Posts tagged with "Vascular Access"
Tension Pneumothorax: Identification and treatment
Bob Sullivan - EMS1.com Columnists - Tension pneumothorax is a life threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is more likely to happen with trauma involving an opening in the chest wall - Tension pneumothorax is a critical condition that can occur with chest trauma when air is trapped in the pleural cavity leading...
5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory compromise
Bob Sullivan - EMS1 Sponsored - EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses - Timely recognition, airway management, administration of naloxone (Narcan), and continuous assessment of oxygenation and ventilation can...
