High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
The very low risk calls can typically be satisfied with basic life support (BLS) capabilities. Given the time, a BLS crew can begin life-sustaining measures or conduct an assessment for proper hand-off to the paramedics upon arrival. Life-threatening requests are similarly streamlined.
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Opioid Overdose For patients in respiratory arrest, rescue breathing or bag-mask ventilation should be maintained until spontaneous breathing returns, and standard BLS, ALS, and/or pediatric ALS measures should continue if return of spontaneous breathing does not occur. No NAC or ascorbic acid. COR 1, LOE C-LD. COR 2a, LOE B-NR.
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High Performance EMS
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Figure 2 Sample data demonstrating ALS (green) and BLS (blue) call volume comparisons by hour-of-the-day and day-of-the-week. Once a query definition is set, it can be tested in Demand Monitor to see how many records it will return. It is also common for ambulances to be busy longer than an hour in our post-pandemic world.
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. The ambulance report says "BP continued to drop during transport and pt remained cold and clammy." It appears EMS obtained two EKGs, but unfortunately these were not saved in the medical record. cTnI drawn at the same was 0.011 ng/mL (ref.
ESO
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
This feature will send an email notifying selected recipients any time an EHR record that meets that alert definition is locked, so that you can follow up as needed. EHR Critical Care Enhancements We are excited to roll out some items specific to our critical care agencies. This release included new flowchart items (e.g.,
BoostPrep
APRIL 26, 2022
In the most basic, simplest definition, what is an MCI? In addition to completing a state approved course, you must also have a current CPR-BLS certificate (basic life support). As you have lights and sirens, they will always get out of your way. Correct Incorrect Question 3 of 10 3. Any incident that requires two or more ambulances.
Chicago EMT Training
AUGUST 12, 2021
This was something he definitely didn't plan for but took it in stride. We continued providing non-transport BLS to events on campus. You need to be a current UIC student in order to work with the program. Marty was asked to become a lead instructor of an EMT course in the summer of 2012. His first cohort had 17 students.
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