Athletic Field Disasters: Understanding the Risks of Sudden Cardiac Death in Sports As I am writing this review article, the sports world continues to be in shock from the surreal episode that unfolded during the live Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals last month on January 2, 2023. Following a seemingly routine and innocuous tackle by Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin […]
How Long Does It Take To Get My ACLS Certification? Most hospitals and medical clinics require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or ACLS certification. Often, it is required by the state as well. ACLS-certified professionals save lives, and having this certification is vital to your success both in your career and in preserving life. Due to the constantly evolving and changing ACLS certification requirements and guidelines, […]
What It Takes to Be a Paramedic and a Mom Balancing parenthood and a career is a difficult challenge, and considering that as of 2021 at least one parent is employed in 78.5 percent of families with children, it’s a common challenge, too. If you’re a mother looking to become an emergency responder, there are many considerations to take into account. Being an emergency medical technician […]
What Is the Gender Pay Gap Among Medical Professionals? What does the gender pay gap look like for medical professionals? Here’s the latest research about the gender pay gap and what you can do to help make it smaller. The Current Gap Stats The gender pay gap refers to a difference in salary between men and women who are performing the same job function. […]
Remembering Special Considerations for PALS Patients In a survey assessing prehospital providers’ knowledge of traumatic stress in children, 83% of respondents saw all aspects of psychosocial care as part of their job. However, on average, respondents answered only 2.7 out of 7 knowledge questions correctly. Interestingly, the respondents with the highest scores were mothers with a child under the age of 17 […]
3 Tips for Handling Holiday Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Emergencies The holiday season is filled with joy and excitement. However, for those of us on the frontlines responding to medical emergencies, the holiday season can also bring feelings of anxiety. Increased travel, worsening weather conditions, and a general sense of being in a rush cause the number of accidents and life-threatening emergencies to skyrocket during […]
How to Balance Residency with ACLS Certification Management Residency is a particularly demanding period of your healthcare training. It can also be one of the most crucial times of your medical career. Managing your residency and essential certifications can be stressful to juggle. However, it is important to remember to take care of yourself, too. You don’t have to take our word for […]
Healthy Tips for Healthcare Providers: Better Work-Life Balance Too often, medical professionals and first responders spend so much time thinking about the health and well-being of others that they forget to think about themselves. Basic lifesaving skills and your own health can — and do — go hand in hand. With these healthy tips for healthcare providers, you can find out how to […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Military Medical Career with BLS There are a variety of healthcare jobs in the military. Whether you are fresh out of high school and considering military medical school or an experienced medic who is volunteering and serving your country, a basic life support certification is one of the first and most important certifications you can complete.Here are just 3 ways that a BLS certification […]