The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? CPR is currently in progress with a single shock having been delivered.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Background Information: Double external defibrillation (DED) is an intervention often used to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF). This procedure involves applying another set of pads attached to a second defibrillator to a patient and shocking them in hopes of terminating the rhythm. N Engl J Med.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The paramedics achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ALCS), and Intubation. Defibrillation is the treatment of choice in these cases but does not often result in sustained ROSC ( Kudenchuk et al 2006). Many of these OHCAs are due to ventricular fibrillation or pulseless VT.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 14, 2024

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. Our sponsor hospital, like all sponsor hospitals in Connecticut, requires their paramedics to have these certifications current. Mechanical CPR may only be applied after 8 minutes of manual CPR.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S. Some EMT courses require CPR as a prerequisite, while others, including ours, include CPR training and certification.

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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— (..)

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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. Similarly, funds can help purchase new defibrillators for paramedics, ensuring they have access to reliable equipment during critical life-saving moments.

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EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

We will be using redacted information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field. The paramedics begin CPR. CPR is performed with manual compressions as no mechanical CPR device is available. They are unable to feel a pulse and resume CPR. Intubation is attempted, but unsuccessful.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2019

JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty […] The post SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA? Key to survival is high-quality CPR and early defibrillation.

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ECG Medical Training

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Cardiac Care Show – Episode #1: Mechanical CPR Hello, and welcome to the Cardiac Care Show. In today’s episode I’d like to talk about mechanical CPR, which is a frequent topic of conversation in the Resuscitation group on Facebook and the #FOAMed community on Twitter. So, mechanical CPR is a no-brainer, right?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

EMS encompasses various professionals such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and even emergency physicians, depending on the severity of the situation. This could range from basic life support, typically managed by EMTs, to more advanced life support provided by paramedics and other medical specialists. and highly trained professionals.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

And it becomes impossible to treat multi-system injuries, such as doing chest compression (CPR) while trying to open an airway or control bleeding. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care. Paramedics provide pain management treatment in the field.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

It’s a stepping stone to becoming a paramedic , nurse, or even doctor. They often engage in public education, teaching CPR and first aid, and participating in health and wellness fairs. EMTs often work in pairs or as part of a larger team, including paramedics, firefighters, and police officers.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Upon arrival, you quickly assess the situation and spring into action, working to save a man's life through CPR and defibrillation. This includes checking monitors, defibrillators, airway management equipment, and other essential tools for stabilizing and transporting critically ill patients. So what are you waiting for?

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Besides going over the basic lifesaving skill of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, you will learn the legal side of medicine, such as HIPAA, and emergencies that bring not only the end, but a new start, to life. Being Nationally Registered requires over 190 hours of coursework, which is equivalent to two college classes.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Low risk BRUE: Age >60 days Gestational age >32/40 Post conceptual age >45 weeks First episode No CPR given (by a trained medical provider) No concerning history or examination findings (eg FHx sudden cardiac death) Where the above features are present then investigation and hospital stay can be limited.

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Peter Canning

APRIL 3, 2025

Still from the ambulance side, as a paramedic who has sat on the street corner and watched a fire truck go racing past, only to be dispatched two minutes later to the same call, it is hard to say the ambulance has to be held to the 911 call as the starting point. Little comfort to the person who has dialed 911. How much for its fire coverage?

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