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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#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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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? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

Read the 2024 ESO EMS Index Read the 2024 ESO Fire Service Index Post-Resuscitation Epinephrine Vs. Norepinephrine in Cardiac Arrest Released in May 2024 Epinephrine and norepinephrine are both commonly used as prehospital vasopressors in the United States. Missed Wave 2024 or want to revisit the highlights?

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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. IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis : Correct dosing is common, with improved times to administration. does not make clinical or medical decisions.

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Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest: Pearls and Pitfalls

EMDocs

You receive a page for a cardiac arrest and take report from emergency medical services (EMS). The patient received 1 mg of epinephrine IV x2 with conversion of his rhythm to ventricular fibrillation (VF) for which he was defibrillated twice in the field. It is unclear how long he was down.

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

EMDocs

But what about the patient who is agitated, and is a potential danger to themselves or to the ED staff? Do we Redirect? Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of assisting them, before moving to physical or chemical restraints.