Pulse Rates and How to Assess Them: Essential Skills for EMR and AFA Students

Pulse Rates and How to Assess Them: Essential Skills for EMR and AFA Students

Understanding how to assess a patient's pulse is a fundamental skill for anyone pursuing EMR or AFA certification. In this blog, we cover everything you need to know about checking pulse rates, including normal ranges for adults, children, and infants, how to locate key pulse points, and how to accurately assess pulse rhythm and quality. Learn about tachycardia, bradycardia, and the significance of a weak or absent pulse, especially in trauma situations.

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SAGER: Traction Splinting A Midline Femur Fracture

SAGER: Traction Splinting A Midline Femur Fracture

At Delta Emergency Support Training, we provide in-depth advanced first aid classes that cover a variety of topics, including the proper application of a Sager splint. Our classes are designed for medical professionals and advanced first aiders who want to expand their knowledge and skills. In this guide, we'll cover how to effectively use a Sager splint to immobilize femoral shaft fractures and other leg injuries.

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