FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 28, 2023

My primary interest in these blog posts is to write about the unique transport considerations of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices (MCS) and to help educate the readers on the physiological concepts of MCS devices and how they work. My contact information is at the bottom of the blog! MacLaren G., MacLaren G.,

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#badEM

DECEMBER 24, 2020

David is an Advanced Life Support paramedic, the Netcare911 Head of Clinical Leadership and the Faculty Manager of Netcare Education’s Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care. We would like to thank all our sponsors for making this possible. Join us in watching David Stanton in discussing the future of Emergency Care in South Africa.

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REBEL EM

MARCH 13, 2023

The search contained terms for (1) prehospital cardiac arrest or prehospital advanced life support, and (2) injuries and trauma. The OPALS Major Trauma Study: impact of advanced life-support on survival and morbidity. PMID: 18427089 Isenberg DL, Bissell R: Does advanced life support provide benefits to patients?:

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is beyond the scope of this blog post. Although historically used quite frequently, dopamine is no longer recommended by advanced life support guidelines for septic shock unless adrenaline/noradrenaline are unavailable. There are many types of shock which may affect children, and management is specific to the type of shock.

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FOAMfrat

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Thanks for joining me in part 2 of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Series! As I mentioned in the first blog, one of my primary interests in writing these blogs is to discuss the unique considerations of MCS in transport. As always, I welcome any feedback, questions, comments, or suggestions for future blog posts.

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities. This training can include specialized instruction in areas such as hazardous material handling, advanced cardiac life support, and technical rescue operations.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cardiac arrest was called and advanced life support was undertaken for this patient. Common causes of acquired long QT is electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia) and side effect of certain medications. The patient was given chest compressions while waiting for the cardiac arrest team to arrive.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We equip them with a growing collection of skills to include everything from basic life support, right through to advanced care. We teach them to use this education in recognising disease states for urgent intervention on scene, and timely transport aimed at improving patient outcomes.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The patient was put on Extracorporeal Life Support in the ED 3 hours after initial resuscitation, the core temp was 30° C and the patient was defibrillated with a single attempt. A middle-aged man was found outside in the cold in full arrest in ventricular fibrillation. Chest compressions and ventilation were begun.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

2018 American Heart Association Focused Update on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Use of Antiarrhythmic Drugs during and Immediately after Cardiac Arrest: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.” Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Sep 7. Epub ahead of print.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Emlyn’s Blog: Alternate Defibrillation Strategies in Refractory VF Post Peer Reviewed By : Salim Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). Shark Fin morphology has been discussed a number of times on Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog ( For review — See the June 11, 2018 post and the January 24, 2020 post , to name just 2 instances ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

He was started on Extracorporeal Life Support ("VA ECMO") Here is the ECG on ECMO: Very low voltage On Day 3, the EF recovered (that seems quick!) NOTE: For those interested — I review in detail determination of the artifact “culprit extremity” in My Comment in the September 27, 2019 post of Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog.

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