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: 5 minutesAfter two decades on the streets, I’ve developed a deep, almost poetic respect for the central line. This isn’t just a fancy IV, it’s the Cadillac of vascular access, the kind of gear that makes you whisper,…
Reading Time: 5 minutesChapter 1: Don’t Try Introduction Yo, you badass EMS and nursing warriors! It’s The Humbled Medic, your grizzled paramedic pal, clocking in from the sweaty, chaotic trenches of the ambulance life on this wild Sunday. I just…
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…
