The rule of nines is a standardized method used to quickly assess how much body surface area (BSA) has been burned on a patient. [Read more…]
Burn Classification
Burns are classified as superficial (1st degree), partial thickness (2nd degree) or full thickness (3rd degree) depending on the depth of the injury. [Read more…]
Seizures
A seizure is a sudden change in brain function due to a massive electrical discharge in a group of nerve cells. [Read more…]
Causes of Abdominal Pain
The table below shows the most common causes of abdominal pain that EMT’s and Paramedics encounter in the field. [Read more…]
Types of Abdominal Pain
There are three different types of abdominal pain: visceral pain, parietal pain and referred pain. [Read more…]