7 Things Patient Monitoring: Separating Fact from Fiction

7 Things Patient Monitoring: Separating Fact from Fiction

In this episode of 7 Things EMS, Dan Limmer and Chris Kroboth break down the hidden problems with vital signs in EMS. They cover blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximetry, perfusion, shock, and why “normal” monitor readings can be dangerously wrong if providers do not understand the basics behind the numbers. This episode is packed with practical takeaways, field-tested advice, and sharp discussion on how better assessment leads to better patient care. Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here. [https://lc-ready.com/store/details/122-7_things_patient_monitoring_separating_fact_from_fiction]

7 Things Obstetrics with Rachel Tank

OB care is changing fast, and EMS is being pushed to the front lines. Across the U.S., hospital obstetric units are closing, leaving growing “OB deserts” in their wake. That means more 911 calls for labor, delivery, and high-risk pregnancy emergencies. And the data backs it up. Thousands of babies are delivered outside the hospital each year, with life-threatening hemorrhage leading the list of complications. At the same time, the new 2025 guidelines are raising the bar. They sharpen how we manage postpartum hemorrhage and stress the need for rapid treatment of severe hypertension in pregnancy. This episode connects the dots. * What OB deserts mean on the ground * What EMS data is really telling us. * What’s changed in the guidelines * And why better OB training for EMS is no longer optional. If you’re in EMS, this isn’t edge-case medicine anymore. It’s the job. Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here [https://lc-ready.com/store/details/121-7_things_obstetrics_and_gynecology]

7 Things Capnography

Capnography isn't just about the numbers or the shark fin—it’s a dynamic tool for understanding ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism in real time. In this episode of 7 Things EMS, we talk with Chris Kroboth FP-C and cover how capnography works, the importance of waveform interpretation, and what different circuit types mean for patient care. From managing ventilation to assessing perfusion and metabolic status, this episode shows why capnography should be a go-to in every EMS call. Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here: https://lc-ready.com/store/details/120-7_things_canography [https://lc-ready.com/store/details/120-7_things_canography]

7 Things Sepsis with Rom Duckworth

Sepsis isn’t just a hospital problem—it’s a prehospital emergency, and EMS providers are the front line. In this episode of 7 Things EMS, host Dan Limmer is joined by fire captain, educator, and Sepsis Alliance advisory board member Rom Duckworth to break down what you really need to know to identify, treat, and advocate for septic patients before they crash. From a no-fluff explanation of the immune response to practical tips using the CHART mnemonic, Rom takes a complex topic and makes it actionable. You'll learn why sepsis isn’t always obvious, how EMS assessments can reduce mortality, what red flags to watch for, and the right time to call that sepsis alert—even when it feels like no one’s listening. Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here: https://lc-ready.com/store/details/118-7_things_sepsis [https://lc-ready.com/store/details/118-7_things_sepsis]

7 Things Dr. Peter Antevy Believes Will Change Your Practice

Dr. Peter Antevy is a physician, entrepreneur, and originator of the Handtevy® product for pediatric patients. He is a respected voice in EMS, and in this episode, he shares 7 things that he believes are practice-changing for EMS providers. From pediatric bradycardia and cardiac arrest to seizures, whole blood administration, and more, Dr. Antevy will challenge your thinking and improve your practice. Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here: https://www.lc-ready.com/store/details/117-7_things_dr_peter_antevy_believes_will_change_your_practice [https://www.lc-ready.com/store/details/117-7_things_dr_peter_antevy_believes_will_change_your_practice]