by Steve Farzam | May 23, 2019 | EMT, Health, Steve Farzam
In my experience working as a paramedic, I have occasionally come across asthma attacks. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to move air in and out of one’s lungs. This is because the airways in the lungs are inflamed or swollen, which can...
by Steve Farzam | Apr 11, 2019 | EMT, Health, Steve Farzam
A stroke can happen at any time without warning. You might notice that someone is suddenly unable to walk or speak clearly, or that they seem to be confused about where they are. A stroke can be terrifying to an onlooker, and people don’t always know how to...
by Steve Farzam | Dec 19, 2018 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Health, Steve Farzam
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, affects more than 29.1 million people in the United States alone. As of 2015, Diabetes is also the seventh leading cause of death in the US, both as an underlying cause or a contributing cause of death. Therefore,...
by Steve Farzam | Dec 19, 2018 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
Landslides can happen anywhere, often due to tectonic instability, storms, fires and also human excavation efforts. Because they can happen swiftly, it is best to look for environmental changes that might herald a potential landslide. Landslides occur when terrain...
by Steve Farzam | Oct 12, 2018 | Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Farzam Steve, Health, Steve Farzam
Many people suffer from strong emotions, especially with specific triggers. Unfortunately for some people, their strong emotions become out of control and can turn into a behavioral emergency. In the event of a behavioral emergency, time is of the essence. The...
