The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 14, 2021

Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al. Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al. This has included the classic paper from Legend of EM Dr. Ian Stiell on BLS vs. ACLS ( SGEM#64 ), the use of mechanical CPR ( SGEM#136 ), and pre-hospital hypothermia ( SGEM#183 ). Reference: Daya et al.

CPR 130

CPR BLS Paramedic ALS 130

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. Editorial Comment : Use standard BLS/ALS measures, especially if in cardiac arrest. Top 10 Take Home Pearls 1. COR 1, LOE C-LD. COR 2a, LOE B-NR. Give naloxone for suspected opioid overdose and respiratory compromise/arrest.

Naloxone 116

Naloxone OR BLS Overdose 116

NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Here, we present them in alphabetical order: ABC – Airway, Breathing and Circulation – “This is the Golden Rule of emergency medical professionals” AED – Automated External Defibrillator – The device that delivers electric shock to the heart of patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest A-EMT – Advanced EMT ALS – Advanced Life Support Anaphylaxis— (..)

EMS 52

EMS EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The EMS crew was only BLS certified, so EKG interpretation is not within their scope of practice. Figure-2: Classification of Underlying Diagnoses in Patients with MINOCA ( Adapted from Table-1 in Sykes et al: Interventional Cardiology Review: 16:e10, 2021 ). The patient arrived just after 10 AM, and the following EKG was obtained.

E-9-1-1 126

E-9-1-1 Coronary ACS BLS 126