The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

He is interested and experienced in healthcare informatics, previously worked with ED-directed EMR design, and is involved in the New York City Health and Hospitals Healthcare Administration Scholars Program (HASP). The paramedics achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ALCS), and Intubation.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In order to assist intubation, a paramedic may utilize Sellick's maneuver. A) Start CPR, you cant use an AED on a wet patient. B) Expose the patients chest, dry off the chest, apply AED, start CPR. When you arrive at the receiving facility you must transfer care to the ED staff. How do you treat this patient?

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Peter Canning

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many years ago I was asked if I wanted to be an expert witness/consultant in court cases involving paramedics. One of the reasons I declined was because I wrote a blog about being a paramedic that included descriptions of calls where things didn’t go as they do on TV (or as the public might expect). I declined. I have made many myself.

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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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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Prioritise listening to the first 30 minutes which given a good overview of aetiology and treatment (53 mins) Basics of cardiac rhythm problems in the ED Palpitations are a common reason for children to present to the emergency department, the majority of these will be benign from a cardiac perspective and instead related to stress or anxiety.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

Jesse McLaren (@ECGcases), of Emergency Medicine Cases Reviewed by Pendell Meyers and Steve Smith An 85yo with a history of hypertension developed chest pain and collapsed, and had bystander CPR. The paramedics found the patient with ROSC and a GCS 7, and an ECG showing LBBB with possible lateral ST elevation.

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The Overrun

JUNE 8, 2020

By all accounts, the paramedics who were summoned to the scene of George Floyd’s death did their job. com and gave a recap of the paramedic care provided and the ED care at transfer. By all accounts, the damage was done before paramedics even arrived. There are more. But let’s be honest: It has to happen.

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