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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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Hypothermia and drowning

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. Extracorporeal life support rewarming rate is associated with survival with good neurological outcome in accidental hypothermia. 20 (2015): 1898-1908 As the PICU reg finishes their teaching and prescribes some warm IV fluids, Elsa’s sats drop to 54%.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. 2015), or a mixed model of crewing? In 2016-2017 Ambulance Victoria responded to 2,128 Helicopter emergency calls (Victoria 2018). 2000, Stiell et al.

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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.