EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 25, 2024

David Didlake, EMT-P, RN, ACNP @DidlakeDW An early 80’s Female was transported to the ED with new-onset facial droop, slurred speech, and focal deficit. No previous medical history was reported. My colleauges and I (interventional cardiology) were asked to consult during workup. MRI Brain demonstrated Left MCA acute/subacute infarct, MCA/PCA watershed, and no hemorrhagic transformation.

EMT 147

EMT EMT ED OR 147

EM Literature of Note

AUGUST 25, 2024

Move over ketamine and TXA, there’s another medication gradually approaching do-it-all darling status in Emergency Medicine: dexamethasone. Sore throats? Croup? Headaches? Non-specific aches? Well, yes to all of the above, in the appropriate clinical context – But, most prominently, as featured in this brief report, for asthma – particularly childhood asthma.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department 94

Peter Canning

AUGUST 25, 2024

I-TEAM: EMS union concerned speed bumps hurt patients. An EMS union in Cleveland was concerned enough about a municipal plan to add more speed bumps to the city streets that they went to the city council to let them know that speed bumps cause harm to patients in pain. They said, while they appreciated the need to slow traffic, slowing cars down was probably best accomplished by law enforcement (pilling people over and issuing tickets) and only as a last resort, by adding speed bumps.

Ambulance 72

Ambulance CPR EMT EMT 72

Paramedics World

AUGUST 25, 2024

Do you find yourself avoiding shorts or skirts because of unsightly veins on your legs? You’re not alone. Varicose veins are a common condition that can affect both men and… The post Understanding Varicose Veins – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic OR 52

Paramedics World

AUGUST 25, 2024

Picture this: you’re sitting on a long-haul flight, excited for your upcoming vacation. But little do you know, there’s a silent threat lurking within your body – Deep Vein Thrombosis… The post Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic 52