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Shock is not just low blood pressure — it is a systemic cellular crisis. This EMS field guide breaks down the four types of shock, the stages of compensation, capnography as a perfusion tool, and BLS priorities for managing a crashing patient.
If you learn through imagery and spatial thinking, this EMT study guide is for you. Master patient assessment, cardiology, and high-yield mnemonics using diagrams, flowcharts, and visual frameworks built for the NREMT exam.
Everything you need to know about EMT training: certification levels, requirements, school length, the NREMT, cost, and what to expect on your first shift.
Learn the 8 essential lung sounds every EMT and paramedic must recognize — normal, absent, diminished, wheezing, rhonchi, crackles, pleural rub, and stridor — with YouTube audio examples for each.
The best EMT knives and rescue tools reviewed by a working paramedic. Top picks include the Gerber Hinderer, Leatherman Raptor, and more — compared by portability, durability, and field utility.
Pass the NREMT on your first attempt with 33 proven study tips covering the CAT format, skill sheet auto-fails, test-day tactics, and the psychomotor exam.
A veteran EMT's top 10 gear recommendations for new EMTs and paramedics — boots, stethoscope, penlight, trauma pants, shears, notepads, and more. Everything you need before your first shift.
Updated March 2026. A veteran EMT reviews the best EMS boots for any situation — including the best tactical, women's, wildland, urban, summer, winter, plantar fasciitis, and budget options for EMTs and paramedics.
The best stethoscopes for EMTs and paramedics reviewed by a working first responder. Top picks include the Littmann CORE Digital, Cardiology IV, and budget options — compared by comfort, sound quality, and stability.
The 10 best EMS pants for EMTs and paramedics — reviewed for comfort, durability, and utility. Top picks for men and women, including budget options.
Updated March 2026. A veteran EMT reviews the top 10 best watches for EMTs and paramedics — separated by men's and women's picks with ratings for comfort, durability, and utility.
The 10 best trauma bags and jump kits for EMTs and paramedics — from professional ambulance-level kits to compact wilderness and tactical options. Find the right trauma kit for your situation.
A curated list of free and paid study resources for EMT Basic and Paramedic students — videos, NREMT skill sheets, drug flashcards, and practice tools to help you pass your class and ace the NREMT.
The Leatherman Raptor is the gold standard EMS rescue tool. Our in-depth review covers all 6 tools, pros and cons, care and maintenance, and whether it's worth the price for EMTs.
How much does an EMT make in 2026? Current BLS data on EMT and paramedic salaries by certification level, state, and industry — so you know what to expect and where to maximize your earning potential.
Step-by-step guide to paramedic training: requirements, class topics, pharmacology, clinical rotations, and the NREMT Paramedic exam. Learn what it takes to go from EMT to certified paramedic.
