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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Bystander CPR is initiated prior to EMS arrival. EMS arrives on scene and initiates high quality basic life support (BLS). Ian Stiell that demonstrated no advantage to ACLS vs. BLS for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Case: A 46-year-old man has a cardiac arrest at home, witnessed by family.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 11, 2023
A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Background: Airway management strategies for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have been hotly debated since the dawn of CPR. Reference: Smida et al.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 14, 2021
They performed high-quality CPR and shocked the patient twice before giving amiodarone via intraosseous (IO). Ian Stiell on BLS vs. ACLS ( SGEM#64 ), the use of mechanical CPR ( SGEM#136 ), and pre-hospital hypothermia ( SGEM#183 ). Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al. Date: August 12th, 2021 Reference: Daya et al.
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline for managing cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning was recently released. This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. Top 10 Take Home Pearls 1.
Paramedics Unlimited
APRIL 19, 2018
What is the difference between ALS and BLS Medical Care? In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding.
ACEP Now
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.
The Overrun
JULY 5, 2019
Since she was confused, she didn’t know where his paperwork was so the BLS agency that arrived began efforts for resuscitation. Each of the people on that BLS crew are career providers. A clinically primitive mindset; no heartbeat bad, CPR good, liability avoided. The days of technicians in this field are over.
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