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Sepsis Explained: From Condition and Symptoms to Causes and Treatment

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Imagine feeling unwell with what seems like a regular cold, only to have it escalate rapidly into a life-threatening condition. This is the reality for many individuals who develop sepsis,… The post Sepsis Explained: From Condition and Symptoms to Causes and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Can you really use a Slishman traction splint on a patient with both a femur fracture and a pelvic fracture?

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I recently saw some inquiries on social media asking for more information on the claims that the Slishman traction splint can be used on a patient who has both a femur and pelvic fracture. This conversation also came up on shift a few days ago, so I reached out to the inventor, Dr. Sam Slishman, and asked if he could write a short article on the thought process and physics behind this claim.

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Aromatherapy: The Undiscovered Pain Management Therapy

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Prescription drugs often come with dangerous side effects, but there’s another option for chronic pain. Aromatherapy offers a natural, fragrant path to pain management that extends beyond pharmaceutical solutions. Its… The post Aromatherapy: The Undiscovered Pain Management Therapy appeared first on Paramedics World.