Capnography for BLS: Non-Invasive Capnography
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View ArticleMasimo aquires PHASEIN, begins noninvasive multigas monitoring, including...
Masimo announced it has acquired PHASEIN AB, a developer of mainstream capnography,multigas analyzers, and handheld capnometry solutions
View ArticleHow to recommend new EMS equipment for your agency
Everyone likes new equipment. But before you run to your boss to make your case, ask yourself these questions.
View Article7 ways to best use, or avoid, capnography in the field
EMS1 readers shared their suggestions on how to get the most out of the method
View ArticleCardiac arrest in accidental hypothermia: Work the patient or don't start...
A wrongful death lawsuit for failing to initiate resuscitative efforts was filed against EMS providers by the family of Jake Anderson in late 2016. According to publicly available news sources,...
View Article5 simulation scenarios to teach capnography to BLS providers
By Aaron Dix Capnography is an essential tool to assess and treat numerous conditions, ranging from respiratory distress to sepsis. Track expired or exhaled carbon dioxide, known as ETCO2, to monitor...
View ArticleCOPD exacerbation: 5 things EMS providers need to know
By Bob Sullivan Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects approximately 32 million Americans, and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. COPD includes a group of...
View ArticlePediatric sepsis: 10 things paramedics need to know
By Rommie L. Duckworth Children can develop sepsis secondary to infection from an illness or traumatic injury. Here are 10 quick facts about pediatric sepsis to increase your confidence and better...
View ArticleTop 5 EMS videos of February 2017
By EMS1 Staff The top videos of February included a variety of educational tips for EMS providers. Clips discussed how to conduct accurate glucometer readings, conducting effective intubations and what...
View ArticleProgressive Paramedicine: How to assess, treat the crashing CHF patient
Three keys to the management of the crashing congestive heart failure patient is discussed in this episode of Progressive Paramedicine, an EMS1 original video series.
View ArticleProgressive Paramedicine: Why and when to manage a patient's airway
Review the three indications that a patient needs their airway managed in this episode of Progressive Paramedicine, an EMS1 original video series.
View ArticlePrehospital use of ketamine
Watch this video about the mechanism of action, indications and administration routes for prehospital use of ketamine. After watching read the Ketamine Drug Why article and three reasons to use...
View ArticleHow to improve sepsis care with better EMS education
By Rommie L. Duckworth Sepsis education, just like education for trauma, STEMI and stroke can improve EMS provider recognition, assessment, alerts and treatment to improve sepsis patient outcomes [1]....
View ArticleHow to treat sudden cardiac arrest, opioid overdose
By Bob Sullivan Death from sudden cardiac arrest and opioid overdose are both major public health problems in the United States. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, where there is a sudden loss cardiac...
View Article5 things to know about endotracheal intubation
If you’ve ever wondered why the little hole near the tip of an endotracheal tube is called the Murphy Eye, or who Macintosh was, or even who performed the first intubatio, this quick trip through the...
View Article4 things EMS providers need to know about pulmonary embolism
By Bob Sullivan Pulmonary embolism can strike people at any age and any baseline health status. It is the second leading cause of sudden death in the United States and is responsible for over 250,000...
View Article3 scenarios to train for diagnosis, treatment of sepsis
By Aaron Dix EMS is dispatched to a local residence for a 20-year-old female with foot pain. Medics find the patient sitting in a recliner with her left foot supported by a pillow. She spent the...
View ArticleA delicate balance: Understanding acid-base issues in EMS patients
By Art Hsieh The human body has tremendous capacity to maintain internal balance, or homeostasis, in serious, prolonged situations. However, there are several situations in which an imbalance that is...
View ArticleQuiz: Capnography for kids: Unique considerations
By Sean Hulsman Airway control and ventilation in adults differs in many ways from airway control and ventilation in children. Anatomical layout and physiologic responses are not the same when...
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