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Three Pillars for Pediatric Resuscitation Success

Handtevy

Data from the AHA and the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines consistently report neurologic intact survival from pediatric cardiac arrest to be 3% for infants and 10% for children. Bystander CPR, 2. Telephone CPR (T-CPR), and 3. By Peter Antevy, MD. On-scene EMS resuscitation.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

If the victim is unresponsive, CPR is initiated immediately. This rapport can also provide valuable information about the incident, aiding in our assessment and treatment decisions. In cases of severe electrical burns, victims may require advanced life support, which includes securing the airway and providing assisted ventilation.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

covering prehospital medical providers — recognizes three levels of EMTs/paramedics: EMT: EMTs provide non-invasive life-support services, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), administering oxygen, performing automated external defibrillation, basic and advanced airway management, and administering authorized medications.

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Resident Journal Review: Available Evidence Regarding Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)

AAEM RSA

1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. Interventions during the acute phase of treatment post return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are therefore critical.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This information allows clinicians to consider the patient’s condition, anticipated interventions, and required resources. Information about attendance should be shared with safeguarding professionals, including children’s social care. Is any further investigation indicated based on the above information?

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