The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2018

You are the first provider on scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and start high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This was a before and after study to see if advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) techniques, including IV epinephrine, would improve survival to discharge. He is unsuccessfully shocked.

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NHCPS Save a Life

AUGUST 7, 2024

The ROSC medical abbreviation stands for the return of spontaneous circulation and is the goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). When cardiovascular function begins to […] The post Understanding ROSC: How to Save a Life appeared first on SaveaLife.com. What Are the Signs of ROSC?

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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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ESO

JANUARY 19, 2024

So be ready to perform and transmit 12-lead EKGs for basic life support units as well as those with advanced life support capabilities. Documenting 12-lead EKG in discrete data fields, such as under procedure or vital sign, rather than only in the free-text narrative can also help to ensure better monitoring and improvement initiatives.

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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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EMDocs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

1 Though hydrocortisone is often included in ‘crash carts,’ the most recent consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has a weak recommendation against the use of corticosteroids during CPR. Given its mineralocorticoid properties, hydrocortisone is traditionally used for adrenal insufficiency. 2015;116(6):960-975. Circulation.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

She was intubated at the scene and transported to your ED, with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed en route. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. Despite good quality CPR, there is no ROSC. Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless.

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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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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). His primary interests are resuscitation, prehospital critical care, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. Case: A 46-year-old man has a cardiac arrest at home, witnessed by family.

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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. EMS arrives and finds the patient in monomorphic ventricular tachycardic (VT) cardiac arrest. She has a history of hypertension and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

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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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NHCPS Save a Life

APRIL 28, 2023

It is crucial for healthcare providers who are new to the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithm to understand the difference between pulseless electrical activity and asystole. ACLS is a set of protocols and interventions used to treat patients in cardiac arrest or other life-threatening medical emergencies.

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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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). ECMO Flow was achieved after approximately 1 hour of high quality CPR. An elderly woman had sudden ventricular fibrillation.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

You arrive and see that the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithm is being followed for adult cardiac arrest patients with pulseless electrical activity (PEA). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is in progress. The monitor shows a non-shockable rhythm.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 28, 2023

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. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization; Ann Arbor (MI): 2017. Extracorporeal life support: the ELSO red Book; p. MacLaren G., In: 5th edition.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

10 The score predicts the probability of survival to hospital discharge using a number of factors including CPR duration, serum potassium, core temperature, age, and suspected mechanism of hypothermia. 2,11 There are cases of patients recovering after hours of time without a pulse with good CPR. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001518

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

This training can include specialized instruction in areas such as hazardous material handling, advanced cardiac life support, and technical rescue operations. These programs might include open houses at fire stations, community CPR classes, or public safety demonstrations.

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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. By Peter Antevy, MD. On-scene EMS resuscitation.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Treatment of cardiac arrest and life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning often requires specialized treatments that most clinicians do not use frequently such as antidotes and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, in addition to effective basic and advanced life support. COR 2a, LOE C-LD. COR 2a, LOE C-LD.

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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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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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EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

For patients with OHCA, use of steroids during CPR is of uncertain benefit. Extracorporeal CPR Use of ECPR for patients with cardiac arrest refractory to standard ACLS is reasonable in select patients when provided within an appropriately trained and equipped system of care. COR 2b, LOE B-R. COR 2b, LOE C-LD. Circulation. 2023 Dec 18.

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Mile High Ambulance

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Knowing who will provide Basic Life Support, such as CPR, First Aid, and Bleeding Control is a key precaution when planning events. Mile High Ambulance also offers Advanced Life Support for individuals needing further medical attention.

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

To become an ER Technician, you need your EMT credential, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, CPR certification, and other credentials based on the location in which you work. More often than not, ski patrol organizations require their patrollers to have EMT credentials and CPR certification.

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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. On arrival to the scene, you find the patient pulseless and apneic.

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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. Rapid Assessment and Immediate Care Once the scene is secured, we quickly assess the victim.

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NHCPS Save a Life

JULY 25, 2024

When comparing ACLS vs BLS certifications, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: both courses are accredited. The American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Medical Association, and other leading medical organizations accept both types of certification.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. Interventions during the acute phase of treatment post return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are therefore critical.

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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. It’s watching life start, and trying to stop life from ending. My first call was a CPR in progress.

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 31, 2024

Are you looking to learn how to become a paramedic? I’ve created this go-to guide to help you explore paramedic requirements, what to expect, and the specific steps to take to pursue a rewarding paramedic career. Depending on what you’ve done so far, becoming a paramedic can take one to three years.

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 31, 2024

Are you looking to learn how to become a paramedic? I’ve created this go-to guide to help you explore paramedic requirements, what to expect, and the specific steps to take to pursue a rewarding paramedic career. Depending on what you’ve done so far, becoming a paramedic can take one to three years.

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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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EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Statements: Early risk stratification is not intended as a tool for triage to withdraw life support and is not used for that purpose (90.5%, 19/21).

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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.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On arrival, CPR was continued and core temperature was measured at 18° C (64.4° The patient was put on Extracorporeal Life Support in the ED 3 hours after initial resuscitation, the core temp was 30° C and the patient was defibrillated with a single attempt. Chest compressions and ventilation were begun.

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