Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-ChiefEMS1.com ColumnistsWhat are the causes of the patient’s distress and what treatments are indicated?The incident: Patient is weak and dizzy
What happened: You are called for a 60-year-old that is “weak and dizzy” and may have passed out. You and your partner find the patient seated on the porch of...
Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-ChiefEMS1.com ColumnistsWhat are the causes of the patient’s distress and what treatments are indicated?The incident: Patient short of breath
What happened: On a warm spring afternoon you are called for a 57-year-old that is short of breath. You and your partner enter a small, tidy home and find your...
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that hyperventilation of intubated patients with head injuries increases both morbidity and mortality
Capnography is one of the best tools for EMS providers to use since the EKG. It not only helps you diagnose your patient, but it also helps you see if your treatment is working or not.
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...
EMS1.com ColumnistsHow well do you know the conditions associated with pH imbalances?By Sean Hulsman
The human body must maintain itself within a very small pH window in order to properly function. It does so by utilizing an amazing acid/base buffering system which, when well understood by EMS providers, can help us better treat...
EMS1.com ColumnistsA basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient's presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
By Art Hsieh
The human body has tremendous capacity to maintain internal balance, or homeostasis, in serious, prolonged situations. However, there are several situations in which an...
EMS1.com ColumnistsCareful diagnosis of respiratory and circulatory compromise will help you choose the most appropriate treatment and destination for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism
By Bob Sullivan
Pulmonary embolism can strike people at any age and any baseline health status. It is the second leading cause of sudden death...