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FOAMfrat
DECEMBER 28, 2023
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. Data was pulled from June 2013 to June 2018. Take a movement.
Handtevy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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. What are the key takeaways? (1)
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ACEP Now
MARCH 14, 2024
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. Click to enlarge.)
Paramedic Training Spot
JANUARY 20, 2022
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.
EMDocs
JUNE 3, 2023
C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. 4 This is the framework the ED resuscitationist should be operating under, as hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma patients require a different approach compared to stable patients who will undergo CT, routine pelvic fixation, and definitive surgical repair.
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