EMergucate

DECEMBER 10, 2024

2-year-old boy brought to ED by ambulance as category 1 for severe croup. His blood gases showed the following. PH … Continue reading →

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 27, 2024

They were randomized to ceftriaxone 2gm intravenous (IV) in the ambulance or usual cares (fluids and supplementary oxygen) until arrive to the ED. A randomized control trial (RCT) done in the prehospital setting enrolled 2,698 patients.

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EMergucate

MARCH 26, 2024

An unconscious young girl, was brought to ED by ambulance. Apparently she ingested an unknown substance during a party. Her … Continue reading →

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Ambulance ED 130

Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 19, 2018

In this EM Cases CritCases blog - a collaboration between STARS Air Ambulance Service, Mike Betzner and EM Cases, a middle aged woman presents to a rural ED with headache and vomiting, normal vital signs with subsequent status epilepticus and serum sodium of 110 mmol/L.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Approximately 10% of geriatric patients (adults over the age of 65) transported via ambulance will have a mental status altered from baseline, otherwise known as delirium. ED-based protocols have already been created to aid in the treatment of patients with this condition.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background : Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding limits patient care in the prehospital and hospital system. A program was implemented to decrease the time to patient handoff from EMS arrival to ED staff, also known as the delivery interval and total turnaround interval.

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Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

1 2 3 4 This article will focus on three lower extremity (LE) nerve blocks commonly used for acute lower extremity pain in the ED. This is a motor sparing block – so it will allow your patients to ambulate. Door-to-block time: prioritizing acute pain management for femoral fractures in the ED. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.

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EMergucate

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

A 68 year old female is brought to ED by ambulance. her husband found her this morning confused and called the ambulance. He had last seen her last night before bed when she was well. PMH – H…

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 4, 2025

I was about two months into a family practice internship when I went to visit my uncle whose neighbor happened to be an ED resident, Dr. Clarke said. Firsthand Account An ambulance bay at the LA County-USC Hospital in 1978. A cross-country move brought him to Delaware, where he served as the director of a hospital ED in Milford, Del.

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Chicago EMT Training

AUGUST 6, 2021

Private ambulance companies Most private ambulance companies are always hiring. Positions at ambulance companies tend to be a little more flexible especially for those with other jobs or are in school. It's important to keep in mind that you are not functioning as an EMT when you're an ED Tech/Assistant.

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EMergucate

MAY 29, 2018

78 years old woman from a nursing home is brought to your ED by ambulance. She has had severe diarrhoea … Continue reading →

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

75 year old man was brought to ED by ambulance in VF cardiac arrest , CPR in progress. His venous blood gases showed the following PH = 7.14 pCO2 = 53 mmHg

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EMergucate

MARCH 7, 2016

He was brought in to the ED by ambulance. A 44 year old man was found unconscious at home. On arrival GCS =3 with fixed and dilated pupils. Temperature 25.9, hypotensive.

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EMergucate

JUNE 27, 2016

An 80 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He was found at home disorientated and confused. Vitals: BP 80/60 PR 120/min RR 30/min His blood tests:

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

A 75 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance after a fall at the nursing home he resides in. His GCs is 15 with normal vital signs. His blood tests show:

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EMergucate

MARCH 28, 2021

88 year old lady with known COPD was brought to ED by ambulance with shortness of breath. She was on 6L Oxygen. Arterial blood gas was obtained and it showed the following: PH = 7.25

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

An 82 year old female is brought to your ED by ambulance which was called when the patients daughter noted that she was confused and hot. The patient complains of abdominal pain and nausea. Vitals:…

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EMergucate

JUNE 21, 2016

A 17 year old is brought to your ED by ambulance complaining of feeling unwell with fevers cough and generalised body aches. Vitals; BP 100/60 PR 110/min T 39 His blood test show:

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EMergucate

AUGUST 14, 2017

A 34 year old woman is brought to ED by ambulance. She is travelling WA with her partner, who witnessed her lose consciousness, bite her tongue and experience jerking of her arms and extended legs …

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EMergucate

OCTOBER 30, 2017

A 50 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He complains of feeling unwell, fever, cough and difficulty breathing. He denies any chest pain or history of previous heart problems. On exami…

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EMergucate

APRIL 11, 2015

A 27 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance after taking an overdose of a commonly used medication. He is tachypnoeic with a normal mental state and blood pressure. His ABG (RA) shows:

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EMergucate

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

A 45 year old female is brought in to your ED by ambulance. She was found unconscious at home. She had a history of NIDDM on treatment. There was some diarrhoea and vomiting the day before.

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EMergucate

JUNE 27, 2017

An 82 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance after two falls overnight. He complains of feeling generally unwell with pain all over. He has been feeling lethargic for two weeks, since his …

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EMergucate

JUNE 15, 2015

A 62 year old man presents to your ED by ambulance. He has had vomiting and diarrhoea for the last week and complains of abdominal pain. He is unable to keep anything down, has severe weakness with…

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EMergucate

OCTOBER 5, 2015

A 14 year old female is brought in to your ED on a priority one by ambulance. She has had a one week history of vomiting and diarrhoea. On examination: Obtunded extensor posturing BP 40 systolic PR…

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EMergucate

MAY 1, 2020

She was brought to ED by ambulance after collapsing in a shower. 40 year old healthy ICU nurse, works with COVID-19 patients. Her pulse rate was 120 and blood pressure was 120/80. Her blood gases (…

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EMergucate

MAY 27, 2014

A 55 year old female with type 2 Diabetes is brought to your ED by ambulance. She has been unwell for two weeks with vomiting and diarrhoea. Her past medical history includes 3 MI’s, early CO…

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EMergucate

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A 30 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He was found lying on his garage floor unconscious by his girlfriend after an earlier argument. He is a NIDDM on Metformin and has some psychol…

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EMergucate

JUNE 28, 2020

A 30 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He was found lying on his garage floor unconscious by his girlfriend after an earlier argument. He is a NIDDM on Metformin and has some psychol…

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EMergucate

JULY 1, 2020

A 30 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He was found lying on his garage floor unconscious by his girlfriend after an earlier argument. He is a NIDDM on Metformin and has some psychol…

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EMergucate

AUGUST 10, 2020

A 65 year old female is brought to ED via ambulance on a priority 1. According to the paramedics the patient has taken an overdose of benzodiazepines and alcohol. Her GCS is 3 and the team is prepa…

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EMergucate

AUGUST 12, 2020

A 65 year old female is brought to ED via ambulance on a priority 1. According to the paramedics the patient has taken an overdose of benzodiazepines and alcohol. Her GCS is 3 and the team is prepa…

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A 65 year old female is brought to ED via ambulance on a priority 1. According to the paramedics the patient has taken an overdose of benzodiazepines and alcohol. Her GCS is 3 and the team is prepa…

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A 65 year old female is brought to ED via ambulance on a priority 1. According to the paramedics the patient has taken an overdose of benzodiazepines and alcohol. Her GCS is 3 and the team is prepa…

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EMergucate

APRIL 10, 2015

A 70 year old female is brought to your ED by ambulance after being found by her husband on the floor of her home. Vitals: BP 150/70 PR 95/min RR 14/min Her ABG (FiO2 0.5)

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EMergucate

JUNE 24, 2015

A 58 year old man has been behaving oddly at home for the last few days and is brought to your ED by the police and ambulance personnel. He required 5mg of IM midazolam to facilitate his transfer t…

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EMergucate

MAY 8, 2017

A 26 year old man is brought to your ED by ambulance. He has had 3 days of fevers, sore throat and persistent vomiting. He looks unwell. Vital signs: HR 150/min BP 100/60 His blood results show:

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