Explanation of Pneumothorax, different types of causes of Pneumothorax and what a Tension Pneumothorax does to the heart and internal organs.

This video explains what pulmonary edema is, and what it looks like, then gives a visual demonstration.

This is a 5 minute lecture on Dyspnea, that does a really good job explaining what dyspnea is and what causes it.

This is a pretty cool video, that covers everything you need to know about basic respiration in just a couple of minutes.

This Ski Patrol, OEC, EMS, EMT training video covers how to check vitals, including the patient’s pulse, respiration rate and quality along with the patient’s blood pressure, using a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope.

If you need a full blown definition of Battle’s Sign, you can check the link above, which takes you to Wikipedia’s definition. The quick definition of Battle’s Sign is bruising over the mastoid process, which is that chunk of bone sticking out behind your ear.

You’re looking for this because it is an indication of fracture at the back of the base of the skull.

OK, I’ve thought of a bunch of crazy stuff in my days, but I didn’t even think about kite skiing…. I am sooooo going to get myself a kite and try this. WooHoooo!

Patroler: “Central, I need a backboard, O2 and a couple of strong backs on the lower side of Big Air. Start ALS on their way.”

Central: “Roger. ALS, backboard and O2. Be there in 5, anything else?”

Patroler: “Yea. Throw in the traction splint, it looks like his Femur didn’t like the landing all that much either….”

See, this is why I’m a ski patroler. I get to see stuff like this first hand…. OK, maybe not all of it, but I want to.

This Ski Patrol, EMS, EMT training video covers using oxygen, including using a non re-breathing mask and a nasal cannula. To use the oxygen, crack the valve, check the O-ring, install the regulator and then set the flow. Max pressure for the non re-breather is 15 liters per minute and the max pressure for the nasal cannula is 6 liters per minute.