Vaping implications for prehospital clinical care
Tim Nowak - EMS1.com Columnists - We are beginning to see the initial correlations with COPD that vaping has on our patients’ overall health and respiratory disease exacerbation - A quick online search of “vaping hazards” will direct you toward a number of articles and fact sheets addressing the growing hazards associated...
Patient assessment includes checking for medical alerts
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...
Buffalo Wild Wings inhalant response: Making on-scene resource decisions
Inside EMS - EMS1.com Columnists - Our co-hosts reflect on a recent emergency call to a Buffalo Wild Wings where a cleaning agent inhalant injured nine and killed one employee - 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...
Inside EMS: The pervasiveness of social media and its effect on the industry
Inside EMS - EMS1.com Columnists - In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how the use of social media by EMS providers can lead to issues on the job, as well - 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...
Webinar: The value of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring – it ain’t just for tube confirmation anymore!
EMS1 Sponsored - Learn how end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring can be a powerful tool for detecting physiological changes associated with sepsis, diabetes and more - Sponsored by ESO - According to the 2019 ESO EMS Index, at least one End-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) value was obtained and documented after initiating advanced airway placement in...
How to recommend new EMS equipment for your agency
Greg Friese, MS, NRP - EMS1 Staff Originals - Everyone likes new equipment. But before you run to your boss to make your case, ask yourself these questions. - If you are like me, you walk out of a trade show with an arm full of brochures, a bag full of snacks and candy, and a mental list of new equipment to demand that your service...
Training Day: How EMTs should be using capnography
Tim Nowak - EMS1.com Columnists - Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs - Should EMTs be trained and required to utilize capnography within their scope of practice and clinical care? - Yes. - That was a short article! - If...
How to buy capnography equipment (eBook)
Buyers Guide - Download this EMS1 capnography equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation - By far, one of the greatest integrations into the clinical repertoire for both EMT and paramedic providers over the past decade has been capnography. - If your patient has breathing...
