Bob Sullivan EMS1 Contributor Understand how monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide helps assess and treat a patient in respiratory distress Respiratory distress is one of the most common patient complaints. Waveform capnography is a valuable tool to determine the cause and severity of respiratory distress, to guide treatment decisions, and to monitor the patient’s response to…
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Graphics can make a game look polished, but visuals do not tell you how the game actually works. Two games with similar themes can have very different rule sets, different decision points, and very different levels of player control. If you want to make a better choice, start with the rules and treat the art…
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Clinical pearls of physical restraints Use the least amount of force possible when restraining any patient, but especially patients with increased ICP. Sedatives should be considered. Law enforcement must be on board the ambulance during transports of arrested persons with handcuffs applied. Clinical pearls of chemical restraints Advanced airway equipment and cardiac monitoring must be…
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How can we keep our patients and clinicians safe in the field, and maintain good working relationships with law enforcement? The in-custody deaths of persons who had been administered ketamine for agitation have brought controversy and questions about the use of the drug in EMS. Supervisors and leadership are faced with having to make tough…
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After seeing Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann’s talk in Prodigy EMS’ free Refresh program, I knew Medic Mindset listeners needed to hear from her. She is an associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine and an EMS associate medical director in San Diego. In this episode of The Thinking Series, she shares her passion and expertise on…
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By Sean Hulsman Reported cases of anaphylaxis are on the rise according to the CDC. This is particularly worrisome for EMS because pediatric patients suffering anaphylaxis often present differently than adults and pose special problems for prehospital clinicians. Read Pediatric Anaphylaxis: How Capnography can help assessment and treatment and take this quiz to test your knowledge.…
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Cardiogenic oscillations (COS) of the capnography waveform match the patient’s heart rate and are caused by pulmonary artery pulsations Your team intubated a 38-year-old woman who was found unresponsive following a poly-substance drug overdose. Intubation was performed without difficulty and no medications were necessary. Waveform capnography confirmed correct placement of the 9.0 endotracheal tube. You…
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By Sean Hulsman Sepsis carries a greater mortality rate than many diseases we consider common place like breast cancer and AIDS. Surprisingly, EMS has only recently begun to broaden training on diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sepsis in the field. The physiology of sepsis is very much within the realm of understanding for…
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Join us for an introduction to Sepsis and the role capnography plays in its recognition in the prehospital environment. Sepsis is a significant cause of death and may be more frequently seen by prehospital providers than previously thought. About the webinar: This webinar will review recognition of sepsis, prehospital interventions that may affect patient outcomes,…