The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. A fire company is on scene providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and has defibrillated twice with an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In anticipation of EM Cases Episode 90 on the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines with the lead author Dr. Allan DeCaen and Dr. Anthony Crocco, Dr. DeCaen tells his Best Case Ever showing us the value of orchestrated team work and a great example of the saying, "they're not dead until they're warm and dead".

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Guest Skeptic: Dr. Stephen Meigher is the EM Chief Resident training with the Jacobi and Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Stephen Meigher is the EM Chief Resident training with the Jacobi and Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program. The TOMAHAWK Investigators.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Revascularization of the culprit lesion remains one of the few established treatments though there are numerous other unproven modalities including extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. Did they get bystander CPR? Zeymer HT et al.

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The Overrun Podcast

MAY 23, 2024

The conversation covers topics such as compression-only CPR, the controversy surrounding head-up CPR, the use of band and piston-driven devices, and the potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). The importance of good dispatch and patient selection is emphasized as key factors in improving outcomes.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Authors: Christian Gerhart, MD (EM Resident Physician, Washington University in St. Louis); Dr. Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Attending Physician, Washington University in St. You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). Per EMS he was very cold to touch. 2009;338:b2085.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. The post Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms appeared first on National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

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. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care.

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ESO

JANUARY 19, 2024

There are steps to take to work towards closing this gap, such as not prioritizing a set list of symptoms as “normal EKG” and recognizing atypical presentations across different patient populations. EMS services can proactively work to improve how they communicate within their communities.

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Handtevy

APRIL 10, 2019

Data from the AHA and the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines consistently report neurologic intact survival from pediatric cardiac arrest to be 3% for infants and 10% for children. Bystander CPR, 2. Telephone CPR (T-CPR), and 3. On-scene EMS resuscitation. By Peter Antevy, MD.

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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. When you are doing CPR and running cardiac arrests on a regular basis, it seems unnecessary to sit through a 2 hour class on CPR and 4 hour classes on ACLS and PALS. mg via syringe.*

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Handtevy

MARCH 13, 2024

This groundbreaking technique was used to save the life of a 24-year-old male who experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation. Key Takeaways – High-Quality CPR: This case underscores the critical importance of high-quality CPR in cardiac arrest management.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. Cardiac Arrest Due to Benzonatate Overdose. Am J Case Rep.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This can include administering CPR, controlling bleeding, securing a patient’s airway, and administering oxygen. In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care. Scope of Practice The most significant difference between an EMT and a Paramedic is their scope of practice.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

If the victim is unresponsive, CPR is initiated immediately. Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation. My name is Mike, and I am thrilled to be able to share my extensive EMS experience with you.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

At REBEL EM, we’ve done an extensive write up that details some of the different types of DED and the electrophysiology behind it. Within the United States, due to paramedic shortages, this dual-medic setup does not exist in many EMS systems. That write up was for the DOSE-VF pilot trial done in March 2020 and can be found here.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 28, 2023

I'm currently a board-certified cardiovascular perfusionist and maintain my paramedic certifications, working part-time at a local EMS agency. The Oxygenator The Body Just as ventilating someone in cardiac arrest, without a pulse and no CPR, will not allow distal gas exchange, the same can be said with ECMO. MacLaren G.,

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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. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Meyer MD Clinical Scenario You are dispatched to a 57-year-old male with a witnessed cardiac arrest and bystander CPR being performed. Your partner deploys the cardiac monitor and while CPR is continued you turn your attention to establishing vascular access. Ross EM, Mapp J, Kharod C, Wampler DA, Velasquez C, Miramontes DA.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

CPR is taken over by responding crews, and he is placed on a cardiac monitor/defibrillator. The take home message: “Irrespective of presenting rhythm, in patients with cardiac arrest, there is no conclusive evidence that administration of calcium during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves survival.” Panchal, A., Cabanas, J.,

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

Your career will begin with obtaining a certification in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is, which is typically offered through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete. This process can take one to several weeks.

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

Question While performing one-person CPR on a patient, you should use a ratio for compressions to ventilation for the adult patient and a __ ratio for a child patient. Apply an AED Begin CPR Correct Incorrect Question 2 of 10 2. Provide two minutes of CPR prior to attaching the AED. Apply a nonrebreather at 15 lpm.

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