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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JAMA 2020 Guest Skeptic: Mike Carter is a former paramedic and current PA practicing in pulmonary and critical care as well as an adjunct professor of emergency medical services […] The post SGEM#314: OHCA – Should you Take ‘em on the Run Baby if you Don’t get ROSC? Date: January 5th, 2021 Reference: Grunau et al.

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SGEM#238: The Epi Don’t Work for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Guest Skeptics: Jay Loosley is the Superintendent of Education at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service. A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

Earlier in the year, we released the 2024 ESO EMS, Fire Service, and Hospital Trend Reports , which forecasted the trends ESO experts believed would shape each industry. With contributions from over 2,700 EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals across the U.S.,

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Handtevy is Revolutionizing Pediatric EMS Care: The Power of Precision in Medication Dosing

Handtevy

In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), precision in pediatric medication dosing can mean the difference between life and death. Prior to Handtevy, only 70% of pediatric medications were correctly dosed. Schedule a Demo Peter Antevy, MD DISCLAIMER: Pediatric Emergency Standards Inc.

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Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest: Pearls and Pitfalls

EMDocs

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.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 2: Non-Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

Avoid Trying to Reason With Them When agitated, a child’s prefrontal cortex is suppressed by the cortisol and epinephrine induced fight-or-flight reaction. Begin by stating your role and use both your own name and the patient’s name (personalize the interaction).