In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, Quinn dives deep into one of the most common and critical calls in prehospital care: respiratory emergencies. From asthma and COPD to CHF and pneumonia, Quinn breaks down the “Big 4” respiratory issues every EMS provider encounters and explores how to assess, treat, and manage these patients at the BLS level. Join us as we review key anatomy and physiology, discuss how to recognize respiratory distress before it becomes failure or arrest, and walk throu...
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In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, Quinn dives deep into one of the most common and critical calls in prehospital care: respiratory emergencies. From asthma and COPD to CHF and pneumonia, Quinn breaks down the “Big 4” respiratory issues every EMS provider encounters and explores how to assess, treat, and manage these patients at the BLS level. Join us as we review key anatomy and physiology, discuss how to recognize respiratory distress before it becomes failure or arrest, and walk throu...
BLS Provider Essentials: Medical Patient Assessment
EMSconnect On Shift
1 hour 19 minutes
9 months ago
BLS Provider Essentials: Medical Patient Assessment
In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, host Shaun Pitts sits down with Nathan Denison to break down the essentials of medical patient assessment for EMTs. From the initial scene size-up to the detailed secondary assessment, we cover the critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to recognize and manage medical conditions in the field. Whether you're new to EMS or a seasoned provider, this episode is packed with must-know information to enhance your assessment game. Tune in and level...
EMSconnect On Shift
In this episode of EMSconnect On Shift, Quinn dives deep into one of the most common and critical calls in prehospital care: respiratory emergencies. From asthma and COPD to CHF and pneumonia, Quinn breaks down the “Big 4” respiratory issues every EMS provider encounters and explores how to assess, treat, and manage these patients at the BLS level. Join us as we review key anatomy and physiology, discuss how to recognize respiratory distress before it becomes failure or arrest, and walk throu...
