EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

While not specifically reviewed in this post, check out the methemoglobinemia tox card for more information about one of the other known events that can occur with local anesthetic administration. Supportive care includes: protecting the airway if necessary, supplemental oxygen if needed, and vasopressor support if the patient is hypotensive.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Flame Burns These are secondary burns caused when an electrical event ignites clothing or nearby materials. Rapid Assessment and Advanced Life Support Upon arrival at the scene, our immediate focus is on assessing the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Event EMT: Maybe you don’t want to work as an EMT full time and just want to dedicate your extra free time to helping others. Working as an EMT with a private company at events such as concerts, sporting events, races, rallies, etc.,

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NHCPS Save a Life

AUGUST 12, 2022

But contradictorily, following through on your own health goals can be a challenge within the nursing profession — odd & extended hours, overwhelming stress, and emotion-draining events weigh on your physical and mental health.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

2 One study found that up to two thirds of pediatric patients experienced at least one adverse event during RSI. 2 One study found that up to two thirds of pediatric patients experienced at least one adverse event during RSI. 8 The 2023 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines recommend the following formulas for ET tubes.

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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. Calcium Chloride Is Given to Sicker Patients During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Events. Calcium use during cardiac arrest: A systematic review. Panchal, A., Cabanas, J.,

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EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

EMTs frequently serve as the first point of medical contact for people with musculoskeletal injuries brought on by mishaps, falls, or other traumatic events because they are first responders. Traumatic events like falls and car accidents are particularly likely to cause fractures.

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NHCPS Save a Life

AUGUST 19, 2024

You can save a life. As a professional directly responsible for patient care, you’re the first line of defense for patients have their worst day possible. Yet, with all of your advanced medical training, there is one highly complex situation that may give you pause. That hesitation could cause a delay when seconds matter.

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NHCPS Save a Life

AUGUST 19, 2024

You can save a life. As a professional directly responsible for patient care, you’re the first line of defense for patients have their worst day possible. Yet, with all of your advanced medical training, there is one highly complex situation that may give you pause. That hesitation could cause a delay when seconds matter.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Target temperature management in traumatic brain injury with a focus on adverse events, recognition, and prevention. Although this can be beneficial initially, it also increases the risk of infectious complications and coagulopathy with prolonged hypothermia. What do the guidelines recommend? Acute Crit Care. 2022;37(4):483-490.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

In Basic Life Support (BLS) emergencies, a single EMS provider can not deliver optimum care, such as when trying to hold direct pressure on a bleeding wound, while preparing bandages, to stop bleeding. In Advanced Life support (ALS) emergencies, a “single” paramedic or ER doctor can not deliver necessary care.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Endotracheal intubation to reduce aspiration events in acutely comatose patients: a systematic review. Aspiration risk in relation to Glasgow Coma Scale score and clinical parameters in patients with severe acute alcohol intoxication: a single-centre, retrospective study. BMJ Open 2021; 11: e053619. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med.

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EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Treatment is supportive with respiratory therapy, critical care, inotropic therapy, and cardiac life support. The absence of preeclampsia symptoms prior to the acute event makes eclampsia less likely.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Extracorporeal life support rewarming rate is associated with survival with good neurological outcome in accidental hypothermia. When Elsa’s put on iNO, a hypotensive event drops her blood pressure to 41/22. The “sweet spot” is between 0.5-2⁰C 2⁰C an hour, so aim for the median of 1.2⁰C/hr. Saczkowski, R., and Schulze, C.,

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). 3, 7) The accumulating post marketing adverse event reports led to the FDA release of a Drug Safety Communication (DSC) in 2010, over 50 years after initial approval. (9) Benzonatate Exposure Trends and Adverse Events.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

ALS Standby: The Advanced Life Support (ALS) standby model involves having a dedicated EMS unit with paramedics or EMTs trained in advanced life support positioned nearby during tactical operations.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

For both groups, mean time to basic life support was determined to be one-minute, advanced life support started at 10 minutes, and time to ROSC at 25 minutes. The authors also investigated harms in both groups and determined no significant difference in adverse events between both groups.

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EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

EMS verbalized concern to EPs that an “intracranial bleed” may have precipitated the event. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) had been initiated and on arrival at the ED, the patient was found to have Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA). The Accu-Chek was 214, and there was no response to empiric Narcan administration.

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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

Your career will begin with obtaining a certification in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is, which is typically offered through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

He was started on Extracorporeal Life Support ("VA ECMO") Here is the ECG on ECMO: Very low voltage On Day 3, the EF recovered (that seems quick!) This list takes on new relevance given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic — which predisposes to acute thrombotic events, stress cardiomyopathy ( Takotsubo ), infarction/ischemia and myocarditis.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

CPS – Emergency management of the paediatric patient with generalized convulsive status epilepticus * APLS – Advanced Life Support Group. Advanced paediatric life support: a practical approach to emergencies, 6th edn. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, 2016. NICE – Epilepsies: diagnosis and management.

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American Burn Association

APRIL 15, 2025

With a 5% increase in attendance compared to last year, the event showcased the latest advancements in burn care, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and celebrated the burn care community’s dedication. View event photos. Here’s a look back at the highlights from the week. View this short recap video.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When assessing a patient post non fatal strangulation, red flags include: History – Significant pressure to the neck, loss of consciousness, amnesia of event, incontinence during the event, ligature use. Traumatic Cardiac Arrest This is a high acuity, low occurrence event in the paediatric population with a high mortality rate.

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