The "great debate" of field intubation
Inside EMS - EMS1.com Columnists - In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of intubation in the field and if it's time to end the practice - 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...
NAEMSP 2020 Quick Take: The Great Airway Debate
Catherine R. Counts, PHD, MHA - EMS1.com Columnists - 3 EMS physicians highlight the challenges that prevent a consensus on endotracheal intubation across EMS systems and the importance of case review - SAN DIEGO — The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) Annual Meeting didn’t shy away from one of the hottest topics in...
What the FDNY medic partner attack says about toxic EMS culture
Inside EMS - EMS1.com Columnists - In this episode, our co-hosts debate the recent attack of an FDNY paramedic by her partner on duty, and the underlying issues behind EMS assaults - This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Medtronic. Learn how capnography monitoring from Medtronic can help by clicking here. - In this episode of...
DKA and sepsis capnography applications
Inside EMS - EMS1.com Columnists - In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Medtronic's Holly Stewart, who explains the history of capnography and offers insight into its use for DKA and sepsis monitoring - This episode of Inside EMS is sponsored by Medtronic. Learn how capnography monitoring from Medtronic can help by clicking here. -...
EMS World Expo Quick Take: Challenges and best practices in prehospital cricothyrotomy
Nicole M. Volpi, PhD, NREMT - EMS1.com Columnists - Flight physician Cynthia M. Griffin shares lessons learned from an emergency surgical cricothyrotomy performed in a prehospital setting - NEW ORLEANS — A large percentage of airway difficulties in oxygenation/ventilation are manageable by basic or advanced techniques. Although rare in...
Vaping implications for prehospital clinical care
Tim Nowak, AAS, BS, NRP, CCEMTP, SPO, MPO, CADS - 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...
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...
