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…

Brought to you by Pulsara 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. Learn more about Pulsara here. Share Your Capno Story With Us Do you have a story about how capnography made a difference? Share your story…

Dean Meenach EMS1.com Columnists The flipped classroom is an inquiry-based learning strategy designed to improve student engagement, discovery and outcomes A growing trend among allied health educators is using a flipped classroom approach to facilitate student learning. The flipped classroom is an inquiry-based learning strategy designed to improve student engagement, discovery and outcomes [1]. This…

Michael Morse EMS1.com Columnists Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency Some patient encounters are keepers; other experiences need to be forgotten. Overcoming past calls is one of those skills that nobody teaches you in EMT school. Exorcising the demons that build as the days and…