NAEMSP EMS1.com Columnists The negative association between number of airway attempts and neuro-intact survival following OHCA Article Summary by Casey Patrick, @cpatrick_89 Article reviewed: Murphy, D. L., Bulger, N. E., Harrington, B. M., Skerchak, J. A., Counts, C. R., Latimer, A. J., … & Sayre, M. R. (2021). Fewer tracheal intubation attempts are associated with…

EMS1.com Columnists Learn the signs and symptoms for this significant behavioral emergency and the importance of rapid patient sedation By Christopher Kroboth Excited delirium patients pose a huge safety risk to themselves and the public safety crews responding to their emergency. Excited Delirium Syndrome is defined as “a syndrome of uncertain etiology characterized by delirium,…

EMS1 Sponsored EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses By Bob Sullivan Timely recognition, airway management, administration of naloxone (Narcan), and continuous assessment of oxygenation and ventilation can be lifesaving for patients who overdose on opioids. Here are five things…

Marianne Meyers, BS EMS1.com Columnists EMS grand rounds presentation focuses on proper PPE, endotracheal intubation and infection control EMS and first responders are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is important that they are protected while performing their job. Several Seattle area physicians affiliated with the University of Washington, including Dr.…

Limmer Education EMS1.com Columnists Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest By Chris Ebright EMS is called to a residence to assist in the search for a missing child. At the scene, EMTs are informed that numerous officers…

EMS1 Sponsored Waveform capnography can be used to detect respiratory and circulatory compromise from anaphylaxis in children and to guide treatment ​ By Bob Sullivan Pediatric anaphylaxis, which is a systemic allergic reaction that can cause respiratory and circulatory compromise, is a high-risk situation that requires prompt recognition and treatment with epinephrine. Atypical presentations of…

Patrick Lickiss EMS1.com Columnists You were asked to respond to a coffee shop for a 22-year-old male with increasing shortness of breath following a coughing fit; did you make the right decision? Assessment of respiratory patients, like most medical patients, involves an understanding of the anatomy and physiology which functions behind the scenes and how…

Inside EMS Podcast EMS1.com Columnists Our cohosts tackle a contentious topic – including waveform capnography into the EMT Scope of Practice; do you agree? This episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com.…

Limmer Education EMS1.com Columnists Common respiration pathologies and those that impair ventilation By Chris Ebright You were taught from day one of taking vital signs to count respirations. However, I am here to say that your stellar EMT instructor let you down because that’s wrong. The same incorrect terminology is also written in numerous textbooks, on…

EMS1.com Columnists Understand how capnography identifies respiratory and cardiovascular compromise in restrained patients By Bob Sullivan Caring for aggressive and violent patients can be one of the most challenging situations EMS providers face. Patients who are intoxicated, have overdosed, are in drug withdrawal or have psychiatric conditions often present a safety threat to themselves and…