Handtevy

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On November 14, 2024, ILCOR released their latest recommendations for adult and pediatric basic and advanced life support. As EMS leaders, its our responsibility not only to examine the research ILCOR uses, but also to critically evaluate the studies that dont make the final cut. By now, you can see the pattern.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Guest Skeptic: Dr. Stephen Meigher is the EM Chief Resident training with the Jacobi and Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Stephen Meigher is the EM Chief Resident training with the Jacobi and Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program. The TOMAHAWK Investigators.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

You abandon your coffee order and quickly head next-door, where you are able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and direct a bystander to find the store’s automated external defibrillator (AED) while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. SGEM#64 : Classic EM Papers (OPALS Study) * SGEM#136 : CPR – Man or Machine?

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 11, 2023

He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. The fire-based crew has basic life support (BLS) airway supplies including the King Laryngeal Tube, the paramedic crew carries iGel supraglottic airways (SGAs) in addition to their intubation equipment.

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NCOAE

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today we’re taking a more serious look at language, this time highlighting the terminology used by members of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) community. The post Most EMS Terminology Comes Down to Initials, Abbreviations and Acronyms appeared first on National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Objective: The objectives of this systematic review were to evaluate the incidence, patient demographics and associated outcomes of adult syncope presentations to emergency medical services (EMS) within current literature. No studies specifically looked at the incidence or outcomes of syncope presentations to EMS.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between patient acuity and level of EMS care adjusting for rurality and insurance. Overall, there was a decreased odds of advanced life service use at low acuity EMS responses (OR=0.443, 95% CI=0.440-0.445). Discussion.

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REBEL EM

APRIL 22, 2024

Lower vs higher oxygenation target and days alive without life support in COVID-19. Intervention: Target PaO2 = 60 mm Hg Control: Target PaO2 = 90 mm Hg Outcome (primary): Absolute number of days without life support in 90 days defined as the absence of mechanical ventilation, circulatory support, or kidney replacement.

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The Overrun Podcast

MAY 23, 2024

Takeaways Advances in medical resuscitation have focused on basic life support (BLS) interventions, such as compression-only CPR and early defibrillation. He also highlights the potential of technology, such as ultrasound and sending real-time information to the trauma team.

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FOAMfrat

MAY 17, 2024

EMS providers in the future may even encounter this technology in the field, although in my personal opinion, we are still quite a few years away from this becoming a regular occurrence outside of the hospital environment. Extracorporeal Life Support: The Elso Red Book. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization, 2023.

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

Authors: Alex Rogers, MD (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D. Supportive care includes: protecting the airway if necessary, supplemental oxygen if needed, and vasopressor support if the patient is hypotensive.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

More recent literature and guidelines support the use of lidocaine as an alternative agent, and currently both are included in standard advanced cardiovascular life support. Medications: think about using esmolol Amiodarone has been traditionally used in the management of VT or VF as an adjunct to defibrillation.

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ESO

JANUARY 19, 2024

There are steps to take to work towards closing this gap, such as not prioritizing a set list of symptoms as “normal EKG” and recognizing atypical presentations across different patient populations. EMS services can proactively work to improve how they communicate within their communities.

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Irish College of Paramedics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. Crewing Models: There are varying models of pre-hospital care ranging from paramedic provision of care through the mix of First Aid (Tanigawa and Tanaka 2006) Basic Life Support (BLS), immediate care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the many associated specialist paramedicine grades.

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Unitek EMT

JANUARY 19, 2024

These professionals bridge the gap between standard emergency medical services and acute care, delivering advanced life support through critical interventions […] The post Critical Care EMT appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation. In cases of severe electrical burns, victims may require advanced life support, which includes securing the airway and providing assisted ventilation.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In contrast, Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support care. This training covers basic medical care, such as how to conduct an emergency assessment, administer oxygen, and provide essential life support, and takes about six months in most cases.

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Handtevy

APRIL 10, 2019

Data from the AHA and the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines consistently report neurologic intact survival from pediatric cardiac arrest to be 3% for infants and 10% for children. On-scene EMS resuscitation. By Peter Antevy, MD. Bystander CPR, 2. Telephone CPR (T-CPR), and 3.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 28, 2023

I'm currently a board-certified cardiovascular perfusionist and maintain my paramedic certifications, working part-time at a local EMS agency. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization; Ann Arbor (MI): 2017. Extracorporeal life support: the ELSO red Book; p. Extracorporeal life support: the ELSO red book).

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Handtevy

MARCH 13, 2024

This groundbreaking technique was used to save the life of a 24-year-old male who experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation. – Persistence in EMS: The perseverance and innovative thinking of the medical team were crucial in saving the patient’s life.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 14, 2024

I recerted CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) late in December. EMS may transport children with behavioral emergencies aged 4 to 18 directly to urgent crisis centers, provided they meet criteria and the service has sponsor hospital approval.* micrograms/kg/min.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

At REBEL EM, we’ve done an extensive write up that details some of the different types of DED and the electrophysiology behind it. Within the United States, due to paramedic shortages, this dual-medic setup does not exist in many EMS systems. That write up was for the DOSE-VF pilot trial done in March 2020 and can be found here.

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Panchal AR, Bartos JA, Cabañas JG, Donnino MW, Drennan IR, Hirsch KG, Kudenchuk PJ, Kurz MC, Lavonas EJ, Morley PT, O’Neil BJ, Peberdy MA, Rittenberger JC, Rodriguez AJ, Sawyer KN, Berg KM; Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support Writing Group. Ross EM, Mapp J, Kharod C, Wampler DA, Velasquez C, Miramontes DA. Circulation.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This could have biased the results in favor of amiodarone as we’ve covered this before on REBEL EM before The IV amiodarone group required less additional HR control agents to control increased heart rate. Amiodarone versus digoxin for acute rate control of atrial fibrillation in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Sep 7.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

8 The 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines recommend the following formulas for ET tubes. 8 The 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines recommend the following formulas for ET tubes. This increases the risk of the ET tube becoming obstructed or blocked by the vocal folds.

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EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

My name is Mike, and I am thrilled to be able to share my extensive EMS experience with you. I am passionate about teaching future first responders, and I created this site specifically to assist anyone interested in pursuing a career in EMS.

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NHCPS Save a Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In emergency settings, recognizing critical signs and symptoms quickly and confidently allows you to take swift action to save lives and preserve the quality of life for those under your care. It can help diagnose life-threatening conditions like cardiac tamponade. Becks Triad is one such set of symptoms.

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

Check breath sounds Administer activated charcoal Apply an AED Administer nebulized albuterol Correct Incorrect EMT EMS Operations Practice Test Time limit: 0 Quiz Summary 0 of 10 Questions completed Questions: Information You have already completed the quiz before. Your immediate action would be to do which of the following?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities.

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EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. According to EMS, she was in labor at home and delivered the newborn shortly after they had loaded her into the ambulance. Treatment is supportive with respiratory therapy, critical care, inotropic therapy, and cardiac life support. link] j.ajog.2016.03.012

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In anticipation of EM Cases Episode 90 on the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines with the lead author Dr. Allan DeCaen and Dr. Anthony Crocco, Dr. DeCaen tells his Best Case Ever showing us the value of orchestrated team work and a great example of the saying, "they're not dead until they're warm and dead".

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

We had just received a young child from EMS who was post-ictal with decreased mentation. The post Glasgow Coma Scale in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. In emergency medicine, we often use illness scripts and protocols to help drive our decision-making. Less than 8, intubate! 2018): 192–200.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Revascularization of the culprit lesion remains one of the few established treatments though there are numerous other unproven modalities including extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock.

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Critical Care Scenarios

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Yes, temporize with supportive care while you go through the process, but do the work—find a legitimate representative or documentation of the patient’s wishes to determine what they’d want before you commit them to lengthy, aggressive life support. ” is always, ultimately, the main question of the EM provider.

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