A Review of the Fundamentals, Part 1: Patient Assessment

Proficient EMS care requires practice, repetition and a thorough mastery of the basics. Strengthening one’s fundamentals are critical to becoming a well-rounded clinician.

EMS World E-book: Reviewing EMS Fundamentals Part 1

During this 3-part supplement, EMS World reviews some of the basic skills that should be practiced and mastered by EMTs and paramedics.

Part 1 covers some of the considerations of the initial patient assessment.

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