Mass Casualty incidents and natural or man made disasters are some of the most physically and emotionally charged and challenging calls that an EMS provider can face. Whether you are a first responder, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic or advanced provider, the fear of what lies ahead coupled with the overwhelming of the immediately available resources can [...]
Trauma care is the backbone of EMS services, playing a pivotal role in saving lives and improving patient outcomes. The field is ever-evolving, with recent advancements paving the way for more effective and efficient care. Here, we’ll dive into some of the latest innovations that are making a significant impact: whole blood transfusions in prehospital [...]
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, where staying up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills is crucial for professionals dedicated to saving lives. EMS education is not just about meeting recertification requirements; it’s about being prepared for new challenges and advancements. This article explores some of the hottest topics in [...]
In the two previous installments, we talked about the role of cardiac output and blood volume as it pertains to overall perfusion in the human body. Today we will finish up with the circulatory system and how it assists the body not only in day to day maintenance of homeostasis but also how it responds to [...]
In the previous articles, we talked about the indications, contraindications, use, landmarking, insertion and maintenance of the EZ-IO vascular access system. In this final installment, we will cover insertion in the pediatric patient, pain control and removal of the device. As stated earlier, this device like all other medical devices, has limitations. No medical device fits [...]
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we have outlined the indications, contraindications, medications that can be infused through and IO, needle size selection and driver characteristics. Now lets unpack how to landmark for EZ-IO insertion. As stated in Part 2, the ends of long bones contain a large amount of red blood cells (RBC) [...]
While many may view HEMS organizations as a specialty unto itself many programs have true specialized teams for certain populations. One can think of HEMS providers as a jack of all trades but generally a master of none. We care for all patient populations a health system can see, from the earliest of premature babies [...]
