ETCO2: Back to the basics
MCHD - EMS1.com Columnists - We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don’t ignore this vital piece of the puzzle - The capnography tracing is an excellent tool that gives us insight into cellular metabolism, perfusion and ventilation. This can yield vital information in multiple critical...
5 things to know about endotracheal intubation
Nathan Stanaway - EMS1.com Columnists - From the 1500s until today, techniques for placing a tube into the trachea have continuously evolved and will continue to improve in the future - If 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 performed...
The science driving BLS CPR recommendations
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...
On-Demand Webinar: Reimagining Resuscitation: Behind the scenes of Rialto’s breakthrough
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest - This on-demand webinar was presented as a live Q&A with experts from Rialto Fire Department and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical. In this casual conversation, our moderator and guests had a lively discussion about how these...
What impacts the outcomes in drowning cases?
American Ambulance EMS Podcast - EMS1.com Columnists - UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries - UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries - Drowning cases are on the rise. It is the No. 1 leading...
Back to the basics: CHF vs. chronic bronchitis
Limmer Education - EMS1.com Columnists - Though their chief complaint of shortness of breath is the same, these patients develop dyspnea by different means - By Chris Ebright - This initial installment of the Back to the Basics series is going to compare and contrast a common chief complaint: shortness of breath. Many etiologies...
Bolus dose nitroglycerin for hypertensive acute pulmonary edema
MCHD - EMS1.com Columnists - Dr. Casey Patrick and Mike Perlmutter discuss their experiences with implementing IV high-dose bolus NTG in APE patients - Many terms have been introduced in the past few years to describe the decompensated patient with hypertensive acute pulmonary edema (APE). Call this condition what you will – APE, SCAPE...
5 steps to delivering high-quality CPR
Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP - EMS1.com Columnists - Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice - Every five years, EMS providers and other healthcare providers involved in cardiac arrest resuscitation eagerly await a new version...
