137 articles
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What to Do if a Patient Refuses Transport
Published : 07/02/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesA study performed in Utah found that 5.1% of patients refused transport against the direct medical advice of an EMS worker.
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Transporting Patients That Are Not the Standard Size
Published : 06/25/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAs an EMS worker, your main duty is to take care of others and help those in need. You are to care for everyone the same without letting factors such as ...
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Recognizing and Treating Hypothermia in Trauma Patients
Published : 06/21/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAs an EMS worker, you probably know first hand how hypothermia can affect your patient and your treatment of a patient.
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How to Transport Patients With Unstable Vital Signs
Published : 06/04/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesThe best case scenario for all EMS workers would be to transport all of your patients after they are nice and safely stabilized.
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Health Concerns for EMS Workers
Published : 05/23/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesThe main duty an EMS worker deals with is protecting the health and safety of others. From providing much-needed oxygen after a fire to stabilizing a spine after a vehicular...
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How to Keep Senior Patients Comfortable During EMS Transport
Published : 05/18/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAccording to a study done in the state of North Carolina in 2007, 38% of all patients transported to emergency departments were aged 65 or older.
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Responding to Active Shooter Situations
Published : 05/02/2018 | Categories : Mobi Medical ArticlesWe have seen multiple active shooter situations in the news lately. It can be unnerving for most of us. Among the first to respond to the scene are emergency medical service providers.
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The Difference Between a Celebration of Life and a Funeral
Published : 04/09/2018 | Categories : Mobi Medical Articles , Mortuary ServicesWhen a loved one dies, people typically plan a traditional funeral service for them. This event normally gives the friends and family of the deceased a chance to say goodbye or mourn the loss of their