Kenny Navarro EMS1.com Columnists AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival Recently, the American Heart Association released the new 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. We have explored the major clinical…

Greg Friese, Editor-in-Chief EMS1 Sponsored Anesthesiologists compare mask ventilation adequacy with endotracheal intubation and laryngeal mask airway for pediatric patients By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Capnographs from pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of ventilation. The objective of the research, reported in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, was to…

Bob Sullivan EMS1 Sponsored Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with traumatic brain injury saves lives, here’s how According to CDC data, approximately 2.87 million cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur annually in the U.S., including over 837,000 pediatric cases. An estimated 13.5 million people live with a TBI-related disability in the U.S. 1. There’s little…

Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP EMS1.com Columnists The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic over the last few years, there have been concerns that we would not have enough ventilators to care for all the patients who experienced respiratory failure. Although the pandemic itself is…

Kerri Hatt EMS1 Staff Originals Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond While parents are doing their best to fit learning activities into their students’ days, between trips to the beach, camps and popsicles to avoid the summer slide, it’s…

Tim Nowak, AAS, BS, NRP, CCEMTP, SPO, MPO, CADS EMS1.com Columnists Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider Utilizing capnography technology should be standard practice in today’s ALS ambulance – if it’s not, we really need to talk! However, where capnography…

Bob Sullivan EMS1.com Columnists An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here’s how to assess and treat the patient 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…

Have you ever wondered, “Is my ET tube in the right place?” “Are those really epigastric sounds or just the sound of the engine?” “Is there a way to continually monitor my patient’s condition without taking vital signs every minute?” In this webinar, we have a panel of experts who engage in a lively discussion…

EMS1 Contributor Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use The Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue Department has released an instructional video for firefighters focused on PPE donning and doffing on COVID-19 calls. Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire Chief John Butler, a member of the FireRescue1/Fire Chief Advisory Board,…

Inside EMS EMS1.com Columnists Our co-hosts discuss airway management and its important role in EMS, including common misconceptions and the standard all providers should strive for In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the topic of airway management. Airway management is one of the most valued and needed skills performed…