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Episode 72: CPR-induced consciousness with Jack Howard

Critical Care Scenarios

We discuss the phenomenon of CPR-induced consciousness (i.e. We discuss the phenomenon of CPR-induced consciousness (i.e. Takeaway lessons … Continue reading "Episode 72: CPR-induced consciousness with Jack Howard" Find us on Patreon here! We discuss the phenomenon of CPR-induced consciousness (i.e. Paramedicine.

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Injuries Associated with Prehospital CPR Provided by Professionals and Non-Professionals in Bangkok EMS

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background : This study is to concentrate on adverse outcomes of CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among different performers that are trained first responders, professional practitioners, and automated devices by exploring types of injuries and comparing between datasets.

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The Colorado Verdict

Peter Canning

So you are an expert on paramedicine, but isn’t it true that you yourself are guilty of (long list of failures)…” They still wanted me, so I then sent them a blog post titled “ Your Hono r” which detailed a call I was on where I dropped a patient and one where I found myself with an empty oxygen tank. The ambulance responded.

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Assessing the Accuracy of ECG Chest Electrode Placement by EMS and Clinical Personnel Using Two Evaluation Methods

International Journal of Paramedicine

Participants placed simulated electrodes on a CPR-style manikin and completed a questionnaire about their training and experience. Methods: This prospective observational study recruited a convenience sample of EMS and clinical personnel. A subset also marked electrode locations on a printed diagram of the ribcage.

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Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

NAEMSP

These can include feeling compelled to attempt resuscitation despite the team feeling it is futile or not consistent with the patient’s wishes, families demanding CPR despite the presence of a DNR, incompletely filled out DNR forms, and more. had performed CPR on a hospice patient, and 17.9% One study found that 60.8% References: 1.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

Paramedic Training Spot

These prerequisites include maintaining a valid EMT-B certificate or higher, successfully completing a CAAHEP-accredited education program within the past 2 years, maintaining valid CPR-BLS credentials or their equivalent, and successfully completing the cognitive and psychomotor examination portions of the NREMT-P curriculum.

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Talk less, listen more, drop the attitude

AmboFOAM

Might be a good idea to revisit this) You likely practice CPR, cannulation, airway insertion and all the fun stuff, but I guarantee that you will spend more time talking on the radio than doing those things. It therefore makes sense to practice communication as well. Not only that, but the information they want to give you may be important.