Pain Scale 0–10 Explained: How to Rate and What to Do Next

Pain Scale 0–10 Explained: How to Rate and What to Do Next Pain • Bedside Tools Pain Scale 0–10 Explained: How to Rate and What to Do Next Use the quick slider and guidance below to rate pain, interpret severity, and plan next steps. Browse more tools in EMS Education or the Assessment section. Explore […]

Trauma Score (RTS) Made Easy: Calculate, Interpret, and Act Quickly

Trauma Score (RTS) Made Easy: Calculate, Interpret, and Act Quickly Trauma • Bedside Tools Trauma Score (RTS) Made Easy: Calculate, Interpret, and Act Quickly Learn the Revised Trauma Score (RTS) in minutes. Enter GCS, SBP, and RR to get a weighted score and guide next steps. For the full article and calculator, visit Trauma Score […]

Types of Shock: Patterns for BP, HR, CO, SVR, and CVP (Modern Guide)

Types of Shock: BP, HR, CO, SVR, CVP — Fast Pattern Guide Emergency • Critical Care • Educational Types of Shock — Pattern Recognition That Sticks Fast reference to shock hemodynamics (BP, HR, CO, SVR, CVP). Each arrow sits next to its own metric—no column confusion. Visit Main Website Matching Design Post For education only; […]

Endocarditis vs. Pericarditis: Modern Guide to Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Endocarditis vs. Pericarditis: Modern Guide to Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment Cardiology • Infectious Disease • Educational Endocarditis vs. Pericarditis — What to Know A clear, modern overview comparing endocarditis (inflammation of the heart’s inner lining/valves) and pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardial sac). Heart Valve Basics Cardiac Imaging Educational content only—always consult a licensed clinician for […]

Indications for Intubation: A Modern Guide to When to Secure the Airway

Indications for Intubation: A Modern Guide to When to Secure the Airway Airway • Critical Care • Educational Indications for Intubation (When to Secure the Airway) A concise, modern overview of intubation and mechanical ventilation indicators—covering oxygenation, ventilation, mental status, and other clinical triggers. Airway Management Basics More Critical Care Guides Educational content only—always follow […]

Bronchodilators Explained: Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, and Methylxanthines

Bronchodilators Explained: Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, and Methylxanthines Respiratory Pharmacology • Educational Bronchodilators, Made Simple A clear, modern overview of bronchodilators—how they relax airway smooth muscle, where they’re used, and what to watch for. Learn about Asthma COPD Basics This article is for education only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. In this guide: […]

Calcium Gluconate & Hyperkalemia: Fast ECG Stabilization (Plus Calcium Chloride Pearls

Calcium Gluconate & Hyperkalemia: Fast ECG Stabilization (Plus Calcium Chloride Pearls) Hyperkalemia • ECG Stabilization Calcium Gluconate & Calcium Chloride in Hyperkalemia: A Practical, Fast Guide IV calcium doesn’t lower potassium — it stabilizes the myocardium within minutes so you can buy time for potassium-shifting and removal therapies. The pearls below distill what clinicians need […]

Blood Products: What They Do, When to Use Them, and How Much Is in a Unit

Quick comparison (unit volumes) Blood product Typical volume per unit* Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) ~340 mL / unit Platelets ~60 mL / unit Cryoprecipitate ~30–40 mL / unit Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) ~225 mL / unit Fibrinogen Concentrate Powdered vials; reconstituted dose-based *Volumes reflect the figures from the uploaded summary poster. PRBCs (Packed Red […]

Calcium Gluconate 10% for Hyperkalemia: A Fast, Safe Way to Stabilize the Myocardium

Why calcium in hyperkalemia? Dangerously high serum potassium (often K⁺ ≥ 6.0–6.5 mmol/L or any K⁺ with ECG changes) can precipitate lethal dysrhythmias. IV calcium raises the myocardial threshold potential, counteracting hyperkalemia-related conduction abnormalities (peaked T waves, wide QRS, sine wave, bradyarrhythmias). It doesn’t lower K⁺; it stabilizes the myocardium while you shift/remove potassium.  When to give it Give IV calcium immediately for: Recheck […]

Drug Levels & Antidotes: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professionals

When it comes to medication management, understanding therapeutic drug levels and appropriate antidotes can be life-saving. These values help clinicians ensure a drug is effective without being toxic — and knowing the right antidote can reverse harmful effects in emergencies. ✅ Common Therapeutic Drug Levels Here are standard therapeutic ranges used in clinical practice to monitor medication efficacy and prevent toxicity: […]