ictal phase Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:38:00 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Discover essential strategies for paramedics to manage seizures, focusing on respiratory compromise and the post-ictal phase Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:38:00 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:07:12 GMT /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker Cardiac arrest research shows continuous CPR compressions increase perfusion pressure — and the chances of ROSC Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:12 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ A comprehensive look at vasopressors: functions, differences and application strategies Thu, 22 May 2025 13:18:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/understanding-prehospital-vasopressors-dopamine-epinephrine-or-norepinephrine-frK04OvnsqlNnQSm/ /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death Tue, 20 May 2025 14:31:21 GMT /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock Thu, 15 May 2025 14:37:00 GMT /medical-treatment/articles/a-triad-of-findings-3-case-presentations-for-cushings-triad-uZMVBG4HhaSTUtvB/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-tips-to-provide-safe-and-effective-ventilation-K7W3xTJA8u7CkFt2/ Learn 5 critical tips EMS crews need to follow for effective airway and breathing management, including capnography use and team roles Thu, 15 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-tips-to-provide-safe-and-effective-ventilation-K7W3xTJA8u7CkFt2/ /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/ Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies Wed, 14 May 2025 16:13:00 GMT /medical-monitoring/articles/10-tips-to-never-miss-atrial-flutter-with-21-conduction-OfLh1uxFYefd1iO9/ /patient-assessment/which-artery-do-you-choose-for-checking-a-patients-pulse Learn how to choose between the radial and carotid arteries when checking a pulse during medical emergencies Tue, 13 May 2025 14:02:00 GMT /patient-assessment/which-artery-do-you-choose-for-checking-a-patients-pulse /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management. Tue, 06 May 2025 15:20:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike? Fri, 02 May 2025 16:31:22 GMT /diabetes/not-your-average-sugar-rush-ems-strategies-for-dka /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /cardiac/articles/pump-up-the-volume-b7s4NzjPTC3TKUm7/ Caring for patients with ventricular assist devices in EMS Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /cardiac/articles/pump-up-the-volume-b7s4NzjPTC3TKUm7/ /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:03:00 GMT /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ Learn how to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia from sinus tachycardia on ECGs by examining P wave visibility, heart rate, and rhythm regularity. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:48:00 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/sinus-tach-or-svt-4-clues-to-tell-the-difference-Xw1MNh095KzyWpd2/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ Consistently following a process to analyze a patient's EKG will help you correctly identify the cardiac rhythm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:43:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/ecg-interpretation-10-steps-for-rhythm-identification-HlbOvohuSltPKAL2/ /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-and-respiratory-distress-6NhW3UN9TSPk4X2I/ Learn how waveform capnography enhances patient assessment, guides treatment and improves outcomes in respiratory arrrest and distress Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:08:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-and-respiratory-distress-6NhW3UN9TSPk4X2I/ /ems-products/inventory/management/nbas-sacramento-kings-startup-competition-features-public-safety-wearable-technology From AI-powered seizure detection to LogRx’s medication monitoring tech, four California entrepreneurs vie for a $10,000 prize and in-game recognition Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:51:15 GMT /ems-products/inventory/management/nbas-sacramento-kings-startup-competition-features-public-safety-wearable-technology /airway-management/one-for-the-road-youve-got-to-love-the-pleth-wave-why Watch Steve Whitehead break down how to interpret pleth waves, pulse oximetry Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:06:18 GMT /airway-management/one-for-the-road-youve-got-to-love-the-pleth-wave-why /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:28:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-Hr5ETRdXzCoU3fLH/ /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Are you measuring blood pressure correctly? 5 common BP errors revealed Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:47:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:07:12 GMT /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain The judge ruled Aurora Paramedic Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:26:49 GMT /legal/judge-frees-colo-paramedic-convicted-in-death-of-elijah-mcclain /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Are you measuring blood pressure correctly? 5 common BP errors revealed Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:47:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:56:46 GMT /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/