Below are a selection of videos showcasing EMS skills and real patient encounters.
Please keep in mind that these videos are not specific to New York State, and some may not reflect the most current protocols or guidelines.
These are intended to help you observe real-world applications of EMT and paramedic skills — focus on the principles, communication, and teamwork demonstrated throughout each call.
Always follow current New York State and agency-specific protocols when performing patient care.
This video is a great demonstration of how to relocate a dislocated patella.
This video shows the application of a traction splint on an open mid-shaft femur fracture.
This video shows the realignment of a broken foot in order to attempt to correct the loss of PMS distal to the injury.
This video from the show "Nighwatch" (great show) shows the Lucas automatic CPR device in use at a cardiac arrest.
This is an awesome example of just how bad a CHF exacerbation can be. Note how the patient is tri-poding automatically, note the severe work of breathing and how her lungs are filling with fluid. You can see how much CPAP can really help a patient.
Administration of IM Epi for pediatric anaphylaxis.
A patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis who is exhibiting the Kussmaul breathing pattern associated with metabolic acidosis.
Wheezing, supra-sternal retractions and accessory muscle use in a patient with difficulty breathing.
Great video showing a real world Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) with management of multiple deceased, as well as multiple critical trauma patients, and a post incident critical incident stress management. (Go to 7:00)
Management and reduction of a patellar dislocation.
2 Month old respiratory arrest
This video demonstrates several pearls of pediatric airway management and assisted breathing with a bag-valve-mask in a patient is actively seizing.
Chest Retractions in a Severe Asthma Attack
Real bodycam footage of a cardiac arrest.