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#MedicLife showcases the daily experiences of healthcare professionals, highlighting their dedication, challenges, humor, teamwork, patient care, resilience, learning, work-life balance, emergencies, innovations, and the rewarding nature of medicine.
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This was the wildest place we could have run this call… 🚒🚑🚁 Sometimes being in EMS can get very messsy, and that’s okay! #e#emse#emtp#paramedicp#paramedicsoftiktokp#paramedicsophiee#emstiktokf#firstresponderse#emshumora#ambulancep#paramediclifee#emtsoftiktokp#paramedicse#emslifee#emtschoolh#hemsf#flightmedice#emergencymedicinef#firefighterm#mediclife
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Being an EMT or PARAMEDIC is kind of the most wack career ever. 🚑🚁🚒🏥 I want to hear all of your best answers!! #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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The ADHD EMT part 2 #foryou #fyp #ems #emt #medic #emslife #emtlife #mediclife #emtsoftiktok #emstok #emstiktok #weewoowagon #booboobus #adhd #adhdlife
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🩻 Know Your Quadrants! Understanding abdominal anatomy = better assessments. 🚑✨ 🔹 RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant): Liver, gallbladder, part of pancreas, and right kidney. 🔹 LUQ (Left Upper Quadrant): Stomach, spleen, part of pancreas, and left kidney. 🔹 RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant): Appendix, cecum, and part of the small intestine. 🔹 LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant): Descending colon, sigmoid colon, and part of the small intestine. 💡 Pro tip: Pain location = big clues for diagnoses. Stay sharp out there! #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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🚑 12-Lead ECGs: More Than Chest Pain 🫀 While chest pain gets the spotlight, a 12-lead ECG can uncover life-threatening conditions in other chief complaints too: • Syncope? 🌀 Could be a silent STEMI or arrhythmia. • Shortness of breath? 😤 Look for pulmonary embolism, ischemia, or ventricular strain. • Weakness or dizziness? 🧠 Clues to electrolyte imbalances or cardiac issues might be hidden. • Lethargy? 😴 Sometimes it’s the subtle signs of a heart under stress. Don’t underestimate the power of a 12-lead—it’s a diagnostic lifesaver for more than just chest pain! 💓⚡ #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Replying to @Fiore Londino I know some responders who absolutely lost it when they put these things in the EMS station! 🚑🚁🚒🚓🏥 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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🫀What the Leads Tell You: Each group of leads corresponds to a specific area of the heart. ST-elevation in these leads points to where the heart is ischemic: ❤️ Anterior Wall (LAD artery): ➡️ Leads V1-V4 💙 Lateral Wall (Circumflex artery): ➡️ Leads I, aVL, V5, V6 💛 Inferior Wall (RCA): ➡️ Leads II, III, aVF 💚 Posterior Wall (PDA, RCA, or LCx): ➡️ Look for reciprocal changes in V1-V3 (ST-depression, tall R waves). 💡 Why It Matters: Identifying the location of a STEMI helps determine which coronary artery is occluded and guides rapid intervention (e.g., PCI, thrombolytics). Remember, time is muscle! 🕒💪 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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I love EMS even non-critical calls keep you on your toes! 🚑🚁🚒🚓 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Stay sharp with your electrolyte knowledge! Here’s a quick guide to normal blood electrolyte levels for all my healthcare buddies 🚑⚡️ Some Balues vary based on Lab or institution. 🧂 Sodium (Na⁺): 135–145 mEq/L 🍌 Potassium (K⁺): 3.5–5.0 (5.5)mEq/L 🦴 Calcium (Ca²⁺): 8.5–10.5 mg/dL 💪 Magnesium (Mg²⁺): 1.5–2.5 mEq/L 🌊 Chloride (Cl⁻): 96–106 mEq/L ⚡️ Phosphate (PO₄³⁻): 2.5–4.5 mg/dL 🫁 Bicarb (HCO₃⁻): 22–26 mEq/L 💡 Electrolytes = 🔑 to cardiac rhythm, muscle function, and acid-base balance. Get these right, and you’re golden! #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Eclampsia & HELLP Syndrome: EMS Awareness When seconds matter, knowing the signs can save two lives—mom AND baby! 🕒👶 🔎 Eclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy involving seizures or coma in patients with preeclampsia. Look out for: ➡️ Seizures 🧠 ➡️ Severe headache 🤕 ➡️ Blurred vision 👀 ➡️ High blood pressure 📈 ➡️ Swelling (edema) 💧 💡 Management in EMS: ✅ Ensure airway and breathing support 🫁 ✅ Administer oxygen as needed 💨 ✅ Magnesium sulfate is the treatment of choice—know your protocols! 💉 ✅ Monitor vitals closely 📋 🔎 HELLP Syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets): ➡️ Severe upper abdominal pain 🩸 ➡️ Nausea/vomiting 🤢 ➡️ Jaundice 🟡 ➡️ Uncontrolled bleeding 🔴 💡 Management in EMS: ✅ Rapid transport to a facility with obstetric care ✅ Monitor for signs of shock or severe bleeding ✅ Be ready to treat seizures or deteriorating vitals These conditions can escalate fast—your quick thinking makes a difference. 🌟 Let’s stay sharp, stay compassionate, and stay ready. #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedic #paramedicsophie #ems #paramedics #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsofinstagtam #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Replying to @Carly Estrada the 24 hour shifts in EMS are my favorite but sometimes they kick your booty. 🚑🚁🏥🚒 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedic #paramedicsophie #ems #paramedics #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Let me know if you want to hear some stories. I’d love to hear yours! 🚑🚒🚁 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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Challenge accepted! 🚁🔥 Big thanks to my pals at @FlightBridgeED for pushing me to take the world along on this journey from paramedic to flight paramedic and beyond. The first step? Hitting the books with their incredible online courses for FP-C prep! Let’s fly together—stay tuned for every challenge, every milestone, and every win! #FlightParamedicJourney #FPCPrep #FlightBridgeEd #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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I am so excited, next step— new stethoscope Id tag! 🚑🚁🏥🚒 #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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🚑🚁🚒 How Defibrillation Works Defibrillation delivers a controlled electrical shock to the heart. The goal is to “reset” the heart’s electrical system by depolarizing all cardiac cells at once, allowing the heart’s natural pacemaker (the sinoatrial node) to take over and re-establish a normal rhythm. Why VF and Pulseless VT Are Shockable 1️⃣ VF (Ventricular Fibrillation): • The heart’s electrical signals are completely chaotic, causing the ventricles to quiver instead of contracting. • This quivering prevents blood from being pumped, leading to cardiac arrest. • Defibrillation is highly effective because it stops the erratic signals, giving the heart a chance to restart a coordinated rhythm. 2️⃣ Pulseless VT (Ventricular Tachycardia): • The ventricles contract too quickly, leaving no time for the heart to fill with blood before pumping. • As a result, there’s no effective pulse or circulation. • Defibrillation can halt the abnormal rhythm, allowing the heart to reset and pump blood normally. Why We Don’t Defibrillate Other Rhythms 🚫 Asystole (“Flatline”): • There’s no electrical activity in the heart to “reset.” • Defibrillation can’t restart a heart with no activity. Instead, focus is on CPR, epinephrine, and addressing reversible causes (like hypoxia or electrolyte imbalances). 🚫 PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity): • The heart has organized electrical activity but isn’t mechanically pumping blood (no pulse). • The problem isn’t the rhythm—it’s that the heart isn’t responding to the electrical signals. Defibrillation won’t help; instead, the focus is on CPR and finding/treating the underlying cause. 🫀Key Takeaway Defibrillation works by targeting chaotic or excessively rapid rhythms (VF and pulseless VT) where the heart’s electrical system is salvageable. In non-shockable rhythms (like asystole or PEA), the focus shifts to high-quality CPR and correcting the underlying cause, as defibrillation would not restore effective cardiac activity. 💡 Think of it as rebooting a computer: You can only reset a system that’s “on” but malfunctioning. If it’s completely off (asystole), you need to power it up another way! #ems #emt #paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #paramedicsophie #emstiktok #firstresponders #emshumor #ambulance #paramediclife #emtsoftiktok #paramedics #emslife #emtschool #hems #flightmedic #emergencymedicine #firefighter #mediclife
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