Asthma
Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly
In this episode, learn the 5 emergent conditions that will kill patients experiencing shortness of breath, and how to use ETCO2 to develop a differential
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Jeffrey Ballard’s 8-year-old daughter, who suffers from asthma, stopped breathing and became unconscious in the car
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
The Texas boy was reprimanded for leaving the class to carry a friend to the school nurse
A NC paramedic and her boyfriend are accused of stealing albuterol which she later gave to her child
Quantitative waveform capnography can help EMS providers recognize bronchospasm, spot ventilation derangements, and gauge the effectiveness of therapy
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
The program will focus on treating chronic medical conditions and assist patients before they need to call 911
The doctor used an oxygen mask, an oxygen tank, a water bottle, a plastic cup and a passenger’s adult inhaler to make a nebulizer for the 2-year-old
The otter’s trainer uses food to teach the 1-year-old to push its nose on the inhaler and take a deep breath
Students need to know that capnography is part of the standard of care and is one of the most important diagnostic tools at their disposal
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The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly
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