Catherine R. Counts, PHD, MHA EMS1.com Columnists 3 EMS physicians highlight the challenges that prevent a consensus on endotracheal intubation across EMS systems and the importance of case review SAN DIEGO — The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) Annual Meeting didn’t shy away from one of the hottest topics in EMS: advanced airway management…

David Givot EMS1.com Columnists Hypothermia death of a Minn. teen is an unimaginable tragedy, but a breach is not enough for a finding of negligence I cannot and don’t want to even try to imagine the nightmare which the family of a Minnesota teen who froze to death is going through. In the face of…

Inside EMS EMS1.com Columnists In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the importance of searching for a medical alert bracelet or tattoo when doing an initial patient assessment This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Medtronic. Learn how capnography monitoring from Medtronic can help by clicking here. In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and…

Reel Emergency Vodcast EMS1.com Columnists Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines What are the hallmarks and treatment guidelines for multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)? How should we interpret the newest PALS guidelines? Join Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David…

EMS1.com Columnists How much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques? By Michael Fraley, EMS1 Contributor The EMS industry has seen significant changes in the available airways for patients needing positive pressure ventilation. For many years, the only option was to have an advanced life support provider place an endotracheal…

Nicole M. Volpi, PhD, NREMT EMS1.com Columnists Flight physician Cynthia M. Griffin shares lessons learned from an emergency surgical cricothyrotomy performed in a prehospital setting NEW ORLEANS — A large percentage of airway difficulties in oxygenation/ventilation are manageable by basic or advanced techniques. Although rare in a prehospital environment, in some cases, traditional practices may…

MCHD Paramedic Podcast EMS1.com Columnists “GCS This episode of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast was inspired directly by a paramedic question: “In my prior service, we intubated much more often for airway protection, can you explain how you approach this in your practice?”  Whoa buddy, is that a difficult question with numerous caveats or what?  Join the…

Bob Sullivan EMS1.com Columnists Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment This article, originally published April 27, 2015, has been updated with new information. Waveform capnography is used at all EMS provider levels to better assess patients in respiratory distress, cardiac arrest and shock. Capnography…

EMS1.com Columnists Recognize the signs and symptoms of heart failure and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment By Bob Sullivan Patients with heart failure pose several challenges for paramedics to assess and treat. Signs and symptoms of heart failure can mimic other respiratory conditions and there is both a respiratory and circulatory…

Paramedic Chief Digital Edition EMS1.com Columnists Add electronic response devices and video to lectures and train with simulation to keep learners engaged, stimulate discussion and apply content By Bob Sullivan EMS tends to attract action-oriented people with short attention spans, which is a challenge when designing education programs. Whether for initial or continuing education, students…