Reading Time: 5 minutesLet me paint you a picture. Almost 20 years deep into EMS life, thinking I’m finally getting a handle on those little ECG squiggles—and then boom. I stumble across something that makes me feel like a total…
Reading Time: 13 minutesListen up, street warriors and transport heroes. After 18 years of stuffing tubes down people’s throats and watching others do the same, I need to have a come-to-Jesus talk with y’all about intubation. Because here’s the uncomfortable…
Reading Time: 7 minutesGrab your coffee, partner. We need to talk. It was one of those rare moments in EMS where the tones weren’t dropping, the ambulance was restocked, and I could actually sit down without immediately regretting it. I…
Reading Time: 5 minutesHappiness Is a Problem – Embracing the Fucking Grind Introduction In my last post, we tackled not trying too hard and how to stop giving a fuck about the petty bullshit. Now, we’re diving into Chapter 2…
Reading Time: 8 minutesAlright, grab your afternoon coffee, strap in for a wild ride into the world of hemodynamic monitoring! As a road-tested medic who’s spent more time leveling transducers in ambulances and choppers than untangling IV lines, I’m here…
Reading Time: 6 minutesTime to grab that morning cup of Joe! Buckle up, because we’re diving into the wild world of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). As a paramedic who’s seen my fair share of gasping climbers and woozy skiers,…
Reading Time: 6 minutesTime to grab your morning coffee! We’re diving into the clash of mannitol versus 3% hypertonic saline for brain herniation, covering pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pros, cons, and whether the type of herniation changes the game. Expect evidence-based grit,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve got some hard-earned wisdom to share. Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about what keeps us going in this wild world of EMS and nursing. So grab your lukewarm coffee, dodge that pile…
