Back to the basics: CHF vs. chronic bronchitis
Though their chief complaint of shortness of breath is the same, these patients develop dyspnea by different means
View ArticleWhat impacts the outcomes in drowning cases?
UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries
View ArticleThe science driving BLS CPR recommendations
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
View ArticleETCO2: Back to the basics
We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don’t ignore this vital piece of the puzzle
View ArticleEMS assessment and treatment of asthma: 5 things to know
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
View ArticleTraumatic brain injury: 10 things you need to know to save lives
Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with traumatic brain injury saves lives, here’s how
View Article5 things to know about capnography and respiratory distress
Understand how monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide helps assess and treat a patient in respiratory distress
View ArticleHow to treat sudden cardiac arrest, opioid overdose
An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here's how to assess and treat the patient
View Article3 things paramedics need to know about respiratory compromise, pneumonia and...
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis.
View Article5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory...
EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses
View ArticleHow to improve sepsis care with better EMS education
EMS educators can improve sepsis patient outcomes by ensuring EMTs and paramedics have knowledge appropriate and impactful training
View ArticleOn-Demand Webinar: Plan C: Navigating the difficult airway
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
View ArticleQuiz: Capnography waveform basics
Test your knowledge on hyperventilation, hypoventilation and reactive airway disease capnography waveforms
View ArticleMisconceptions about airway management and the industry gold standard
Our co-hosts discuss airway management and its important role in EMS, including common misconceptions and the standard all providers should strive for
View ArticleWebinar: Let’s Talk Real Numbers: Combatting EMS Burnout and Turnover
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
View ArticleTension Pneumothorax: Identification and treatment
Tension pneumothorax is a life threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is more likely to happen with trauma involving an opening in the chest wall
View ArticleImprove endotracheal intubation with First and TEN approach
The "set-up, size-up, scope, secure" mindset of the 1st and TEN approach to intubation may help improve first-pass success
View ArticleOn-Demand Webinar: Let’s Talk Real Numbers: Combatting EMS Burnout and Turnover
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
View Article5 tips for securing a patient's airway
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage his airway?
View Article8 questions for critical respiratory compromise patients
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
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