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Tension pneumothorax: How capnography and ultrasound can improve care
EMS1.com ColumnistsHow using capnography and ultrasound with a physical exam can improve diagnosis and treatment of tension pneumothorax By Bob Sullivan Tension pneumothorax is a condition that can quickly cause death from respiratory and circulatory compromise . Prompt recognition of tension pneumothorax and treatment with needle...
10 helpful stethoscope tips for EMTs, paramedics and students
EMS1.com ColumnistsUse these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient By Caitlyn Armistead No other tool is more closely associated with the practice of medicine than the stethoscope, but choosing the right one and using it well is not an easy task. A stethoscope is also crucial diagnostic tool...
Capnography in the patient with severe neurological injury
EMS1.com ColumnistsUse ETCO2 monitoring to avoid inappropriate hyperventilation, recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and guide care By Kelly Grayson Traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic stroke and spinal cord injury are three pathologies that can result in devastating neurological injury. While we can do little in the prehospital...
Pediatric anaphylaxis: How capnography can help assessment and treatment
EMS1 SponsoredWaveform capnography can be used to detect respiratory and circulatory compromise from anaphylaxis in children and to guide treatment By Bob Sullivan Pediatric anaphylaxis, which is a systemic allergic reaction that can cause respiratory and circulatory compromise, is a high-risk situation that requires prompt...
Drowning patient resuscitation and monitoring
EMS1 SponsoredUse capnography to guide oxygenation and ventilation derangements in drowning patients By Kelly Grayson Drowning is a significant public health issue in the United States and worldwide, and represents a frequent need for resuscitation from EMS and emergency department providers. While the frequency of unintentional...
Use capnography as a primary assessment tool for asthma and COPD exacerbation
EMS1 SponsoredQuantitative waveform capnography can help EMS providers recognize bronchospasm, spot ventilation derangements, and gauge the effectiveness of therapy By Kelly Grayson Obstructive airway disease is a constellation of chronic respiratory illnesses characterized by obstructed airflow through the terminal bronchioles and...
EMS assessment and treatment of asthma: 5 things to know
EMS1.com ColumnistsAsthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications By Bob Sullivan Asthma is a chronic disease that affects 24 million people in the United States and causes 5,000 to 6,000 deaths each year . Prompt recognition and treatment of...
How capnography can be used to identify sepsis
EMS1.com ColumnistsQuantitative waveform capnography can be a reliable surrogate for lactate monitoring in detecting metabolic distress in sepsis patients By Kelly Grayson Sepsis is a worldwide public health issue. In developing nations, sepsis accounts for nearly 80 percent of deaths . Here in the U.S., sepsis kills far more citizens...
