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EZ-IO® Emergency Burr Hole for Epidural Hematoma

Handtevy

The standard care in North America for post-traumatic EDH involves decompressive craniotomy or trepanation via a burr hole, typically performed in an operating room by neurosurgery teams. Initially refusing emergency medical services, she was brought to the ED via a private vehicle.

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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

ACEP Now

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. The patient was Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 15 on scene and complaining of back pain. His ECG was unremarkable.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. With your CPR card in hand, you must then attend another course to earn an emergency medical technician certification.

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Potato vs Potato

FOAMfrat

Ok, here we go… Lots of controversy over the recent article titled, “Comparing Intubation Success Between Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services”, published by the Air Medical Journal in their November/December 2023 issue. Air Medical Journal , vol. Both paramedics and nurses.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

EMDocs

C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room. An x-ray in the trauma bay demonstrated an AP grade III fracture.

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