A junctional rhythm is a protective heart rhythm that occurs when the atrioventricular node (AV node) takes over as the heart’s pacemaker. To fully understand a junctional rhythm, let’s first take a look at the cardiac conduction system and see how it operates in a normal, healthy heart. [Read more…]
Four basic principles to save your back
As an EMS provider, one of the quickest ways to end your career is with a back injury, which unfortunately happens more frequently than you may think. [Read more…]
5 Things you should know for your EMT interview
Are you looking for a job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? [Read more…]
Ambulance companies in San Diego
There are a lot of new EMT’s graduating each semester in San Diego and they’re always eager to start applying for jobs. Popular questions on EMT forums are what ambulance companies are in San Diego and who is the best to work for. [Read more…]
ECG Guide: A must-have ECG app for EMS professionals
We recently came across the ECG Guide app and downloaded it for the iPad. Bottom line: this is a must-have app for EMS professionals. [Read more…]
A deeper look at the “S” in SAMPLE
The SAMPLE acronym is usually taught within the first few weeks of EMT school and is a fundamental piece of the history taking section of patient assessments. [Read more…]
Three P’s for ride-alongs
There comes a time when every EMT student needs to complete a ride-along as part of their clinical experience. [Read more…]