The Skeptics' Guide to EM
OCTOBER 24, 2020
You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. Unfortunately, most patients don’t receive these crucial interventions.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Bystander high-quality CPR can buy you some time until defibrillation. We know that rapid application of electricity to defibrillate shockable arrhythmias save lives. It is the fourth step in the chain that is slightly more controversial; early advanced care. You need to recognize an arrest and activate your EMS system.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 7, 2018
A cardiac defibrillator is hooked up and the patient is in ventricular fibrillation. Case: A 51-year-old man experiences a cardiac arrest on the street. You are the first provider on scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and start high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). He is unsuccessfully shocked.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. Advanced Medical Capabilities EMS teams are equipped with advanced medical equipment, enabling them to handle a wide variety of emergencies.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. Paramedics can also provide full cardiac monitoring and interpretation, including cardiac defibrillation, as well as advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation and cricotomy.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Cardiac arrest was called and advanced life support was undertaken for this patient. She spontaneously converted (Defibrillation was not performed). Most such rhythms in the setting of ischemia are VF and will not convert without defibrillation. After about 90 seconds of chest compressions she awoke.
EMT Training Station
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Drawing from my extensive experience as an emergency medical technician, I’ll share some of the advanced techniques and tools we use to manage these complex injuries effectively. 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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