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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.
Struggling to focus on your EMT coursework? Here are 9 proven study locations that help EMS students retain more information, stay focused, and pass their exams.
Learn how to use SAMPLE history and OPQRST together to assess any patient in the field. This guide breaks down every letter, shows how they work as a system, and covers real-world application for EMT students and providers.
Imagine being the person who answers the call in the darkest hours - that's what Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) do every day. They're not just employees in the healthcare system; they're life-savers, comfort-givers, and community heroes.
A complete EMT guide to the cardiovascular system — heart anatomy, electrical conduction, common emergencies like heart attacks and arrhythmias, and the prehospital interventions every EMT needs to know.
A prehospital neurology guide for EMTs — covering the Glasgow Coma Scale, AVPU scale, pupil evaluation, and how to recognize and manage stroke, TBI, and seizures in the field.
A complete EMT guide to the musculoskeletal system — covering bone and joint anatomy, common injuries like fractures, sprains, and dislocations, DCAP-BTLS assessment, splinting, and prehospital emergency response.
DCAP-BTLS is a critical acronym every EMT uses to perform a systematic trauma assessment. Learn what each letter stands for, what findings to look for, and how to use it in the field.
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.
EMTs and Paramedics are not the same job. This guide breaks down the differences in training, scope of practice, salary, and career opportunities so you know exactly what each license level means.
A complete overview of EMT training requirements — minimum age, CPR certification, state-approved program completion, NREMT exam, and clinical rotations. Know exactly what you need before you enroll.
