Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 27, 2023

This 29 year old African American patient was found down, unconscious, not breathing and was given 2 mg of intranasal naloxone by a bystander. Peak plasma concentration of amphetamines is rapid ( within minutes ) following inhalation or injection. On arrival to the ED, the patient was diaphoretic, tachycardic. and had dilated pupils.

Coronary 52

Coronary ACS Naloxone Plasma 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Naloxone (opioid antidote) should be available in ED in case of severe respiratory depression. Monitor vital signs for respiratory depression.

E-9-1-1 126

E-9-1-1 ACS OR ICU 126

Core EM

JANUARY 16, 2025

This document will focus on the anatomical considerations and aspiration risk. Also obvious in this graph is that most of the extra oxygen gained during this process is stored in the lungs , but theres also a small amount of extra O2 added to the hemoglobin and dissolved in the plasma. naloxone), the person is likely to get intubated.

E-9-1-1 130

E-9-1-1 EMS ALS OR 130