The Bougie and First-Pass Success in the Emergency Department
Bougie was associated with increased first-pass intubation success. Bougie use may be helpful in ED intubation.
A delicate balance: Understanding acid-base issues in EMS patients
EMS1.com ColumnistsA basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient's presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms By Art Hsieh The human body has tremendous capacity to maintain internal balance, or homeostasis, in serious, prolonged situations. However, there are several situations in which an...
3 scenarios to train for diagnosis, treatment of sepsis
EMS1.com ColumnistsUse simulation education to teach EMS providers to recognize and treat sepsis By Aaron Dix EMS is dispatched to a local residence for a 20-year-old female with foot pain. Medics find the patient sitting in a recliner with her left foot supported by a pillow. She spent the weekend at the beach and cut her foot on...
4 things EMS providers need to know about pulmonary embolism
EMS1.com ColumnistsCareful diagnosis of respiratory and circulatory compromise will help you choose the most appropriate treatment and destination for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism By Bob Sullivan Pulmonary embolism can strike people at any age and any baseline health status. It is the second leading cause of sudden...
5 things to know about endotracheal intubation
Nathan Stanaway Nathan StanawayEMS1.com ColumnistsFrom the 1500s until today, techniques for placing a tube into the trachea have continuously evolved and will continue to improve in the futureIf you’ve ever wondered why the little hole near the tip of an endotracheal tube is called the Murphy Eye, or who Macintosh was, or even who...
How to treat sudden cardiac arrest, opioid overdose
Bob Sullivan Bob SullivanEMS1.com ColumnistsAn 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....
The past, present, and future of ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Future out of hospital cardiac arrest studies are still exploring how to optimize the delivery of ventilation during the initial stages of resuscitation. More prospective studies focusing on ventilation are needed to inform guidelines.
Comparison of the Effects of Three Different Counting Methods on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality and Rescuer Fatigue
Background: Chest compression with adequate depth and number is one of the main indicators of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Nevertheless, no proper counting technique is suggested to provide sufficient number of massages. Aim: To compare the effects of three techniques of chest compression counting on the quality...
