Posts tagged with "EMS Training"
Capno 101: What is Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression?
Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression (OIRD), usually caused by opioid use or post-operative complications from anesthesia, occurs when the opioids desensitize the brain stem to rises in CO2, which can rapidly lead to full-blown respiratory failure. Given the growing number of 911 calls due to opioid abuse and subsequent respiratory...
Capno 101: What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for progressive, obstructive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that are characterized by chronically poor airflow. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD, but heredity and exposure to air pollution and particulates are also...
Webinar: Everything you wanted to know about capnography and were afraid to ask
Have you ever wondered, “Is my ET tube in the right place?” “Are those really epigastric sounds or just the sound of the engine?” “Is there a way to continually monitor my patient’s condition without taking vital signs every minute?” In this webinar, we have a panel of experts who engage in a lively discussion on why and...
EPIC: An EMS-centered approach to head injuries
Rom DuckworthEMS1.com ColumnistsThrough the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuriesTraumatic head injuries account for 2.5 million emergency department visits annually in the United States. More than 10 percent of these head injuries are hospitalized, from which...
Forum to be held to promote Patient Safety Awareness Week
EMS1.com Staff News“From March 11 to 17, we are emphasizing that safety in the delivery of healthcare is the highest priority all the time,” CPS executive director Alex Christgen said By EMS1 Staff JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Patient Safety Awareness Week is being promoted by an organization to highlight important issues and spread...
3 things EMS providers need to know about supraglottic airways
Bob SullivanEMS1.com ColumnistsUnderstand the importance of realistic training on specific devices and using capnography to assess for effective ventilation through supraglottic airways Supraglottic airway devices have emerged as valuable tools for airway management, particularly in cardiac arrest. When compared to endotracheal...
Prove it: Video laryngoscope usage in airway management
Kenny NavarroEMS1 SponsoredVideo laryngoscopy may improve overall and first-pass success rates for ET intubation by paramedics Medic 14 and Engine 27 respond to a report of breathing difficulty at a private residence. The engine arrives first to find a 68-year-old male experiencing severe shortness of breath. The patient’s wife states...
Quiz: Test your knowledge of supraglottic airway devices
EMS1.com ColumnistsHow much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques?By Michael Fraley, EMS1 Contributor The EMS industry has seen significant changes in the available airways for patients needing positive pressure ventilation. For many years, the only option was to have an advanced...
