by Steve Farzam | Feb 19, 2021 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Farzam Steve, Health, Santa Monica
The ability to accurately test for the presence of COVID-19 is fundamental to our current battle against the coronavirus pandemic and a necessary tool for individual safety and health. Its swift, insidious spread and relative unfamiliarity to the medical community has...
by Steve Farzam | Sep 25, 2020 | EMT, Steve Farzam
Embarking on the career path of becoming a first responder presents many rewards and challenges. Becoming a member of an EMT or paramedic team are both popular options. Individuals must learn the differences between the two paths to decide which direction to take....
by Steve Farzam | Sep 25, 2020 | EMT, Steve Farzam
An EMT is a frontline worker that often arrives on a scene as the first medical worker. There are no limits to the variety of cases an EMT encounters each day, so every workday has a unique flow. People that aspire to work in this field need to understand what skills...
by Steve Farzam | Jun 22, 2020 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Health, Steve Farzam
Summer is a time for change. As the season shifts to warmer temperatures, so does the need for light, yet filling dishes that require minimal preparation. When the temperature soars over 100 degrees, the last thing anyone wants to do is cook. Luckily, summer is also a...
by Steve Farzam | Nov 22, 2019 | EMT, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
In the United States, over one million burn injuries need medical attention every year. A burn consists of tissue damage that results from contact with flames, electricity, sun exposure, and other radiation, corrosive chemicals, or very hot water, the occurrence known...
by Steve Farzam | Oct 22, 2019 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Health, Santa Monica, Steve Farzam
Broken bones usually aren’t life-threatening, but they require immediate medical attention. Prior to bringing someone to the hospital for a suspected broken bone, there are some basic first-aid treatments that can help minimize pain and prevent further injury. The...
