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Burn Management: A HOT Topic
The management of thermal injuries and their sequela will soon become top of mind again for EMS agencies as we...
Meningitis
Meningitis is a relatively uncommon diagnosis, but one that warrants our full attention. MENING - refers to the meninges which...
Rhabdomyolysis: A Breakdown of Sorts
The causative agent of this condition can vary widely, but the pathophysiology behind it remains the same, simply put "rhabdo"...
ARDS: P/F Ratio Explained
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is defined as an acute process, characterized by widespread inflammation and diffuse alveolar destruction in...
Urinary Tract Infections
In adults with urinary tract infections (UTI's) there are specific symptoms such as dysuria, hematuria or flank pain referable to...
Vicarious Trauma - Drowning in Empathy
It can also be known as compassion fatigue and let's face it -- it's an occupational challenge. This condition has...
Focal Seizures (Aware or Unaware)?
Source: teesneuro.orgTO REVISIT THE TITLE ABOVE - WITH FOCAL SEIZURES, IT COULD GO EITHER WAYIn the simplest explanation seizures can...
Succession Planning
Source: thehrteam.com EMS and Fire service leaders shouldn't stay at their post forever -- some would argue after a decade...
